July 18, 1932
The Owls’ Victor Thabet is this week’s Player of the Week. He was 7 for 21 this week with 4 home runs and 10 RBI. His Redwood Owls are having their best season to date; they find themselves over .500 just a week away from the All-Star Break!
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UA officials announced Monday morning that the 5th UA All-Star Game will be moved back five days, from July 21 to July 26. According to Commissioner Windsor’s office, an investigation has revealed tampering in the All-Star voting process. They’ve released a statement:
“Our private investigations team has found evidence of tampering in the All-Star voting process. While the All-Star Game is an exhibition, we will take any spoliation of our competitive mechanisms extremely seriously. At this time, we have no reason to believe that any professional team officials or personnel are involved with the vote tampering. If further investigation reveals any UA team involvement, we will act swiftly. A lifetime ban is not off the table. We will reset the All-Star vote count, starting Tuesday, July 19 and running through July 23. All-Star selections will be announced on July 24 with the game taking place on July 26.”
The UA saw three 1-hitters this week.
UA News:
- Northsouth Guardians pitching combines to hold the Delle Stars to just 1 hit in a 2-0 shutout victory in Delle. (7/13)
- Rivals 1B Pedro Kopano has a rough couple of days, suffering both a bruised toe and back tightness that could affect him for the next week or so. (7/13)
- The Guardians hold the Stars to just 1 hit for the second straight game, but this time the Stars come out on top, 1-0, thanks to a solo home run by Mario Olivo. (7/14)
- Owls reliever David Merlet will miss 6 weeks with a herniated disc. (7/14)
- The Taawa Chargers achieve the third 1-hitter of this week. Robert Devaux and Raymond Merriweather combine for the feat in Cherricaw with just 89 total pitches thrown. Merriweather comes on to start the 3rd inning and finishes the game, allowing just 1 hit and striking out 4. The Chargers beat the Herders, 10-0. (7/16)
- Deerborn White Sox 2B Luke Lia Puedris’s back spasms will keep him out of action for an additional 2-3 weeks. The White Sox currently hold the league’s top record, but would certainly love to have Lia Puedris back in the lineup. (7/16)
- Stags RH SP Edward Mercier is diagnosed with shoulder joint irritation. He will likely miss about 3 weeks. (7/17)
- Stars RH SP Gurr Gurr pulls an abdominal muscle, but he will likely be good to go for his next start. (7/17)
- Stags starter Salim Mujer’s “dead arm” will keep him out longer than expected. Doctors say it will be another 2 weeks before he is back on the field. (7/18)
Current UA Standings:
NPL Watch:
- Carver Canaries 3B Peter Avery injures himself while changing a flat tire. He has a bad shoulder bruise and will be day-to-day for a week. (7/14)
- Elderwood Lakers LF Allen Hendrix notches a hat trick. He hits 3 solo home runs in the Lakers’ 5-3 win over the Trimble Toppers. (7/15)
Current NPL Standings:
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