CIE Regular Season Thread

SelzShoes · 06-20-2006, 09:33 PM

April 3, 1946: OPENING DAY!

BRO 7 9 0
BAL 0 7 1
W: Whit Wyatt 1-0
L: Ken Chase 0-1
HR: Pete Reiser (1)
POG: Whit Wyatt W, CG, SHO, 7 H, 0 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 20,903

Whit Wyatt was a picture of efficiency. It felt like everyone was swinging on the first pitch; the guy just threw strikes. Offense was dead despite the 7 hits, just did not do anything once guys got on. Was a fairly close game until Reiser hit his 9th inning homer.

Overall, I was OK with Chase's performance. He did walk 5, which hurt us; I hope that can come down. Brooklyn is a much better club than us; I don't think the gap is this big though.

OAK 6 10 0
HOL 4 10 0
W: Roy Henshaw 1-0
L: Hugh East 0-1
POG: Don Ross 3-4, 3 RBI, GW 2B, BB
Attendance: 22,939

Both clubs came out swinging in the Pacific Coast League opener. Neither Oakland starter Fred Martin nor Hollywood starter Hilton Smith had their best stuff on this day. Martin was gone in the 7th after surrendering 4 walks and 8 hits. Smith lasted just into the 8th, allowing only 1 fewer walk.

The hitter ruled the day. Oakland used 3 hits and a walk in the first to take the lead. Fred Martin, after a lead off walk, k'd both Gathers and Meridius and looked like he was in a groove. That groove promptly disappeared by Martin's own hand.

Mike Kreevich led off the 2nd with a thunderous double. Two walks and balk later, Carmen Mauro blooped a RBI single, keeping the bases loaded. Hilton Smith almost apologized for his rough first with a long singe to the gap. Allie Clark scored, but Eddie McGah, who held at second, was caught by Sam Mele at the plate. The Stars could add no more and the game was tied at 2.

The Stars went up 4-3 in the 4th with Red Barkley's single. Any chance to get more evaporated in Harley Gather's second strike out of the day. Both Gathers and Max Meridius struck out 3 times on the day, stranding runners in scoring position.

After Oakland tied it again in the 5th, the pitchers settled in for the best stretch by the starters the whole game. After the 8th, it was all about the bullpens. On this day the Oaks had the better of it.

Hugh East took over for Rube Melton at the start of the 9th and started strong. Rube got Adams to ground out and Mele to swing at a bad one. With 2 out, the trouble started. Lick Carlisle, the Negro keystone gem, worked a walk. Bill McGhee then singled. The next batter, Don Ross, already holding 1 RBI on the day, lifted a floating drive that Red Treadway could not catch up to. By the time the right fielder tossed the ball back, the Oaks had a 2 run lead and the game.

The Stars did put up a fight against Henshaw in the 9th. With one out, and Red Treadway on first, Harley Gathers collected his first hit of the day. If slugger Meridius could do the same, Hollywood had a chance. Alas, Max struck out to complete a 0-5 day. Mike Kreevich could not get his 3rd hit of the day and the Stars went down in defeat.

CLE 4 13 0
CHI 6 13 0
W: Ben Chapman 1-0
L: Mel Harder 0-1
HR: Peanuts Lowrey (1), Jeff Heath (1)
POG: Peanuts Lowrey 2-2, Run, 2 RBI, 2 BB, HR
Attendance: 28,393

Ben Chapman guts out 8 innings with 13 hits and 3 walks to get the win. Mel Harder was hit just as hard, but wasn't as lucky as the Bruin hurler. Claude Passeau preserved the win with 2 strikeouts in the 9th.

BOS 4 6 2
DET 3 7 2
W: Tex Hughson 1-0
L: Hal Newhouser 0-1
POG: Tex Hughson W, CG, 7 H, 3 R, 3 BB, 6 K, RBI
Attendance: 20,432

PHI 5 13 1
LAL 3 10 0
W: Tommy Hughes 1-0
L: Ray Starr 0-1
HR: Ron Northey (1)
POG: Tommy Hughes, W, CG, 10 H, 3 R, 5 BB, 2 K, 3-4, 2 R, RBI, 2 2B
Attendance: 20,443

The Phillies avoided DiMaggio in all key situations-no at bats with a runner on. Tommy Hughes did everything before tiring in the 9th, giving up 4 hits and 2 runs in that inning. Both the Lancers and Stars played in the Los Angeles area tonight. The Lancers won but the Stars outdrew them (Gilmore holds about 2,000 more than Wrigley).

Attendance has been low in the NAL cities to this point.

NYG 19 22 1
MIL 6 13 1
W: Cliff Melton 1-0
L: Manny Salvo 0-1
HR: Buddy Gremp (1), Johnny Mize (1)
POG: Johnny Mize 4-5, 3 R, 4 RBI, BB, HR, SB
Attendance: 20,903

After the first inning, the Giants 1-2-3 in the batting order were 6-6. You read that right, 6-6 in the first 3 outs. Not a good way to sell baseball in Milwaukee. The Braves almost got out of the inning, in which the first 6 men reached base, with two out and pitcher Cliff Melton up. Melton slugged a triple, scoring 3 and the G-men delivered 3 more hits in the inning. 8-0 before Milwaukee's first swings as the home team.

The Giants had a 2nd 8-run inning in the 7th. Every New York position player on the roster got into the game. Johnny Mize was named player of the day, but was he really? Buddy Kerr 6-6 with 4 runs and 2 RBI had a good game. Pitcher Cliff Melton had 6 RBI as well as getting the win, with a sub par outing.

The Braves used 7 pitchers but none were very effective. Bickford, with 2 scoreless, was the lone bright spot on the hill. A couple Braves did have some good days with the bat, but not enough to overcome what was at one point a 14-run difference.

PIT 1 7 0
SFS 0 5 2
W: Johnny Gee 1-0
L: Bill Bevens 0-1
POG: Johnny Gee, W, 7 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K
Attendance: 22,872

What a duel these two had. The only run was scored in the 6th when Elbie Fletcher took second on Myatt's throwing error. Gustine singled him home, and that was that for the offense.

The Bucs had other chances; Bevens walked 4, but could not get another run. The Seals couldn't even threaten. Until the 9th that is; Max Butcher, starting his 2nd inning of relief work gives Myatt a lead off single. But Spence, Rosen and Lang could not move the runner past second and thus ended the game. Is this a sign that the Seals aren't going to be the pushover I thought they might?

SelzShoes · 06-21-2006, 03:23 PM

BRO 4 7 2
BAL 8 13 2
W: Bobby Shantz 1-0
L: Hugh Casey 0-1
HR: Hal Wagner (1)
POG: Hal Wagner 3-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB, 2B, HR
Attendance: 16,096

Ruth gets his first win as a manger! It seemed Hal Wagner was at the center of everything; his fifth inning blast gave the A's their first lead of the year. And he gave it right back with his throwing error in the 7th.

The A's ripped Dodger relief ace Hugh Casey for 4 hits and a walk before the 8th was ended. Then young Ralph Branca came in and walked the first 3 men he faced sealing the Bums fate.

Rookie Bobby Shantz gets the relief win with a sterling inning of work for a shaky but good enough Phil Marchildon.

Buck O'Neill walked and scored in his first major league appearance.

KCB 5 9 0
BUF 1 10 1
W: Denny Galehouse 1-0
L: Al Sima 0-1
POG: Denny Galehouse W, CG, 10 H, 1 R, 3 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 18,239

With Satchel Paige nursing a minor arm injury, Denny Galehouse got the opening day call for the Blues. Starting 4 Negro Leaguers (and the Bison starting one) it was still a great day for integration. But the early praises were for an old-line player.

Lloyd Waner, patrolling center at 40, doubled in his first at bat of the year. Moments later, up and coming Gus Zernial singled him home. And then the pitchers were locked in, until the 8th.

