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I just checked the FOXTEL Tv guide for August and there is no mention of the Women's WC in the programming, which is no surprise (if ESPN can show, and repeat, a hotdog eating competition why can't they show some women's baseball??). There is no way it will be covered on free-to-air Tv here.
"A hot dog at the ballgame beats roast beef at the Ritz." ~Humphrey Bogart
No matter how good you are, you're going to lose one-third of your games. No matter how bad you are you're going to win one-third of your games. It's the other third that makes the difference. ~Tommy Lasorda
As if something like a hotdog eating competition is popular... same as I feel about the dart competitions. Are these sports???Originally Posted by DownUnderDodger
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Yes it was a great game. And if it were televised i'm sure it would spark a lot of interest in Australia. No you have me thinking baseball Mum!!!
There used to be pro baseball in Australia. The ABL ran from the early 90's until about 1998. Unfortunately lack of good leadership and funding caused it to fold. There was quite a bit of interest in the ABL but through lack of promotion and sponsorship the boat pretty much sank. There has been talk however of bringing the ABL back as we do farm alot of major league prospects, but at the moment it's pretty much a pipe dream and all the men's leagues throughout Australia are sticking with their own major league clubs.
Another thing that needs to be kept in mind when thinking about getting back into a professional league is any prospective college players can't play because it would ruin their eligibility and to be honest we don't have enough ballplayers at that elite level in the country to run a strong professional league.
Interesting. Sounds like it's something that would take a lot of work, organizing, funds, etc., much like women's baseball. Perhaps if it ever did get going again, more talent would be polished into more elite level players. There have to be a lot of people there with the necessary talent. It takes time and effort to build.
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Just a little tidbit on the Aussies
http://www.baseball.com.au/?page=25679
And the schedule:
http://www.baseball.com.au/?Page=25632
"A hot dog at the ballgame beats roast beef at the Ritz." ~Humphrey Bogart
No matter how good you are, you're going to lose one-third of your games. No matter how bad you are you're going to win one-third of your games. It's the other third that makes the difference. ~Tommy Lasorda
Pretty cool...
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I'm female player from Fort Lauderdale, Florida and I actually tried out for the USA National team. I didn't make it, although I am proud of myself for even trying.
I play for a awesome new team in Orlando. Although the 3-hour drives to and from practice suck, playing for this team is worth it.
NotAboutEgo, where do you play ball?
Hi LadyMarlin71... I play in Detroit for the Detroit Danger. I tried out for Team USA in 2004 and didn't make it, and like you said, I'm proud of myself for trying. I was part of the first-ever tryout for the first-ever U.S. women's national team. I may tryout again in 2008. I didn't tryout this year because of issues with my lower back (from injuries) that I'm working on healing right now.
That's cool that you are committing that much to baseball to drive 3 hours (is that one way or round trip?) for practices and games. Sometimes that's what we have to do until there is more opportunity. I hope to see women's baseball grow in Florida with more teams and some leagues like in the past. Good luck!
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Yes Women's Baseball is reasonably strong in Australia.Our family has been involved with the Victorian women's team @ the last 3 nationals.
Hopefully with more media coverage the sport can take grow more!!!
Good luck to our Aussie girls in Taiwan.
Mrs. Chucky
G'day downunderdodger,
You live in a strong baseball area of NSW.There is womens teams locally there & many youngsters have been shipped off to the USA from around there too.
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It's 3 hours each way with a 4 hour practice in between, plus gas and food break. So it's a 10-12 hour day for me. By the time I get back home, I'm dead.
I tried to start a new team down here, but no one was interested. Maybe I'll try again next year.
Is your team going to play in the Women's World Series in October or the Roy Hobbs World Series in November? If so, my team is the Orlando Heat. Stop and say hello!
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I have a contact who lives in Taiwan and I just heard that the games are being televised there. Australia beat Hong Kong 24 - 2 this morning but I don't know what the other results were. I'm not sure whether that was the final result either.
I was having trouble finding out any information, so I'll keep you posted when I hear any more.
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Hi Mrs.ChuckyG'day downunderdodger,
You live in a strong baseball area of NSW.There is womens teams locally there & many youngsters have been shipped off to the USA from around there too.
We get an occasional report in the local paper about the men's comp (in which there are 4 teams in the winter comp and 5 in the summer comp), but I have never heard or read anything about a women's comp!! Will keep my eyes out.
I am facilitating a wine tasting on Friday at a local bottle shop (liquor store, for the Americans) for some wines from your area.....Melville Hill Estate. The vineyards are just north of your town. Their Cabernet Merlot is excellent if you like a nice smooth red wine.
