With FISU President Killian BRUSSELS – Yesterday, February 28th, we had the opportunity to welcome Mr. Kazu Tawa, the Vice-President of IBAF at the FISU Headquarters, for a work session on the implementation of an agreement between our two federations. The working meeting was fruitful which reflects the excellent cooperation between FISU and IBAF […]
CHICAGO – Major League Baseball Club Chicago Cubs recently selected the contract of infielder Darwin Barney from Triple-A Iowa. Barney will wear uniform number 15. Darwin Barney (Photos: Cubs)Barney, 24, was selected by the Cubs in the fourth round of the 2007 Draft out of Oregon State University, where he helped lead the Beavers to […]
TOKYO – The Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Tokyo has started displays of memorabilia of 5th World University Baseball Championship which was held from July 30 to August 7. The exhibits include Gold (Cuba), Silver (USA) and Bronze (Japan) medals, the first homerun ball of the Championship (Fleming of Canada), an autographed […]
TOKYO – Today, August 7th, the medal games were played at the 5th World University Baseball Championship in Tokyo, Japan. Cuba beat Team USA in the gold medal game, while host Japan overpowered rival Korea to win the bronze. Bronze Medal Game – Japan vs. Korea: 9-0 Ito of Japan hit a […]
TOKYO – Today, August 6th, the games for the lower rankings were played. Canada ends up in 5th place, followed by Chinese Taipei in 6th, China in 7th and Sri Lanka in 8th. Canada vs. Chinese Taipei: 15-14 (10th inning) Canada scored 2 runs in top of the 1st inning by a timely […]
TOKYO – The Gold Medal Game will be played between Cuba and USA. This was decided today after the 7th day of competitions at the 5th World University Baseball Championship in Tokyo, Japan USA vs. Japan: 4-2 Japan was the first to score in the top of the first inning by Ishimine who was […]
TOKYO – Today, August 4th the Quarter Finals of the 5th World University Baseball Championship continues in Toyo, Japan. Cuba vs. Sri Lanka (called in 7th): 14-0 Cuba collected 7 runs by 8 safe hits including a double by Cerce in the bottom of the 1st inning and added 3 more […]
TOKYO – Today, August 3rd, the Quarter Finals took place at the 5th World University Baseball Championship in Tokyo, Japan. The day however started with a meeting of the CISCA to draw up the balance so far. All members agreed that the WUC has been a success so far. The following persons […]
