By Paul Gotham A smattering of thoughts on the 163rd meeting between Saint Bonaventure and Canisius. Attacking the zone For the third straight game the Bonnies saw a steady diet of zone. Like Dartmouth a week ago, Canisius slowed Bona with a zone look. Dartmouth used a hybrid version. Canisius played straightforward 2-3. In between, Siena exposed Bona's inability to … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Bona beats Canisius, 59-53
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Base Paths and a “Barber Shop” history
Last week Base Paths read elsewhere that “thousands” of pro ballgames have been played at Sal Maglie Stadium. That figure seemed as high as a Maglie fastball. Base Paths dived out of the box and into the record books, notably Miles’ Wolff’s four-pound Minor League Encyclopedia. It lists only won-lost records, so Base Paths took each season’s total … [Read more...] about Base Paths and a “Barber Shop” history
Hurley’s Bulls will keep ’em guessing
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. – Bobby Hurley is relying on unpredictability. The second-year coach of the UB Bulls has not lost his way, but opponents might want to take note. Those scouting reports from the last four years? Find the nearest recycling bin. Drag them to the upper left corner of the screen. They are of no use going forward. Hurley and his Bulls have … [Read more...] about Hurley’s Bulls will keep ’em guessing
Victory takes the Mayor’s Cup
By Paul Gotham MUMFORD, NY – Rain forecasted for the afternoon held off until after the game. The Victory Baseball club provided a downpour during the contest. Nate “Stitches” Shapiro and Nick “Leprechaun” Dobbertin sparked a decisive outburst as Victory defeated Flower City, 15-8 to claim the 2014 Mayor’s Cup at Genesee Country Museum. “Stitches” Shapiro and … [Read more...] about Victory takes the Mayor’s Cup
Victory and Flower City to meet in 2014 Mayor’s Cup final
By Paul Gotham MUMFORD, NY – Live Oak switched hurlers after two innings. The change came a little too late. By the time Marty “Crooked Arm” Brancato took over as hurler, Victory Baseball had seven aces and held on for a 12-7 victory to advance to the finals of the 2014 Mayor’s Cup. Nate “Stitches” Shapiro and Nick “Leprechaun” Dobbertin made their second in … [Read more...] about Victory and Flower City to meet in 2014 Mayor’s Cup final