1921 FOOL-H Season Thread

Young Drachma · 01-03-2010, 10:44 AM

Kinda like Breakfast at Wimbledon, but different.

Young Drachma · 01-03-2010, 10:54 AM

STANDINGS AS OF MAY 1, 1921

Code:

American League Standings
			W	L	PCT	GB
Philadelphia Athletics	19	9	.679	-
Boston Red Sox		16	10	.615	2.0
Detroit Tigers		16	11	.593	2.5
Louisville Black Caps	16	11	.593	2.5
Washington Senators	15	13	.536	4.0
Baltimore Orioles	12	16	.429	7.0
New York Yankees	10	17	.370	8.5
Chicago Whales		8	19	.296	10.5

National League Standings
			W	L	PCT	GB
New York Giants		18	10	.643	-
Boston Beaneaters	16	11	.593	1.5
Pittsburgh Pirates	15	11	.577	2.0
Philadelphia Phillies	15	13	.536	3.0
Brooklyn Dodgers	13	15	.464	5.0
St. Louis Cardinals	11	16	.407	6.5
Chicago Cubs		9	18	.333	8.5
Cincinnati Redlegs	9	18	.333	8.5

Young Drachma · 01-03-2010, 10:55 AM

Harper's 32-Game Hitting Streak Ends
Thursday, April 28th, 1921: George Harper's 32-game hitting streak has now come and gone. It was snapped today in the Pirates 7-4 setback to the Cubs. Harper went without a hit in 4 trips to the plate. Talking to BNN after the game he was visibly upset. But the streak had little to do with it.

"I'm disappointed we lost, I'm not one bit disappointed that the streak ended," Harper said. "The hitting streak was just one of those things where it was fun while it lasted, but I'm not going to lose any sleep tonight."

Harper is hitting at a .381 mark this season. His stats show 7 home runs, 24 RBIs and 25 runs scored. He has played 25 games for the Pirates.

Young Drachma · 01-03-2010, 10:55 AM

The hitting streak record is 51 games by Ty Cobb in 1912

Young Drachma · 01-03-2010, 10:55 AM

NL Selects Rookie Star of the Month
Sunday, May 1st, 1921: Lu Blue's eyes seem to light up whenever he sees the baseball. The young Brooklyn first baseman has been hitting everything in sight for the better part of a month.

In April he was voted the Rookie of the Month Award.

During the month he hit .311 with 4 doubles, 2 triples and 2 home runs. Blue also scored 21 times and drove in 13 runs.

American League Names Rookie of Month
Sunday, May 1st, 1921: Chicken Hawks was toddling around on his tricycle when some of the guys he's playing against were in their prime, but the 25-year-old center fielder definitely knows how to get to first, second or beyond. Today he was chosen April's American League Rookie of the Month for his remarkable month of hitting.

In 27 games Hawks batted .300 for Philadelphia, slapping 30 hits in 100 at-bats with 1 home run, drove in 16 runs and scored 12 times.

April's #1 Starter Named in NL
Sunday, May 1st, 1921: Despite the number of years he's been in the league, Dazzy Vance still gets excited when he puts together a quality stretch like he had in April. The 30-year-old starter for Pittsburgh was named National League Pitcher of the Month earlier today.

He collected 5 wins and 1 loss with 42 strikeouts in his 8 starts, putting up a fine 3.97 ERA in 59 innings of work.

Young Drachma · 01-03-2010, 10:56 AM

Pennock Best AL Starter
Sunday, May 1st, 1921: Veteran Herb Pennock put together quite a successful stretch in April for the Detroit Tigers, earning himself the American League Pitcher of the Month award.

Pennock racked up a 6-0 record in 7 starts, posting a 1.52 ERA over 59.1 innings and striking out 35.

Young Drachma · 01-03-2010, 10:58 AM

Blue Nabs NL Monthly Rookie Award
Wednesday, June 1st, 1921: Youngster Lu Blue emerged as the latest National League Rookie of the Month today. The young man from Brooklyn deserved the honor, batting .292 with 2 home runs and 10 runs batted in. Is the month of May a harbinger of things to come or just a fluke? We'll find out someday, but for now, we'll just let Blue enjoy the limelight.

Blue is batting .301 this season in 53 games with 4 home runs, 23 RBIs and 30 runs scored. He has 66 hits in 219 at-bats.
Marquee Month for Hawks, Top AL Rookie
Wednesday, June 1st, 1921: A veritable toddler to the American League, Chicken Hawks just sewed up the Rookie of the Month trophy for May.

Over the past month the 25-year-old center fielder for Philadelphia hit .351 with 33 hits, 1 home run and 14 runs batted in. He also logged 11 walks and compiled a .421 on-base percentage.

Hawks's current batting average stands at .325 and he has chalked up 2 home runs and 30 RBIs.
Cubs Backman Named NL's Best Pitcher
Wednesday, June 1st, 1921: The top pitcher this past month in the National League was Les Backman of the Chicago Cubs. He really bewildered league hitters, finishing May with an excellent 6-4 record and 2.29 ERA.

The Cubs hurler made 11 starts and surrendered 78 hits in 78.2 innings. He struck out 39 and walked 33.

This year Backman has a 7-11 record with a 3.90 ERA in 25 starts.

Young Drachma · 01-03-2010, 10:59 AM

Caldwell Grabs AL Top Pitcher Trophy
Wednesday, June 1st, 1921: Ray Caldwell's been around the league long enough to appreciate the honor he received today. After going 5-0 in May, the 33-year-old Boston hurler has been named American League Pitcher of the Month.

