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 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

Weekly Report: June 29, 1931

The White Sox continued to dazzle as baseball’s top powerhouse this week, while the defending champ Bears challenged the Guardians for first in the West. Spring Training for the NPL wrapped up on Saturday, and the Regular Season for Uplantica’s junior league will get started on Wednesday. The Carver Canaries will look to defend their … Continue reading Weekly Report: June 29, 1931

Weekly Report: June 22, 1931

It was a wild third week in the Uplantic Association as the White Sox looked to hold on to baseball’s top record. The defending champion Platte Bears rebounded from their stumble out of the gate, finding themselves in the hunt for first place in the West. The Stars faced tests this week with series against … Continue reading Weekly Report: June 22, 1931