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August 10, 2011

Mens College World Series experiments with instant replay

Umpires at the 2012 Mens College World Series will be able to use instant replay to review specified calls under an experimental rule developed by the NCAA Baseball Rules Committee. The Division I Baseball Committee reviewed and supported the experimental rule at its annual meeting July 25-27 in Indianapolis. The rule still must be approved by the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel (as must all playing rules proposals) before being implemented. The panel meets via conference call on Aug. 11. The Baseball Rules Committee had originally proposed using instant replay on an experimental basis at the regionals and super regionals in addition to the College World Series, but the Division I Baseball Committee narrowed its use to the CWS since its possible that not all regional and super regional sites would offer the same logistical consistency that TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha affords. The list of reviewable plays will be limited to: Deciding if an apparent home run is fair or foul. Deciding whether a batted ball left the playing field for a home run or a ground-rule double. Spectator-interference plays (only on plays involving home run balls). This has been one of the issues that we want to be cautious with and move somewhat slowly, said Jeff Hurd, the chair of the Baseball Rules Committee and senior associate commissioner of the Western Athletic Conference. The technology is there. We are not doing due diligence to the sport if we dont use it. At the same time, there is a fine line as to how far you go with it. Thats the reason for its limited use. Division I Baseball Committee chair Tim Weiser, deputy commissioner of the Big 12 Conference, said it makes sense to take advantage of a facility that is logistically friendly to review plays. We have 17 camera locations available to us, Weiser said. If we are really driven by getting the call right, and we have a working model that Major League Baseball uses, it was an easy decision to take advantage of the technology. The instant-replay process will operate under the fundamental assumption that the ruling on the field is correct. The only way a call can be changed is if there is indisputable video evidence to remove all doubt that a ruling was incorrect. Otherwise, the original call will stand. Any instant-replay review would have to occur before the next pitch or play. If it occurs after a game-ending play, it must be called for before all umpires leave the field of play. There would not be a formal coaches challenge opportunity in the instant-replay

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BIG SWING Post Sixs Cody Jansen knocks the ball into play against Cass County in the sectional round. Jansen led the Sixers in home runs and was tied for the RBI lead for the season.
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by Peter Adelsen
padelsen@kokomoperspective.com

Sports Writer

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Before the American Legion Post Six baseball season started, the team had big goals. The upgraded season schedule was built to prepare the team for the long haul of the state tournament. Post Six finished the season with a 23-14 record, which was a record with which manager Don Andrews feels comfortable. If we had went 32 and 5, that would have meant that we havent been playing good enough competition, Andrews said. If we would have played .500 ball or below, were not playing well. Somewhere in between is where I would have liked to be, and we were. With upgrading our schedule this year, I thought 23-14 ended up being a pretty good record. The team did accomplish a rarity this year when it comes to defeating a team. We went 6 and 0 against Cass County, which is a feat in itself, he said. If you play a team six times, there is a

pretty good chance that youll get beat at least once no matter how good or how bad they are. To beat them six times, I felt really good about that. However, Post Six could not complete its ultimate goal of getting past Terre Haute Post 346 and reaching the state championship. Post Six lost to Terre Haute 14-4 and 8-1 at the Lafayette Regional. Terre Haute is the defending state champion. Terre Haute proved that they are the best, he said. Andrews said he is proud of the leadership on the team. Of the 18 players, we had 10 players who were playing with us in their last season, he said. Of those 10 players, at least seven are committed to play in college baseball. Those 10 players were our leaders. We had great leadership out of them. They are just a good group of kids and a great group to be around. The 10 players, who finished their final year with the team, are Matt Adams, Shane Arnold, Bryan Beachy, Drew