He fanned 42 in 53.1 innings, logged an ERA of 3.04 and allowed opponents to hit .275 against him.

So far this season Caldwell has a record of 10-0 with 75 strikeouts and 37 walks in 102 innings and a 2.74 ERA.

Red-Hot May Lands Jackson Batting Prize in NL
Wednesday, June 1st, 1921: Though his face is weathered and his hands are calloused, Joe Jackson can still get it done in FOOL-Historical. In fact, the 31-year-old left fielder for New York was named the National League Batter of the Month today after putting up an impressive performance at the plate.

In May he batted .390 with 1 home run, 21 RBIs and 25 runs scored.

So far this season Jackson has gotten 80 hits in 211 at-bats for a .379 batting average with 3 home runs. His stats include 44 RBIs and 49 runs scored. He has played in 56 games.

AL's Best Batter Selected
Wednesday, June 1st, 1921: Babe Ruth battered American League pitchers all May and wound up taking home the Batter of the Month Award.

"I've been around FOOL-Historical long enough to know you really have to work hard day in and day out to be able to put up this kind of consistency," the 26-year-old Ruth told reporters. "I put in a lot of work, even on the days I may not take the field and it's always nice when everything comes together for me like it did this last month."

In 28 games, Ruth hit .362 with 9 home runs, 23 RBIs and scored 28 runs.

Ruth is presently hitting at a .321 pace with 13 home runs, 40 RBIs and has scored 42 times.

Young Drachma · 01-03-2010, 11:00 AM

STANDINGS AS OF JUNE 1, 1921

Code:

American League Standings
			W	L	PCT	GB
Philadelphia Athletics	35	21	.625	-
Boston Red Sox		34	21	.618	.5
Washington Senators	33	24	.579	2.5
Louisville Black Caps	29	27	.518	6.0
Detroit Tigers		28	27	.509	6.5
Baltimore Orioles	27	29	.482	8.0
New York Yankees	26	29	.473	8.5
Chicago Whales		13	43	.232	22.0

National League Standings
			W	L	PCT	GB
Boston Beaneaters	34	21	.618	-
New York Giants		33	24	.579	2.0
Pittsburgh Pirates	31	24	.564	3.0
Philadelphia Phillies	28	28	.500	6.5
St. Louis Cardinals	27	29	.482	7.5
Brooklyn Dodgers	25	31	.446	9.5
Cincinnati Redlegs	22	33	.400	12.0
Chicago Cubs		21	35	.375	13.5

Young Drachma · 01-03-2010, 11:04 AM

In real life, Nelson Louis "Chicken" Hawks only played two seasons in the majors. He broke in with the Yankees at age 25 in 1921 and ended up with the Phillies four seasons later in 1925 and then was out of baseball for good.

He had 7 career HRs and 60 RBI in 146 games he played in his career. He already has 6 HRs and 49 RBI in his first FOOL-H season.

Young Drachma · 01-03-2010, 11:09 AM

FOOL-H News: The All-Star Game Rosters Have Been Announced
Sunday, July 3rd, 1921: It's All-Star Game time -- time for the superstars to shine! Every year the FOOL-Historical takes a break in the schedule to play the annual All-Star Game. It's a battle of the superstars -- the American All-Stars versus the National All-Stars. The All-Star Game will spotlight the best hitters, the best pitchers and the best fielders, all doing battle against one another, all trying to prove their league is best.

The American roster will feature these outstanding players:

SP D. Scanlan (LOU)
SP H. Pennock (DET)
SP R. Caldwell (BOS)
SP P. Perritt (WAS)
SP H. Vaughn (BAL)
MR P. Finlayson (DET)
MR D. Niehaus (PHA)
MR O. Tuero (BAL)
CL S. Wood (NYY)
CL B. Hearn (PHA)
SP H. Krause (NYY)
CL L. Nelson (NYY)
RF G. Sisler (WAS)
CF B. Kauff (LOU)
1B J. Bottomley (LOU)
LF K. Williams (CHA)
3B B. Weaver (BOS)
SS G. Robertson (CHA)
C F. Snyder (PHA)
2B M. Kavanagh (PHA)
C J. Roche (BOS)
LF B. Ruth (BOS)
1B D. Hoblitzel (BOS)
RF B. Paschal (NYY)
3B P. Traynor (BOS)
RF G. Burns (PHA)
CF C. Hawks (PHA)
SS J. Kelleher (WAS)

And the National roster will have these elite performers:

SP D. Vance (PIT)
SP R. Marquard (BSN)
SP G. Uhle (STL)
SP W. Johnson (NYG)
SP E. Erickson (STL)
CL R. Bressler (BSN)
CL S. Smith (STL)
CL R. Aitchison (PIT)
MR C. Brown (BRO)
SP C. Mitchell (NYG)
CL K. Pennington (NYG)
CL E. Klepfer (NYG)
LF J. Jackson (NYG)
CF G. Harper (PIT)
2B E. Collins (BSN)
1B T. Barber (PHI)
3B J. Johnson (CHN)
RF H. Mueller (PHI)
SS R. Hornsby (BRO)
C B. Henline (STL)
C B. Mackey (PIT)
LF E. Roush (PIT)
CF H. Heilmann (BSN)
LF L. O'Doul (BSN)
LF B. Veach (BSN)
SS T. Shafer (NYG)
SS W. Witt (CHN)
2B B. Kenworthy (NYG)