Sima had been skirting danger all day with the bases on balls, but it was his fielding that cost him in the 8th. McQuinn reached on Sima's error. After Vern Stephens pinch hit sacrifice bunt, the Blues rolled. After Robinson drew his second walk of the day, Monte Irvin's single tied the score. Pinch hitter Lazaro Salazar, another Negro leaguer, walked setting up the big blow of the day. Johnny Beradino, one of the pre-war Brownies, lined a shot into the right field corner that Roy Cullenbine could not locate. By the time the ball was back in the infield, the Blues lead 4-1 with a runner on third. The Bison put two men on in the 8th and 9th, but could not score.

MIN 4 6 0
CIN 3 9 1
W: Sal Maglie 1-0
L: Joe Beggs 0-1
HR: Hersh Martin (1)
POG: Sal Maglie W, CG, 9 H, 3 R, BB, 2 K
Attendance: 14,170

Good start for the Millers as the Reds just can't get anything going until it was too late.

NYY 6 10 0
COL 5 6 0
W: Bob Feller 1-0
L: Art Herring 0-1
HR: Johnny Lindell (1)
POG: Wally Moses 2-3, R, 2 RBI, 2 2B
Attendance: 24,961

It looked like the Yankees would cruse to victory. Feller was hurling a gem of a game: 2 hits, 9 strikeouts and 1 walk through 7. It was 5-0 and nothing could go wrong.

Except the upstart Clippers scored 5 times against Feller in the 8th. No worries, Johnny Lindell hit a solo shot in the top of the 9th and Feller was back in form in the bottom of.

Hank Greenberg was 2-5 in his Yankee debut. The people of Ohio turned out to see Feller pitching for the Yankees. If the Yanks get this kind of outing (save the 8th) from Feller every time out, they will be hard to beat.

OAK 0 2 0
HOL 4 10 0
W: Eugene Bremmer 1-0
L: Stubby Overmire 0-1
POG: Eugene Bremmer W, CG, SHO, 2 H, 0 BB, 4 K
Attendance 17,658

It was all about Eugene Bremmer today. He had a no-hitter through 7 before giving up both hits in the 8th. The Stars made the most of the opportunities they received today, with Allie Clark's 2 RBI making him the hitting hero.

SLS 1 5 0 10th
PHO 2 8 1
W: Chet Covington 1-0
L: Randy Gumpert 0-1
POG: Russ Christopher 8 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 22,632

Good pitching or bad baseball? The Cowboys turned 2 unassisted double plays when Saints wandered too far from base. Cowboy Sammy Hughes was caught stealing 3rd after leading off the 10th with a double. The Saints had no extra base hits. Not a pretty game, but the people of Phoenix turned out for it.

SDP 1 5 0
POR 6 11 1
W: Larry French 1-0
L: Eddie Lopat 0-1
POG: Larry French W, 7.2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 4 K
Attendance: 19,042

The Beaver bats could not be stopped and the Larry French buzzed through the Pads line up. French, who did not throw a spring inning, said he'd be ready for opening day, and boy was he. San Diego, who knew they would have trouble scoring, could not move a man past second on French.

Portland on the other hand, was getting contributions from everyone. Skeeter Newsome and Mel Hoderlein both had 2-RBI singles. While Denton and Fitzpatrick showed that 1-2 punch late in the game with a steal and RBI hit.

SEA 1 5 0
SAC 5 13 1
W: Larry Jansen 1-0
L: Tommy De La Cruz 0-1
POG: Larry Jansen W, CG, 5 H, R, BB, 6 K
Attendance: 19,977

The first half of the game the hits were falling like rain, but after the 4th our offense was dead. Larry Jansen started so strong; I thought he might have no-hit stuff. I really like this Salons club, and know it is my best shot for a winner of the 3 teams I am managing.

CLE 0 5 1
CHI 7 11 0
W: Bill Lee 1-0
L: Alfred Smith 0-1
HR: Phil Cavaretta (1)
POG: Bill Lee, W, CG, 5 H, SHO, 1 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 19,185

Tight game until the Cubs teed off in the 6th with 4 doubles. The Indians kept hitting into trouble in key spots. The Tribe had not looked like a contender these first few days.

BOS 1 4 0
DET 3 9 0
W: Dizzy Trout 1-0
L: Harry Perkowski 0-1
POG: Dizzy Trout, W, CG, 4 H, 1 R, 7 BB, 2 K
Attendance: 19,185

The BoSox couldn't do much-because Trout gave them nothing to hit. Trout pitches around 7 walks to even the series at a game apiece.

PHI 4 5 0
LAL 9 10 0
W: Johnny Rigney 1-0
L: Cy Blanton 0-1
HR: Guy Curtright (1), Jake Jones (1)
POG: Jake Jones 3-4, 2 R, RBI, 2B, HR
Attendance: 20,443

The Lancers bomb Cy Blanton early, chasing him with back-to-back home runs in the 5th. The Philadelphia bullpen threw no-hit ball over the last 3.2 innings, but the offense was in neutral today.

Joe DiMaggio is 0-7 as a Lancer.

NYG 12 18 2
MIL 1 10 0
W: Dave Koslo 1-0
L: Fred Sanford 0-1
HR: Billy Jurges (1)
POG: Johnny Rucker 4-5, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2B
Attendance: 20,880

The Giants have 31 runs and 40 hits in the first two games against the Braves. On the bright side, Milwaukee did turn 4 double plays on the day.

WAS 6 10 0
SLC 2 9 0
W: Early Wynn 1-0
L: Lou Kretlow 0-1
POG: Early Wynn W, 8 IP, 7 H, R, 0 BB, 2 K
Attendance: 19,022

Lou Kretlow was a controversial choice for the opening day starter; but manager Luke Sewell insisted he was ready. The masses cried for Howie Pollet to get the call. In the end, Sewell showed he knew more than the masses.

Kretlow had a rough first, finding himself down 2-0 before the Cards came to bat. But then, aside from the occasional walk, Kretlow pitched a decent game. But not as good as Wynn who collected 19 ground ball outs in 8 innings of work; the Cards managed only one fly ball out.

With the Senators holding on to a 2-1 lead, Sewell brought in Pollet to thunderous applause from the St. Louis faithful. After retiring Al Evans with a ground ball, 5 of the next 6 batters stroked hits, including Mickey Vernon's 2-RBI triple. The people's hero could not complete the inning. Even more frustrating for the Cards; if they had held Washington in check, Musial's 9th inning run would have tied the score and sent the game into extras.

PIT 5 9 0
SFS 1 6 0
W: Nick Strincevich 1-0
L: Johnny Sain 0-1
POG: Nick Strincevich W, CG, 6 H, R, 0 BB, K
Attendance: 22,670

Add in the three double plays we hit into, it is amazing we scored 1. If we can't hit a middle of the pack team like the Bucs, what are the good teams going to do to us. I will be surprised if there isn't at least 1 no-hitter thrown against us.

SelzShoes · 06-22-2006, 10:09 AM

BRO 8 12 1
BAL 4 9 0
W: Kirby Higbe 1-0
L: Roger Wolff 0-1
POG: Carl Abrams 2-4, 2 R, 3 RBI, BB, 2 2B
Attendance: 15,761

I was actually surprised to see we only hit into 3 double plays, it felt like 5 or 6. We did a good job advancing base runners not so good at bring them home. And the pitching left a lot to be desired-too many walks and too many extra base hits. We actually closed to 5-3 giving me hope that the offense could possibly do something. Then the bullpen, Max Manning to be specific, could not keep the Dodgers off base.

Pitching problems aside, I see some potential in this team. The hitters, for what they lack in power, make up in contact and patience. Hal Wagner drew 4 walks, but only Bob Johnson hit himself to second. We hit and run better than any other team, and that is our best weapon. Now, if we could get hits after we put that man on 3rd, we would be in business.