Brantley, Jerry Flick, Cody Jansen, Nick Lorenc, Spencer McQueary, Daniel Salinas and Jake Yager. Andrews said there will be a strong core remaining for next year from the current team with eight players who could return. The possible returning players are: Cameron Clark, Kyle Ennis, Jake Florek, Andrew Monroe, Clay ONeal, Damon Reel, Allen Stout and A.J. Vazquez. He said he was impressed with each member of the team. Throughout the team there were many standouts and surprises during the season. One such player was Brantley, who may have done something that had not been accomplished before in Post Six history. Drew Brantley had an outstanding season, he said. We played 37 games, and he had a 37-game hitting streak, which is just phenomenal at this level. To get a hit every game is almost impossible. Brantley finished the season with a team-leading 66 hits and also had

12 stolen bases, which led the team. He will be playing baseball for Anderson University next year. Damon Reel was also impressive as he had a batting average of .408. He was a co-team leader in RBIs with 42 and was second in hits with 60. He will join Brantley at Anderson University. Clay ONeal also impressed Andrews with his batting average of .400. He will be playing baseball for the University of Evansville. Bryan Beachy is a player Andrews called a student of the game. He said Beachy reminded him of pitching great Greg Maddux with the way he pitched. Hes a finesse pitcher, he said. Hes a real student of the game. We had him in the two hole for us because of his ability to get on base whatever it took. Hes just a very, very smart baseball player. Beachy finished the year with a 2.60 ERA in 43 innings pitched. He will be playing baseball for Indiana Wesleyan

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Legion Golf Course could equalize Liberty Cup

Chippendale pro thinks layout could spell end for country club dominance
by Peter Adelsen Golf Course. The event are going to play well. If
padelsen@kokomoperspective.com

Sports Writer

The Kokomo Country Club has had a stranglehold on the Liberty Cup championship since the events inception. Now in its fourth year, the Liberty Cup, sponsored by Liberty Financial, could have a new champion because of the style of the course at the American Legion

is slated for Sept. 16. The Legion probably sets up more equal for everybody, I would say, said Jim Humphrey, the PGA professional at Chippendale Golf Course. It may not be as hard of a golf course to play. Its right there in front of you. If your team scores well that day, you

your team just goes out there and has a bad day, you are going to have a bad day at the Legion. H u m phrey said this may be the year that the Kokomo Country Club could be defeated. I think this is go-

ing to be the tell-tale on whether if anybody can beat the Kokomo Country Club with their dominance on the better players, Humphrey said. Golfers from Wildcat Creek Golf course, American Legion Golf Course and Humphreys Chippendale Golf Course hope that this could be their year. Im hoping that this

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ITS A TRAP Danny Gross hits a shot out of a sand trap during the Liberty Cup held at the Kokomo Country Club. Perspective Photo / File

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The internet can be an asset to outdoor enthusiasts

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Like most of the inhabitants of this planet, I have become increasingly dependent upon modern day electronic toys for my everyday functions. Dont get me wrong, without the assistance of my grandchildren and some electronically gifted friends, I would be totally lost. When everything is working fine, I am all right, but when a problem surfaces, I have to fly the I need help flag. Since my introduction to computers and the internet, I must confess the outdoors world has really been opened up to me. There are hundreds of outdoor websites and forums that can answer questions and give opinions on a number of topics, from What is the best bass fishing lure? to How to make a bowstring, and the list continues from there. I recently had many questions concerning trail cameras, and I visited a number of forums dedicated to trail cameras. I received some very informative tips and suggestions that made my selection much easier, and I am most appreciative for the input. Once you get used to what you are doing, you can even purchase your hunting and fishing license online and eliminate the trip to town and standing in line for service. You can also search the web for possible booking of hunting and fishing trips and to get information and references of available guides. If you have any questions pertaining to what facilities are available in Indiana for camping, boating, fishing, etc., all you have to do is simply type in the URL for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, and their home page will open. You can find all the information you need. I use eBay quite often for purchasing both new and used equipment at fantastic prices. I have purchased numerous items for hunting, fishing, camping, boating, photography, cellphones and supplies, and my wife has made many purchases of wifeythings. The list goes on and on. It is rare that a week goes by without one of us making a purchase. The internet also has made it possible for me and many of my hunting and fishing associates to remain in contact without the necessity of long distance calling. We can simply email back and forth or contact each other on the social networking programs available. I personally use Facebook, and I have made contact with many friends from the good ol days, many of them I have neither seen nor communicated with in over 50 years. If I have a bass tournament coming up in Michigan, all I have to do is contact one of my friends in that area and g e t t h e late s t upnumber of my sponsors websites, and the internet enables me to simply compose the articles and send them as emails and att a c h ments. I must confess that I have b e c o m e electronically addicted, and I spend many hours in front of the computer monitor, checking and replying to over 200 emails daily from friends, sponsors and readers of my articles. But, I honestly enjoy doing it, and I respond to every message I receive. Whether you own a computer is your choice, but I can assure you there is a world of information available to you on the internet. Use it wisely, and it can be beneficial to you.