Young Drachma · 01-03-2010, 11:10 AM

STANDINGS AS OF JULY 3, 1921

Code:

American League Standings
			W	L	PCT	GB
Philadelphia Athletics	53	32	.624	-
Boston Red Sox		51	32	.614	1.0
Washington Senators	48	38	.558	5.5
New York Yankees	46	38	.548	6.5
Detroit Tigers		45	39	.536	7.5
Louisville Black Caps	40	45	.471	13.0
Baltimore Orioles	39	46	.459	14.0
Chicago Whales		19	65	.226	33.5

National League Standings
			W	L	PCT	GB
Boston Beaneaters	55	28	.663	-
New York Giants		51	35	.593	5.5
Pittsburgh Pirates	50	34	.595	5.5
St. Louis Cardinals	42	43	.494	14.0
Philadelphia Phillies	39	46	.459	17.0
Cincinnati Redlegs	37	47	.440	18.5
Brooklyn Dodgers	32	52	.381	23.5
Chicago Cubs		29	56	.341	27.0

Young Drachma · 01-03-2010, 11:22 AM

Top Rookie of the Month Named by NL
Monday, August 1st, 1921: Cincinnati's Norman Stearnes collected 32 hits to snare the National League Rookie of the Month for July.

He batted .311 with 5 home runs, 25 RBIs and 25 runs scored.

The 20-year-old is barely old enough to shave, but he could definitely contend for Rookie of the Year if he keeps up this pace.

To date, Stearnes has collected 110 hits for a .246 average. He has posted 16 home runs, scored 68 runs and driven in 84 runs.
Best AL Rookie Named, Nod to Dykes
Monday, August 1st, 1921: Jimmie Dykes proved to be one of the American League's preeminent rookies last month, putting up some sensational numbers to take the Rookie of the Month trophy.

In July the second baseman for Washington had a .297 average, stroked 19 hits, no home runs, drove in 10 runs and drew 10 walks for a .387 OBP.

Dykes currently has a .243 batting average with 69 hits, 1 homers, 35 RBIs, 39 runs scored and a .326 OBP.
Donohue Gets NL #1 Pitcher Trophy
Monday, August 1st, 1921: Pete Donohue has made fans throughout FOOL-Historical take notice over the past month with an exceptional 7-0 record. No pitcher in the National League threw better in July, garnering him the Pitcher of the Month award today.

In 7 starts Donohue compiled a 0.59 ERA, putting up a 7-0 record, striking out 28 and tossing 61 innings.

This year Donohue has a 13-6 record with a 2.78 ERA.

Young Drachma · 01-03-2010, 11:23 AM

Eller Best AL Starter in July
Monday, August 1st, 1921: When Hod Eller takes the mound, a Washington victory is usually the result. That was the the case in July.

That's why he was voted the American League Pitcher of the Month.

Eller throttled league hitters the whole month with an impressive 4-2 mark and 2.25 ERA in 7 starts. The Senators star hurler also rung up 43 strikeouts in 52 innings.

Thus far this season Eller has posted a 15-9 record, started 29 games, struck out 170 batters in 205.2 innings and compiled a 3.68 ERA.

Miller Snags NL Batting Honor in July
Monday, August 1st, 1921: July's Batter of the Month has been announced by the National League. This month's trophy was presented to the Cincinnati center fielder, Hack Miller.

He starred by hitting .388 with a .440 on-base percentage, totaled 38 hits in 98 at-bats, 6 home runs, 25 RBIs and scored 26 runs.

Miller is batting at a .323 pace this season, picking up 136 hits in 421 at-bats with 14 home runs, 82 RBIs and 65 runs scored.

Young Drachma · 01-03-2010, 11:24 AM

STANDINGS AS OF AUGUST 1, 1921

Code:

American League Standings
			W	L	PCT	GB
Washington Senators	66	42	.611	-
Philadelphia Athletics	63	44	.589	2.5
New York Yankees	61	45	.575	4.0
Boston Red Sox		59	47	.557	6.0
Louisville Black Caps	56	52	.519	10.0
Detroit Tigers		53	54	.495	12.5
Baltimore Orioles	44	63	.411	21.5
Chicago Whales		23	84	.215	42.5

National League Standings
			W	L	PCT	GB
Boston Beaneaters	70	36	.660	-
Pittsburgh Pirates	59	47	.557	11.0
New York Giants		59	49	.546	12.0
Cincinnati Redlegs	53	54	.495	17.5
St. Louis Cardinals	53	54	.495	17.5
Philadelphia Phillies	52	55	.486	18.5
Brooklyn Dodgers	46	61	.430	24.5
Chicago Cubs		39	69	.361	32.0

Young Drachma · 01-03-2010, 11:27 AM

STANDINGS AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1921

Code:

American League Standings
			W	L	PCT	GB
Washington Senators	86	51	.628	-
New York Yankees	78	58	.574	7.5
Philadelphia Athletics	78	59	.569	8.0
Boston Red Sox		71	64	.526	14.0
Louisville Black Caps	72	65	.526	14.0
Detroit Tigers		71	65	.522	14.5
Baltimore Orioles	57	79	.419	28.5
Chicago Whales		32	104	.235	53.5

National League Standings
			W	L	PCT	GB
Boston Beaneaters	87	48	.644	-
New York Giants		77	60	.562	11.0
Pittsburgh Pirates	76	59	.563	11.0
Philadelphia Phillies	68	68	.500	19.5
St. Louis Cardinals	68	68	.500	19.5
Cincinnati Redlegs	63	73	.463	24.5
Brooklyn Dodgers	58	78	.426	29.5
Chicago Cubs		47	90	.343	41.0

Young Drachma · 01-03-2010, 11:28 AM

Premier Rookie Named by NL
Thursday, September 1st, 1921: Norman Stearnes was toddling around on his tricycle when some of the guys he's playing against were in their prime, but the 20-year-old left fielder definitely knows how to get to first, second or beyond. Today he was chosen August's National League Rookie of the Month for his remarkable month of hitting.

