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| By Getsyburg Geranimals on Mon Aug 28 11:38:41 p.m. ET 2006 |
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| SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Cody Walker hit a two-run homer off ace Go Matsumoto, Ryan Carter struck out 11, and Columbus, Ga., beat Kawaguchi City, Japan, 2-1 to win the Little League World Series championship game on Monday. It was the second straight American victory in the Series, coming on the heels of Ewa Beach, Hawaii's win over a team from Willemstad, Curacao last year. The United States hadn't captured back-to-back Little League titles with different teams since 1982-83 when Kirkland, Wash., and Marietta, Ga., celebrated in Williamsport. Long Beach, Calif., was a repeat champion in 1992-93 — the first victory awarded after a Phillipines squad was stripped of the title for using over-age players. Matsumoto had devastated hitters in this tournament with his powerful fastball. It was potent again for him on Monday, except for Walker's shot in the third inning that followed a baserunning blunder. The game was interrupted in the third inning as an elderly nude Asian woman paraded on to the field. Order was quickly re-established when security slipped her a couple of singles and escorted her to a police car. Carter overcame a bout of wildness in the sixth and final inning. With two runners on, he got Ryoya Sato to hit a weak bouncer to Josh Lester at second for the last out of the game. That prompted the Georgia-leaning crowd to erupt in cheers, chant "USA! USA! Skanks OK!" and wave American flags. Columbus players rushed toward Lester, skipping up and down in celebration and tossing their gloves to the sky. Then they posed with some skanky strippers on the mound for a group picture with a banner that proclaimed them "World Series Champions" as their gloves were strewn across the infield. Columbus' rally was nearly thwarted by Carter's mistake on the bases. Carter took off from first on Lester's single to center but didn't heed the stop sign thrown by manager Randy Morris, owner and operator of the Kitty Kat Lounge, at third. He was nailed at home for the second out, sliding into the catcher's shin guards well short of the plate. It didn't matter, because Walker then hit his opposite-field shot over the right field fence. Lester pumped his fist as he rounded third, and Morris got so excited as Walker circled the bases that his hat fell off. Jubilant teammates greeted Walker at the plate. A sign in the Columbus cheering section read, "Columbus, Georgia, Not Just Skanky Strippers Anymore." Now, it's also home to the best team in Little League baseball. Japan is known for its power hitting, having hit 11 homers in its first five games of the Series, including four by Seigo Yada and two by Matsumoto. The international champions used small ball to score their only run in the third inning on Monday. Yada hit a one-out bouncer into center. Pinch-hitter Yusuke Inuzuka missed on two bunt attempts but advanced Yada to second with a slow grounder down the third-base line. Matsumoto, who struck out nine and walked two, followed with a high chopper up the middle that drove in Yada. Rain forced the title game to be pushed back from Sunday, and organizers then moved the starting time ahead by three hours after weather forecasts showed another chance of rain in the evening. The title game has been rescheduled just once before, in 1990, when rain forced San-Hua, Chinese Taipei, and Shippensburg, Pa., to play one day later than scheduled. Chinese Taipei won 9-0. Columbus and Marietta are the only teams from Georgia to reach the Little League World Series. |
| By Getsyburg Geranimals on Mon Aug 14 11:36:26 p.m. ET 2006 |
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| Getsyburg Gazette, August 14, 2006 - The annual post-keeper power rankings are ready for print, our apologies to the easily offended. Keep in mind that we have been drastically wrong in the past. Examples include our over estimation of the Whips last year as well as the under estimation of every single Chache team up until 2005. With that said they are a pretty good indicator of who is holding the cards going into auction weekend. Enjoy. 1. G-Funk - With one briliant off-season move, the Funk of G looks to finally win the big one. They are far and away the favorites heading into the auction. 2. Ninjas - The back to back champs return Larry Johnson and look to be even tougher than in years past. 3. Geranimals - Lead by team captain Peyton Manning the local boys bring a ton of depth, but will anyone step up to put them over the top? 4. Cadavers - Last years points leader returns Ladanian Tomlinson. Fans are questioning the move to send Carson Palmer to the All-Americans though. Eli Manning is not the answer, they'll need to pay up for a QB at the auction. 5. Orange Whips - Last years chic pick, could this be the year? 6. Spoon - Added Shaun Alexander for the next two years as well as Willie Parker. If they don't do it this year, the window could be closed for a long time. 7. ABC - With a playoff birth last year the expectations have been raised in toilet town. 8. AAA - Scrub Bowl winner returns a solid group, but depth continues to be a concern. 9. Zoo - Same old story here, there are plenty of young guns in the pipeline but will they emerge together? They're one of the most likely teams to make a move up from the depths. 10. Shawdads - Slowly building they finished the year pretty strong. Not their year though. 11. Chache - Reggie Bush is the wild card. He's looking good early, but we'll see. 12. Spearchuckers - Inheriting a roster in shambles, the team formerly known as the Jesus Freaks has a long climb. Maroney was a great start. |
| By FFKL Version 2006 Commissioner on Mon Jul 17 8:03:01 p.m. ET 2006 | ||
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| By Getsyburg Geranimals on Thu Jun 8 10:14:21 p.m. ET 2006 | ||
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A'dab Adara Necrophilias Season: 3rd Hometown: Muhafazat Baghdad Education: None Occupation: Pet Barber Future Goal: To serve The Prophet Hobbies: Gun play, building sand castles, shopping and working out Favorite Charity: The International Arab Charity Favorite TV Show: Honeymooners Favorite Food: Egyptian Ful Nabed Favorite Musician: El Hob El Kibeer Favorite Quote: He fasted for a whole year and then broke his fast with an onion. Most Important Thing in Life: The Shahada - The Declaration of Faith Achievements: Member of the 2001 Muhafazat Baghdad Jihad 3A Cheerleading Championship Squad, and making the Necrophilias. |