Bud Fields
Computers are a major asset to outdoors enthusiasts. It seems like every household has at least one and sometimes more than two computers. I know in our household we have the main computer in the den, and I also have a laptop computer that I take with me on the road. Years ago, much like a cellphone, I stated I would never have one, and I had no use for either. But I was wrong! Without a cellphone or one of the computers, I would be suffering from electronic withdrawals.

dates on water level, water clarity and weather conditions. I can also check movement patterns and weather conditions for my deer hunting ventures as well. The list continues to unlimited possibilities. I also use the internet extensively for writing my articles. I write not only for the Kokomo Perspective but for a number of hunting and fishing websites and also for a

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is one of those years that somebody can sneak in there and knock them off their throne for a year, Humphrey said. One thing is for sure: the golf courses will bring the best talent that they have.

Im going to bring as many good players as I can bring, he said. Ill bring my best, and well put our best foot forward and see what happens. The three previous Liberty Cups were held at Wildcat Creek Golf Course, Kokomo Country Club and Chippendale Golf Course, re-

spectively.

Each golf course in Howard County will field a team, consisting of 15 men and five women. Seven of the men will play scratch, and eight men will play with handicaps (18 max). Five women will play with handicaps (24 max). The Stableford scoring system will be used. Double Bogie 0 Bogie 1 Par 2 Birdie 3 Eagle 4 Double Eagle 5 Hole in one 6 Team scoring will be six of eight scores of mens handicap, five of seven mens scratch, and three of five womens handicap per hole. The team score will be a hole-by-hole accumulation. The champion will be

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the team with the most points. In case of a tie, each team will choose one scratch, one handicap and one woman to take part in a playoff using the same scoring system until a winner is determined. All three players scores will count on each hole of the playoff. Liberty Financial is putting up a $5,000 prize fund with 80 percent to the winning team and 20 percent to the second-place team. Team members will get gift certificates to their home courses pro shop. The entry fee is $30, which includes greens fees, cart and food. Each player must have a USGA handicap at the course he or she represents and must have posted eight scores before Sept. 8. This includes players playing scratch.

GREAT SEASON The Kokomo Post Six team gathers together after winning the Kokomo Sectional championship. The players are pictured from left to right. Front row: Shane Arnold, Nick Lorenc, Daniel Salinas, Matt Adams, Drew Brantley, Bryan Beachy and Clay ONeal. Back row: Jake Florek, Andrew Monroe, A.J. Vazquez, Cody Jansen, Cameron Clark, Spencer McQueary, Jerry Flick, Damon Reel and Kyle Ennis. Not pictured are Allen Stout and Jake Yager.
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next year. The biggest surprise that came from a player on the roster this year was Cody Jansen. Cody Jansen really surprised me this summer, he said. I can almost call him our most valuable player. He played with us two years ago when we won the state championship with the junior team. He had a phenomenal season with us. He had a couple (college) offers, and they werent substantial for him to go. Hes registered for IUK so somebody is really missing out on some outstanding talent. Jansen led Post Six with eight home runs and had 42 RBI. On the mound, he had a 1.73 ERA through 36 1/3 innings. With his first season