In 28 games Stearnes batted .261 for Cincinnati, slapping 30 hits in 115 at-bats with 3 home runs, drove in 9 runs and scored 9 times.

Stearnes is hitting .249 so far this season with 93 RBIs and 77 runs scored. He has 140 hits including 19 home runs, 28 walks and .285 OBP.
August's #1 Rookie Named by AL
Thursday, September 1st, 1921: When all of the votes were counted for the Rookie of the Month in August, Chicken Hawks of the Philadelphia Athletics was on top of the pile. The standout center fielder rifled hits here, there and everywhere in American League ballparks the entire month to win the honor.

The 25-year-old center fielder took the trophy by putting up a .337 average and .370 on-base percentage, 34 hits, 1 home run, 15 RBIs and 14 runs scored.

This season-to-date Hawks has 8 home runs and a .310 batting average.
NL Selects Fisher August's Best Pitcher
Thursday, September 1st, 1921: Ray Fisher nailed down August's National League Pitcher of the Month award today, adding pressure on Boston to get a deal done before the 33-year-old becomes a free agent.

Fisher seems unfazed by the talk. "We get a deal done or we don't," he told reporters, "I'm not worrying about next year. Worrying about next year isn't what wins awards, you know?"

He fashioned a 5-1 record, reeled off 30 strikeouts, worked 52 innings and held batters to a .225 average for the month as he posted a 2.42 ERA.

This season-to-date, Fisher has fashioned a 17-11 mark and 3.35 ERA in 233.2 innings. Opposing clubs are batting .260 against him and he has logged 116 strikeouts.

Cobb of New York NL Batter of the Month
Thursday, September 1st, 1921: On the heels of a very productive August, Ty Cobb received National League Batter of the Month recognition today.

The battle-tested center fielder hit .443 for the New York Giants and racked up no home runs, 17 RBIs and 25 runs scored.

Cobb has a .375 average and a .409 on-base percentage for the year. He has picked up 221 hits, 2 home runs and driven in 77 runs.

Best Pitcher Picked by American League
Thursday, September 1st, 1921: There was little doubt around the American League that Ray Collins would be awarded Pitcher of the Month honors for August. Today, they made it official, naming the 34-year-old Washington Senators starter the latest honoree.

He thoroughly dominated the hitters who stood in against him, holding them to a .240 batting average while fashioning a 1.58 ERA in 7 starts. His record for the month was 6-1 in 57 innings of work.

In 33 starts this season, Collins has picked up 19 wins while suffering 9 losses. He has pitched 254.2 innings, allowed 240 hits, struck out 101 and posted a 2.72 ERA.

Young Drachma · 01-03-2010, 11:31 AM

1921 FINAL REGULAR SEASON STANDINGS

Code:

American League Standings
			W	L	PCT	GB
Washington Senators	100	62	.617	-
New York Yankees	93	69	.574	7.0
Philadelphia Athletics	91	71	.562	9.0
Boston Red Sox		87	75	.537	13.0
Detroit Tigers		87	75	.537	13.0
Louisville Black Caps	85	77	.525	15.0
Baltimore Orioles	66	96	.407	34.0
Chicago Whales		39	123	.241	61.0

National League Standings
			W	L	PCT	GB
Boston Beaneaters	104	58	.642	-
Pittsburgh Pirates	97	65	.599	7.0
New York Giants		85	77	.525	19.0
St. Louis Cardinals	84	78	.519	20.0
Philadelphia Phillies	80	82	.494	24.0
Cincinnati Redlegs	72	90	.444	32.0
Brooklyn Dodgers	69	93	.426	35.0
Chicago Cubs		57	105	.352	47.0

Young Drachma · 01-03-2010, 11:38 AM

File is up. Hail to the victors.

Alan T · 01-03-2010, 11:41 AM

Congrats Pittsburgh, Yankees and Senators!

I'll be rooting for the Yankees to win the ALCS since I have yet to figure out how to beat Washington in our meetings.

spot · 01-03-2010, 11:52 AM

Must. Beat. The. Yankees.

spot · 01-03-2010, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan T

Congrats Pittsburgh, Yankees and Senators!

I'll be rooting for the Yankees to win the ALCS since I have yet to figure out how to beat Washington in our meetings.

Are you going to take that Pittsburgh? Seems that the Beaneaters have already punched their ticket to the Championship...

Alan T · 01-03-2010, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spot

Are you going to take that Pittsburgh? Seems that the Beaneaters have already punched their ticket to the Championship...

Well, I hadn't been planning on rooting for the Pirates!

cmldude · 01-03-2010, 12:18 PM

i'm just glad that for the first time in Pirate Fool history, they made it to the playoffs back to back seasons. Of course i cant beat the Beaneaters, but its fun trying!

cmldude · 01-03-2010, 12:20 PM

The Pirates had a huge last month of the season to get away from a tight race with the Giants, going 21 and 6.

