It’s still true. Old age and treachery always overcomes youth and skill. But this year youth and skill put up a good fight. In the end, the Old Farts hung on for a 9-6 victory over the Young Pups. The game was dominated by strong defense. Johnny Rothman made several remarkable plays at short, but the play of the game was made by Tim Dennis. Playing first, he couldn’t see Tom Rothman’s throw from short because it was in the sun. But Tim felt the ball hit his stomach and grabbed it in time to record the out.

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It may not be the biggest trophy we’ve ever won, but it’s the one with the important word on it… Champions. After playing in this tournament for 20 years and finishing second the last two years, we finally won it all on August 4th, 2007. The championship team went 5-0, beating the Love Gloves, Alary’s, Had Our Shots and the Capitol Offenders (twice). We had timely hitting, but it was the defense, led by Johnny Rothman, Gus Liepitz and Rebecca Apel, that continually demoralized our opponents with spectacular plays in the field.

Our other entry in the tournament started off by beating Explosive D, a team that went a long way in the loser’s bracket, before succumbing to the Capitol Offenders and OBB’s.

Having two teams in the tournament was another first for us. Thanks to everybody who came out to play. I hope you had fun. Running this team has been an honor and a pleasure for me.

-Jim

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