under his belt as manager of the senior Post Six team, Andrews says the team has a great future ahead. I feel real good about the talent we have coming back, he said. Kokomo Post Six Baseball has a very bright future. The season may have just ended, but the 2012 seasons tryouts are coming later in the month. Post Six tryouts for the junior and senior teams will be Aug. 27-28 at CFD Investments Stadium at Highland Park. On Aug. 27, players born in 19931994 will be at 10 a.m., and younger players will try out at noon. On Aug. 28, players born in 19931994 will have tryouts at 1 p.m., and younger players will meet at 3 p.m. The baseball program is free, Andrews said. The team receives its money through fundraising and donations.

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process. Coaches already have the ability to request a conference among umpires under the Getting the Call Right provisions in Appendix E of the NCAA Baseball Rules Book. The umpire crew chief determines whether to use instant replay. If instant replay is used, the calling umpire and the crew chief and other members of the crew, as deemed necessary, would go to the

designated video-replay area to review all relevant video coverage. At least one umpire would remain on the field. During a video review, the defensive team players would be required to maintain their positions on the field and would be allowed to practice throw if desired. Baserunners and the on-deck hitter would remain at their positions. All players and coaches would have to remain in the dugout. Any defensive or offensive conferences would be charged as during any other part of

the game. While there is no time limit for t h e vide o r e -

view, lengthy reviews (more than two or three minutes) are discouraged and would be considered possible evidence that there is no indisputable video evi-

dence to change a call. The crew chief may confer and discuss the replays during the review with other members of the ump i r i n g crew, but the ultimate final decision is with the crew chief. This final decision may not be contested by either coach. If a reversal results in the need to decide the placement of baserunners, the crew chief

would use his best judgment to determine their locations as if the call had been made correctly. Again, coaches cannot question these decisions. If a call is changed, the crew chief would notify both head coaches and the official scorer of the ruling. During the 2011 Mens College World Series, there were a few plays where the committee believes the umpires could have been aided in getting the call right, including a possible home run that ended up being a double.

We were kicking around this idea before that incident of the play in Omaha, Weiser said. It kind of reinforced the benefit that video replay can provide. Hurd added: Omaha is ideal because the new stadium was built to be fan friendly, media friendly, umpire friendly and team friendly. ESPN has cameras to cover all the angles, and you have a room available where instant replay reviews can be done. We can take advantage of that.

NCAA right idea with replay

Still, much more can be done
plemented for the World Series games. Its always good to know who the real winner is in the end. Major League Baseball has the same instant replay rules, but the replays are available all season long. There has been talk about expanding baseball instant replay. I can see some expansion, but the game is already a slowpaced game. I would be in favor of only a few tweaks. After what happened in the 19-inning Pittsburgh Pirates/Atlanta Braves game on July 26, there is a strong case for some expansion to instant replay. The Braves defeated the Pirates that night, or morning, when Julio Lugo scored from third base on a ground ball. Pirates catcher Mike McKenry applied a tag, but the umpire called the runner safe. This all happened around 2 a.m. at Turner Field. If there is going to be an expansion, MLB and the NCAA, once they get used to replay, should look at using replay for scoring attempts at home plate, and only at home plate. I believe that the umpires should have control on who is safe or out on first, second or third base. But, when it comes to scoring, these plays should have a chance to be reviewed. If a home run can be reviewed, why not have a bang-bang play of a base runner attempting to come home be reviewed? I could go the way of the National Football League when it comes to reviews. Each manager could have a certain amount of flags, cards or whatever signal to request for a review. After that agreed amount is used, that manager or coach can no longer request a review. This could be a total number for the season, or that series, or just that game. The umpires should have the majority of control in a baseball game. What would be bad if every play would be reviewed. Hopefully it will never come to that. Nobody is perfect, but an expansion is necessary.

