|
ASA of PA Men’s
State Slow Pitch Softball Champions
|
Year
|
Class
|
Champion, Home Town
|
Runner-up, Home Town
|
|
1955
|
Open
|
American Slovak Club, Glassmere
|
Grande Lounge, New Kensington
|
|
1956
|
Open
|
Spot Tavern, Creighton
|
American Slovak Club, Glassmere
|
|
1957
|
Open
|
Spot Tavern, Creighton
|
Yankee A.A., York
|
|
1958
|
Open
|
Dapper Dan's, Vandergrift
|
PBI (Spot Tavern), Glassmere
|
|
1959
|
Open
|
Krivan Club, Springdale
|
Dapper Dan's, Vandergrift
(Grande-Caruso, New Kensington and Jednote #831, Tarentum
both went to Nationals)
|
|
1960
|
Open
|
Krivan Club, Springdale
|
Laurel Fire Company, York
|
|
1961
|
Open
|
Krivan Club, Springdale
|
Laurel Fire Company, York
|
|
1962
|
Open
|
Grande-Leah, New Kensington
|
Robert's-Caruso Carpets, Springdale
|
|
1963
|
Open
|
Grande-Leah, New Kensington
|
Moosic Merchants, Scranton
|
|
1964
|
Open
|
Krivan Club, Springdale
|
Villella's Lounge, New Kensington
|
|
1965
|
Open
|
Vigilant A.A. (Vigilantes), York
|
Grande Lounge, New Kensington
|
|
1966
|
Open
|
Vigilant A.A. (Bollinger's), York
|
Dante's Literary Society, Scranton
|
|
1967
|
Open/A
|
Dante's Literary Society, Scranton
|
IAES Club, Arnold
|
|
Regional |
- Dante's Literary Society, Scranton
(went to region-12 championship as Pennsylvania State
Champ)
- Vigilant AA (Bollinger's), York (went to region-12 championship as
defending Pennsylvania State Champ) |
|
B |
Hub's, New Kensington |
Girard A.A., York |
|
1968
|
Open/A
|
Creighton Hose, Creighton
|
Ferris Construction, New Castle
|
|
Regional |
- San Carlos (Vigilant AA), York (Won region-12
championship as defending District Runner-up, Jim's Sport Shop was
the defending District Champ, but they decided to play USSSA in
1968)
- Golf Oasis, Arnold (went to region-12 championship as defending
Pennsylvania State Runner-up, Dante's was the defending Stat Champ,
but decided not to attend the Regional)
- Girard AA, York (went to region-12 championship as the Host team) |
|
B |
? |
? |
|
1969
|
AA
|
Jay Weaver Motors, New Castle
|
Ferris Construction, New Castle
|
|
Regional |
- 615 Lounge (San Carlos), York (Won region-12
championship as defending District Champ)
- Jay Weaver Motors, New Castle (went to region-12 championship as
Pennsylvania State Champ) |
|
A |
? |
? |
|
B |
Bosak-Bushko Insurance, Scranton |
? |
|
1970
|
AA
|
Arena News, York
|
Schaefer Beer, York
|
|
Regional
|
- Aero Oil (615 Lounge), York (Won region-12
championship as defending District Champ)
- Girard AA, York (went to region-12 championship as the Host team) |
|
A |
Ray Cooper Roofing, Greenville |
Murray Ford, Dubois |
|
B |
? |
? |
|
1971
|
AA
|
Dante's Literary Society, Scranton
|
Girard A.A., York
|
|
Regional
|
- Schaefer Beer (Aero Oil), York (went to region-12
championship as defending District Champ)
- Dante Literary Society, Scranton (went to region-12 championship