"A hot dog at the ballgame beats roast beef at the Ritz." ~Humphrey Bogart
No matter how good you are, you're going to lose one-third of your games. No matter how bad you are you're going to win one-third of your games. It's the other third that makes the difference. ~Tommy Lasorda
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The IBAF website showed that Canada defeated USA 5-2. These are the only two completed games, prior to the Opening Ceremony!!
"A hot dog at the ballgame beats roast beef at the Ritz." ~Humphrey Bogart
No matter how good you are, you're going to lose one-third of your games. No matter how bad you are you're going to win one-third of your games. It's the other third that makes the difference. ~Tommy Lasorda
Thanks, Baseball Mum. I will also look for info. It's great to see the games being televised in Taiwan. We can see they are further ahead in that aspect than we are here in the States. Not trying to take shots at anyone, but jsut stating facts and my opinion. Perhaps that will push other areas of the globe to promote women's baseball like it is being promoted there.
That's a HUGE commitment on your part, and I highly applaud you for that. I can see myself doing something like that just to play baseball! My team won't be at the Women's World Series or at Roy Hobbs because we took a break from playing this season, but I plan on playing in Roy Hobbs. I would like to play in the Women's World Series as well, but I don't know if they take individual players. It sounds like it's for established teams, but I can check into it.It's 3 hours each way with a 4 hour practice in between, plus gas and food break. So it's a 10-12 hour day for me. By the time I get back home, I'm dead.
I tried to start a new team down here, but no one was interested. Maybe I'll try again next year.
Is your team going to play in the Women's World Series in October or the Roy Hobbs World Series in November? If so, my team is the Orlando Heat. Stop and say hello!
Women's World Cup info can be found at http://www.awbf.org/. It's on the home page and there is a standings box. So far, it looks like Canada and Australia have each won a game, and USA and Hong Kong have each lost a game. Each team's roster is posted as well.
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Japan beat Chinese Taipei 9-0
"A hot dog at the ballgame beats roast beef at the Ritz." ~Humphrey Bogart
No matter how good you are, you're going to lose one-third of your games. No matter how bad you are you're going to win one-third of your games. It's the other third that makes the difference. ~Tommy Lasorda
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Sadly (for me) USA beat Australia 7-2.
Chinese Taipei beat Hong Kong 22-2
Japan beat Cuba (score shows 0-0 but that must be wrong, unless there are some rules I don't know about for tied games
"A hot dog at the ballgame beats roast beef at the Ritz." ~Humphrey Bogart
No matter how good you are, you're going to lose one-third of your games. No matter how bad you are you're going to win one-third of your games. It's the other third that makes the difference. ~Tommy Lasorda
It's good to see USA got a win! Not sure about the 0-0 game. Looks like Hong Kong is struggling, but the experience will be great for them and will help them progress and improve. 4 teams... USA, Canada, Australia, and Japan have been playing longer internationally. It must be a bit intimidating going into an international competition without experience, but ya gotta start from somewhere!Sadly (for me) USA beat Australia 7-2.
Chinese Taipei beat Hong Kong 22-2
Japan beat Cuba (score shows 0-0 but that must be wrong, unless there are some rules I don't know about for tied games
Good luck to all teams/countries!
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Canada 2-0
Canada is playing Japan today and so far their record is 2-0. They beat the Defending World Cup Champions (The US) 5-2 and also beat the Cuba National Team 10-8. I have been on the Canadian National team for the last two years but I couldn't go to Taiwan because of a knee injury.
Also Cuba has played internationally before the World Cup. Last year Team Canada went down to Havana and played a 4 game exhibition series, so they do have some experience.
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I forgot about Team Canada going to Cuba... very cool. A team from the States also went to the Dominican to play their national team. Maybe the Dominicans will be in the WWC in 2008.Canada is playing Japan today and so far their record is 2-0. They beat the Defending World Cup Champions (The US) 5-2 and also beat the Cuba National Team 10-8. I have been on the Canadian National team for the last two years but I couldn't go to Taiwan because of a knee injury.
Also Cuba has played internationally before the World Cup. Last year Team Canada went down to Havana and played a 4 game exhibition series, so they do have some experience.
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It's hard for me to sit still here at work knowing the WWC is happening. Too bad it's not on TV here (US) like it is in Taiwan. Wish I was there playing or at least watching it!
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I know how ya feel... why can't they broadcast it on the internet :'( I hate being here at home when they are playing. I am glad that my friends from the team are able to access email so I can keep up to date with everything a little quicker than the newspapers and other websites. I wish my kneewas better, than I could of went.. but now its a work in progress
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I think they will take individual players. I think the single players are put into a pool so teams that need people can pick from there. Hope to see you there!
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