The South Dakota Rushmores won the Roy Hobbs 75+ World Series, which was contested Nov. 17-23 in Fort Myers, Florida.
They fell 6-2 to the San Diego Padres in their opening game but then rattled off six consecutive victories – including a 22-3 defeat of the Padres in the championship – to take the title.
The Rushmores won the 70+ division in the tourney in 2012 and 2014.
Team members are (from left): Front row – Lew Ingalls, Mike Spratt, Jeff Blatt, Doug Storko, Mike Held, Howard Bich, Phil Trooien and Lee Goldammer; Back row – Harvey Austin, Ev Bradshaw, Bob Bartlett, Kent Rolfing, Jerry Barsky, Al West, Paul Smith, Phil Clements and John Larson.
