Today in the CBO
News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth
by Nat Wright-Kawolski
Andersen Selected Manager of the Year in NCA
Just about any objective fan of the Fort Hagen Silver Shroud would have to admit that Mark Andersen is worthy of the North Charles Association Manager of the Year Award. But it wasn't that way at first.
"In the beginning it was rocky," noted Andersen, "The fans really gave it to me. Somewhere along the line we just began putting things together, picking up a win here and there, and morphing into a team--not just a bunch of guys doing their own thing."
Andersen paced the Silver Shroud to a first place finish in the North Charles Association Institute League. Fort Hagen wound up the season with a 69-39 record.
As for next year, Andersen said, "We're always tweaking things, trying to improve the club. You don't rest after winning awards. I'm here to make the Silver Shroud a perennial powerhouse."
Bachelor Takes Top SCA Manager Honors
The Diamond City Swatters coaching staff broke out the bubbly when Manager Bucky Bachelor was announced as 2299 South Charles Association Manager of the Year.
He skippered the Swatters to a 73-35 record this year and a first place finish in the South Charles Association Railroad League.
To a man, they all agreed that their boss was most deserving of the award. All had glowing words to say about this year's winning manager.
"He just has a way with people. Coaches and players alike love him."
Starlight's Six Pack Disciplined
Starlight Lady Killers reliever Ricky Six Pack was disciplined by the team after an incident at the Gray Screen Cafe in Starlight Drive-In.
While dining atop the screen at the popular cafe, Six Pack disagreed with a waitress about the price of his bill. Instead of paying the amount asked, Six Pack tossed plates and cups over the edge, crashing down 45 feet below.
Made aware of the incident, the Ladykillers team agreed to Six Pack being banned and announced Six Pack would miss the first two regular season games of the 2300 season.
According to a release from the team, "We are disappointed in Mr. Six Pack's actions. We expect members of the Lady Killers to treat other residents of the settlement with respect and kindness. There are other ways to settle disputes than throwing tantrums."