as Pennsylvania State Champ)
- Girard AA, York (went to region-12 championship as Pennsylvania
State Runner-up)
|
|
A |
Ray Cooper Roofing, Greenville |
Murray Ford, Dubois |
|
B
|
New Rainbow Tavern, Bristol |
Pittsburgh Plate Glass, Meadville |
|
C
|
Weaver Printing, New Holland |
? |
|
16" |
Ingersol Rand Company, Athens |
? |
|
1972
|
AA
|
Iron Dukes, New Castle
|
Zippay's Cafe, Scranton
|
|
Regional
|
- Zippay's Cafe, Scranton (went to region-12
championship as Pennsylvania State Runner-up;
- (State Champ, Iron Dukes decided not to attend the regional due to
work commitments) |
|
A |
Clair's Grocery, Lititz |
Ray Cooper Roofing, Greenville |
|
B |
Mercer Tire, Mercer |
Easton Fire Company, Easton |
|
C |
Weaver Printing, New Holland |
Casey Cole Steel, York |
|
1973
|
AA
|
Iron Dukes, New Castle (Co-Champs) Girard
A.A., York
|
|
Regional
|
- Iron Dukes, New Castle (went to region-12
championship as Pennsylvania State Co-Champ)
- Girard AA, York (went to region-12 championship as Pennsylvania
State Co-Champ)
- New Era Dye York (went to region-12 championship as the Host team)
|
|
A |
Ray Cooper Roofing, Greenville
New Era Dye, York (was the host team for the Nationals) |
St. Ann's, Bristol |
|
B |
Frankies, Williamsport |
Mercer Tire, Mercer |
|
C |
? |
? |
|
1974
|
AA
|
Cray's Iron Dukes, New Castle New Era Dye, York
(was the host team for the
Nationals)
|
Amity Hall Inn, Harrisburg
|
|
Regional
|
- Cray's Iron Dukes, New Castle (went to region-12
championship as Pennsylvania State Champ)
- Budweiser, York (went to region-12 championship the Host team) |
|
A |
Stowe's Sporting Goods, Bristol |
Ray Cooper Roofing, Greenville |
|
B |
Italian Civic Club (ICC), Meadville |
Edward DeCarbo Funeral Home, New Castle |
|
C
|
Carbon-Limestone, New Castle
|
Zeka's Tavern, Sharpsville
|
|
1975
|
AA
|
Cray's Iron Dukes, New Castle
|
Library Lounge, Wilkes-Barre
|
|
Regional
|
- Cray's Iron Dukes, New Castle (went to region-12
championship as Pennsylvania State Champ)
- Library Lounge, Wilkes-Barre (went to region-12 championship
Pennsylvania State Runner-up)
|
|
A |
Hilltop Inn, Ephrata |
Ray Cooper Roofing, Greenville |
|
B |
Mercer Tire, Greenville |
Zeka's Tavern, Sharpsville |
|
C |
The Civics, New Castle |
Markey Electric, York |
|
1976
|
Major
|
Iron Dukes, New Castle
York Barbell, York
(Host team for regional)
|
N/A
|
|
Regional
|
- Iron Dukes, New Castle (went to region-5/6
championship as Pennsylvania State Champ)
- York Barbell, York (Won region-5/6 championship as Host team)
|
|
A |
Dohman's Sportique, Wilkes Barre |
Hilltop Steelers, Easton |
|
B |
Eagen's Bar, Larksville |
Twin Kiss, Manheim |
|
C |
Crystal Lake Tavern, Greenville |
Son's of Italy, Ellwood City |
|
D |
Spring Ford AA, Linfield |
Alcaro's, Farrell |
|
1977
|
Major
|
St. Margaret's Club, New Castle
|
York Barbells, York
|
|
Regional
|
