CMA Softball week 16

CMA Softball week 16

 Were getting near the end. We have one more regular season game and then the Playoffs. Under the new rules only the top six teams make it to the big dance.

Here are the playoff standing.

1. Fairfield Chemical

2. Glencore

3. Eitzen

4. Odin Marine

5. Atlas Dryguys

6. Stolt-Nielsen

With potentially 6 teams finishing the season with a 4-5 record I was not looking forward to trying to workout the tie-breaker situation. To my surprise every team that was in the hunt for a playoff spot knew exactly what had to happen for them to make it. Once I told them who won and lost they all knew where they stood. I didn't have to make any explanations or arguments. I got to say I have had nothing but the best cooperation and support from all the teams and team captains. Thank you, you all really made my job easier.

Monday started off with Odin vrs Stolt-Nielsen. To do it justice I am just going to give you the report I received from Odin's coach Brit Thorn.

Despite a amazing bench presence from the loyal Stolt fans, Odin had a few good offensive innings and came away with about a 10 run advantage. A great time was had by all after the game with good food and beverages and lots of laughs.

 Score was about 18-6.

Tuesday was a knockdown drag-out battle for second place which comes with a first round bye in the playoffs. Glencore edged out Eitzen 17-15.

 Wednesday the Atlas Dryguys just kept chipping away inning by inning for a 11-4 win over All Marine Spares.

 Thursday was a game that meant a lot for several teams in their playoff hopes and position. It was simple for Moran, you win your in, you don't your out. They went into the game knowing that mighty Fairfield was averaging more than 20 runs a game. They gave them a bit of a shock when at the end of 3 innings there was no score. Fairfield finally found their stroke late in the game and came away with an 11-1 win.

Next week we have our final regular season game on Monday with Eitzen hosting Weber.

The first round of the playoffs are:

 Tuesday Sept. 1      Odin is the home team against Atlas Dryguys

Wednesday Sept 2  Eitzen is the home team against Stolt-Nielsen

Winner of Tuesdays game plays Fairfield and Wednesdays winner plays Glencore.

I am looking for volunteers to umpire the semi and final games. please let me know if you can help.

Enjoy the weekend

Chris Towne

The Commish

Bill Drakos

William J. Drakos

 WILLIAM J. DRAKOS of North Stonington, passed away peacefully with his family around him Friday, August 21, 2009. He was born in Hartford, September 15, 1921 and was the son of the late James and Anthe (Kastrinos) Drakos. Bill attended Yale University in the V-12 Officer's Training Program and served in the United States Marine Corps in Okinawa during World War II. After the war, he returned to Yale where he graduated in 1947. He entered the shipping business in New York as a young man and went on to become a successful ship broker, founding his own firm, Tricontinental Shipping Corp. in 1960. Over the years, he invested wisely and became a well respected and skilled ship owner. Bill was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Mystic Aquarium, Anatolia College in Thessalonika, Greece and served on various Unicef Committees. He was also a longtime member of the Watch Hill Yacht Club. Bill leaves behind his wife, Teeny of 62 years; three sons and their wives, James and Karen Drakos of Greenwich, Andrew and Debra Drakos of Mystic, and Peter and Shonah Drakos of New Canaan; and eight grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sister, Effie Drakos Reilly. Bill will always be remembered for his integrity, warmth, and courage. He was loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Calvary Church, 27 Church St., Stonington. Burial will follow at Stonington Cemetery with full military honors. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Mystic Funeral Home, Route 1, Mystic (51 Williams Ave.) In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mystic Marine Aquarium www.mysticaquarium.org The Drakos family invites you to visit www.mysticfuneralhome.com to share an online message of condolence and directions to the funeral home.

CMA Softball - week 14

CMA Softball - week 14

 Unfortunately due to some very localized showers we only played two games this week.

Monday Odin jumped out to an early lead and were in very good shape going into the 7th inning. Clipper came storming back with a tremendous rally scoring 8 runs in the 7th only to fall short. Final score Odin 17 - Clipper 15.

Tuesday was a very close game with the lead for either side being no more than one run at the end of every inning. Moran scored two runs in the top of the 7th to take the lead and held on for a 9-8 win over Glencore.

Wednesday and Thursdays games will be rescheduled.

Now here is the remaining regular season schedule including all make-up games.