Peter Adelsen
by Peter Adelsen
padelsen@kokomoperspective.com

Sports Writer

The NCAA has taken a page from the Major League Baseball playbook with idea of implementing instant replay. The NCAA plans to begin the use of instant replay to review specific calls, but it will only be limited to the 2012 Mens College World Series. The only reviewable plays will be deciding if an apparent home run is fair or foul, deciding whether a batted ball left the playing field for a home run or ground-rule double and spectator-interference plays, but only involving home run balls. This is a start. I agree with this being only im-

STATE CHAMPS The UCT Baseball 10U All-Star team celebrates as the 10U Town and Country Baseball Junior Division State Champions. The team won District and Semi-State. First row (left to right), Gavin Wallace, Levi Hrabos, Justin Hurlock, Garrett Melton, Gavin Eaker and Matthew Arcari. Second row, Elijah Moon, Jaden Armfield, Cy Willis, Logan Bowser, Ryan Deis and Trevor Kessler. Top row, coaches Rich Arcari, Stacy Hrabos, Jeremy Moon and Gerald Armfield.
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Community Fall League

Central Indiana Sports Corporation (formerly Central Indiana Kings), Kokomo Kings and Kingsway Sports Academy is pleased to announce Community Fall League for baseball and softball. The league is open to all youth of Howard and surrounding counties. Teams will be formed along school and league lines as much as possible. Friend or teammate requests will be honored. The proposed age divisions are: T-ball/ Coach pitch (5-7); baseball or softball (8-12); middle school baseball or softball (13-15); and high school baseball and softball (15 and up). Players may move up where appropriate. Games will be primarily on the weekends with some weekdays when appropriate. Games will start Aug. 27 with teams organizing in late August. It will be a seven to eight week season with as a many games as possible. Fees are $75. The fee covers team t-shirt, insurance, use of indoor and outdoor practice facilities, umpires and all field costs. There will be no gate. The league will be run by Sean Laird and a staff of collaborating organizations. Sean is a past graduate of KHS and South Alabama where he excelled in the baseball programs. He has a Bachelors degree in Health Education. This league will be a preparation to a winter development program and 2012 leagues and events. Register at Kingsway Academy, 3116 West Boulevard, Mon-Thurs 48 pm, Sat. and Sun. afternoon. Questions or information, please call 236-1006 or email seanclaird@gmail.com.

Howard County Thunder tryouts

The Howard County Thunder fastpitch softball organization will be conducting tryouts at Darrough Chapel Park at the times below for the ages listed. The organizations intention is to have a team at each age group listed providing we have the numbers to field all of the teams. Howard County Thunder is organized by local high school coaches to provide affordable playing opportunities to compete at a high level. Players should arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the listed tryout times to register and warm up. Age is as of Dec. 31 at midnight of this year. Any questions may be directed to Jim Clouse @ 765437-8904. 10 and under 8/10@ 6 p.m. and 8/13@ 9 a.m. 11 year olds 8/10@ 6:30 p.m. and 8/13@ 10:30 a.m. 12-year-olds 8/10@ 6:30 p.m. and 8/13@ 10:30 a.m. 13-year-olds 8/13@ 2 p.m. and 8/17@ 6 p.m. 14-year-olds 8/13@ 2 p.m. and 8/17@ 6 p.m. 15-year-olds 8/13@ 6 p.m. and 8/20@ 6 p.m. 16-year-olds 8/13@ 6 p.m. and 8/20@ 6 p.m.

KHS all-sports passes

Kokomo High School Athletic Department will sell All-Sports Tickets in the Athletic Office Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ticket applications are available online at the athletics website -www.kokomohighschoolsports.com -- then click the Bulletin Board icon. Applications may be mailed in or turned in to the office. Adult tickets are $75 each. Student tickets are on sale for $25 through Aug. 19 and then $45 after that. The All-Sport Ticket is admission to all home athletic events excluding tournaments. The athletic office is also offering two types of presale tickets this year: Football Sept. 10, Kokomo vs. Huntington North at Lucas Oil Stadium at 2 p.m. Presale admission is $10 each or $13 at the door. Boys Basketball Dec. 30, City Securities Hall of Fame Classic at New Castle Fieldhouse at 1 p.m. Admission is $10 each.

