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| July 10, 2026 9 ball | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: Available for NEC Syracuse Tourney Shout out to Agway Steelers 70M of Ontario CN for picking me up as a "12th" player at NEC. All the players,and Stubbie(sponsor), were indeed a class act. I do appreciate their patience and helpfulness as I experienced the ups/downs of tournament play. Thanks again guys..George |
| July 1, 2026 9 ball | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: Available for NEC Syracuse Tourney Update..I have been picked up by team for NEC Syracuse next week. Tku to all for interest,I am also available for ENC Loudoun if you need some additional roster help. George |
| June 29, 2026 9 ball | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: Louden Tournament 70s Looking to play ENC. Male 73 utility player,good bat and run for myself, based out of RI. |
| June 23, 2026 9 ball | Topic: Bats Discussion: What are the Top 5 Senior Bats 2026? I agree with "whatever bat feels comfortable and developes hitter confidence" at the plate. I believe most manufacturers bats are of near equal performance, and there is too much "hype" in order to sell increasingly expensive bats that carry no warranty. I do like and use Miken Ultra 2..unfortunately when you're new U2 27oz endload cracks after 75 swings, it's time to look at durability come replacement time. Tku george |
| June 19, 2026 9 ball | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: Available for NEC Syracuse Tourney Seeking to join travel team,can play 70AA/AAA,reside in RI. Male 73 decent player rcf/rf strong arm,good stick,run for myself. Available now to play Syracuse,would need prompt notification to work out my accommodations needs. I'm available to travel for remainder of season's tournaments. If interested pls call George cellp# 401.935.5116 leave msg with contact info,and I will return your call asap. Tku George |
| May 26, 2026 9 ball | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: Player looking to play CT Hello folks..looking for team to play with in upcoming CT qualifier tournament, I currently play in a RI based league. I'm 73 male, rated 70AA, reside in RI, decent hitter and flexible on playing defensive positions. I'm also 9 months out from TKR revision surgery, but run for myself. I'm interested in playing other tournaments if your team travels..such as NEC,ENC,WNC, LVW,etc. Pls contact my email if interested georgebouchard785@gmail.com Tku George. |
| Feb. 16, 2026 9 ball | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Eyeglasses vs Contact Lenses Aloha and Mahalo Kotonk..good info,best for me at this time in my life would be contacts. Spent 7 yrs on Oahu (Navy 77-84) and miss the aloha spirit. Must be fun playing in that red dirt,imagine the ball must be tough to see after a few innings. :) George |
| Feb. 15, 2026 9 ball | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Eyeglasses vs Contact Lenses TooOldToFight..good info, gonna forego another pair of glasses in favor of contacts this upcoming season. Now if I can finish whipping up this left TKR Revision rehab (6 months), maybe I can join in some 70aaa tourneys starting May. :) Tku Geo |
| Feb. 13, 2026 9 ball | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Eyeglasses vs Contact Lenses Hello folks..72 male return to playing 4yrs ago,after 37yr layoff. Had difficulty tracking balls in outfield,so after 1st yr got glasses for 1st time in life,and improvement was immediate. Would like to now switch to gametime contact lenses, but told by eye dr.couple yrs ago I was "too old" for them. Most everybody else I just found out wear contact lenses,and also had better vision than with glasses. Have I been that naive all this time? What's everyone doing? Tku geo |
| Jan. 11, 2026 9 ball | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Fair or foul Hey Dave D..just saw your good concise answer to our fellow player. Now I know why I'll never be an umpire,gametime would expire before I'd figure it out. Tku geo |
| Jan. 11, 2026 9 ball | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Fair or foul I just reviewed that rule and not sure either,doesn't seem to state clearly imo. I've always considered status of fair/foul ball to be determined by where fielder feet are positioned when making first contact with the battered ball. Fielder standing fair,reaches over for ball landing foul and makes contact,ball is fair and live. Fielder standing foul,reaches back over for ball landing fair and makes contact,ball is fair and live. Fielder standing foul to play ball dropping foul,doesn't matter where ball is deflected to. Fielder standing fair to play ball dropping fair,doesn't matter where ball is deflected to. Let's see what feedback we receive from our fellow players,before the "lawyers" have their say..lol. george |
