Bartewick News Service
SPORTS
 May 14
May 13
POLITICS​
Citiz Break 22 Records in 22-0 Win
BARTEWICK -- The leaders of the Capitalist and Monarchist parties called on Prime Minister Mag. Gordon Dyer to open a new set of Magnamentary elections. It has been over three years since the last elections were held. "The people want a fair say in their government," said Capitalist Leader Mag. Esmond Holmes, "and it is time to give them that say. The Liberals were put in power a few years ago, and the masses are finally realizing the mistake they made."

The Prime Minister has been reluctant to hold elections because he is likely to face major opposition in his own district, which includes much of Athenstoft. Former ChocoMilk CFO and Chairman of the Oldfield Capitalist Party Parker Welton will be Mag. Dyer's opponent in the election. Welton is not only popular within the Capitalist Party, but also a nationally recognizable figure. Political analysts believe Welton will be able to raise many millions of dollars to aid his campaign effort.

The idea of removing Dyer from power is enticing to many more than just Mag. Holmes and his Capitalists. The Monarchist Party dislikes Dyer because he has stripped much ruling power from King Mark and dukes like Duke Locke of Oldfield. Even some Liberals wish to see Dyer removed from power, aware that the 74-year-old is unlikely to approve the sort of austerity that is quickly becoming necessary for the government's fiscal survival.

It is unlikely that the Liberals would lose control of the Magnament when elections do come around. But some within the party worry as to who the successor will be, and from what faction of the party. A sensible choice would be someone who supports fiscal conservatism, or at least is willing to make widespread budget cuts. However, many of those cuts are very unpopular with the Citiz people, especially with Liberals who are used to big government and a huge welfare system. The party could become severely divided if Dyer is voted out of office and the party must choose a replacement leader for the next several years.​​
 
 
Opposition Calls on Dyer to Hold Elections
BARTEWICK -- Twenty-two runs, twenty-two records broken. That's the storyline from Civil Citizenry's historic win versus Carderock. The Citiz' rampage qualifies them for the knockouts of the World Baseball Classic; in the first round, they'll take on the hated Taeshanis.

▪ Runs in a single inning (20)
▪​​ Hits in a single inning (24)
▪​ Home runs in a single inning (10)
▪ Home runs in a single game (11)
▪ Runs in a single game (22)
▪​ Walks in a single game (9)
▪ Consecutive walks (6)
▪ Consecutive home runs (9)
▪ Consecutive men on base (25)
▪ Four-pitch non-intentional walks in a single game (6)
▪ Hits in a single game (33)
▪ Runs scored without opposing team committing an error (22)
▪ Errors committed without allowing a run (7)
▪ Opposing pitchers faced in one game (12)
▪ Duration for a nine-inning game (5 hours 57 minutes)
▪ Duration for a single inning (2 hours 19 minutes)
▪ Margin of victory (22)
▪ Duration for an at-bat (19 pitches)
▪ Number of players with a home run (11)
▪ Consecutive foul balls in a single at-bat (18)
▪​ Runs scored at home in a single game (22)
▪​​ Margin of victory at home (22)