GBL notebook
Published on July 7, 2005 under Golden Baseball League (GBL) News Release
The 4th of July weekend brought sellout, standing-room-only crowds to both Chico and Long Beach. Fireworks were provided both on and off the field in Mesa with a historic triple play. Hundreds of donations were collected for "Packages from Home" to be sent to our troops. Surf Dawg fans were treated to ice cream samples and Krazy Karacters. And the Yuma Scorpions provided fun with whoopee cushions.
A big thank you to all of the Golden Baseball League fans who joined us over the holiday weekend. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did and we hope to see you at the ballpark soon.
PLAYERS OF THE MONTH
Based on recommendations from SportsTicker, the GBL has announced the June Players of the Month. Surprise first baseman/outfielder Desi Wilson and Fullerton pitcher Ben Fox received the first ever honors. Wilson's performance included a 27-game hit streak that continued into the month of July. And Fox received recognition after going 5-1 with a 2.87 E.R.A while striking out 38 and walking just 14 in 37 innings pitched.
NEW GBL FAN FORUM
Have you checked out the new GBL Fan Forum? The Fan Forum is the latest addition to the GBL website. Be sure to post your thoughts and questions to the message boards or join in the chat room. Connect with other GBL fans right now!
Another GBL First: TRIPLE PLAY
The Mesa Miners provided their own brand of fireworks for fans during the game on July 4th, by completing the first-ever Golden Baseball League triple play.
INTERNET BROADCASTS
Did you know that you can listen to many of your favorite GBL teams live, on the internet? And the Long Beach Armada have plans to have live Webcasts later this month for the Samurai Bears series. If you can't be there in person, be sure to listen live.
Golden Baseball League Stories from July 7, 2005
- Miners to host Surf Dawgs and Rickey Henderson - Mesa Miners
- GBL notebook - GBL
- Surf Dawgs bats light up Surprise in seventh-straight loss - Surprise Fightin' Falcons
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