The Chicagoland APBA World Series Tournament is just one week away! I’m so ready for this to happen!
Organizer Jim Saska just sent out info on tournament format for the upcoming tourney which starts at 9am on November 16th at the Woodstock, Illinois Public Library.
Jim writes:
We’re exactly one week away from the Chicagoland APBA tournament and the divisions have been set through random draw. Here are the assignments:
Mack Division
- Jim Moran 82 Brewers
- Michael Gaubatz 34 Cardinals
- Dave Elsen 75 Reds
- Greg N 98 Braves
Veeck Division
- Doug Schuyler 98 Yankees
- Shawn Baier 1912 Giants
- Tom Johnson 76 Reds
- Gary-LongGrove 31 A’s
Wrigley Division
- Jim Saska 01 Mariners
- Scott Fennessey 1905 Giants
- Pat McGregor 95 Indians
- Thomas Nelshoppen 66 Orioles
Cobb Division
- Curt Bartell 59 Braves
- Rich Zawadzki 1911 A’s
- Bill Blair 70 Orioles
- John Brandenberry 30 A’s
- Robert Eller 69 Cubs
- Larry Eichman 55 Reds
McGraw Division
- Randy Wooley 97 Mariners
- James Welch 68 Tigers
- Clark Eichman 71 Pirates
- Don Smith 61 Angels
Every team will play a total of six division games. For those in the divisions with four teams, each team will play the other teams in its division twice (home and away). For those teams in the division with six games, each team will play each other once and then will be seeded for its sixth game. The top team in each division will make the playoffs with the top seed getting a first round bye.
A catered lunch will be provided for $6. (Italian Beef sandwiches, chips, dessert). Please email me and let me know if you are interested. Also, please bring your own beverages (no alcohol is allowed).
See you next Saturday @ 9am at the Woodstock Library.
66’s,
Jim Saska
Looking at the matchups, I’m thrilled that I’ll get to roll dem bones with Scott Fennessy who writes for this blog. He’s been doing that for so long but as funny as it sounds, I’ve never met him person. I AM sorely disappointed that he chose the 1905 New York Giants over the 1905 Cubs, though (just kidding, Scott!).
We are looking at some tough team here. I am happy I’m not stuck in the Cobb Division with the 1911 A’s, 1930 A’s, 1959 Braves, and the 1970 Orioles. All of those teams look tough.
For more info on the tournament, here are the tourney rules. Facebook members can join the Tournament event and join the discussion.
I’m really looking forward to seeing everyone next weekend and playing some good, fun APBA!
