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METROPLEX SENIOR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION-MINUTES November 11, 2025 Tom Athens, President, called the meeting to order at 11:05 a.m. All attendees recited the Lord’s Prayer All attendees said the Pledge of Allegiance MSCSA Hall of Fame presentations.  The following were recognized for their valuable contributions to the MSCSA across many years: David Martin – Umpire Category, Clint McElroy – service and contributions to starting MSCSA conception in 1980, and Jim Delmar – Lifetime Achievement Category. Tom Athens led a roll call for teams in attendance.  Following teams were not able to attend: Desoto Dukes, Southlake Crusaders, and Robson Ranch Texans 70+. There was a motion and a second to approve the...

CASE PLAY-INTERFERENCE                                                                                                                      OCT 27, 2025 INTERFERENCE IS AN ACT OF THE OFFENSE WHEN THEY HINDER, IMPEDE OR CONFUSE A DEFENSIVE PLAYER.  The result is always a dead ball and someone is out.  Runners on 1B and 3B. Per USAS rule and umpire mechanics: Ball hit to shortstop...

Results of 14th Annual MSCSA Golf Tournament We had a great day of golf on Oct 8th for our 14th Annual Golf Tournament.  15 teams of golfers participated in the scramble at the Prairie Lakes Golf Course in Grand Prairie.  Here are the results: 1st Place:  Arlington Greyhounds/ Mid Cities Flyers with a team score of 55.  Team Members: Mike Sinha, Bob Stimson, Bob Sunde and Bill Perron. 2nd Place:  Flores #1  with a team score of 58.  Team Members: Carlos Flores, Pete Szakin, Rick Balla, and Bob Van-Til 3rd Place:  Grand Prairie Cubs with a team score of 58.  Team Members:  David Lockhart,...

On Sept 11th, the Mesquite Generals, Richardson Raiders, Mesquite Old Pros, and Farmers Branch Codgers got together before their games in Mesquite for a short prayer and moment of silence to honor all victims of political violence in our country. Senior humor; thought you might share on MSCSA blog. The wheelchair one depicts the courtesy runner…lol Friend drew the cartoons, laughter is like a good medicine. Bob Moran (DeSoto Legends Coach) July 20, 2025 ) Cubs Catcher Gary Menzies. Cubs Third Baseman - Ocie Trayler  Cubs Of Ron Chamerlain.  Cubs OF  Charlie Mueller throwing to Billy Ireland Cubs OF  Bert Feinberg Grand Prairie Cubs vs DeSoto Dukes (Senior Men 60+) June 17th,...

METROPLEX SENIOR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION-MINUTES July 30, 2025 Jim Gibbons, Vice-President, called the meeting to order at 11:03a.m. All attendees recited the Lord’s Prayer All attendees said the Pledge of Allegiance Jim Gibbons led a roll call for teams that were in attendance. Following teams were not able to attend: Grand Prairie Grays, Grand Prairie Cubs,  Southlake Crusaders, Desoto Legends, Mesquite Ol’ Pros, McKinney Mustangs, Southlake Hornets, Fort Worth Bearcats 65, Lewisville Outlaws, NRH Hawks and Robson Ranch Texans 70s. There was a motion and a second to approve the March 18, 2025 minutes. The motion passed Mike McGlothin, Treasurer, gave the Treasurer’s report...

METROPLEX SENIOR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION-MINUTES March 18, 2025 Jim Gibbons, Vive-President, called the meeting to order at 11:00a.m.        *  Team Registration forms and team fees were collected prior to meeting        *  Softballs and home plate mats were distributed to all All attendees recited the Lord’s Prayer All attendees said the Pledge of Allegiance Jim Gibbons led a roll call for teams that were in attendance. Robson Ranch Texans, Grand Prairie Grays and Dallas Flames not in attendance; each notified Jim in advance.  There was a motion and a second to approve the Jan 14, 2025 minutes. The motion passed Mike McGlothin,...