KCB 6 15 1
BUF 1 4 0
W: Elden Auker 1-0
L: Fritz Ostermueller 0-1
POG: Elden Auker W, CG, 4 H, R, 2 BB, K 1-1, 3 SH
Attendance: 11,497

With Satchel Paige being bumped again with his arm problems Elden Auker stepped up his performance. The Bison jumped out in the first, and Auker then allowed nothing. Only one of the Blues' hits was for extra bases-they did however take the extra base whenever available.

MIN 3 5 0
CIN 2 4 0
W: Johnny Humphries 1-0
L: Ewell Blackwell 0-1
HR: Lou Limmer (1)
POG: Johnny Vander Meer 8 IP, 3 H, R, 2 BB, K
Attendance: 9,190

Bad signs at Crosley Field for the Reds chance to contend. Attendance for the 2nd game drops to fewer than 10,000 and the bullpen blows the game. The Reds used single runs in the 3rd and 6th to take a 2-0 lead. Vander Meer was removed after giving up a solo shot to Lou Limmer. Ewell Blackwell started out in trouble and it did not end well. Two walks and two singles put the Millers on top. Johnny Humphries finished his second inning of relief for the win.

NYY 11 14 2
COL 2 6 1
W: Monk Dubiel 1-0
L: Marv Breuer 0-1
HR: Wally Moses (1), Red Rolfe (1)
POG: Red Rolfe 4-5, 2 R, 3 RBI, 2B, HR
Attendance: 18,983

For someone who was supposedly finished, Red Rolfe showed a lot of life in his bat. Monk Dubiel pitches 8 terrific innings for the win; but is he good enough to do this every time out. The Clips used 7 pitchers-3 in a terrible 6th inning when the Yanks plated 7. Marv Breuer was removed because of an injury; his status is unknown at this time.

OAK 5 8 0
HOL 4 7 0
W: Roy Henshaw 2-0
L: Rube Melton 0-1
POG: Ralph Winegarner 7 IP, 4 H, R, 4 BB, K
Attendance 17,455

Things fell apart when the starters left. The Stars, keyed by Harley Gathers' RBI double, scored 3 quick runs. Roy Henshaw put an end to that threat with a strike out and ground ball. No matter, Rube Melton figured to shut the door.

He couldn't, allowing 3 hits and a walk, but all hope was not lost. If Ed Head could keep the strand the two Oak base runners, the Stars would take the series. No such luck, Virgil Stallcup drives in one with a double and Moose Moryn sac fly brings in the fourth run of the inning. Ernie Johnson sent the top of the Stars order down in order.

SLS 11 18 2
PHO 6 13 2
W: Randy Gumpert 1-1
L: Bill Lohrman 0-1
POG: Connie Ryan 3-5, R, 3 RBI, BB, 3B
Attendance: 16,015

A day after looking like neither offense wanted to score, both clubs had problems getting outs. Salt Lake City had a trio of relievers throw 4 shut out innings as the Saints knocked the ball all over Montgomery Stadium. Dash Spivey scored 3 times in the winning effort.

SDP 0 5 0
POR 2 5 0
W: Dick Barrett 1-0
L: Rod Lockheart 0-1
HR: Aaron Robinson (1)
POG: Dick Barrett W, CG, SHO, 5 H, 2 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 13,794

The Padres can only muster 5 scattered singles; the Beavers got a 7th inning shot from Aaron Robinson for all the scoring. Get used to it Padre pitchers-the offense has 1 run in 19 innings of play.

SEA 4 8 1
SAC 3 9 1
W: Ken Raffensberger 1-0
L: Mike Garcia 0-1
POG: Ken Raffensberger W, 8 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 4 K
Attendance: 12,991

It was a game where I thought we were going to inflict the death of 1000 cuts on the Rainiers. Two run scoring singles (preceded by a stolen base/throwing error) finally broke us through in the 4th. Meanwhile, the kid Mike Garcia was holding the visitors in check.

I don't know if I panicked, or if it was the right move that didn't work. Garcia opened the 7th with a walk-single-walk, loading the bases. Rogers Hornsby sent lefty Paul O'Dea to hit for Joe Rullo. With two lefties and the pitcher coming up, a decided not to let the kid try and work out of it. I went with Dick Stone who promptly gave up a two run single and then a two run double. Lon Warneke got the last two outs of the inning, but the damage was done.

We took a run back in the bottom, closing the gap to 1, but that is all Raffensberger would allow. Take away that 5-batter sequence in the 7th, and we have a shutout.

Ed Sanicki, Salons' back up outfielder, tweeked his hammy. He'll still play, but it will slow him down some.

CLE 2 14 2
CHI 1 6 1
W: Chubby Dean 1-0
L: Russ Bauers 0-1
POG: Chubby Dean 7 IP, 6 H, R, BB, 3 K
Attendance: 18,812

Russ Bauers was hit hard all day long, but managed to keep the runners stranded. When the Indians managed to scrape out two runs against Bauers and Passeau in the 8th the only surprise is they didn't get more. The Tribe left 12 men on base, and not for the excellent mound work of Dean and Red Embree, that could have hurt them.

BOS 4 10 0
DET 5 8 1
W: Al Benton 1-0
L: Mickey Harris 0-1
HR: Ted Williams (1)
POG: Al Benton, W, 8.1 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 4 BB, 2 K
Attendance: 9,954

The Tigers get a RBI double from Moe Franklin in the first and build a 5-1 lead in the 7th. Teddy homer in the 8th to start the Sox come back; but it fell just short as Bobby Doerr grounded out with the bases loaded.

PHI 1 5 3
LAL 4 6 0
W: Thornton Lee 1-0
L: Johnny Kucab 0-1
POG: Eddie Smith 6 IP, 5 H, R, 3 BB, K
Attendance: 20,413

A rain delay put the bullpens in early, and the Lancers were able to take advantage. With Kucab on the mound, the Lancers used 2 hits and 2 errors by catcher George Pfister to break the 1-1 tie. The Phillies actually needed 3 hurlers to get out of the 7th. The big swing: Guy Curtright's pinch-hit double.

NYG 6 15 2 11th
MIL 5 14 1
W: Johnnie Wittig 1-0
L: Tom Earley 0-1
HR: Johnny Mize (2)
POG: Johnny Mize 3-6, R, 2 RBI, HR
Attendance: 20,888

The Braves needed a long outing from Warren Spahn and they got it. Despite giving up 5 runs, Spahn was able to throw for 9.1 innings. The Braves bats finally could keep up with the Giants. The Braves had the tying run at 3rd when the final out was made. This loss, after the beatings they took the first two games, is a moral victory for the Braves.

WAS 5 12 2
SLC 9 14 2
W: Murry Dickson 1-0
L: Sid Hudson 0-1
POG: Whitey Kurowski 2-5, 4 RBI, 2B
Attendance: 12,216

Neither starter had it today-Hudson actually lasted to the 5th despite giving up 6 runs. The Cardinal cause was helped by the fact the Birds had 7 walks, but no strikeouts. Musial did make 2 errors at first so all was not rosy. Dickson was able to stretch out to 7 innings, and White and Moisan closed it out.

PIT 3 12 1 11th
SFS 4 10 3
W: Woody Abernathy 1-0
L: Bill Brandt 0-1
HR: Dick Sisler (1)
POG: Dick Sisler 3-3, R, 3 RBI GW HR
Attendance: 22,440

What a swing in emotions! Sandy Consuegra was magnificent over this game; our offense can't score, so we need great pitching every time out. He nursed that 1 run until the 9th when he started to tire.

