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News Headlines for November 2003

11/28/2003 - USA Women open Japan Cup with 12-2 win over China YOKOHAMA, JAPAN -- In its first appearance as a team, the 2004 USA Softball Women’s National team captured its first win with a 12-2 mercy rule victory over the Chinese National Team. Combining for 11 hits, the two-time defending Olympic gold medalists moved to 1-0 in Japan Cup ...more

11/25/2003 - Guidelines for Lightning Safety All individuals participating in or observing an outdoor softball event are responsible for their own safety and should monitor threatening weather conditions. Before each practice, warm-up time, or game, the home plate umpire should appoint an individual as the designated “weat...more

11/19/2003 - The 2004 ASA Code and Rule changes are now available on-line. Oklahoma City, OK---The ASA National Council recently reviewed and voted on over 150 pieces of legislation regarding the ASA Code and over 40 pieces of legislation regarding the ASA Rules. Click on the links below to review the changes to the ASA Code and Rule changes for the 200...more

11/18/2003 - Three players among seven elected to National Softball Hall of Fame fo... OKLAHOMA CITY -- Three former fast pitch standouts and four non-players were elected to the ASA National Softball Hall of Fame during the 72nd annual Amateur Softball Association National Council Meeting recently held in Orlando, FL. The seven inductees of the Class of 2004 will...more

11/13/2003 - E.T. Colvin elected President of the Amateur Softball Association. Orlando, FL—The ASA National Council elected E.T. Colvin of Columbus, Miss., as the 35th President of the Amateur Softball Association, the National Governing Body of Softball in the United States, by a unanimous vote after running unopposed to close the final session of the 72nd...more

More headlines for November, 2003

11/11/2003	ASA Awards 2005 National Championship tournament cities

11/10/2003	72nd Amateur Softball Association Annual Meeting underway in Orl...

11/3/2003	Central Florida ASA set to host the 72nd ASA National Council Me...