Alan T · 01-03-2010, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmldude

i'm just glad that for the first time in Pirate Fool history, they made it to the playoffs back to back seasons. Of course i cant beat the Beaneaters, but its fun trying!

You went 14-5 against me this year, so I'm not so sure that I'm just going to roll through here!

TimGuru · 01-03-2010, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan T

Congrats Pittsburgh, Yankees and Senators!

I'll be rooting for the Yankees to win the ALCS since I have yet to figure out how to beat Washington in our meetings.

I'll be rooting for the Yankees too.

Congrats to the others who are in the dance.

spot · 01-03-2010, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimGuru

I'll be rooting for the Yankees too.

Congrats to the others who are in the dance.

I, on the other hand, will not be rooting for the Yankees. Ever.

They dispatched me the last time we met in the AL playoffs so I am hoping for a better result from my guys. We split the season series so it should be good.

Pittsburgh went 21-6 in September to surge into the playoffs past the Giants who fell apart with an 8-17 mark to finish the year. Gotta like that kind of effort!

Good luck to everyone (including you Tim).

gstelmack · 01-03-2010, 06:14 PM

An 8-15 July KILLED us. Sigh.

Senatorweims16 · 01-04-2010, 12:16 AM

Man the AL is super tough this season. I go 85-77 and manage to finish 6th in the league. That's rough.

Young Drachma · 01-04-2010, 12:37 AM

All right. Playoff times, bishes.

Young Drachma · 01-04-2010, 12:38 AM

NLCS Game 1: Pittsburgh 4, Boston 2
ALCS Game 1: New York 4, Washington 1

Young Drachma · 01-04-2010, 12:38 AM

NLCS Game 2: Pittsburgh 8, Boston 3
ALCS Game 2: New York 7, Washington 1

Young Drachma · 01-04-2010, 12:38 AM

ALCS Game 3: New York 5, Washington 4

Young Drachma · 01-04-2010, 12:39 AM

NLCS Game 3: Pittsburgh 10, Boston 1

Young Drachma · 01-04-2010, 12:39 AM

Are we on the verge of two sweeps? Well, no.

ALCS Game 4: Washington 3, New York 2

Young Drachma · 01-04-2010, 12:39 AM

NLCS Game 4: Pittsburgh 2, Boston 0

Boston wasn't as lucky, it seems. Pittsburgh advances to the Fall Classic for the first time ever.

Young Drachma · 01-04-2010, 12:40 AM

ALCS Game 5: New York 8, Washington 3

And the Yankees will join them, one team will win their first ever FOOL-H title.

Young Drachma · 01-04-2010, 12:41 AM

1921 FALL CLASSIC

Game 1: New York 9, Pittsburgh 8

Young Drachma · 01-04-2010, 12:41 AM

Game 2: New York 11, Pittsburgh 2

Young Drachma · 01-04-2010, 12:42 AM

Game 3: Pittsburgh 8, New York 4

Young Drachma · 01-04-2010, 12:42 AM

Game 4: New York 2, Pittsburgh 1 (NYY leads series 3-1)

Young Drachma · 01-04-2010, 12:42 AM

Game 5: New York 5, Pittsburgh 3 (NYY leads series 4-1)

Young Drachma · 01-04-2010, 12:43 AM

Game 6: New York 9, Pittsburgh 7 (NYY wins series 5-1)

And it took two decades, but the New York Yankees are Fall Classic champions!

Young Drachma · 01-04-2010, 12:43 AM

Monday, October 17th, 1921
Boston Red Sox: SP V. Gregg has executed his last optional contract year.
Philadelphia Phillies: CF T. Walker has executed his last optional contract year.
Pittsburgh Pirates: 1B D. Johnston has executed his last optional contract year.
St. Louis Cardinals: SP G. McQuillan has executed his last optional contract year.
New York Yankees: 3B H. Lobert retires.
Louisville Black Caps: SP D. Scanlan retires.
Pittsburgh Pirates: SS B. Sweeney retires.
Detroit Tigers: 2B B. Herzog retires.
Boston Red Sox: SS I. Olson retires.

Young Drachma · 01-04-2010, 12:44 AM

AWARD WINNERS

AL MVP: Babe Ruth, Boston
NL MVP: Joe Jackson, New York

AL POY: Hod Eller, Washington
NL POY: Dazzy Vance, Pittsburgh

AL ROY: Chicken Hawks, Philadelphia
NL ROY: George Uhle, St. Louis

Young Drachma · 01-04-2010, 12:51 AM

Congrats to the champs, as well as all of our playoff teams. And everyone else for pitching in for a good season.

File is up. We have Monday off, then we get back into the swing of things Tuesday night as usual. Enjoy your first full week of 2010!

Alan T · 01-04-2010, 05:53 AM

Congrats Tim!

spot · 01-04-2010, 07:40 AM

Congrats Tim. You are becoming for me what I have become for Alan!

gstelmack · 01-04-2010, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

And it took two decades, but the New York Yankees are Fall Classic champions!