I really was trying to get Sandy the complete game, but back-to-back walks loaded the bases. I couldn't risk another pitch, so I brought in Paul Dean. Pinch hitter Ted Cieslak grounded to Frankie Zak . . . who threw the ball away. Thank God only the tying run scored.

Fast forward to the 11th, our relief ace, through a combination of walks and singles, allows 2 runs in the top of the inning. We've scored 2 runs IN THREE GAMES. A very tall order for us; I thought the game was over. With one out, LaPointe doubled to the gap, his first hit of the year. Zak, making up for his error, brought us within 1 with a run scoring single. And then, Dick Sisler, rips one right down the line and out for a walk off shot. The first team home run, the first multiple run inning and game, the first win! There won't be a bunch of wins for this club, but the first one is very sweet!

SelzShoes · 06-24-2006, 05:40 AM

KCB 5 15 2
BUF 3 6 0
W: Bob Muncrief 1-0
L: Ed Bahr 0-1
HR: Lazaro Salazar (1)
POG: Alan Strange 3-5, 2 RBI, 3B
Attendance: 11,515

It was supposed to be a triumph: Satchel Paige's debut in the white league. Bothered by elbow problems late in the spring, Satch was bumped twice before today. But then, well, what might have been.

The Bison surprised Paige with by getting two men on base in the first. Instead of using the moment to crawl back into the game--the Blues scored 4 in the first--Gus Zernial inexplicably tried to steal. Bob Swift cut him down quick. Paige got through the second 1-2-3 and looked like the legend he was billed as.

But, it is not clear what happened, but the results are well known. Paige delivered to Charlie Fox, who grounded to Vern Stephens. Either on the pitch or in his coverage of first, the elbow that slowed the greatest Negro pitcher in spring would cause his removal. While not season or career ending, it is now questionable if Paige can be the ace a contender needs.

Historic note: Lazaro Salazar is the first Negro to homer in a major league game.

MIN 3 8 0
CIN 0 6 0
W: Sig Jakucki 1-0
L: Vic Raschi 0-1
HR: Lou Limmer (1)
POG: Sig Jakucki W, 8 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 0 K
Attendance: 8,951

The Millers sweep the Reds. Sig Jakucki, the Miller starter, last pitched in the majors in 1936 and had been toiling in a Houston area industrial league. How bad is Cincinnati? Jim Gleeson led off the 9th with a triple, and the Reds could not bring him home. Attendance keeps falling at Crosley.

NYY 1 7 1
COL 2 6 1
W: Art Herring 1-1
L: Charley Stanceu 0-1
POG: Bobo Newsom 7 IP, 5 H, R, 3 BB, 2 K
Attendance: 18,965

The New York papers will love this. Put aside for the moment that the Clips held the Yanks to 1 run in the game. The Yankee hitters failed to bring home a lead off double in the first and a 1-out triple in the 10th. Greenberg goes 0-5 and strands 3. The big Yankee hits weren't there.

And Joe McCarthy's decision to pull Wyse after 6 innings, with only 2 hits and 3 walks, was puzzling too. Hank Bauer did pinch-hit, making it to second on a single and stolen base, but does Marse Joe have that little confidence in his offense?

How did Columbus push the winner across? Myrl Hoag, ex-Yankee, singled and stole second. On the play at second, Dickey's throw went into center-Hoag advanced to 3rd, with no outs. Like the Clips in the top half, the Yanks almost got out of it. Sullivan lined out to center, but not deep enough for Hoag to score. Then Ed Boland rolled out to Stanceu. First baseman Rance Pless then singled, collecting his first RBI and Columbus' first win.

SLS 6 11 0
PHO 7 11 1
W: Ellis Kinder 1-0
L: Bill Fleming 0-1
HR: Clem Koshorek (1), Joe Tipton (1)
POG: Clem Koshorek 2-3, R, 3 RBI, HR
Attendance: 14,647

What a game! Dizzy Dean made his first start of the year and was pretty good, until he started to tire late. With a 5-1 lead, the Diz gave up two runs, one on a wild pitch, and the Saints had some life.

Flash to the 9th, with the score 6-3, Dee Moore's error at first loaded the bases with two out. Vance Dinges cleared the bases to tie the game. The Cowboys brought in Ellis Kinder who got Spivey to harmlessly ground out.

Bill Fleming started the 9th for the Saints; Joe Tipton ended it. The catcher swung at the first strike he saw and ended the game. Couple of wild games from these teams, they will at least make it interesting.

SDP 4 13 2
POR 8 13 1
W: Otey Clark 1-0
L: Al Brazle 0-1
POG: Charlie Denton 3-5, R, 2 RBI, 2B, SB
Attendance: 13,752

The Padres had an early 3-0 lead thanks to their legs, but it wasn't meant to be. The Beavers shelled Brazle for 6 runs in the 6th, and never looked back. Otey Clark, one of the question marks in the rotation, recovered nicely from his early trouble to get the win. Charlie Denton is the first created player to win POG.

SEA 3 10 2
SAC 6 13 0
W: Fred Hutchinson 1-0
L: Ed Heusser 0-1
POG: Fred Hutchinson W, 7 IP, 8 H, R, BB, 2 K, 2-3, R, RBI
Attendance: 12,971

It was all about double plays today. Since the game featured 19 singles, it stood to reason the team most adept at turning two would have an advantage. The Salons turned 5 to the Rainiers' 1. Our supposed relief ace was roughed up in one inning, had to turn to lefty Stone to get the 1-2-3 9th. Out pinch hitters/late game subs were 3-3 with 2 runs and 3 RBI. I think in the PCL victory will come to who can get to the bullpen earliest.

PHI 3 4 0
LAL 4 8 0
W: Bill Dietrich 1-0
L: Tommy Warren 0-1
POG: Guy Curtright 2-4, 2 RBI, 2B
Attendance: 20,455

Guy Curtright is making them say "Joe Who?" in LA. Curtright and Bob Kennedy key a three run rally in the 8th to snatch victory from the Phils. Joe is down to .182 with 0 RBI; Curtright is 6-10 with 6 RBI.

PIT 4 10 1
MIL 7 14 0
W: Jim Tobin 1-0
L: Johnny Lanning 0-1
POG: Ralph Houk 3-4, R, 2 RBI, 2B
Attendance: 20,869

Jim Tobin give the Braves staff another day of rest with a complete game victory. The Braves, who have been hitting well early, finally get to know what it is like to knock a pitcher out of the box.

WAS 4 9 2 10th
SLC 3 5 1
W: Jerry Lane 1-0
L: Bill Moisan 0-1
HR: Cecil Travis (1)
POG: Cecil Travis 2-5, R, 2 RBI, HR
Attendance: 11,873

The Senators and Cards traded runs early and late, but the visitors had the odd run. There was a sense when the Cards tied the game in the 9th, that momentum (and Stan Musial) would carry them to victory. Unfortunately for St. Louis, Bill Moisan couldn't stop the singles. Musial is looking for his first RBI of the season.

BOS 9 17 2
SFS 6 8 0
W: Joe Dobson 1-0
L: Jack Hallett 0-1
HR: Boyd Perry (1)
POG: Merl Combs 4-5, R, 3 RBI, 2B
Attendance: 22,439

We got our butts kicked-but I am proud of this club. Jack Hallett gave up 5 doubles and 13 hits over all and held a great offense to 7 runs. Actually, until they knocked him out in the 7th, he had only given up 4 runs. And our offense, every inning we got a hit, we scored. I'll tell you seeing that 4 go up in the 8th made us cheer. Like I said, we got our butts kicked, but we made a fight of it. I'll take that this season.