- York Barbell, York (Won region-3 championship as
Pennsylvania State runner-up and defending regional champ)
- Al's Cold Cuts, Norristown (went to region-3 championship by
winning regional qualifier)
|
|
A |
R&T Mobil Home Travelers, Ephrata |
Duffy's, Greenville |
|
B |
Walt's Inn, Sharon |
Saegertown, Meadville |
|
C |
Time Out Inn, St. Mary's |
Crystal Lake Tavern, Greenville |
|
D |
Underside Bar, Abbottstown |
Troxelville, Middleburg |
|
Firemen |
Goodwill Fire Company, Pottstown |
Eddystone Fire Company, Eddystone |
|
1978
|
Major
|
York Barbells, York
|
N/A
|
|
A
|
R&T Mobil Home Travelers, Ephrata
|
The Godfather Lounge (Misfits), Easton
|
|
B
|
Vince's Tavern, Phoenixville
Bob Hoffman Red, York (won regional)
|
Chippers, Lock Haven
|
|
C
|
Griesemer Enterprises, Pottstown
|
Crest Sporting Goods, Allentown
|
|
D
|
Ambler Sporting Goods, Ambler
|
Town and Campus, Gettysburg
|
|
Firemen |
West Easton Fire Company, Easton |
Goodwill Fire Company, Pottstown |
|
1979
|
|
Major
|
Bob's American, Ephrata
York Barbell, York
(host team for the Nationals) |
N/A
|
|
A
|
Bob Hoffman Red, York
|
Bob Hoffman Blue, York
|
|
B
|
Cobras, Martinsburg
|
Crest Sporting Goods, Allentown
|
|
C
|
Jo-Lees Market, Beaver Springs
|
Marine Corps League, Chambersburg
|
|
D
|
Driebelbis Reality, Pottstown
|
McCambliss Ford, Harrisburg
|
|
Firemen |
Goodwill Fire Company, Pottstown |
West Easton Fire Company, Easton |
|
1980
|
Major
|
York Barbells, York
|
N/A
|
|
A
|
Holiday Jack's, Easton (won
regional)
|
Overbrook Inn, Wilkes-Barre
|
|
B
|
Lemoyne Sleeper, Lemoyne
|
Pete's Bingo, Reading
|
|
C
|
Markee's, Washington
|
American Speed Center, York
|
|
D
|
J&J Corner Store, Everett
|
Gino's, ?
|
|
16 "
|
Sports Page, ? |
? |
|
1981
|
Super
|
York Barbell/Ken Sanders, York
|
N/A
|
|
Major
|
Bob Hoffman Blue, York
|
Cobras, Martinsburg
|
|
A
|
Engle Printing, Manheim
|
Blatz Beer, New Brighton
|
|
B
|
All-Star Builders, Linfield
|
John & Kay's Pub, Scranton
|
|
C
|
J&L Towing, Norristown
|
Hearthstone Pub, York
|
|
D
|
Big Valley, Spring Run
|
Shankys, Kingston
|
|
16"
|
Sports Page, ? |
?
|
|
Open Field |
Bob Hoffman Products, York |
|
|
1982
|
Super
|
York Barbell/Ken Sanders, York
|
N/A
|
|
Major
|
Bob Hoffman Blue, York (won
regional)
|
Holiday Jack's, Easton
|
|
A
|
Doc's Sports Bar, Exeter
|
Norristown Sporting Goods, Norristown
|
|
B
|
Spingler's, Radnor
|
Bierly's Meat Market, State College
|
|
C
|
JC Perry, Ridley Township
|
Perrone's Catering, Norristown *
|
|
D
|
Curfman's, Williamsport
|
Upland A.C., Chester
|
|
16"
|
I.S.I., Albion
|
?
|
|
1983
|
Major
|
Bob Hoffman Blue, York
|
Farrell's Maintenance, Lititz
|
|
A
|
Holiday Inn, Meadville
|
Diamond K, Scranton
|
|
B
|
Bob's Market, Lititz
|
Roger's Trucking, Grove City
|
|
C
|
D'Aiello's Construction, Pottstown
|
Temple Car Wash, Reading
|
|
D
|
Blazers, ?
|
Marchose Honda, ?
