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Eugene Church · 04-02-2014, 11:22 PM

THE ISLANDIAN TIMES
Sunday, October 23, 2044

DONNELLY PEGGED BEST MGR IN RU
For the second time in the last three years Wynnamac's Matt Donnelly has hauled in the Ruthlandian Manager of the Year honors. He bested last year's winner Vanya Vasylenko of the Valmara Vipers for this season's award. Only two skippers received votes in the poll conducted by The Islandian Times.

Donnelly guided the Sundowners to a tremendous season as they rose up from fourth place to the top spot in the Ruthlandian East Division, winning 98 games in the process. In 2043 they won only 83 games. Only Southport of the Tycobbian South won more game's than Wynnamac. The Sun Sox chalked up 104 victories.

Donnelly announced today that he is retiring as field manager of the Sundowners and he will turn the reins over to his son, Darrell, currently a fine center fielder. Donnelly has run the club for 43 years. The senior Donnelly will remain as general manager and his son will be a playing-manager. Donnelly said, "I wanted to go out on top. So this seemed like the perfect time to step down."

Vasylenko's Vipers enjoyed a strong season, too. The club improved from 84-70 and to 93-61 and won the RU North for the second year in a row.

OSCAR TOP TYCOBBIAN SKIPPER
Charley Oscar saved the best for the last in his very lengthy career. He has been at the helm of the Southport Sun Sox for their entire 43-year history in the IPA. In his retirement season Oscar not only won the Pro Cup, but was extoled as the Tycobbian Manager of the Year, beating out five other worthy challengers. Oscar's replacement will be former Sun Sox star Lorne Evans, who retired in 2043 after a great career in the IPA.

Oscar told the press, "I would rather go out on good terms. I didn't want to overstay my welcome and get fired."

Jim Schubert of Red Bluff was his closest competitor. Schubert led the Red Sox to the postseason for the first time in over three decades. They went from 78-76 last year to 95-59 this year and captured the Ruthlandian East Division title.

Hartsdale's Jud Turchin finished third in the balloting after sparking his Hellcats from fifth place in the TU North to the third spot in the standings this season. The Hellcats climbed from 72-82 to 88-66 and missed out on the division flag by just four games.

In fourth place was Luxora's skipper, Jim Thorpe Chandler, who piloted the Zorros from sixth in the TU North in 2043 with a 71-83 mark to a close second this year with an 88-66 record. Chandler is the son of long-time Midway manager, Cochise Chandler.

Fifth in the poll was Aaron Hankins of the Kenwood Wildcats, who won his second consecutive Tycobbian West crown. His Wildcats were 81-73 last year and kicked it up to 90-64 this year. Hankins will also call it quits this season. His replacement has not been announced yet. Hankins has skippered the team for 43 seasons. He is the only manager the Wildcats have ever had.

04-02-2014, 11:22 PM	#4117
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 36,136	THE ISLANDIAN TIMES Sunday, October 23, 2044 DONNELLY PEGGED BEST MGR IN RU For the second time in the last three years Wynnamac's Matt Donnelly has hauled in the Ruthlandian Manager of the Year honors. He bested last year's winner Vanya Vasylenko of the Valmara Vipers for this season's award. Only two skippers received votes in the poll conducted by The Islandian Times. Donnelly guided the Sundowners to a tremendous season as they rose up from fourth place to the top spot in the Ruthlandian East Division, winning 98 games in the process. In 2043 they won only 83 games. Only Southport of the Tycobbian South won more game's than Wynnamac. The Sun Sox chalked up 104 victories. Donnelly announced today that he is retiring as field manager of the Sundowners and he will turn the reins over to his son, Darrell, currently a fine center fielder. Donnelly has run the club for 43 years. The senior Donnelly will remain as general manager and his son will be a playing-manager. Donnelly said, "I wanted to go out on top. So this seemed like the perfect time to step down." Vasylenko's Vipers enjoyed a strong season, too. The club improved from 84-70 and to 93-61 and won the RU North for the second year in a row. OSCAR TOP TYCOBBIAN SKIPPER Charley Oscar saved the best for the last in his very lengthy career. He has been at the helm of the Southport Sun Sox for their entire 43-year history in the IPA. In his retirement season Oscar not only won the Pro Cup, but was extoled as the Tycobbian Manager of the Year, beating out five other worthy challengers. Oscar's replacement will be former Sun Sox star Lorne Evans, who retired in 2043 after a great career in the IPA. Oscar told the press, "I would rather go out on good terms. I didn't want to overstay my welcome and get fired." Jim Schubert of Red Bluff was his closest competitor. Schubert led the Red Sox to the postseason for the first time in over three decades. They went from 78-76 last year to 95-59 this year and captured the Ruthlandian East Division title. Hartsdale's Jud Turchin finished third in the balloting after sparking his Hellcats from fifth place in the TU North to the third spot in the standings this season. The Hellcats climbed from 72-82 to 88-66 and missed out on the division flag by just four games. In fourth place was Luxora's skipper, Jim Thorpe Chandler, who piloted the Zorros from sixth in the TU North in 2043 with a 71-83 mark to a close second this year with an 88-66 record. Chandler is the son of long-time Midway manager, Cochise Chandler. Fifth in the poll was Aaron Hankins of the Kenwood Wildcats, who won his second consecutive Tycobbian West crown. His Wildcats were 81-73 last year and kicked it up to 90-64 this year. Hankins will also call it quits this season. His replacement has not been announced yet. Hankins has skippered the team for 43 seasons. He is the only manager the Wildcats have ever had. Last edited by Eugene Church; 04-02-2014 at 11:37 PM.