SelzShoes · 06-24-2006, 09:24 AM

BRO 10 14 5
CIN 5 6 1
W: Whit Wyatt 2-0
L: Paul Derringer 0-1
HR: Huck Geary (1)
POG: Minnie Minoso 2-2, 2 R, 3 RBI, 2 3B
Attendance: 10,969

It was a very bad day for the Dodger defense: 4 infield errors (two by Reese) and an outfield error. Whit Wyatt was cruising until the 9th, when a couple errors and Geary's first home run chased him. The Reds went with the veteran hurlers and watched Derringer and Bucky Walters give up 8 runs in the final two innings. Reds are 0-4 at home to start the season.

BAL 3 9 0 10th
COL 4 12 0
W: Clem Dreisewerd 1-0
L: Winston Lafayette 0-1
HR: Martin Dihigo (1)
POG: Billy Werber 3-3, RBI, 2B, SH
Attendance: 20,994

Disappointing game. We take a 3-2 lead in the 9th on Buck O'Neill's pinch hit single. I bring in Winston Lafayette to close out the game. With two outs, Myril Hoag doubles scoring the tying run. Martin Dihigo then leads off the 10th with a home run. Should have been a win.

BUF 5 11 2
MIN 9 14 1
W: Dave Barnhill 1-0
L: Jake Mooty 0-1
HR: Buddy Blattner (1), Sam Jethroe (1), Larry Rosenthal (1)
POG: Sam Jethroe 3-5, 2 R, 4 RBI, 3B, HR
Attendance: 18,187

It was a showcase of sluggers at Nicollet Park as the balls were bouncing all over the walls. Nicollet Park is a good power park, so we should have many games like this. Dave Barnhill was not impressive with his first outing, but it isn't clear how much was him and how much is the park. The Millers are riding a favorable schedule to 4-0 start.

KCB 3 7 2
SLC 6 7 2
W: Atley Donald 1-0
L: Cliff Chambers 0-1
HR: Hank Greenberg (1)
POG: Hank Greenberg 4-4, 3 R, RBI, 3B, HR
Attendance: 27,258

The Yanks jump out to a quick lead and never look back. Greenberg hits his first Yankee home run to over power Cliff Chambers.

OAK 6 12 0
POR 7 12 0
W: Earl Caldwell 1-0
L: Dick Coffman 0-1
HR: Jimmy Fitzpatrick (1), Bobby Thomson (1)
POG: Jimmy Fitzpatrick 1-3, R, 2 RBI, BB, K, HR
Attendance: 15,831

Bob Logan is one of the question marks on the Beaver staff; today Portland hit enough to make up for his pitching. Earl Caldwell goes almost 3 innings in relief for the win. Bobby Thomson hits his first major league home run to win the game in the 9th.

HOL 5 11 1
SAC 9 14 0
W: Mickey Haefner 1-0
L: Bucky Ross 0-1
HR: Buster Mills (1)
POG: Ernie Lombardi 3-3, R, 2 RBI, BB, 2B
Attendance: 14,992

We are fortunate that we pulled Ross for game one of the series. He is the weak link in the rotation, and we teed off, as we should have. Haefner had his problems, but was able to limit the damage the Stars could do.

PHO 4 12 2
SDP 7 11 1
W: Ed Wright 1-0
L: Harry Eisenstat 0-1
HR: Cliff Mapes (1)
POG: Cliff Mapes 2-4, 2 R, 3 RBI, 2B, HR
Attendance: 22,854

The Padres were down early to the 'Boys and giving the problems San Diego has had scoring, the Lane Park faithful could be forgiving for thinking it was over early. Cliff Mapes took over the game and started the pull the Pads back. Bud Byerly, finally healthy, was great in relief for the Pads.

SLS 1 4 1
SEA 8 12 1
W: Orie Arntzen 1-0
L: Willis Hudlin 0-1
POG: Orie Arntzen W, CG, 4 H, R, 3 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 25,417

Uneventful opening day in Seattle until Willis Hudlin lost the strike zone. The Rainiers rip off 8 hits, 7 runs and 4 walks (along with and error and wild pitch) to send the Sicks Stadium crowd home.

PHI 6 13 0
CHI 3 8 3
W: Tommy Hughes 2-0
L: Russ Meers 0-1
HR: Ron Northey (2)
POG: Pinky May 4-5, R, 2B, SB
Attendance: 19,929

In the 3rd and 4th innings the Cubs' infield defense just collapsed. Hack, Vaughan and Waitkus could not do anything right and it cost them the game.

NYG 3 5 4 10th
DET 4 10 2
W: Ira Hutchinson 1-0
L: Johnnie Wittig 1-1
HR: Cecil Travis (1)
POG: Ira Hutchinson W, 3 IP, 3 H, BB
Attendance: 14,653

What an ugly game to watch. The Tigers walk 8; the Giants make 3 outfield errors. It was not good baseball today. Game ends like this: With Rip Radcliff on second, Pinky Higgins hit a fly ball to center. Johnny Rucker makes the catch and throws to 3rd, which Radcliff is proceeding towards. The throw goes wild, and Radcliff scores the winning run.

WAS 0 4 1
LAL 4 8 0
W: Joe Haynes 1-0
L: Johnny Rutherford 0-1
POG: Joe Haynes W, CG, SHO, 4 H, BB, 2 K, 1-2, BB
Attendance: 20,416

The story should be how Joe Haynes just made the Senators look overmatched, but it isn't. DiMaggio failing to drive in a run (he had two chances with a runner in scoring position) yet again is the story. Joe is at .158-0-0 and 0-6 with runners in scoring position. The Lancers are doing ok with Joe not hitting, so that's got to be a good sign.

PIT 15 15 0
MIL 1 8 1
W: Johnny Gee 1-0
L: Manny Salvo 0-2
HR: Jim Russell (1)
POG: Ralph Kiner 2-4, 2 R, 4 RBI, BB, 2B
Attendance: 20,882

The Braves need pitching-this is the 3rd game (out of 5) they have allowed 12+ runs.

CLE 6 9 2
SLC 5 6 3
W: Mel Harder 1-1
L: Howie Pollet 0-1
HR: Cecil Travis (1)
POG: Les Fleming 2-4, 2 R, RBI, BB, HR
Attendance: 15,281

Exciting end to the game: Musial draws a walk to load the bases. The Indians bring in Whitey Moore to pitch to Enos Slaughter. Slaughter then strikes out on a 3-2 pitch to end the game.

BOS 11 16 2 16th
SFS 8 17 3
W: John Whitehead 1-0
L: Bill Swift 0-1
HR: Jimmie Foxx (1), Frankie Zak (1), Ted Williams (2)
POG: Dom DiMaggio 5-8, 2 R, 2 RBI
Attendance: 22,865

We could have won this game; we should have won this game. We gave away our chance to win in regulation in the 6th and 7th. Jim Mallory's error in center cost two runs in the 6th. Reliever Clayton Lambert gave up a pinch-hit 2-run home run in the 7th to the first man he faced. But we fought hard and tied it in the 8th with a 3. We had the bases loaded with no outs in the 9th but Nelson Burbrink was doubled up on a fly ball to right-and the man on 3rd did not advance. In the 16th, Bill Swift just ran out of gas and Williams and Co. scored 3.

SelzShoes · 06-24-2006, 01:24 PM

BRO 1 6 0
CIN 2 7 2
W: Ewell Blackwell 1-1
L: Hugh Casey 0-2
HR: Grady Hatton 2 (1,2)
POG: Grady Hatton 2-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2 HR
Attendance: 10,782

Hatton hits home runs in the 1st and the 8th for the Reds' first win of the season.

BAL 12 17 0
COL 1 9 0
W: Bobby Shantz 2-0
L: Butch Wensloff 0-1
HR: Dee Miles (1)
POG: Dee Miles 2-5, 2 R, 3 RBI, 2B, HR
Attendance: 20,980

Bobby Shantz was a bit wild, 6 walks and could not last the 6th, but when you are scoring runs like this, who cares. George Kell shows signs of snapping out of his slump. All around good effort.

