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Eugene Church · 10-01-2014, 04:57 PM

THE ISLANDIAN TIMES
Thursday, October 22, 2048

VASYLENKO AND ELLIOTT TOP SKIPPERS IN IPA
The Islandian Pro Alliance managers that got the most out of what they had this year were Vanya Vasylenko of Valmara and Jack Elliott of the High Mesa. They were acclaimed the top skippers in the league. Vasylenko won his third Ruthlandian Manager of the Year trophy in the last six seasons, while Elliott was named the Tycobbian Manager of the Year for the first time in his storied career.

Vasylenko led the Valmara Vipers from fourth place to first place in the Ruthlandian North with the club improving from 82-72 to an IPA best 102-52. Only one other skipper got any votes in the poll. Forest City's Rich Barstow was just barely beaten out in a very close ballot. He guided his Lumberjacks to their first postseason appearance in 36 seasons. The 'Jacks moved up from fourth place to the division title, going from 83-71 in 2047 to 92-72 this season.

Vasylenko and Barstow both pitched in the IPA. Vasylenko starred for the Vipers from 2001 to 2020, compiling a glossy 304-260 mark with a 3.45 ERA, while Barstow toiled for the Lumberjacks for almost all of his modest 20-year career, posting a 260-295 record with a 3.79 ERA. He retired in 2046 and took charge of Forest City in 2047. Vasylenko has been at the helm of Valmara since 2036.

Jack Elliott, the Tycobbian skipper of the year, sparked the High Mesa Cowboys to the playoffs for the first time in almost four decades. The Cowpokes last appeared in the postseson in 2003. In one of the closest votes ever, Elliott prevailed over three other well-qualified challengers to win the prestigious honor. High Mesa rose up from third place (86-68) in the Tycobbian East to the top spot (99-55). One of the all-time great IPA players, Elliott played for the Cowboys for 18 years and had a fabled career with a .332 batting average and an IPA record 848 home runs. Sadly, he never played in the postseason. He has skippered the Cowboys since 2037. In 2032 Elliott was voted into the IPA Hall of Fame.

Runner-up in the vote was Rolling Hills' Matty Christianson, who led the Reds to the Tycobbian West division crown with a 95-59 record. The year before they were in third place with an 84-70 mark. Christianson has won the Manager of the Year Award on three occasions.

In third place was White River's Mick Cronyn, who paced his Rascals to a splendid season, rising up from 84-70 and second place to 94-60 and the pennant in the Tycobbian North. Cronyn was a journeyman hurler for 15 lackluster seasons with the Rascals in the early days of the IPA. He posted a 196-201 record with a 3.73 ERA.

In the fourth spot on the Tycobbian Manager of the Year ballot was another IPA icon, Lorne Evans, a veteran of 19 seasons, split between Southport and Tuckanarra. Evans led Southport to 101 wins and the Tycobbian South pennant this year. Last season in his rookie season Evans also won the division title with a 92-62 record, was named Manager of the Year and also won the Pro Cup. Lifetime Evans hit .305 with 701 homers and was voted into the IPA Hall of Fame in 2045.

Vanya Vasylenko * Jack Elliott

10-01-2014, 04:57 PM	#4386
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 35,894	THE ISLANDIAN TIMES Thursday, October 22, 2048 VASYLENKO AND ELLIOTT TOP SKIPPERS IN IPA The Islandian Pro Alliance managers that got the most out of what they had this year were Vanya Vasylenko of Valmara and Jack Elliott of the High Mesa. They were acclaimed the top skippers in the league. Vasylenko won his third Ruthlandian Manager of the Year trophy in the last six seasons, while Elliott was named the Tycobbian Manager of the Year for the first time in his storied career. Vasylenko led the Valmara Vipers from fourth place to first place in the Ruthlandian North with the club improving from 82-72 to an IPA best 102-52. Only one other skipper got any votes in the poll. Forest City's Rich Barstow was just barely beaten out in a very close ballot. He guided his Lumberjacks to their first postseason appearance in 36 seasons. The 'Jacks moved up from fourth place to the division title, going from 83-71 in 2047 to 92-72 this season. Vasylenko and Barstow both pitched in the IPA. Vasylenko starred for the Vipers from 2001 to 2020, compiling a glossy 304-260 mark with a 3.45 ERA, while Barstow toiled for the Lumberjacks for almost all of his modest 20-year career, posting a 260-295 record with a 3.79 ERA. He retired in 2046 and took charge of Forest City in 2047. Vasylenko has been at the helm of Valmara since 2036. Jack Elliott, the Tycobbian skipper of the year, sparked the High Mesa Cowboys to the playoffs for the first time in almost four decades. The Cowpokes last appeared in the postseson in 2003. In one of the closest votes ever, Elliott prevailed over three other well-qualified challengers to win the prestigious honor. High Mesa rose up from third place (86-68) in the Tycobbian East to the top spot (99-55). One of the all-time great IPA players, Elliott played for the Cowboys for 18 years and had a fabled career with a .332 batting average and an IPA record 848 home runs. Sadly, he never played in the postseason. He has skippered the Cowboys since 2037. In 2032 Elliott was voted into the IPA Hall of Fame. Runner-up in the vote was Rolling Hills' Matty Christianson, who led the Reds to the Tycobbian West division crown with a 95-59 record. The year before they were in third place with an 84-70 mark. Christianson has won the Manager of the Year Award on three occasions. In third place was White River's Mick Cronyn, who paced his Rascals to a splendid season, rising up from 84-70 and second place to 94-60 and the pennant in the Tycobbian North. Cronyn was a journeyman hurler for 15 lackluster seasons with the Rascals in the early days of the IPA. He posted a 196-201 record with a 3.73 ERA. In the fourth spot on the Tycobbian Manager of the Year ballot was another IPA icon, Lorne Evans, a veteran of 19 seasons, split between Southport and Tuckanarra. Evans led Southport to 101 wins and the Tycobbian South pennant this year. Last season in his rookie season Evans also won the division title with a 92-62 record, was named Manager of the Year and also won the Pro Cup. Lifetime Evans hit .305 with 701 homers and was voted into the IPA Hall of Fame in 2045. *Vanya Vasylenko Jack Elliott** Attached Images Last edited by Eugene Church; 10-10-2020 at 05:45 PM.