| Dec. 31, 2025 9 ball | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: TKR Revision Rehab Born to run..tku for info,timeline seems to be in ballpark for my plan to return slowly after 9 month postoperative rehab...we shall see if my body agrees. As a side note,I've passed thru that area often,picking up Coors returning to the east coast..beautiful area. |
| Dec. 29, 2025 9 ball | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: TKR Revision Rehab Tku for feedback k man. If I guessed correctly,that's your team going to TOC next month..LI Jags 75? If so,good luck! George |
| Dec. 28, 2025 9 ball | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: TKR Revision Rehab Hello folks..looking for info/opinions from players who have undergone this procedure before,and have returned/not returned to active play.I had TKR surgery 2/28/24,with implant failure and a revision 18 months later on 8/18/25. I'm planning my return to active play this April,will extend that out if knee doesn't feel ready. Presently have ext=0 rom=120,age=72 do PT every day,and follow Ortho Dr orders. He is aware of activity I am returning to. All opinions and recommendations are welcome..tku for reading this..George |
| Nov. 5, 2025 9 ball | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: posted scores Yes I also tku for end of day posted game scores..good job. Geo |
| Oct. 2, 2025 9 ball | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: player rankings and eligibility for 2026. This past summer was gonna be a utility player on local 70M team playing in ssusa qualifier tournament in CT. Wx was very hot/humid,so an extra player was helpful. I joined 3yrs ago as a 70, was assigned a default rating of 70AAA,and played in only 1 70AAA tournament with total 8 at bats my first year. I'm not a "ringer" by any stretch of the imagination,so didn't think much of this move. But, I did check with HQ in SAC, and was surprised that this would elevate me to 70M status immediately and for the next couple years. I tried but did not get picked up by any 70AAA teams in this tournament. Also had to decline offer from 70M to play,.. just could not accept a rating upgrade outside my playing ability. I do understand the need for safeguards to prevent roster abuses by the few,but it's discouraging. I'm looking at alternatives for next year. Tku Geo |
| July 22, 2025 9 ball | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Courtesy runner Hi k man..I play up here in 65+ RI league, and reviewed our local provisions for runners. They seem to be a fair way to accommodate borderline players,while not providing an unacceptable advantage to the player's team. This is our league guidelines: 1)designate runners from the plate for up to 2 specified batters before game starts. 2)runners start within circle about 5 ft to right of homeplate. 3)batter cannot run toward 1b after contact..called out if goes halfway. 4)doesn't matter if hit is 1b/2b/3b/4b runner has to stop at 1b. "Runner from the plate" is announced so defensive players can adjust their positions. All present baserunners are free to advance as they are able. 5)runner can then remain on 1b,or get a courtesy runner before next pitch. Doesn't seem to provide for same person running from plate and also as a courtesy runner later within same inning. This modification helps us keep folks "in the game" and runs smoothly throughout the game. I'm 72 and still having fun..geo |
| July 21, 2025 9 ball | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Courtesy runner Hey Dave..seems we do operate league play under ssusa rules, but have modified certain provisions to accommodate the infamous "runner from the plate" for the guys who can still play,but have difficulty running. The designated runner cannot progress past 1st base on any base hit,with all other baserunners advancing as they can. I now have to check our local rules. Tku geo |
| July 21, 2025 9 ball | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Courtesy runner Served as runner from the plate for batter. Later same inning, tried to sub as courtesy runner at 1st base, was told not allowed to run twice same inning. We play under ssusa rules. What's up? Tku geo |
| June 4, 2025 9 ball | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Runner hit by line drive while standing on 1st base Tku BJ and Peoria Player for both the wording and specific rule location that covers this situation. I have my own copy of SSUSA rulebook, but could not locate anything specific. The nearest defensive player(1st baseman) I believe was stationed behind the runner, so batter should have been awarded 1st base with a declared "dead ball", and base runners forced advanced to next base. Tough call for umpire to get right, they have to be aware of defensive alignments among all the other stuff they track. George |
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