The Mr. Slam Dunk & Mr. 3 Point will be Saturday, Aug. 20. There is a $50 entry fee, and the event is open to anyone at any age. There will

Mr. Slam Dunk & Mr. 3 Point

be more than $1,000 in cash prizes and more. For more information, go to: www.facebook.com/ mr.slamdunk.com or call 765-865-5412 or 765-252-

6726. Voter registration will be available. A portion of the proceeds goes to benefit the United Way for back-to-school supplies.

Taylor fall practice dates

* Football -- Grades 5, 6, 7, 8 August 8-12 from 3-5 p.m. at the field house. * Volleyball -- 6, 7, 8 Aug. 9, 11 and 16 from 1-3 p.m. in the Middle School Gym. * Cross Country Coed -- 6, 7, 8 can pick up practice times on Aug. 10 at registration from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the middle school.

On July 29, area golfers competed at Chippendale Golf Courses Friday Night Couples. First place gross went to Greg and Lynn Harbaugh with Clarence and Maggie Pridemore with 33. Second place gross went to Bill Deafenbaugh and Barb Round with Larry and Bev Cable with 34. Third place gross went to Al and Betty Underly with Jerry and Connie Basham with 35. First

Friday Night Couples

place net went to Danny and Marcia Mullett with Rob and Reba Hale with 33. Second place net went to Tom J. and Marge Hayes with Ron and Bonnie Harris with 33. Third place net went to Hank and Mary Powell with Bill and Dana Osburn with 33. Greg Harbaugh was closest to the pin. On June 22, many golfers participated in the Friday Night Couples event at

Chippendale Golf Course. First gross went to Noel Harvath and Kaylee Kingseed with Gene and Marty Obermeyer. Second gross went to Randy and Sandy Smith with Dale and Sue Hight. First net went to Charlie Beswick and Malinda Grant with Bill and Dana Osburn. Second net went to Gene and Marty Obermeyer with Chris and Julie Rossi. Julie Rossi was closest to the pin.

Chippendale Swingers League

Area golfers participated in the Chippendale Swingers Golf League on July 26. For A-Flight, Gay Hoover won low gross with 45, and Marge Hayes won low net with 35. For B-Flight, Kay Mickelson won low gross with 46, and Bev Cable won low net with 34. For CFlight, Connie Basham won low gross with 48, and Shirley Miller and Judie McCoy tied for low net with 34. For D-Flight, Dorothy Wagoner won low gross with 55, and MaryAnne Mensing won low net with 43. The gimmick was for most bogies, which was won by Bev Cable and Sally Masariu with seven. Judie McCoy and Kay Mickelson each had the fewest putts with 14. On July 12, area golfers participated in the nine hole-2 best ball tournament at Chippendale Golf Course. Placing first with a score of 51 was the team of Maggie Pridemore, Janet Hawn, Shirley Miller

and No. 1 Blind. Placing second with a score of 56 was the team of Bev Bernhardt, Joyce Pennycoff, Jan Vostatek and No. 2 Blind. Placing third with a score of 58 was the team of Janie Yun, Bev Cable, Bonnie Harris and Jeanie Leyda. Winning the closest put for hole No. 3 was Carolyn Hayes and closest put on hole No. 5 was Gay Hoover. Winning the longest putt for hole No. 5 was Bev Bernhardt.

Monday Night Ladies Golf

On July 11, many area women participated in American Legion Monday Night Ladies Golf. For A Flight, Jan Turner won gross with 41, and Lea Street had a net of 32. For B Flight, Lori Kellar had a gross of 49, and Kelly Paul had a net of 38. For C Flight, Brenda Hembree and Deb Pitcher tied

for gross with 61, and Jean Hitchcock had the net with 41. The gimmick of most pars was won by Jan Turner with four.