BUF 7 10 2
MIN 1 4 1
W: Al Sima 1-1
L: Sal Maglie 1-1
HR: Gus Zernial (1)
POG: Gus Zernial 2-4, R, 4 RBI, 2B, HR, SF
Attendance: 18,158

Close game until late; Millers bullpen had problems in the 8th and 9th. Millers drew 7 walks, just couldn't hit it where they weren't.

KCB 3 7 1
SLC 0 3 1
W: Denny Galehouse 2-0
L: Bob Feller 1-1
POG: Denny Galehouse W, 7 IP, 3 H, 0 R, BB, 4 K
Attendance: 18,192

Feller's wildness and an ill-timed error by Red Rolfe equal a win for the visiting Blues. Sukeforth used three pitchers to get the shutout.

OAK 5 10 1
POR 11 18 2
W: Larry French 2-0
L: Fred Martin 0-1
HR: Mel Hoderlein (1), Virgil Stallcup (1)
POG: Jimmy Fitzpatrick 4-5, R, 5 RBI
Attendance: 15,590

Bullpen hiccups made the final closer than the game actually was. Fitzpatrick drove in the run every chance he had.

HOL 8 16 0 12th
SAC 6 12 0
W: Hank Miklos 1-0
L: Lon Warneke 0-1
POG: Harley Gathers 3-6, R, RBI, 2 2B
Attendance: 14,771

We mounted a furious comeback from 6-1 to tie the game. Allie Clark leads off the 12th with a double and scores the winning run.

PHO 3 8 1
SDP 1 4 1
W: Russ Christopher 1-0
L: Eddie Lopat 0-2
HR: Jimmy Crutchfield (1)
POG: Russ Christopher W, CG, H, R, 3 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 17,380

Jimmy Crutchfield's first inning home run gave the 'Boys a lead they would never relinquish.

SLS 5 15 1
SEA 8 12 2
W: Tommy De La Cruz 1-1
L: Harry Brecheen 0-1
HR: Josh Gibson (1)
POG: Josh Gibson 2-2, R, 2 RBI, PH HR
Attendance: 25,376

Saints were moving along on their way to victory, when Harry Brecheen just lost it in the 7th. Seattle, keyed by Josh Gibson's pinch-hit home run, rally for 6 runs and the win.

PHI 4 10 0
CHI 8 16 1
W: Ben Chapman 2-0
L: Cy Blanton 0-2
POG: Phil Cavaretta 3-4, 2 R, 3 RBI, BB, K, 2B
Attendance: 20,327

Russ Meyer started to give the game away in the 9th; thankfully for the Cubs they had a cushion

NYG 1 5 2
DET 3 5 0
W: Hal Newhouser 1-1
L: Cliff Melton 1-1
HR: Dick Wakefield (1)
POG: Hal Newhouser W, CG, 5 H, R, BB, 5 K
Attendance: 15,160

Prince Hal wasn't given much to work with, but he made it stay up. His second complete game to start the season. Manager Del Baker hates to go to his pen.

WAS 3 6 0 13th
LAL 5 9 2
W: Thornton Lee 2-0
L: Jim Davis 0-1
HR: Joe DiMaggio
POG: Joe DiMaggio 1-6, R, 2 RBI, GW HR
Attendance: 20,431

Joe finally comes through for the Lancers.

PIT 8 13 1
MIL 6 14 1
W: Hank Gornicki 1-0
L: Tom Early 0-2
POG: Nick Strincevich 7 IP, 7 H, R, 0 BB, K
Attendance: 20,879

Milwaukee gives up 5 unearned runs in the top of the 9th to lose again.

The Braves need pitching-this is the 3rd game (out of 5) they have allowed 12+ runs.

CLE 7 6 0
SLC 3 9 2
W: Jim Bagby Jr 1-0
L: Lou Kretlow 0-2
POG: Oris Hockett 2-4, 4 RBI, 3B
Attendance: 14,922

If it wasn't for bad luck: back-to-back errors in the 7th give Cleveland the lead. Kretlow goes walk happy in the 8th giving the Birds no chance to come back.

BOS 1 6 3
SFS 11 12 1
W: Johnny Sain 1-1
L: Harry Perkowski 0-2
POG: Johnny Sain W, CG, 6 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 2-2, R, 2 RBI, BB, 2B, SF
Attendance: 22,866

Seals strike for seven runs in the first and we just roll on from them. Look at Johnny Sain's numbers, there was no way we were going to lose today. Right now, the Seals are in 4th, ahead of St. Louis and Milwaukee.

SelzShoes · 06-25-2006, 03:35 PM

BRO 3 8 0 10th
CIN 4 8 0
W: Johnny Vander Meer 1-0
L: Ralph Branca
HR: Eddie Lukon (1)
POG: Johnny Vander Meer W, CG, 8 H, 3 R, 2 BB, 4 K
Attendance: 11,170

Vander Meer was on his game and efficient with his pitches. Branca walks 2 men before giving up the winning single.

BAL 8 18 3
COL 4 6 1
W: Phil Marchildon 1-0
L: Marv Breuer 0-2
POG: Ferris Fain 3-5, R, RBI
Attendance: 20,981

Aside from the defensive lapses, this is how I want to play. Very aggressive, hitting and running, bouncing off the bases to force 2 scores on wild pitches. Marchildon could throw better, but he limited the Clips to only 1 extra base hit so I shouldn't complain too loudly.

BUF 3 8 2
MIN 7 12 0
W: Bill Sayles 1-0
L: Fritz Ostermueller 0-2
POG: Al Zarilla 3-4, 3 R, RBI, 2B
Attendance: 18,158

Bison took an early lead, and watched the Millers chip away 1 run at a time. Ostermueller gives up 7 hits to the first 8 batters in the 7th.

KCB 3 11 2
NYY 11 14 1
W: Monk Dubiel 2-0
L: Elden Auker 1-1
HR: Wally Moses 2 (1,2)
POG: Wally Moses 4-5, 3 R, 8 RBI, 3B, 2 HR, GS
Attendance: 18,867

Moses has the game of his life leading the Yanks to a series win.

OAK 2 9 1
POR 5 10 0
W: Dick Barrett 2-0
L: Stubby Overmire 0-2
POG: Dick Barrett W, CG, 9 H, 2 R, 3 BB, K
Attendance: 15,823

The Beavers sweep their second straight series to start the season.

HOL 4 9 2
SAC 5 10 0
W: Gordon Maltzberger 1-0
L: Eugene Bremmer 1-1
HR: Harley Gathers (1), Anton Gogolak (1)
POG: Anton Gogolak 2-4, R, 3 RBI, HR
Attendance: 14,758

Gathers and Gogolak trade 3-run blast early to pace the game. Bremmer, so masterful in his debut, just ran out of luck today. Spider Jorgensen was 2-4 in his return, scoring the winning run on Don Lehardt's single.

PHO 1 5 0
SDP 3 9 1
W: Rod Lockheart 1-1
L: Bill Lohrman 0-2
POG: Rod Lockheart W, 8 IP, R, BB, 6 K
Attendance: 17,363

Vern Freiburger turns to unassisted double plays as Lockheart holds the Phoenix bats in check.

SLS 3 8 0
SEA 4 10 0
W: Ken Raffensberger 2-0
L: Dale Jones 0-1
POG: Tom Padden 3-4, R, 2 RBI
Attendance: 25,418

Harlond Clift and Tom Padden key two Rainier rallies in the 4th and 5th. Dash Spivey tried to slug the Saints into the lead but his team was not cooperating.

PHI 8 16 0
CHI 3 9 0
W: Jim Hearn 1-0
L: Bill Lee 1-1
POG: Pinky May 4-5, 2 R, 4 RBI
Attendance: 19,928

The Phillies didn't hit the ball hard jut often. The Cubs' pitching and hitting has not been as good as they, or everyone else, thought.

