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Anthony Odarczenko · 08-10-2006, 05:33 AM

August 31, 1993
USBL announces first inaugural teams
CHICAGO, IL - Once again on the floor of Chicago Stadium, IAB President Anthony Odarczenko called a press conference to announce the first batch of inaugural teams. There would be eight that would begin play in 1994, so further announcements are expected in the upcoming weeks, but some of the nations top cities were represented.

"It is my pleasure to announce to you three of the eight founding teams of the United States Baseball League.", said Anthony Odarczenko. "The first three cities to receive USBL bids are New York, Las Vegas, and Chicago."

"The name of the New York franchise will be the Liberty which will reside in the Eastern Conference, and the bid for this team has been purchased by Trapper Yuvencio.", said Odarczenko. Like most people in the development of the IAB - the name Trapper Yuvencio did not ring a bell though our insiders have found that he is a investor in Connecticutt.

"The name of the Las Vegas franchise will be the Jackpot which will reside in the Western Conference, and the bid for this team has been purchased by our very own USBL President Robby Ruggles.", said Odarczenko. Ruggles is still not very well known, but those who have worked with him previously say he is very knowledgable in the field that he is entering.

"The name of the Chicago franchise will be the Storm which will reside in the Eastern Conference, and I will be purchasing the bid for this team.", said Odarczenko. The IAB Presdient was one of two groups trying to purchase the Chicago franchise. The other group was led by Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf. Reinsdorf has publicly criticized the league saying that the reason Odarczenko won the bid was because he held the association presidency. The USBL has fired back stating that "Reinsdorf's role in the Major League Baseball and its strike was one of the reasons we were not able to fully approve his bid for a Chicago franchise in our league. He may reapply anytime."

With these announcements, the USBL has five remaining bids - two in the Eastern Conference, three in the Western Conference. Cities being considered for the remaining bids are Boston, Philadelphia, Miami, Washington D.C., Phoenix, Los Angeles, Seattle, Dallas, Portland, New Orleans, and San Diego.

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Anthony Odarczenko Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 27	*August 31, 1993* USBL announces first inaugural teams CHICAGO, IL - Once again on the floor of Chicago Stadium, IAB President Anthony Odarczenko called a press conference to announce the first batch of inaugural teams. There would be eight that would begin play in 1994, so further announcements are expected in the upcoming weeks, but some of the nations top cities were represented. "It is my pleasure to announce to you three of the eight founding teams of the United States Baseball League.", said Anthony Odarczenko. "The first three cities to receive USBL bids are New York, Las Vegas, and Chicago." "The name of the New York franchise will be the Liberty which will reside in the Eastern Conference, and the bid for this team has been purchased by Trapper Yuvencio.", said Odarczenko. Like most people in the development of the IAB - the name Trapper Yuvencio did not ring a bell though our insiders have found that he is a investor in Connecticutt. "The name of the Las Vegas franchise will be the Jackpot which will reside in the Western Conference, and the bid for this team has been purchased by our very own USBL President Robby Ruggles.", said Odarczenko. Ruggles is still not very well known, but those who have worked with him previously say he is very knowledgable in the field that he is entering. "The name of the Chicago franchise will be the Storm which will reside in the Eastern Conference, and I will be purchasing the bid for this team.", said Odarczenko. The IAB Presdient was one of two groups trying to purchase the Chicago franchise. The other group was led by Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf. Reinsdorf has publicly criticized the league saying that the reason Odarczenko won the bid was because he held the association presidency. The USBL has fired back stating that "Reinsdorf's role in the Major League Baseball and its strike was one of the reasons we were not able to fully approve his bid for a Chicago franchise in our league. He may reapply anytime." With these announcements, the USBL has five remaining bids - two in the Eastern Conference, three in the Western Conference. Cities being considered for the remaining bids are Boston, Philadelphia, Miami, Washington D.C., Phoenix, Los Angeles, Seattle, Dallas, Portland, New Orleans, and San Diego. __________________ Founder of International Assocation of Baseball *USBL* - 1994 - Chicago Storm 26-23, .531 Second Place in Eastern Conference (1994-) as Owner, GM, Manager The International Association of Baseball DYNASTY REPORT *Formerly known as 'O-Man'* Last edited by Anthony Odarczenko; 08-10-2006 at 05:34 AM.