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

01-03-2010, 11:41 AM	#20
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Congrats Pittsburgh, Yankees and Senators! I'll be rooting for the Yankees to win the ALCS since I have yet to figure out how to beat Washington in our meetings. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

01-03-2010, 11:52 AM	#21
spot High School JV Join Date: Aug 2009	Must. Beat. The. Yankees. __________________ FOOL-X: Stafford Terriers - 1985 Expansion Franchise 1985-Present FOOL: Chico Rebels 2060-Present PCBL Philadelphia Ambassadors 1993-Present

01-03-2010, 12:18 PM	#24
cmldude Mascot Join Date: Jul 2009	i'm just glad that for the first time in Pirate Fool history, they made it to the playoffs back to back seasons. Of course i cant beat the Beaneaters, but its fun trying! __________________ Casey FOOLH--Pittsburgh Pirates(3248-2742 .542) Playoff Apperences-17 NL Champs-1921,1922,1923,1924,1925,1926,1927,1929,1931,1936 World Champs-1922,1924,1925,1929,1931 FOOLX--Las Vegas Wildcats since 2010 Playoff Apperences-11 Classic Champs-2054,2067

01-03-2010, 12:20 PM	#25
cmldude Mascot Join Date: Jul 2009	The Pirates had a huge last month of the season to get away from a tight race with the Giants, going 21 and 6. __________________ Casey FOOLH--Pittsburgh Pirates(3248-2742 .542) Playoff Apperences-17 NL Champs-1921,1922,1923,1924,1925,1926,1927,1929,1931,1936 World Champs-1922,1924,1925,1929,1931 FOOLX--Las Vegas Wildcats since 2010 Playoff Apperences-11 Classic Champs-2054,2067

01-03-2010, 06:14 PM	#29
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	An 8-15 July KILLED us. Sigh. __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

01-03-2010, 10:55 AM	#3
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Harper's 32-Game Hitting Streak Ends Thursday, April 28th, 1921: George Harper's 32-game hitting streak has now come and gone. It was snapped today in the Pirates 7-4 setback to the Cubs. Harper went without a hit in 4 trips to the plate. Talking to BNN after the game he was visibly upset. But the streak had little to do with it. "I'm disappointed we lost, I'm not one bit disappointed that the streak ended," Harper said. "The hitting streak was just one of those things where it was fun while it lasted, but I'm not going to lose any sleep tonight." Harper is hitting at a .381 mark this season. His stats show 7 home runs, 24 RBIs and 25 runs scored. He has played 25 games for the Pirates.

01-03-2010, 10:56 AM	#6
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Pennock Best AL Starter Sunday, May 1st, 1921: Veteran Herb Pennock put together quite a successful stretch in April for the Detroit Tigers, earning himself the American League Pitcher of the Month award. Pennock racked up a 6-0 record in 7 starts, posting a 1.52 ERA over 59.1 innings and striking out 35.

01-03-2010, 10:58 AM	#7
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Blue Nabs NL Monthly Rookie Award Wednesday, June 1st, 1921: Youngster Lu Blue emerged as the latest National League Rookie of the Month today. The young man from Brooklyn deserved the honor, batting .292 with 2 home runs and 10 runs batted in. Is the month of May a harbinger of things to come or just a fluke? We'll find out someday, but for now, we'll just let Blue enjoy the limelight. Blue is batting .301 this season in 53 games with 4 home runs, 23 RBIs and 30 runs scored. He has 66 hits in 219 at-bats. Marquee Month for Hawks, Top AL Rookie Wednesday, June 1st, 1921: A veritable toddler to the American League, Chicken Hawks just sewed up the Rookie of the Month trophy for May. Over the past month the 25-year-old center fielder for Philadelphia hit .351 with 33 hits, 1 home run and 14 runs batted in. He also logged 11 walks and compiled a .421 on-base percentage. Hawks's current batting average stands at .325 and he has chalked up 2 home runs and 30 RBIs. Cubs Backman Named NL's Best Pitcher Wednesday, June 1st, 1921: The top pitcher this past month in the National League was Les Backman of the Chicago Cubs. He really bewildered league hitters, finishing May with an excellent 6-4 record and 2.29 ERA. The Cubs hurler made 11 starts and surrendered 78 hits in 78.2 innings. He struck out 39 and walked 33. This year Backman has a 7-11 record with a 3.90 ERA in 25 starts.

01-03-2010, 10:59 AM	#8
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Caldwell Grabs AL Top Pitcher Trophy Wednesday, June 1st, 1921: Ray Caldwell's been around the league long enough to appreciate the honor he received today. After going 5-0 in May, the 33-year-old Boston hurler has been named American League Pitcher of the Month. He fanned 42 in 53.1 innings, logged an ERA of 3.04 and allowed opponents to hit .275 against him. So far this season Caldwell has a record of 10-0 with 75 strikeouts and 37 walks in 102 innings and a 2.74 ERA. Red-Hot May Lands Jackson Batting Prize in NL Wednesday, June 1st, 1921: Though his face is weathered and his hands are calloused, Joe Jackson can still get it done in FOOL-Historical. In fact, the 31-year-old left fielder for New York was named the National League Batter of the Month today after putting up an impressive performance at the plate. In May he batted .390 with 1 home run, 21 RBIs and 25 runs scored. So far this season Jackson has gotten 80 hits in 211 at-bats for a .379 batting average with 3 home runs. His stats include 44 RBIs and 49 runs scored. He has played in 56 games. AL's Best Batter Selected Wednesday, June 1st, 1921: Babe Ruth battered American League pitchers all May and wound up taking home the Batter of the Month Award. "I've been around FOOL-Historical long enough to know you really have to work hard day in and day out to be able to put up this kind of consistency," the 26-year-old Ruth told reporters. "I put in a lot of work, even on the days I may not take the field and it's always nice when everything comes together for me like it did this last month." In 28 games, Ruth hit .362 with 9 home runs, 23 RBIs and scored 28 runs. Ruth is presently hitting at a .321 pace with 13 home runs, 40 RBIs and has scored 42 times.