|
|
Firemen |
Lower Alsace Fire Company, Temple |
Reiffton fire Company, Reading |
|
1984
|
Major
|
Bob Hoffman Blue, York
|
N/A
|
|
A
|
Al's Cold Cuts, Norristown
|
Holiday Jacks, Easton
|
|
B
|
Lemoyne Sleeper, Lemoyne
|
Arena Steak Shop, Bedford
|
|
C
|
Town & Campus Barber Shop, Gettysburg
|
Berube Beverage, Lewistown
|
|
D
|
B&B Roofing, Chambersburg
|
Maxie's Lounge, Scranton
|
|
Firemen |
Columbia Fire Company, Columbia |
Lehigh Township Fire Company, Slatington |
|
1985
|
Major
|
Jackie B's/ Champion Line, York
|
N/A
|
|
A
|
York Barbell Hall of Fame, York
|
Brogna's Deli, Wilkes-Barre
|
|
B
|
The Sting, Huntingdon
|
Berube Beverage, Lewistown
|
|
C
|
Sites & Stouffer, Chambersburg
|
Rainbow Restaurant, Everett
|
|
D
|
Easy Pieces, Bensalem
|
My Place, Scranton
|
|
1986
|
Major
|
Bud Light/Jackie B's, York
|
N/A
|
|
A
|
Al's Cold Cuts, Norristown
|
Our Place, Pottstown
|
|
B
|
John Rugala Chevy, Meadville
|
Absco, Bristol
|
|
C
|
New Bethleham Bank, New Bethleham
|
Demon's, Easton
|
|
D
|
CJ Asphalt, Wilkes-Barre
|
Weaver Printing, New Holland
|
|
1987
|
Major
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
A
|
Farrell's Maintenance, Lititz
J.C. Perry, Ridley (won regional)
|
Jackie B's, York
|
|
B
|
Gregg's Associates, Pittsburgh
|
Penn Reality, Lititz
|
|
C
|
Charles Adler Insurance, Harrisburg
|
Casey's Auto Sales, Allentown
|
|
D
|
Eckert's Mobil Homes, York
|
Harvey's Auto Sales, Harrisburg
|
|
1988
|
Major
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
A
|
Farrell's Maintenance, Lititz
|
Smith Transport, Roaring Springs
|
|
B
|
C.H. Bachman, Lititz
|
Casey Auto Sales, Allentown
|
|
C
|
Sites & Stouffer, Chambersburg
|
Lynn Chevy, Waynesboro
|
|
D
|
Brian Kaufman Autorama, York
|
Faust Auto, Bethlehem
|
|
1989
|
|
Super
|
Stewart's Lounge, Pittsburgh
|
N/A
|
|
Major
|
Stewart's Lounge, Pittsburgh
|
N/A
|
|
A
|
Lemoyne Sleeper, Lemoyne
|
Smith Transport, Roaring Springs
|
|
B
|
Orange Crush, Juniata
|
Valley Chevrolet, Wilkes-Barre
|
|
C
|
Strait Mfg, Greencastle
|
Fat Daddy's, York
|
|
D
|
Trophy Lounge, Washington
|
Penn Tech, Johnsonburg
|
|
1990
|
|
Super
|
Stewart's Lounge, Pittsburgh
|
N/A
|
|
Major
|
Lemoyne Sleeper, Lemoyne
|
Smith Transport, Roaring Springs
|
|
A
|
P.J. Greco, Pittsburgh
|
Smith Transport, Roaring Springs
|
|
B
|
Casey's Auto, Allentown
|
Charles Adler Insurance, Harrisburg
|
|
C
|
Hoffman Chevrolet, Mercersburg
|
Thomas Chevrolet, Osterburg
|
|
D
|
Della Polla, Swarthmorwood
|
Fadely's Garage, York
|
|
1991
|
Super
|
Lemoyne Sleeper, Lemoyne
|
N/A
|
|
Major
|
Lemoyne Sleeper, Lemoyne
|
N/A
|
|
A
|
Lemoyne Sleeper, Lemoyne
|
Lemoyne/JPS, York
|
|
B
|
Strait Mfg., Greencastle
|
Shoemakers Sports, Mechanicsburg
|
|
C
|
Nitro, Altoona
|
Accent Computing, Mifflinburg
|
|
D
|
Dave's Tavern, Ridley Township
|
Bobtown Pizza, Bobtown
|
|
1992
|
Major
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
A
|
Jo Jo's Pizza, Elizabethtown
|
WSBA Sports Talk, York
|
|
B
|
Santanna A.C., Hershey
|
Rip Van Winkle, Easton
|
|
C
|
Willowbrook Pub, Wallingford
|