Game 1
NYG 4 6 0
DET 3 8 0
W: Dave Koslo 2-0
L: Dizzy Trout 1-1
HR: Buddy Kerr (1), Dick Wakefield (2), Johnny Rucker (1)
POG: Buddy Kerr 2-4, 2 R, RBI, HR
Attendance: 15,693

After an early flurry of long balls, the pitching dominated the game. Dizzy gave up more big flies and ends up on the losing end.

Game 2
NYG 7 10 1
DET 5 10 1
W: Rube Fischer 1-0
L: Nate Andrews 0-1
POG: Harry Danning 2-4, 2 R, RBI, BB, K, 2B
Attendance: 15,693

We find out why manager Del Baker is loath to use his pen-the G-men battered the relief corps.

Game 1
WAS 5 7 2
LAL 4 9 0
W: Sid Hudson 1-1
L: Johnny Rigney 1-1
POG: Al Kozar 3-5, R, 2 RBI, K, 2B
Attendance: 20,429

Lancers fall behind early and the Senators mange to hold off the comeback

Game 2
WAS 1 4 1
LAL 10 10 0
W: Eddie Smith 1-0
L: Prince Oana 0-1
POG: Eddie Smith W, 8.1 IP, 4 H, R, 2 BB, 2 K
Attendance: 20,429

Prince Oana gives up 9 runs in 1.1 innings; and it was hurry up and get it over with. The Senators only collected 4 hits, batting like they were late for a train. Washington pitchers walked 9 batters. DiMaggio is 3-3 with 3 runs scores; Jake Jones' first inning grand slam essentially ended the game.

PIT 6 13 0
MIL 0 9 2
W: Guy Bush 1-0
L: Warren Spahn 0-1
POG: Guy Bush W, 6.1 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 4 BB, K
Attendance: 20,898

44-year-old Guy Bush out duels young Warren Spahn. Spahn deserved better offensive and defensive support; his record won't reflect it, but he is showing signs of being a key member of the Braves rotation in the future.

CLE 0 1 1
SLC 4 10 2
W: Murry Dickson 2-0
L: Alfred Smith 0-2
HR: Whitey Kurowski (2)
POG: Murry Dickson W, CG, SHO, H, 2 BB, 5 K
Attendance: 15,288

Dickson came within a 7th inning triple of a no-hitter. The Cardinal offense was not impressive until late but Dickson was dealing today.

BOS 9 13 1
SFS 0 4 3
W: Mickey Harris 1-1
L: Sandy Consuegra 0-1
HR: Ted Williams (3)
POG: Mickey Harris, W, 8.2, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 5 K
Attendance: 22,867

Don Lang makes 2 errors at third as part of a whole team collapse defensively and offensively. This is the kind of game you don't want to see too many of.

SelzShoes · 06-25-2006, 06:23 PM

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Contential League Standings
Team 		W L  PCT  GB Home Away XInn 1Run
Minneapolis 	5 1 .833   -  2-1  3-0  0-0  2-0 
Kansas City 	4 2 .667 1.0  0-0  4-2  0-0  0-0
New York 	4 2 .667 1.0  2-1  2-1  0-1  1-1
Baltimore 	3 3 .500 2.0  1-2  2-1  0-1  0-1 
Brooklyn 	3 3 .500 2.0  0-0  3-3  0-1  0-2 
Cincinnati 	2 4 .333 3.0  2-4  0-0  1-0  2-2
Columbus 	2 4 .333 3.0  2-4  0-0  2-0  2-1
Buffalo 	1 5 .167 4.0  0-3  1-2  0-0  0-0

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Pacific Coast League Standings Team W L PCT GB Home Away XInn 1Run Portland 6 0 1.000 - 6-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 Sacramento 4 2 .667 2.0 4-2 0-0 0-1 1-1 Seattle 4 2 .667 2.0 3-0 1-2 0-0 2-0 Phoenix 3 3 .500 3.0 2-1 1-2 1-0 2-0 Hollywood 2 4 .333 4.0 1-2 1-2 1-0 0-2 Oakland 2 4 .333 4.0 0-0 2-4 0-0 1-1 San Diego 2 4 .333 4.0 2-1 0-3 0-0 0-0 Salt Lake City 1 5 .167 5.0 0-0 1-5 0-1 0-3

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National American League Standings East Team W L PCT GB Home Away XInn 1Run New York 5 2 .714 - 0-0 5-2 1-1 2-1 Pittsburgh 5 2 .714 - 0-0 5-2 0-1 1-1 Boston 4 3 .571 1.0 0-0 4-3 1-0 1-1 Cleveland 3 3 .500 1.5 0-0 3-3 0-0 2-0 Philadelphia 3 4 .429 2.0 0-0 3-4 0-0 0-1 Washington 3 4 .429 2.0 0-0 3-4 1-1 West Team W L PCT GB Home Away XInn 1Run Los Angeles 6 2 .750 - 6-2 0-0 1-0 1-1 Detroit 4 3 .571 1.5 4-3 0-0 1-0 2-2 Chicago 3 3 .500 2.0 3-3 0-0 0-0 0-1 Saint Louis 2 4 .333 3.0 2-4 0-0 0-1 0-2 San Francisco 2 5 .286 3.5 2-5 0-0 1-1 1-1 Milwaukee 1 6 .143 4.5 1-6 0-0 0-1 0-1

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Power Rankings RANK Team Pts W-L PCT AVG ERA 1st Portland 189 6-0 1.000 .345 2.83 2nd Minneapolis 154 5-1 .833 .251 3.17 3rd Los Angeles 139 6-2 .750 .260 2.62 4th Giants 133 5-2 .714 .303 3.20 5th Pittsburgh 133 5-2 .714 .297 2.56 6th Seattle 123 4-2 .667 .296 3.29 7th Sacramento 122 4-2 .667 .320 3.95 8th Yankees 122 4-2 .667 .261 2.30 9th Kansas City 122 4-2 .667 .299 2.94 10th Boston 104 4-3 .571 .270 4.43 11th Detroit 103 4-3 .571 .247 3.38 12th Baltimore 91 3-3 .500 .322 4.19 13th Chicago 90 3-3 .500 .310 3.35 14th Phoenix 90 3-3 .500 .279 3.91 15th Cleveland 90 3-3 .500 .235 4.41 16th Brooklyn 89 3-3 .500 .272 3.42 17th Philadelphia 76 3-4 .429 .274 4.88 18th Washington 76 3-4 .429 .208 4.76 19th Cincinnati 59 2-4 .333 .206 3.60 20th Saint Louis 58 2-4 .333 .257 3.93 21st Hollywood 58 2-4 .333 .296 4.58 22nd San Diego 58 2-4 .333 .245 4.06 23rd Columbus 57 2-4 .333 .231 6.11 24th Oakland 57 2-4 .333 .251 5.86 25th San Francisco 48 2-5 .286 .232 3.75 26th Buffalo 26 1-5 .167 .239 5.37 27th Salt Lake City 24 1-5 .167 .284 5.72 28th Milwaukee 20 1-6 .143 .312 7.89

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Contential League Batting Team AVG HR R AB H 2B 3B BB K OBP SLG SB-CS Baltimore .322 2 35 227 73 13 1 18 27 .371 .414 2- 1 Kansas City .299 1 25 214 64 6 4 21 20 .360 .379 0- 0 Brooklyn .272 1 33 206 56 12 5 25 16 .347 .393 10- 1 New York .261 6 35 211 55 8 7 21 23 .328 .450 1- 0 Minneapolis .251 4 27 195 49 4 4 24 13 .327 .374 1- 2 Buffalo .239 2 20 205 49 8 3 18 21 .299 .337 1- 1 Columbus .231 1 18 195 45 6 1 20 36 .300 .287 3- 0 Cincinnati .206 4 16 194 40 6 2 15 13 .267 .320 3- 0

