NEWSLETTER
Those of you who listen to the Cubs radio broadcasts are likely already familiar with this fantastic series. All baseball fans should be.
The Voice of the Cubs, Pat Hughes, for several years now has worked in the off season to produce an audio series called Baseball Voices. The goal of the project is to preserve the legendary voices and calls of some of the greatest radio men baseball has ever heard. Red Barber, Jack Buck, Milo Hamilton, Harry Carey, and of course his long time partner Ron Santo, have all been immortalized in this way, as have several more.
To a great extent these broadcasters form the soundtrack of the national past time. They also, like the players on the field, represent a large number of lesser known broadcasters who labor in the minor leagues and never make it to a major league microphone, let alone to major league prominence. Baseball, more than any other sport, grew up on the radio. From the majors to the minors, it was radio that popularized the game. That means to some degree we owe the success and popularity of this sport to the men who sit behind the microphone and bring to life the game on the field, regardless of if that game is played before tens of thousands in the majors, or simply hundreds in the minors. I am glad to see the cream of that vast radio crop promoted through a project like this, and I cannot think of a better man for the job than Pat Hughes.
Scores From Yesterday
Iowa – Iowa’s offense came to play, but so did Las Vegas’s. The Cubs lost 14-7.
Tennessee – The Smokies enjoyed a day off on Monday.
Daytona – Daytona had yet another day off yesterday, but at least this one was scheduled. They will hope the weather allows them to resume play this evening.
Peoria – An eighth inning rally was not enough for the Chiefs. They lost 3-2.
Boise – A disastrous 8th inning led the Hawks to an 11-4 loss.
Arizona – The AZL Cubs pounded out 25 hits in this 17-7 win.
Performances of the Day
Other Minor League Notes