01-03-2010, 11:04 AM	#10
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	In real life, Nelson Louis "Chicken" Hawks only played two seasons in the majors. He broke in with the Yankees at age 25 in 1921 and ended up with the Phillies four seasons later in 1925 and then was out of baseball for good. He had 7 career HRs and 60 RBI in 146 games he played in his career. He already has 6 HRs and 49 RBI in his first FOOL-H season.

01-03-2010, 11:09 AM	#11
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	FOOL-H News: The All-Star Game Rosters Have Been Announced Sunday, July 3rd, 1921: It's All-Star Game time -- time for the superstars to shine! Every year the FOOL-Historical takes a break in the schedule to play the annual All-Star Game. It's a battle of the superstars -- the American All-Stars versus the National All-Stars. The All-Star Game will spotlight the best hitters, the best pitchers and the best fielders, all doing battle against one another, all trying to prove their league is best. The American roster will feature these outstanding players: SP D. Scanlan (LOU) SP H. Pennock (DET) SP R. Caldwell (BOS) SP P. Perritt (WAS) SP H. Vaughn (BAL) MR P. Finlayson (DET) MR D. Niehaus (PHA) MR O. Tuero (BAL) CL S. Wood (NYY) CL B. Hearn (PHA) SP H. Krause (NYY) CL L. Nelson (NYY) RF G. Sisler (WAS) CF B. Kauff (LOU) 1B J. Bottomley (LOU) LF K. Williams (CHA) 3B B. Weaver (BOS) SS G. Robertson (CHA) C F. Snyder (PHA) 2B M. Kavanagh (PHA) C J. Roche (BOS) LF B. Ruth (BOS) 1B D. Hoblitzel (BOS) RF B. Paschal (NYY) 3B P. Traynor (BOS) RF G. Burns (PHA) CF C. Hawks (PHA) SS J. Kelleher (WAS) And the National roster will have these elite performers: SP D. Vance (PIT) SP R. Marquard (BSN) SP G. Uhle (STL) SP W. Johnson (NYG) SP E. Erickson (STL) CL R. Bressler (BSN) CL S. Smith (STL) CL R. Aitchison (PIT) MR C. Brown (BRO) SP C. Mitchell (NYG) CL K. Pennington (NYG) CL E. Klepfer (NYG) LF J. Jackson (NYG) CF G. Harper (PIT) 2B E. Collins (BSN) 1B T. Barber (PHI) 3B J. Johnson (CHN) RF H. Mueller (PHI) SS R. Hornsby (BRO) C B. Henline (STL) C B. Mackey (PIT) LF E. Roush (PIT) CF H. Heilmann (BSN) LF L. O'Doul (BSN) LF B. Veach (BSN) SS T. Shafer (NYG) SS W. Witt (CHN) 2B B. Kenworthy (NYG)

01-03-2010, 11:22 AM	#13
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Top Rookie of the Month Named by NL Monday, August 1st, 1921: Cincinnati's Norman Stearnes collected 32 hits to snare the National League Rookie of the Month for July. He batted .311 with 5 home runs, 25 RBIs and 25 runs scored. The 20-year-old is barely old enough to shave, but he could definitely contend for Rookie of the Year if he keeps up this pace. To date, Stearnes has collected 110 hits for a .246 average. He has posted 16 home runs, scored 68 runs and driven in 84 runs. Best AL Rookie Named, Nod to Dykes Monday, August 1st, 1921: Jimmie Dykes proved to be one of the American League's preeminent rookies last month, putting up some sensational numbers to take the Rookie of the Month trophy. In July the second baseman for Washington had a .297 average, stroked 19 hits, no home runs, drove in 10 runs and drew 10 walks for a .387 OBP. Dykes currently has a .243 batting average with 69 hits, 1 homers, 35 RBIs, 39 runs scored and a .326 OBP. Donohue Gets NL #1 Pitcher Trophy Monday, August 1st, 1921: Pete Donohue has made fans throughout FOOL-Historical take notice over the past month with an exceptional 7-0 record. No pitcher in the National League threw better in July, garnering him the Pitcher of the Month award today. In 7 starts Donohue compiled a 0.59 ERA, putting up a 7-0 record, striking out 28 and tossing 61 innings. This year Donohue has a 13-6 record with a 2.78 ERA.

01-03-2010, 11:23 AM	#14
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Eller Best AL Starter in July Monday, August 1st, 1921: When Hod Eller takes the mound, a Washington victory is usually the result. That was the the case in July. That's why he was voted the American League Pitcher of the Month. Eller throttled league hitters the whole month with an impressive 4-2 mark and 2.25 ERA in 7 starts. The Senators star hurler also rung up 43 strikeouts in 52 innings. Thus far this season Eller has posted a 15-9 record, started 29 games, struck out 170 batters in 205.2 innings and compiled a 3.68 ERA. Miller Snags NL Batting Honor in July Monday, August 1st, 1921: July's Batter of the Month has been announced by the National League. This month's trophy was presented to the Cincinnati center fielder, Hack Miller. He starred by hitting .388 with a .440 on-base percentage, totaled 38 hits in 98 at-bats, 6 home runs, 25 RBIs and scored 26 runs. Miller is batting at a .323 pace this season, picking up 136 hits in 421 at-bats with 14 home runs, 82 RBIs and 65 runs scored.

