John Bryant, co-owner of independent United League Baseball, says his circuit will operate in six cities in 2013, with two expansion franchises on the way. Right now the ULB consists of the Fort Worth Cats, San Angelo Colts, Edinburg Roadrunners and Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings. Bryant told the Abilene Reporter-News he expects to add two […]
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League: No pro ball in Abilene this season
The Abilene Prairie Dogs, which failed to finish the season last year, will not play this season, as independent United League Baseball finalizes a 2013 lineup. Byron Pierce and John Bryant say they’ll continue efforts to build a new ballpark in Abilene, but the rent and low capacity at Walt Driggers Field make fielding a […]
NAL shuts down McAllen, Abilene teams early
The McAllen Thunder and Abilene Prairie Dogs were shut down early by the independent North American League, leading many to wonder whether the teams will be around for 2013. Both teams play in the United Division of the North American League — the six teams playing under the ownership of John Bryant and Byron Pierce, […]
New ballpark on tap for Abilene
In announcing the addition of the Abilene Prairie Dogs to the independent North American League lineup, team ownership announced efforts were underway to procure a new ballpark for the 2013 season. It’s not the first time Byron Pierce and John Bryant have fielded a team in Abilene; they owned the Abilene Prairie Dogs in the […]
Outlaws negotiating return to Chico in 2012; Abilene in NAL
The Chico Outlaws (independent; North American League) and Chico State have exchanged 2012 lease terms for Nettleton Stadium, but so far the two sides have not reached an agreement. The Outlaws sent in a proposed lease that reportedly calls for lower rent and payments for use of the ballpark; the counterproposal from the university basically […]