Monthly Archives: January 2012

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PUERTO RICAN LEAGUE

Mayaguez 5, Caguas 2 in Mayaguez.  Daniel Ortiz was 1-for-4 with a run for Mayaguez.  Eddie Rosario was 1-for-3 with a run for Mayaguez.  Nelvin Fuentes pitched a perfect inning for Mayaguez.

PLAYOFF UPDATES

Dominican League—Escogido leads Aguilas three games to one in the best-of-nine championship series.

Mexican League—Our congratulations to the Yaquis de Obregon as they have won the Mexican League championship, sweeping Guasave four games to none in the best-of-seven series.

Puerto Rican League—Our congratulations to the Indios de Mayaguez as they have won the Puerto Rican League championship, defeating Caguas five games to three in the best-of-nine series.

Venezuelan League—Aragua and La Guaira are tied one game apiece in their best-of-seven series.

Australian League—The playoffs begin today.  Perth plays Melbourne and Adelaide plays Sydney in the first round.  Each first round series is best-of-five.

Keeping Track

Happy Birthday–January 26

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Francis Richter (1854)
Kaiser Wilhelm (1874)
Tubby Spencer (1884)
George Blaeholder (1904)
Charlie Gelbert (1906)
Bob Nieman (1927)
Ray Knoblauch (1928)
Bob Uecker (1935)
Mike Pazik (1950)
Rick Schu (1962)
Jeff Branson (1967)
Esteban German (1978)
Andres Torres (1978)
Ryan Rowland-Smith (1983)

The father of Chuck Knoblauch, Ray Knoblauch pitched in the minors from 1948-1957, going 54-51. 

We would also like to wish a very happy birthday to Big Mak.

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Dressy Bessy – “Live to Tell All”

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Dressy Bessy is one of the many offshoot bands on the Elephant 6 family tree. John, the guitarist, also plays in Apples in Stereo. I found out about both bands from the incredible Heroes & Villains compilation inspired by the Powerpuff Girls. Really. Anyway, this is one of my favorite Dressy Bessy songs. I hope you all enjoy.

PS: Tammy Ealom is adorable, isn't she?

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Game Logs, NBA

2012 Game Logs: Game 18 Minnesota @ Dallas

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Tonight the Wolves players will watch Dallas receive their championship rings for last season.  By all accounts this will be considered the turning point in the Wolves season that catapult them to 3 of the next 5 NBA Championships.  As of writing.  the Wolves have not signed Love to an extension yet. I imagine this will be rectified by game time.  Yep, today is going to be a pretty big day in Wolves history.

Keeping Track

Spanning the Globe

DOMINICAN LEAGUE

Aguilas 1, Escogido 0 in Aguilas.  Pedro Florimon was 1-for-3 for Escogido.  Francisco Liriano started for Escogido and pitched four innings, striking out five while giving up an unearned run on two hits and two walks to take the loss.

PUERTO RICAN LEAGUE

Caguas 6, Mayaguez 5 in Caguas (11 innings).  Aaron Bates struck out as a pinch-hitter for Caguas.  Daniel Ortiz was 1-for-3 with two walks for Mayaguez.

VENEZUELAN LEAGUE

La Guaira 4, Aragua 2 in Aragua.  Pedro Guerra allowed a run on three hits and a walk in one inning.

PLAYOFF UPDATES

Dominican League—Escogido leads Aguilas three games to one in the best-of-nine championship series.

Mexican League—Obregon leads Guasave three games to zero in the best-of-seven championship series.

Puerto Rican League—Mayaguez leads Caguas four games to three in the best-of-nine championship series.

Venezuelan League—Aragua and La Guaira are tied one game apiece in the best-of-seven championship series.

Australian League—Perth plays Melbourne and Adelaide plays Sydney in the first round of the playoffs.  Each series is best-of-five.  The playoffs start Thursday.

Keeping Track

Happy Birthday–January 25

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Danny Richardson (1863)
Les Nunamaker (1889)
Kenichi Zenimura (1900)
Ernie Harwell (1918)
Bill Lucas (1936)
Jake O’Donnell (1939)
Wally Bunker (1945)
Vern Ruhle (1951)
Kerry Taylor (1971)
Dan Serafini (1974)

Better known as an NBA referee, Jake O’Donnell was an American League umpire from 1969-1972.  He is the only person to have officiated both an NBA all-star game and a major league baseball all-star game. 

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Keeping Track

Spanning the Globe

DOMINICAN LEAGUE

Escogido 3, Aguilas 1 in Escogido.  Pedro Florimon was 0-for-3 for Escogido.

PLAYOFF UPDATE

Dominican League—Escogido leads Aguilas three games to none in the best-of-nine championship series.

Mexican League—Obregon leads Guasave two games to none in the best-of-seven championship series.

Puerto Rican League—Mayaguez leads Caguas four games to two in the best-of-nine championship series.

Venezuelan League—Aragua leads La Guaira one game to none in the best-of-seven championship series.

Australian League—The playoffs start Thursday.  Perth plays Melbourne and Adelaide plays Sydney.  Each series is best-of-five.