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Eugene Church · 03-04-2009, 10:28 PM

The Islandian Times

Around the Town in the IPA

HILLSBORO BLAZERS

Owner: Hanford Banking and Insurance Company, Robert Hanford, President and CEO.

GM/Manager: Arky Spanderson

Hillsboro is a very prosperous town in Tycobbia with 46,000 residents, located on the Caledonia River bluffs in the Silver Mountains in the southeastern corner of the country. It is noted for it vast forest and timber reserves, lumber processing mills and its insurance and banking interests. It is the smallest town population-wise in the Islandian Pro Alliance. Its financial power and influence are the only reasons that Hillsboro was placed in the Islands' elite league.

Hillsboro is an elegant, old-timey town intermingled with a little modernity. Ancient Hanford Stadium (circa 1903), the home of the Hillboro Blazers, is a prime example of the architecture prevalent in the area. The team is named for one of the country's outstanding early amateur baseball clubs, the Blazers Baseball Club of Hillsboro. The BBCH Athletic Club was established in 1899 and evolved into the present day Blazers.

Hanford Stadium is a unique configuration and was built in 1903 to house the original Blazers. It is a bandbox with short distances all around. It is a hitter's paradise with center field only 370' and the power alleys 375'. It is only 318' and 320' down each foul line.

The Blazers are owned by the Hanford Banking and Insurance Company with its headquarters housed in office buildings that form the outfield walls of the ballpark. An air of yesteryear pervades both the town and the stadium.

Blazer fans take their game seriously. They come to the ballpark to watch their beloved game of baseball. So you won't find many distractions and promotions once the game begins. All eyes are glued to the diamond. The only music is provided by an old-fashioned organist. Hanford Stadium is one of only three ballparks that still have this tradition. Ozarka, Kenwood and Marston are the only other places in the Islands that have a live organ player.

There is a lot to be said about organ music and baseball. They go together quite well. Beer, soft drinks, peanuts, popcorn, crackerjacks, ice cream, cotton candy, hot dogs and hamburgers go together quite well with baseball, too. And these are the only concession staples you'll find at Hanford Stadium.

The Hillsboro Blazers are run by GM/Manager Arky Spanderson, ex-industrial league journeyman. He played many years and managed the Hanford Insurance team. Arky is a very fine manager, but was only a so-so second baseman. "Good field, no hit" would aptly describe his playing days. When the Islandian Pro Alliance came to Hillsboro, the ownership naturally turned to Spanderson to direct its pro team.

Hanford Stadium (1903)

Capacity: 7,755

LF Line 318
LF 345
LCF 375
CF 370
RCF 375
RF 350
RF Line 320

03-04-2009, 10:28 PM	#742
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 35,946	The Islandian Times Around the Town in the IPA HILLSBORO BLAZERS Owner: Hanford Banking and Insurance Company, Robert Hanford, President and CEO. GM/Manager: Arky Spanderson Hillsboro is a very prosperous town in Tycobbia with 46,000 residents, located on the Caledonia River bluffs in the Silver Mountains in the southeastern corner of the country. It is noted for it vast forest and timber reserves, lumber processing mills and its insurance and banking interests. It is the smallest town population-wise in the Islandian Pro Alliance. Its financial power and influence are the only reasons that Hillsboro was placed in the Islands' elite league. Hillsboro is an elegant, old-timey town intermingled with a little modernity. Ancient Hanford Stadium (circa 1903), the home of the Hillboro Blazers, is a prime example of the architecture prevalent in the area. The team is named for one of the country's outstanding early amateur baseball clubs, the Blazers Baseball Club of Hillsboro. The BBCH Athletic Club was established in 1899 and evolved into the present day Blazers. Hanford Stadium is a unique configuration and was built in 1903 to house the original Blazers. It is a bandbox with short distances all around. It is a hitter's paradise with center field only 370' and the power alleys 375'. It is only 318' and 320' down each foul line. The Blazers are owned by the Hanford Banking and Insurance Company with its headquarters housed in office buildings that form the outfield walls of the ballpark. An air of yesteryear pervades both the town and the stadium. Blazer fans take their game seriously. They come to the ballpark to watch their beloved game of baseball. So you won't find many distractions and promotions once the game begins. All eyes are glued to the diamond. The only music is provided by an old-fashioned organist. Hanford Stadium is one of only three ballparks that still have this tradition. Ozarka, Kenwood and Marston are the only other places in the Islands that have a live organ player. There is a lot to be said about organ music and baseball. They go together quite well. Beer, soft drinks, peanuts, popcorn, crackerjacks, ice cream, cotton candy, hot dogs and hamburgers go together quite well with baseball, too. And these are the only concession staples you'll find at Hanford Stadium. The Hillsboro Blazers are run by GM/Manager Arky Spanderson, ex-industrial league journeyman. He played many years and managed the Hanford Insurance team. Arky is a very fine manager, but was only a so-so second baseman. "Good field, no hit" would aptly describe his playing days. When the Islandian Pro Alliance came to Hillsboro, the ownership naturally turned to Spanderson to direct its pro team. Hanford Stadium (1903) Capacity: 7,755 LF Line 318 LF 345 LCF 375 CF 370 RCF 375 RF 350 RF Line 320