Week of August 17

Monday Stolt-Nielsen vrs Glencore

Tuesday Eitzen vrs Odin

Wednesday Clipper vrs Weber

Thursday Odin vrs Moran

Week of August 24

Monday Odin vrs Stolt-Nielsen

Tuesday Glencore vrs Eitzen

Wednesday All Marine vrs Atlas Dryguys

Thursday Moran vrs Fairfield

Monday August 31th Eitzen vrs Weber

Iam sure you are all aware but it's worth repeating. It is getting dark earlier and earlier so it is both teams interest to try and get your games started by 6 PM.

Enjoy what is expected to be a beautiful week-end

Chris Towne

The Commish

SCI Director Heading for Pirate Infested Waters

Douglas B. Stevenson, Director of the Seamen’s Church Institute’s (SCI) Center for Seafarers’ Rights, is currently on an 8-day journey through “Pirate Alley” aboard the Maersk Idaho. In a statement issued yesterday SCI stated that:

"Doug embarks on this journey for professional reasons. He wants to learn from the experiences of mariners who routinely sail through pirate-infested waters."

You can follow Doug's progress on his voyage on Twitter. Not being that up to speed with this whole Twitter thing I gave it a look and his posts are well worth viewing. To follow his trip simply click here:

http://twitter.com/dbs5218

CMA Tennis - Another Stunning Event!

CMA TENNIS – THE DRY GUYS TRIUMPH!!

Friday, July 24^th saw the Fifth Annual CMA Tennis Tournament play out at Sterling Farms in Stamford with a change of claim to the trophy yet again this year, with TBS Shipping’s Andre Niemeier and Peraco Chartering’s Nick Haskell triumphing as this year’s CMA Tennis Champions. This was Andre’s fifth CMA tournament and Nick’s fourth and through the years both have performed admirably, and so this year’s win was very well deserved.

After an un-named storm came through the area on Thursday, with torrential downpours all day, we once again invoked the great CMA weather karma we have with a fine day for our tennis that would have made Wimbledon envious. The 28 players arrived happy and eager to play as the qualifying matches started at 9:00 am. As we got down to the results of the quarter-finals everyone enjoyed a fantastic Greek taverna style lunch and free-flowing cocktails, graciously prepared by our friends at The Royal Green.

During and after lunch, the non-qualifiers and spectators were treated to some first class tennis in the quarter-finals, semis and the final. The U.S. Trust trophy was proudly presented to Andre and Nick who beat off the worthy challenge from past Champion Martin Kahm of Nordea and his doubles partner, Justin Martin, also from Nordea.

The other two teams to reach the semi-finals and both deserving special mention were

our only mixed doubles team of the day, Clipper Tanker’s Jeanette Jensen and Norton Lilly’s Kline Sack and past Champion, Marty Kontyko from Odin, teamed with his Odin colleague James Chew.

Congratulations to the final four teams and especially to our triumphant new Champions!

A huge thank you to Kurt Erlandson and Randive for sponsoring the tennis balls this year, a first for us and greatly appreciated. For more info on Randive please visit their website at: http://www.randive.com

Thank you to all who played or just came to support the event and have lunch with us. On the organization side, thanks to Cari Koellmer for her excellent score-keeping. And last, but no means least, thank you to Johnny for coming up with his inspired idea for a tennis tournament in the first place in 2005. It has grown into one of our favorite events; a relaxed day of good tennis, fine company, delicious food and simply an enjoyable time for all who attend.

We look forward to the defense of the trophy by Andre and Nick next year.

Thanks again to all who made it possible and enjoy the rest of the summer with family and friends.

Results

Quarter Finals

Andre Niemeier/Nick Haskell vs Mohan Muppidi/Harold Boyer

Winner: Andre Niemeier/Nick Haskell: 6/1

Derek Rogers/Lars Gustafson vs Jeanette Jensen/Kline Sack

Winner: Jeanette Jensen/Kline Sack: 6/2

Martin Kahm/Justin Martin vs Ray Bartoszek/Ryan Bartoszek

Winner: Martin Kahm/Justin Martin: 7/5

Bill Marmann/Steve Huvane vs Marty Kontyko/James Chew

Winner: Marty Kontyko/James Chew: 7/5

Semi Finals

Andre Niemeier/Nick Haskell vs Jeanette Jensen/Kline Sack

Winner: Andre Niemeier/Nick Haskell: 7/5

Martin Kahm/Justin Martin vs Marty Kontyko/James Chew

Winner: Martin Kahm/Justin Martin: 6/2

Final

Andre Niemeier/Nick Haskell vs Martin Kahm/Justin Martin

Winner: Andre Niemeier/Nick Haskell: 6/0

CMA Tennis Champions 2009

Andre Niemeier/Nick Haskell