Prime Time Sports Bar, Pittsburgh
|
|
D
|
Good Spirits, Chippewa
|
Orgals, Pittsburgh
|
|
1993
|
Major
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
A
|
WSBA Sports Talk, York
|
Tri-Gem Builders, Levittown
|
|
B
|
Lititz American Legion, Lititz
|
Stitchworks, Elizabethtown
|
|
C
|
Stouffer Auto, Chambersburg
|
George's Family Restaurant, Harrisburg
|
|
D
|
Beacon Softball, Reading
|
Acoustic Kleen, Sunbury
|
|
1994
|
Major
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
A
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
B
|
Cooperstown Sports Cards, Lewisburg
|
Hubler's Well Drilling, Port Royal
|
|
C
|
Primetime Sports Bar, Pittsburgh
|
Diversified Construction, Bobtown
|
|
D
|
B&B Cards, Hazelton
|
Matt's Softball, Old Forge
|
|
1995
|
Major
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
A
|
Lewisburg Legion, Lewisburg
|
N/A
|
|
B
|
Ernst Trucking, Orwigsburg
|
Vector Security, Harrisburg
|
|
C
|
JD Vending, McKees Rocks
|
Red Coach Inn, Mercersburg
|
|
D
|
CRS Insurance, Gettysburg
|
Dobyn's Taxidermy, Newport
|
|
Rec |
Polkas Candies, Girard |
Main Street Pub, Girard |
|
1996
|
Major
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
A
|
Crock's Sports Bar, Allentown
|
Steve Black Builders, Lititz
|
|
B
|
Frank-N-Stein, Pittsburgh
|
Spikes, Reading
|
|
C
|
Hubler's Well Drilling, Port Royal
|
Century 21, York
|
|
D
|
Gray's Pallets, Mifflintown
|
Jerry's Softball Club, Wilkes-Barre
|
|
Coors ASA |
ZoZo's Softball, Pittsburgh
(Won Regionals, advanced to finals) |
Jerry's Softball Club, Wilkes-Barre
(advanced to regionals) |
|
1997
|
Major
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
A
|
Frank-N-Stein, Pittsburgh
|
N/A
|
|
B
|
Marcello's Pizza/Porky's Place, York
|
Beacon Softball, Reading
|
|
C
|
Hopson's Seal Coating, Marcus Hook
|
Sports of Course/11th Frame, York
|
|
D
|
Saturn of York, York
|
Trindle Inn, Carlisle
|
|
Coors ASA
|
Enola Sportsmen, Enola
|
Pasco Tool, Girard
|
|
1998
|
Major
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
A
|
Maroadi Transfer/Mifflin Club, Jeannette
|
N/A
|
|
B
|
GPAC Mustangs/Reda Sports, Easton
|
Dobyn's Taxidermy, Newport
|
|
C
|
Team Supply, Hazelton
|
Geo's, Harrisburg
|
|
D
|
Sheely Kokomos, Mechanicsburg
|
JBS Hauling Sharks, Lancaster
|
|
1999
|
Major
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
A
|
Maroadi Transfer/Mifflin Club, Jeannette
|
N/A
|
|
B
|
Shadow Fax, York
|
DeAngelo Brothers, Hazelton
|
|
C
|
Penepacker Insurance, Lewistown
|
Gates Logging, Howard
|
|
D
|
PA Embroidery/Berry Mowing, Norristown
|
John's Bar, Evans City
|
|
2000
|
Major
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
A
|
Maroadi/Frank-N-Stein/Nike, Jeannette
|
N/A
|
|
B
|
Beloli/Tailgators, Springdale
|
Mim's Hoagies, Chambersburg
|
|
C
|
Ebersole Excavating, Harrisburg
|
Miller Transfer, Danville
|
|
D
|
Red Lion Antique/Roma's Pizza, York
|
JTL Chariot/McDonald's, Lebanon
|
|
2001
|
Major
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
A
|
Beloli/Tailgators, Springdale; JC Casner Equipment,
