Westford Over 30 Slowpitch 2021

Update: The Westford Waves softball program would like to thank all those who contributed to their successful equipment drive. And, as a league, we would like to congratulate the girls and their coaches, parents, and many others for undertaking this charitable endeavor. ******************************************************************* In keeping with our League's desire to promote softball in the local community, we would like to spotlight the endeavors of one of the local Westford softball programs. The Westford Waves are running a charity softball clinic for Girls Inc., a girls club for underprivileged girls from Lowell. This effort was featured in the Westford Eagle. Several of the members of our league have daughters in this program and they could use your assistance. Not only are the girls running the clinic, but they need to find softball equipment (new or used) that they can donate to the program. Girl's Inc. has no equipment. If anyone has any extra equipment that they can donate it would be greatly appreciated. They are looking for balls (especially 11" ), gloves, and bats, but will take equipment bags, batting gloves, etc. The girls served are mostly in the 4-9 age group. Please bring any donations to your next game with Willis Tent (Glenn Meurer), Healy Oil (Steve Frankel), or Franco (Dean Wormell). In addition, donations can be brought to Cumberland Farms on Littleton Road, Rapid Refill on Route 40 or Nab One Stop on Brookside Road. If you have any questions, please contact league member Steve Gomes.

Short Cuts manager Bill Bowser has played in the following event for the past 3 years, and suggests that it is one of the best run tournaments around. Wednesday September 6th at 9:45am - shotgun start Gannon Golf Course on Great Woods Road in Lynn, MA. Scramble format 4 person teams only $100 per person (includes golf, cart and barbecue) Make checks out payable to "Eric Hill Foundation" All proceeds benefit the Eric Hill Foundation for needy children Bill would challenge each team in the league to submit a foursome. Registration money must be in to him over the next week, as the tournament will sell out very fast. For more information, please send an e-mail to Bill directly.

Rain and unplayable field conditions have disrupted the schedule yet again. Tuesday night's game had to be cancelled due to the unplayable field conditions left by the powerful thunderstorms that blew through the area, despite the best efforts of both teams. Now tonight's games also had to be rescheduled due to the continuing rains. With the hope that the rains will subside and that the field will dry out, the rescheduled games are as follows: Sunday, July 16 5:30 Willis Tent @ Short Cut 6:45 Franco-American @ Mario's Restaurant Sunday, July 23 5:30 Z's Sports Shop @ Drews 6:45 Mustang's @ Healy Oil

The Westford Softball All-Star game that pitted the stars of the Over-30 League against the Co-Rec league resulted in the Over-30 stars losing in a slug fest. The Co-Rec Stars posted 12 runs in the top of the first and 9 in the top of the second, then cruised to a 28-21 win. Healy Oil's Bill McLaughlin would have to be considered the offensive MVP for the Over-30 squad as he launched 2 Grand Slam Home Runs. Bill ended up going 3-3 with the 2 HRs, along with 8 RBIs and 3 runs scored. Other notable offensive performances included the Mustangs Don Cusano (2-2, 1 BB, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 3 RS), Healy's Bill Martin (2-3, 1 HR, 2 RBI, and 2 RS), Willis Tent's Bill Andrews (2-3, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 RS), and lead off hitter John Bodi from Z's (4-4 with 3 RS). In addition, the Home Run Derby competition was held after the game. With their success in the competition, Healy Oil reps Bill Martin and Bill McLaughlin put the league on notice that Healy's will be a factor during the second half of the season as they prepare to defend their title. Along with Don Cusano of the Mustangs, the Over-30 Squad slugged their way to 3 of the final 4 spots in the competition. However, on his final swing, Dan Corey of the Co-Rec league's Red Sox defeated Cusano to win the HR Derby. Both leagues would like to thank the ASA umpiring crew of 3 that donated their time and helped make the game a success. The two leagues collected almost $500 from the game- all of these proceeds are to be donated to the Westford Food Pantry.

The Westford Over 30 Softball League will be playing an All-Star game at 6:30 PM on Thursday, July 6, against their counterparts in Westford softball, the Westford Coed Softball League. The Westford Coed Softball League is an over-18 Co-ed league that shares a home field with the Over 30 League. In case of foul weather, the rain date is the following night: Friday, July 7. All proceeds from the game and the accompanying Home Run hitting contest will be donated to the Westford Food Pantry. The Home Run contest is open to all players from both leagues and will immediately follow the game. There is a $5 entry fee. Representatives for the Over-30 league have been announced by each team and they are as follows: Drew Farms- Tom Menicci and Todd Shepard Franco- Paul Cullen and Don MacMillan Healy Oil- Bill Martin and Bill McLaughlin Mario's Restaurant- Mark DesRochers and Rick Hess Mustangs- Don Cusano and Paul Selfridge Short Cut- Larry Bisso and Chris Smith Willis Tent- Bill Andrews and Dave Harrington Z's Sports Shop- John Bodi and Jerry Cressman (injured); Tim Schutt (alternate) Paul Vennard, Assistant Commissioner of the Westford Co-ed League, recently released the following statement: "We look forward to meeting all of you and getting out there and having a fun time for the Westford food pantry. We are excited to play some ball have some laughs and raise some money. We hope this will lead to more "interleague" events in the future. Good luck to all and see you Thursday!" Z's Sports Shop Owner/Team Rep Larry Zupkosky, who originally pitched the concept of the game and is organizing the event for the Over-30 League, was excited about getting the two leagues together. "We are looking forward to giving back to the community while show-casing our leagues and their players. This promises to be a fun and exciting event for all, both players and spectators."