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Eugene Church · 07-27-2018, 12:06 PM

Around the Town in the IPA
Monday, September 24, 2057

FORT BENTON DEFENDERS
Owner: Military Motor Works
GM/Manager: Augie Marquis

Fort Benton, a military town of 62,000, is located in the rugged west central part of Ruthlandia in the Silver Mountains, which forms the western border of the country. Situated on the only land route into the country, Frontier Pass, and just east of the Tycobbian border town, East Point, Fort Benton is named for the garrison and fort that has protected the nation from invaders from the west down through the years. It is still a military training base and site of the Army College, famed for its military research and tactical innovations.

It is also the home of the Fort Benton Defenders of the Ruthlandian Union West Division, named in honor of the soldiers that have so long defended the nation. The team plays at a quaint old ballpark, Old Fortress Park, where the outfield walls are formed from the original stone walls and watchtowers of the old fort. Every time the home team hits a homer, an honor guard of soldiers fires a cannon shot for every run scored on the home run.

The Defenders were originally owned, operated and commanded by the former general of the Ruthlandian Armed Forces and lifelong resident of Fort Benton, General Patty "Pistol-Packing" George. Defender players were never out of shape or pampered...the General made certain of that. The current ownership is Military Motor Works, which supplies much in the way of armaments for the Ruthlandian Military Corps.

The General had his own thoughts about pampering fans, too. He said his philosophy is you come to watch and appreciate a ballgame, not to eat, drink and be merry. Therefore the concessions are still quite soldierly and Spartan at Old Fortress Stadium: hot dogs, cokes, hamburgers, peanuts, Crackerjacks, Baby Ruth candy bars and popcorn. Period. No alcoholic beverages were allowed by the teetotaling General. He didn’t allow the players to have beards or facial hair, either. Fort Benton ownership still enforces the General's policies.

The Ft. Benton Defenders are currently managed by Augie Marquis, who also serves as the General Manager. He succeeded long-time skipper and GM Robbie Brooks, who was the finest fielding third baseman ever produced in Ruthlandian company leagues. Marquis took over in 2052. He toiled years on the mound for a bad ballclub, but wound up 368-300 with a fine 3.22 ERA for 21 years, 2025 to 2045. He was a four-time All-Star and won the Ruthlandian Union Golden Arm in 2039. Marquis has not made the IPA Hall of Fame yet, but many think he should be there. It's been a rough go of it for Marquis as manager, but he has perked up Fort Benton franchise in recent years, even winning the pennant in 2057... the only other division title came in 2037... the Defenders are one of the worst franchises in IPA history.

Old Fortress Park

Capacity: 8,500

Dimensions:
LF Line 340
LF 360
LCF 385
CF 420
RCF 385
RF 360
RF Line 340

07-27-2018, 12:06 PM	#5896
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 35,899	Around the Town in the IPA Monday, September 24, 2057 FORT BENTON DEFENDERS Owner: Military Motor Works GM/Manager: Augie Marquis Fort Benton, a military town of 62,000, is located in the rugged west central part of Ruthlandia in the Silver Mountains, which forms the western border of the country. Situated on the only land route into the country, Frontier Pass, and just east of the Tycobbian border town, East Point, Fort Benton is named for the garrison and fort that has protected the nation from invaders from the west down through the years. It is still a military training base and site of the Army College, famed for its military research and tactical innovations. It is also the home of the Fort Benton Defenders of the Ruthlandian Union West Division, named in honor of the soldiers that have so long defended the nation. The team plays at a quaint old ballpark, Old Fortress Park, where the outfield walls are formed from the original stone walls and watchtowers of the old fort. Every time the home team hits a homer, an honor guard of soldiers fires a cannon shot for every run scored on the home run. The Defenders were originally owned, operated and commanded by the former general of the Ruthlandian Armed Forces and lifelong resident of Fort Benton, General Patty "Pistol-Packing" George. Defender players were never out of shape or pampered...the General made certain of that. The current ownership is Military Motor Works, which supplies much in the way of armaments for the Ruthlandian Military Corps. The General had his own thoughts about pampering fans, too. He said his philosophy is you come to watch and appreciate a ballgame, not to eat, drink and be merry. Therefore the concessions are still quite soldierly and Spartan at Old Fortress Stadium: hot dogs, cokes, hamburgers, peanuts, Crackerjacks, Baby Ruth candy bars and popcorn. Period. No alcoholic beverages were allowed by the teetotaling General. He didn’t allow the players to have beards or facial hair, either. Fort Benton ownership still enforces the General's policies. The Ft. Benton Defenders are currently managed by Augie Marquis, who also serves as the General Manager. He succeeded long-time skipper and GM Robbie Brooks, who was the finest fielding third baseman ever produced in Ruthlandian company leagues. Marquis took over in 2052. He toiled years on the mound for a bad ballclub, but wound up 368-300 with a fine 3.22 ERA for 21 years, 2025 to 2045. He was a four-time All-Star and won the Ruthlandian Union Golden Arm in 2039. Marquis has not made the IPA Hall of Fame yet, but many think he should be there. It's been a rough go of it for Marquis as manager, but he has perked up Fort Benton franchise in recent years, even winning the pennant in 2057... the only other division title came in 2037... the Defenders are one of the worst franchises in IPA history. Old Fortress Park Capacity: 8,500 Dimensions: LF Line 340 LF 360 LCF 385 CF 420 RCF 385 RF 360 RF Line 340 Attached Images Last edited by Eugene Church; 07-27-2018 at 12:17 PM.