NEWSLINE STORY

published November – December 2016

 

2016 World Tournament Record Files Now Available

by Mel Yockstick, NHPA World Statistician

 

The Montgomery 2016 World tournament files are now updated and available on the NHPA website. The Montgomery W.T. recorded 934 pitchers. Included in that count was 175 first time world pitchers. I hope they continue to come back.

 

WT Participation file now has all players recorded for 2016. Included in the file are all new 2016 players that reached 10 + world tournaments (31 Players). Barry Chapelle from Oregon who will receive his 40th year WT Participation patch. Pitchers that pitch 10+ consecutive tournaments In-A-Row (12 Players) will be receiving their patches. Homer Cain from Oklahoma earned his 40 In-A-Row patch. Patches are being sent to your State Secretary-Treasurer.  Under the link – WT Statistics – One new category was added – WT Plus 3 Wins. This file list all World Preliminary Class and World Championship winners with 3 or more wins. Under the –World Class A-B Champions file - All past 40 shoe era Class B winners were added.