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ayaghmour2 · 04-24-2025, 11:26 AM

GATORS WIN DEEP SOUTH SHOWDWON WITH WESTERN FLORIDA

The Georgia Baptist Gators bid for at least a share of the Deep South Conference title was boosted with a strong showing in a key game against Western Florida as the second ranked Gators bumped the Wolves out of the top ten with a 31-21 victory in Athens. Charlie Radley and Don Williford each ran for a pair of touchdowns to pace the Georgia Baptist attack and run the Gators record to 7-0.

Georgia Baptist is still chasing Cumberland in the polls as the Explorers also improved to 7-0 and held on to number one in the polls following a 27-3 victory on the road at Bayou State. Cumberland and Georgia Baptist are tied for top spot in the Deep South Conference and each has three section games remaining but they will not face each other this season.

Third ranked Portland Tech held on to its unbeaten record but the Magpies had their hands full with Redwood, nipping the California school 13-6. The big test comes next week and likely decides who represents the West Coast Athletic Association in Santa Ana on New Year's Day as Portland Tech travels to Los Angeles to face Coastal California. The Dolphins are 6-0 and ranked 6th after blasting Rainier College 41-6 Saturday.

Texas Gulf Coast and Rome State also improved to 7-0 and remain ranked fourth and fifth. The Hurricanes had three touchdowns in the second quarter and then held on to beat Red River State 26-20 in Southwestern Alliance action while the Centurions thumped McKinney State 49-0.

WASPS CONTINUE TO SET PACE IN AFA EAST

Bud Buckwalter ran for 93 yards while Robin Hornick threw for a 137 to lead the Washington Wasps to a 19-9 victory over the Buffalo Red Jackets in American Football Association action. The win improves the Wasps record to 6-2, tops in the loop, and keeps them a game ahead of both Boston and New York in the fight for top spot in the East Division.

The Boston Americans and New York Stars both won on Sunday. In Boston, Bob McKoon threw a pair of touchdown passes to lead the Yanks past Pittsburgh 31-6 while in Houston the visiting Stars prevailed in a defensive struggle, downing the Drillers 6-3.

Other Sunday action saw the Philadelphia Frigates outscore Cleveland 38-20, San Francisco dumped Kansas City 27-6 and Detroit snapped its three game losing skid with a 41-10 taming of the Los Angeles Tigers.

Next weekend's big game will see the West Division leading St Louis Ramblers travel to the Windy City to face the Chicago Wildcats. Both teams had the week off and the Wildcats, who have won four consecutive games, will be looking to rebound from an early season 26-14 loss in St Louis during the first meeting between the two.

ANNUAL LOOK AT TOP HOCKEY TALENT

With another season of North American Hockey Confederation action fast approaching here is our annual look at the top players by position on each team as graded by OSA, the NAHC's scouting service.

A total of seven players, including a pair of goalies are given the top grade of five-stars. They include two members of the reigning NAHC Challenge Cup champion Toronto Dukes in netminder Mike Connelly and ageless wonder Quinton Pollack, who turned 40 years old during the summer but is showing no signs of slowing down. The Chicago Packers and Montreal Valiants also had a pair of five-star players with the final one being league scoring champ Hobie Barrell of the Detroit Motors.

Here are all players the scouting service grades as 3-star or better.

While many coaching positions are still empty, a pair of Continental clubs introduced their new managers. First, Jack Richardson will join the Saints on a 2-year deal after spending the last three seasons in the Sailors organization. Last year was his first and only FABL coaching position so far, as he was the Sailors' bench coach. Then in Cleveland, longtime Dallas Centurions manager (1954-1961) Charley Clothier will take over. Clothier spent the past two seasons as the Minneapolis Millers hitting coach and will now pivot to the other association.
The first addition to waivers this offseason is Toronto infielder Gus Koval (.173, 1, 5), who just celebrated his 27th birthday. A former 3rd Round pick, he's hit just .207/.246/.293 (41 OPS+) the past two seasons, and seems likely to clear.
A few decent players populate free agency, led by St. Louis' corner bat Dixie Hutchings (.266, 6, 23). A veteran of 11 seasons, 5 with the Sailors and 6 with the Pioneers, he owns a career .273/.360/.409 (109 OPS+) batting line with 145 doubles, 70 homers, 410 RBIs, 397 runs, and 379 walks. Better as a reserve, he did start most games at first for the Pioneers before their deadline pick, but his .266/.356/.367 (91 OPS+) triple slash is his lowest since 1958. Other notables include Parson Allen (.249, 5, 56), Tony Britten (0-1, 5.40, 0), and Jim Allen (.175, 7)

