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Eugene Church · 06-14-2009, 07:58 PM

The Islandian Times

March 4, 2004

Elnora Picked To Win Again in the RU East
Manager Zoggy White is beaming today and life is good in Elnora, where his All-Stars have improved every season since conception of the Islandian Pro Alliance. In 2003 Elnora (88-66) won the RU East by three games over tough Sugar Valley in an excellent regular season and advanced to the Elite 8 before losing to Pro Cup finalists Valmara. In 2002 the All-Stars (81-73) finished six games back in the second spot to the Rattlers in the regular season and got all the way to the Pro Cup Series finals, but were swept by the champion High Mesa Cowboys. In the IPA's first season Elnora (67-83) did not fare very well and ended up last, 16 games behind first place Far Mountain.

The good news is that the Island baseball experts have chosen the All-Stars to repeat as the RU East winner, but is expected to be challenged by the Sugar Valley Rattlers.

White is enthused about the coming year with three returning All-Stars in pitcher Harry Dye, catcher Todd Simons and second baseman Gil Foster. White has a well-balanced ball club. "We got everybody back, plus two capable newcomers, pitcher Thurl Sherman and rookie first baseman Jerry Twyman. Sherman is back again after very short stays in 2001 and 2002. Sherman will be used in middle relief, while Twyman is a solid fielder and pretty fair hitter with some power. Twyman will get the call at first base. It is his job to lose."

Best Pitchers: Taylor Gibbs (20-13 2.36), All-Star Harry Dye (21-11 3.58), Charlie Murphy (16-15 3.07) and Pat Savoie (10-4 3.43).

Best Batters: RF Quincy Peterson (.308 BA/26 HR/85 RBI/101 R/23 SB), 3B Dmitri Vrotsos (.300 BA/29 HR/102 RBI), All-Star 2B Gil Foster (.312 BA/24 HR/83 RBI) and CF Rusty Gilbert (.315 BA/15 HR/76 RBI/104 R/31 SB)

06-14-2009, 07:58 PM	#1013
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 35,695 Blog Entries: 1	The Islandian Times March 4, 2004 Elnora Picked To Win Again in the RU East Manager Zoggy White is beaming today and life is good in Elnora, where his All-Stars have improved every season since conception of the Islandian Pro Alliance. In 2003 Elnora (88-66) won the RU East by three games over tough Sugar Valley in an excellent regular season and advanced to the Elite 8 before losing to Pro Cup finalists Valmara. In 2002 the All-Stars (81-73) finished six games back in the second spot to the Rattlers in the regular season and got all the way to the Pro Cup Series finals, but were swept by the champion High Mesa Cowboys. In the IPA's first season Elnora (67-83) did not fare very well and ended up last, 16 games behind first place Far Mountain. The good news is that the Island baseball experts have chosen the All-Stars to repeat as the RU East winner, but is expected to be challenged by the Sugar Valley Rattlers. White is enthused about the coming year with three returning All-Stars in pitcher Harry Dye, catcher Todd Simons and second baseman Gil Foster. White has a well-balanced ball club. "We got everybody back, plus two capable newcomers, pitcher Thurl Sherman and rookie first baseman Jerry Twyman. Sherman is back again after very short stays in 2001 and 2002. Sherman will be used in middle relief, while Twyman is a solid fielder and pretty fair hitter with some power. Twyman will get the call at first base. It is his job to lose." Best Pitchers: Taylor Gibbs (20-13 2.36), All-Star Harry Dye (21-11 3.58), Charlie Murphy (16-15 3.07) and Pat Savoie (10-4 3.43). Best Batters: RF Quincy Peterson (.308 BA/26 HR/85 RBI/101 R/23 SB), 3B Dmitri Vrotsos (.300 BA/29 HR/102 RBI), All-Star 2B Gil Foster (.312 BA/24 HR/83 RBI) and CF Rusty Gilbert (.315 BA/15 HR/76 RBI/104 R/31 SB)