Weekly Report: August 11, 1930

Trail Blazers pitcher Alfonso Lopetokaz throws the 2nd no-hitter in UA history against the first-place White Sox! The red-hot Salvation Brothers face tests with series against the Bears and the Stars this week. UA News: 8/5: White Sox RHP Jorge Takato tallies 9 Ks in 8 IP, allowing 1 run on 5 hits, in Deerborn’s … Continue reading Weekly Report: August 11, 1930

Weekly Report: August 4, 1930

The Brothers are flying high with the return of Andy Thompson and a great week from Curt Lawson at the plate. The Bears and White Sox retain leads in their divisions and the Brothers, Stags, Rivals, and Stars battle for elbow room in the Wild Card race. UA News: 7/28: Northsouth erupts for 10 runs … Continue reading Weekly Report: August 4, 1930

Jorge Akil’s Renaissance

Touring Ball Legend Blooms After Facing Mental Issues by Damien Lia Toku for National Comment July 25, 1930 ORESTRIC PARK, REDWOOD, THRONSON -- Jorge Akil sat silently in the dugout on September 18, 1929. The rest of his team had cleared out and hit the showers for the final time that season. Akil did not … Continue reading Jorge Akil’s Renaissance

Weekly Report: July 22, 1930

This week featured the UA All-Star Game in Taawa. Keep reading for full coverage. The Stags had a big series this week against the first-place White Sox. It was a chance for Roland to make up ground in the East before heading into the All-Star break. The home run race is red-hot at the All-Star … Continue reading Weekly Report: July 22, 1930

Weekly Report: July 14, 1930

Herders 2B Jeff Brown chased the UA record hit streak this week, and Stags CF Ramon Zuniga became the second player to hit for the cycle. All-Star voting continues at UA ballparks and nationwide in participating picture houses. The 3rd UA All-Star Game will be held a week from today at Sapfoot Stadium in Taawa. … Continue reading Weekly Report: July 14, 1930

Weekly Report: July 7, 1930

The NPL began its inaugural season on Tuesday with an afternoon game in Carver. Both leagues held their first-year drafts this weekend. The new league comes along just in time to help make room for new players as enrollment in the draft has nearly doubled since 1928. UA teams got first crack at the draft … Continue reading Weekly Report: July 7, 1930

Weekly Report: June 30, 1930

Voting began this week for this year’s UA All-Star Game, to be held at Sapfoot Stadium in Taawa. Vote at your local UA stadium, or at participating picture houses around the country. The National Professional League begins its inaugural Regular Season tomorrow! They have agreed to take a backseat to the UA in exchange for … Continue reading Weekly Report: June 30, 1930

Weekly Report: June 23, 1930

The “haves” are beginning to separate from the “have-nots” in the standings during the UA’s third week of games. The Trail Blazers and Chargers are having a bad year so far, as both teams aim to snap losing streaks. A few unfortunate injuries will impact rosters in the coming weeks. NPL Spring Training wraps up … Continue reading Weekly Report: June 23, 1930

Weekly Report: June 16, 1930

The Platte Bears entered the week undefeated, looking to keep the momentum going and put as much distance between themselves and the rest of the league as they can in the early season. News: A rough day for Deerborn: Two White Sox starting pitchers leave with injuries in the same game. Scheduled starter Roberto Tokorres … Continue reading Weekly Report: June 16, 1930