04-24-2025, 11:26 AM	#1117
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	GATORS WIN DEEP SOUTH SHOWDWON WITH WESTERN FLORIDA The Georgia Baptist Gators bid for at least a share of the Deep South Conference title was boosted with a strong showing in a key game against Western Florida as the second ranked Gators bumped the Wolves out of the top ten with a 31-21 victory in Athens. Charlie Radley and Don Williford each ran for a pair of touchdowns to pace the Georgia Baptist attack and run the Gators record to 7-0. Georgia Baptist is still chasing Cumberland in the polls as the Explorers also improved to 7-0 and held on to number one in the polls following a 27-3 victory on the road at Bayou State. Cumberland and Georgia Baptist are tied for top spot in the Deep South Conference and each has three section games remaining but they will not face each other this season. Third ranked Portland Tech held on to its unbeaten record but the Magpies had their hands full with Redwood, nipping the California school 13-6. The big test comes next week and likely decides who represents the West Coast Athletic Association in Santa Ana on New Year's Day as Portland Tech travels to Los Angeles to face Coastal California. The Dolphins are 6-0 and ranked 6th after blasting Rainier College 41-6 Saturday. Texas Gulf Coast and Rome State also improved to 7-0 and remain ranked fourth and fifth. The Hurricanes had three touchdowns in the second quarter and then held on to beat Red River State 26-20 in Southwestern Alliance action while the Centurions thumped McKinney State 49-0. WASPS CONTINUE TO SET PACE IN AFA EAST Bud Buckwalter ran for 93 yards while Robin Hornick threw for a 137 to lead the Washington Wasps to a 19-9 victory over the Buffalo Red Jackets in American Football Association action. The win improves the Wasps record to 6-2, tops in the loop, and keeps them a game ahead of both Boston and New York in the fight for top spot in the East Division. The Boston Americans and New York Stars both won on Sunday. In Boston, Bob McKoon threw a pair of touchdown passes to lead the Yanks past Pittsburgh 31-6 while in Houston the visiting Stars prevailed in a defensive struggle, downing the Drillers 6-3. Other Sunday action saw the Philadelphia Frigates outscore Cleveland 38-20, San Francisco dumped Kansas City 27-6 and Detroit snapped its three game losing skid with a 41-10 taming of the Los Angeles Tigers. Next weekend's big game will see the West Division leading St Louis Ramblers travel to the Windy City to face the Chicago Wildcats. Both teams had the week off and the Wildcats, who have won four consecutive games, will be looking to rebound from an early season 26-14 loss in St Louis during the first meeting between the two. ANNUAL LOOK AT TOP HOCKEY TALENT With another season of North American Hockey Confederation action fast approaching here is our annual look at the top players by position on each team as graded by OSA, the NAHC's scouting service. A total of seven players, including a pair of goalies are given the top grade of five-stars. They include two members of the reigning NAHC Challenge Cup champion Toronto Dukes in netminder Mike Connelly and ageless wonder Quinton Pollack, who turned 40 years old during the summer but is showing no signs of slowing down. The Chicago Packers and Montreal Valiants also had a pair of five-star players with the final one being league scoring champ Hobie Barrell of the Detroit Motors. Here are all players the scouting service grades as 3-star or better. While many coaching positions are still empty, a pair of Continental clubs introduced their new managers. First, Jack Richardson will join the Saints on a 2-year deal after spending the last three seasons in the Sailors organization. Last year was his first and only FABL coaching position so far, as he was the Sailors' bench coach. Then in Cleveland, longtime Dallas Centurions manager (1954-1961) Charley Clothier will take over. Clothier spent the past two seasons as the Minneapolis Millers hitting coach and will now pivot to the other association. The first addition to waivers this offseason is Toronto infielder Gus Koval (.173, 1, 5), who just celebrated his 27th birthday. A former 3rd Round pick, he's hit just .207/.246/.293 (41 OPS+) the past two seasons, and seems likely to clear. A few decent players populate free agency, led by St. Louis' corner bat Dixie Hutchings (.266, 6, 23). A veteran of 11 seasons, 5 with the Sailors and 6 with the Pioneers, he owns a career .273/.360/.409 (109 OPS+) batting line with 145 doubles, 70 homers, 410 RBIs, 397 runs, and 379 walks. Better as a reserve, he did start most games at first for the Pioneers before their deadline pick, but his .266/.356/.367 (91 OPS+) triple slash is his lowest since 1958. Other notables include Parson Allen (.249, 5, 56), Tony Britten (0-1, 5.40, 0), and Jim Allen (.175, 7)