The trade deadline came on Friday in both the UA and NPL. Contenders made some last-minute additions in their quest for the Windsor and National Cups, and basement dwellers sought to offload big contracts and build toward the future by adding young prospects. Baseball’s top two teams met in the UA, with the Stags visiting … Continue reading Weekly Report: August 31, 1931
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Weekly Report: August 24, 1931
The Northsouth Guardians and the Platte Bears faced off at Craterview Park in Platte in a 3-game series this week with the UA West lead hanging in the balance. Meanwhile, the top Wild Card contenders, the Delle Stars and the Roland Stags went head-to-head in a crucial 3-game series in Roland. The Stars followed their … Continue reading Weekly Report: August 24, 1931
Weekly Report: August 17, 1931
The UA West-leading Bears faced a tough test this week, wrapping up their series against the Stags and then facing the juggernaut White Sox for 3 games in a rematch of last year’s Windsor Cup Finals. The Stars are fighting the Stags and the Guardians for a UA Wild Card berth, but their season may … Continue reading Weekly Report: August 17, 1931
Weekly Report: August 10, 1931
The Roland Stags lost starting pitcher Gabe Kefentse for the season, but continued to play well enough to lead the Wild Card standings by 3 games as of this morning. Salvation star Andy Thompson returned to the Brothers lineup this week, along with starting pitcher Mike Gurr. The White Sox keep winning games and making … Continue reading Weekly Report: August 10, 1931
Weekly Report: August 3, 1931
The Guardians’ difficult schedule run continued with 3-game series against Roland and Deerborn this week. As we begin to track the Wild Card standings more closely, this run could be a crucial test to set up Northsouth’s path to the playoffs in the season’s second half. White Sox 3B Rygh Ogg is on a roll … Continue reading Weekly Report: August 3, 1931
Weekly Report: July 27, 1931
The 4th Uplantic Association All-Star Game was held in Deerborn on Tuesday. The biggest stars of the East and West divisions faced off in Kostinsky Park. (Jump to All-Star Game) The Bears and Guardians continued to vie for first in the UA West. The White Sox lost a key player, but look to continue their … Continue reading Weekly Report: July 27, 1931
Weekly Report: July 20, 1931
Stars slugger Antonio Teakowa broke the record for most RBI in a single game as part of an outstanding week at the plate. The Bears and Guardians continued to battle for the top spot in the UA West. The White Sox showed slight signs of vulnerability with the Stags and Stars hot on their tracks … Continue reading Weekly Report: July 20, 1931
Weekly Report: July 13, 1931
The streaking Bears challenged the Guardians for the UA West lead this week. The White Sox looked to widen their lead as baseball’s top team while the Stars and Stags fought to catch them in the UA East. The 4th UA All-Star Game is just over a week away, on Tuesday, July 21 in Deerborn. … Continue reading Weekly Report: July 13, 1931
Weekly Report: July 6, 1931
Andy Thompson is back for the Brothers, and is almost immediately once again flirting with injury while simultaneously dominating at the plate. He’s been called the “best, most fragile player in the game” by Hubert Kallina, host of “Ballgames and More” on USU syndicated radio. Both the Bears’ and Brothers’ starting rotations are in trouble … Continue reading Weekly Report: July 6, 1931
Alfredo Hernankez: For the Love of Baseball
Looking Back on a Legendary Career by Gregg Evans for Uplantica Sport July 3, 1931 RIVALS STADIUM, RAILEY, CARROL -- Alfredo Hernankez emerged from tragic and unlikely beginnings to become one of baseball’s most well-known touring players. His career was ground down early by injuries as he made the transition to organized professional baseball, but … Continue reading Alfredo Hernankez: For the Love of Baseball