01-03-2010, 11:28 AM	#17
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Premier Rookie Named by NL Thursday, September 1st, 1921: Norman Stearnes was toddling around on his tricycle when some of the guys he's playing against were in their prime, but the 20-year-old left fielder definitely knows how to get to first, second or beyond. Today he was chosen August's National League Rookie of the Month for his remarkable month of hitting. In 28 games Stearnes batted .261 for Cincinnati, slapping 30 hits in 115 at-bats with 3 home runs, drove in 9 runs and scored 9 times. Stearnes is hitting .249 so far this season with 93 RBIs and 77 runs scored. He has 140 hits including 19 home runs, 28 walks and .285 OBP. August's #1 Rookie Named by AL Thursday, September 1st, 1921: When all of the votes were counted for the Rookie of the Month in August, Chicken Hawks of the Philadelphia Athletics was on top of the pile. The standout center fielder rifled hits here, there and everywhere in American League ballparks the entire month to win the honor. The 25-year-old center fielder took the trophy by putting up a .337 average and .370 on-base percentage, 34 hits, 1 home run, 15 RBIs and 14 runs scored. This season-to-date Hawks has 8 home runs and a .310 batting average. NL Selects Fisher August's Best Pitcher Thursday, September 1st, 1921: Ray Fisher nailed down August's National League Pitcher of the Month award today, adding pressure on Boston to get a deal done before the 33-year-old becomes a free agent. Fisher seems unfazed by the talk. "We get a deal done or we don't," he told reporters, "I'm not worrying about next year. Worrying about next year isn't what wins awards, you know?" He fashioned a 5-1 record, reeled off 30 strikeouts, worked 52 innings and held batters to a .225 average for the month as he posted a 2.42 ERA. This season-to-date, Fisher has fashioned a 17-11 mark and 3.35 ERA in 233.2 innings. Opposing clubs are batting .260 against him and he has logged 116 strikeouts. Cobb of New York NL Batter of the Month Thursday, September 1st, 1921: On the heels of a very productive August, Ty Cobb received National League Batter of the Month recognition today. The battle-tested center fielder hit .443 for the New York Giants and racked up no home runs, 17 RBIs and 25 runs scored. Cobb has a .375 average and a .409 on-base percentage for the year. He has picked up 221 hits, 2 home runs and driven in 77 runs. Best Pitcher Picked by American League Thursday, September 1st, 1921: There was little doubt around the American League that Ray Collins would be awarded Pitcher of the Month honors for August. Today, they made it official, naming the 34-year-old Washington Senators starter the latest honoree. He thoroughly dominated the hitters who stood in against him, holding them to a .240 batting average while fashioning a 1.58 ERA in 7 starts. His record for the month was 6-1 in 57 innings of work. In 33 starts this season, Collins has picked up 19 wins while suffering 9 losses. He has pitched 254.2 innings, allowed 240 hits, struck out 101 and posted a 2.72 ERA.

01-03-2010, 11:38 AM	#19
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	File is up. Hail to the victors.

01-04-2010, 12:16 AM	#30
Senatorweims16 n00b Join Date: Dec 2009	Man the AL is super tough this season. I go 85-77 and manage to finish 6th in the league. That's rough.

01-04-2010, 12:37 AM	#31
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	All right. Playoff times, bishes.

01-04-2010, 12:38 AM	#32
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	NLCS Game 1: Pittsburgh 4, Boston 2 ALCS Game 1: New York 4, Washington 1

01-04-2010, 12:39 AM	#35
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	NLCS Game 3: Pittsburgh 10, Boston 1

01-04-2010, 12:40 AM	#38
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	ALCS Game 5: New York 8, Washington 3 And the Yankees will join them, one team will win their first ever FOOL-H title.

01-04-2010, 12:41 AM	#39
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	1921 FALL CLASSIC Game 1: New York 9, Pittsburgh 8

01-04-2010, 12:42 AM	#41
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Game 3: Pittsburgh 8, New York 4

01-04-2010, 12:43 AM	#44
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Game 6: New York 9, Pittsburgh 7 (NYY wins series 5-1) And it took two decades, but the New York Yankees are Fall Classic champions!

01-04-2010, 12:44 AM	#46
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	AWARD WINNERS AL MVP: Babe Ruth, Boston NL MVP: Joe Jackson, New York AL POY: Hod Eller, Washington NL POY: Dazzy Vance, Pittsburgh AL ROY: Chicken Hawks, Philadelphia NL ROY: George Uhle, St. Louis

01-04-2010, 12:51 AM	#47
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Congrats to the champs, as well as all of our playoff teams. And everyone else for pitching in for a good season. File is up. We have Monday off, then we get back into the swing of things Tuesday night as usual. Enjoy your first full week of 2010!

01-04-2010, 05:53 AM	#48
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Congrats Tim! __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

01-04-2010, 07:40 AM	#49
spot High School JV Join Date: Aug 2009	Congrats Tim. You are becoming for me what I have become for Alan! __________________ FOOL-X: Stafford Terriers - 1985 Expansion Franchise 1985-Present FOOL: Chico Rebels 2060-Present PCBL Philadelphia Ambassadors 1993-Present

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)