Reading; EMO Communications, York and Beacon Softball, Reading
|
|
B
|
Frederick's/Doc's/Geo's, Harrisburg
|
Dibella's Pizza, Spring Run
|
|
C
|
Rox Stars, McKees Rocks
|
Penepacker Insurance, Lewistown
|
|
D
|
Eye-Care/Harley-Davidson, York
|
Lanco Concrete Walls, Bird In Hand
|
|
2002
|
Major
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
A
|
Frank-N-Stein's/Mizuno, Jeannette
|
N/A
|
|
B
|
EMO Communications, York
|
Frederick's Chevrolet, Harrisburg
|
|
C
|
Robert Phillips Construction, Herndon
|
PF Environmental/All-State, New Castle
|
|
D
|
Lamparter Trucking, York
|
Phillips Ford, Manheim
|
|
2003
|
Major
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
A
|
Theme Lounge, Mechanicsburg and Team SSS/Maroadi/Tailgaters,
Jeanette |
|
B
|
EMO Communications, York
|
Square News, Pittsburgh
|
|
C
|
Jackdaddy's, Lehigh Valley
|
Custom Blends, York
|
|
D
|
Shiderly's/T-Time, New Castle
|
Great American Pub, Radnor
|
|
2004
|
Major
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
A
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
B
|
XTL Trucking/Frederick's, Marcus Hook
|
Hollywood Show Bar, West Mifflin
|
|
C
|
Louie's Auto Service, York |
Shorb's, York |
|
D |
Tony's Pizza/BK Clams, Topton
|
Jabco-Maggi Isuzu, Bellefonte
|
|
2005 |
Major |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
A |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
B |
Craig's Bullshippers, Chambersburg |
N/A
|
|
C |
Streamline Fitness, Pittsburgh |
T-Time/Shiderly's, New Castle |
|
D |
Team Audacity/Clancy's, Pittsburgh |
Fabri-Kal, Wilkes-Barre |
|
2006 |
A |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
B |
Craig's Bullshipper's, Chambersburg and AMR/Tailgators/Big
Dogs, Pittsburgh
(both went to Nationals) |
|
C |
Wagner Farms/EFX, Bethlehem |
Mel's Pub/Primo's Pizza, Norristown |
|
D |
Team Apex/Tanel, York |
Team Fury, Pittsburgh |
|
2007 |
A |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
B |
Craig's Bullshippers, Chambersburg |
Fisher's Deli/Rebel's, Intercourse |
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C |
Gates Logging, Howard |
Landis Express/V&S/Al's, Denver |
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D |
Santana Banana, Harrisburg |
Giannilli’s II, Greensburg |
Note- KASA were the old Keystone Amateur Softball Association
Championships
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Note (1982 Class-C): JC Perry of Ridley beat Pyramid Temp Services of
Ridley in the finals. This was the first (and last) time ever that two teams from the same league
(Ridley Township League in Delaware County) came in first and
second. However, it was later determined that Pyramid used an illegal player and they
were
stripped of second place. Perrone's Catering of nearby Norristown, the third place team was then awarded
second
place.
Go to this page to see the Class-C and Class-D Area States Champions
ASA
of PA Slow Pitch Softball History Home Page
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Email:
sdimitry@verizon.net
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