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Pacific Coast League Batting Team AVG HR R AB H 2B 3B BB K OBP SLG SB-CS Portland .345 4 39 200 69 5 2 17 19 .394 .450 5- 1 Sacramento .320 2 34 222 71 15 3 14 24 .357 .441 2- 1 Seattle .296 1 28 196 58 13 1 16 19 .347 .388 2- 0 Hollywood .296 1 29 213 63 16 1 24 28 .360 .394 0- 1 Salt Lake City .284 0 27 215 61 7 3 12 15 .323 .344 3- 1 Phoenix .279 3 23 204 57 8 0 11 21 .319 .363 2- 1 Oakland .251 1 24 203 51 6 0 17 20 .310 .296 1- 2 San Diego .245 1 16 192 47 7 0 16 20 .305 .297 1- 0

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National American League Batting Team AVG HR R AB H 2B 3B BB K OBP SLG SB-CS Milwaukee .312 1 26 263 82 9 0 18 19 .356 .357 1- 1 Chicago .310 2 28 203 63 13 4 15 15 .358 .443 1- 2 New York .303 5 52 267 81 13 6 28 25 .366 .453 3- 0 Pittsburgh .297 1 42 266 79 14 1 30 27 .370 .368 3- 0 Philadelphia .274 2 31 241 66 11 2 22 26 .333 .361 4- 0 Boston .270 4 39 267 72 15 4 34 31 .350 .401 0- 0 Los Angeles .260 4 43 269 70 13 1 34 17 .344 .361 0- 0 Saint Louis .257 2 26 206 53 9 2 18 13 .317 .350 3- 0 Detroit .247 2 26 231 57 8 3 16 25 .292 .333 1- 1 Cleveland .235 2 19 204 48 4 4 17 23 .294 .324 1- 0 San Francisco .232 3 30 267 62 13 1 22 15 .289 .322 2- 0 Washington .208 1 24 250 52 11 1 18 28 .266 .272 0- 0

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Contential League Pitching Team ERA IP HA R ER HRA BB K OAVG CG SHO New York 2.30 54.2 43 18 14 0 18 32 .217 1 0 Kansas City 2.94 52.0 44 22 17 3 17 18 .220 3 0 Minneapolis 3.17 54.0 48 20 19 2 16 18 .240 1 0 Brooklyn 3.42 52.2 50 23 20 5 20 20 .246 1 1 Cincinnati 3.60 55.0 47 24 22 2 22 16 .235 2 0 Baltimore 4.19 53.2 55 28 25 2 25 24 .275 0 0 Buffalo 5.37 52.0 69 33 31 3 25 13 .325 0 0 Columbus 6.11 56.0 75 41 38 4 19 28 .321 0 0

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Pacific Coast League Team ERA IP HA R ER HRA BB K OAVG CG SHO Portland 2.83 54.0 54 18 17 1 17 16 .261 2 1 Seattle 3.29 52.0 62 23 19 0 7 19 .298 2 0 Phoenix 3.91 53.0 58 29 23 1 16 16 .284 1 0 Sacramento 3.95 57.0 60 25 25 1 15 29 .282 1 0 San Diego 4.06 51.0 54 24 23 2 14 19 .276 0 0 Hollywood 4.58 55.0 56 31 28 2 19 28 .263 1 1 Salt Lake City 5.72 50.1 66 35 32 3 18 17 .328 0 0 Oakland 5.86 50.2 67 35 33 3 21 22 .330 2 0

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National American League Pitching Team ERA IP HA R ER HRA BB K OAVG CG SHO Pittsburgh 2.56 63.1 66 19 18 1 12 12 .268 1 0 Los Angeles 2.62 75.2 48 22 22 1 24 34 .181 1 1 New York 3.20 64.2 70 27 23 3 18 24 .275 0 0 Chicago 3.35 53.2 71 24 20 2 16 18 .329 1 1 Detroit 3.38 64.0 46 24 24 3 30 25 .204 3 0 San Francisco 3.75 72.0 80 39 30 3 29 37 .279 1 0 Saint Louis 3.93 55.0 47 28 24 2 17 25 .220 1 1 Cleveland 4.41 51.0 55 26 25 4 18 18 .279 0 0 Boston 4.43 67.0 65 36 33 2 26 23 .250 2 0 Washington 4.76 64.1 64 37 34 2 26 11 .256 0 0 Philadelphia 4.88 59.0 67 34 32 2 23 16 .290 1 0 Milwaukee 7.89 65.0 106 70 57 4 33 21 .368 1 0

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Contential League Fielding Team PCT PO A TC DP E Minneapolis .991 161 72 235 7 2 Columbus .988 167 82 252 7 3 Cincinnati .984 164 83 251 10 4 Baltimore .976 162 78 246 8 6 New York .972 164 78 249 4 7 Buffalo .971 155 76 238 8 7 Brooklyn .969 158 95 261 8 8 Kansas City .967 155 77 240 5 8

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Pacific Coast League Fielding Team PCT PO A TC DP E Sacramento .992 170 86 258 9 2 Oakland .991 151 77 230 7 2 Hollywood .988 164 77 244 6 3 Portland .984 162 81 247 3 4 Salt Lake City .983 150 78 232 7 4 San Diego .979 153 78 236 8 5 Seattle .976 156 93 255 8 6 Phoenix .971 159 78 244 8 7

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National American League Fielding Team PCT PO A TC DP E Los Angeles .994 227 102 331 5 2 Pittsburgh .990 190 108 301 10 3 Philadelphia .985 176 88 268 9 4 Chicago .981 162 99 266 11 5 Detroit .980 192 104 302 10 6 Milwaukee .980 194 99 299 13 6 Cleveland .975 153 84 243 7 6 Washington .975 191 117 316 7 8 Boston .968 197 109 316 6 10 San Francisco .964 213 106 331 9 12 New York .961 193 99 304 10 12 Saint Louis .960 164 73 247 4 10

SelzShoes · 07-18-2006, 08:41 PM

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KCB	2 11 1  
CIN	3   5 0
W: Vic Raschi 1-1
L: Satchel Paige 0-1
HR: Bobby Adams (1), Wally Judnich (1), Eddie Lukon (2)
POG: Vic Raschi W, 8.1 IP, 9 H, R, 4 BB, 2 K
Attendance: 8,966

The Blues kept threatening and Raschi kept stranding them. Paige was Paige; but the Reds' hitters had clutch home runs.

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BUF 1 5 1 COL 2 4 1 W: Art Herring 2-1 L: Ed Bahr 0-2 POG: Bobo Newsom 7 IP, 5 H, R, 3 BB, 6 K Attendance: 18,245

Ed Bahr carries a no-hitter into the 7th. Too bad his Bison teammates couldn't do more with the bat.

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BRO 6 8 2 NYY 4 6 1 W: Kirby Higbe 2-0 L: Hank Wyse 0-1 POG: Billy Herman 3-4, RBI, 2B, 2 E Attendance: 52,479

The first regular season meeting between the Yankees and Dodgers.; I really intended to do a 'radio' broadcast for this game, but I think I will hold that gimmick for sometime later.

Exciting game though. Hank Wyse is well on his way to being his generation's Ed Whitson, balking home the first Dodger run of the game. Cal Abrams, who reached on Wyse's inning opening error, scored the run. They're not booing; they're yelling "Hooooooks." Hooks was given the lead in the 5th, but gave up a 3-spot in the 6th. The Yankees were done.

Hugh Casey almost imploded again but managed to strand his two walks. Curt Davis was needed to throw the 9th; possible changes coming for the Dodger's pen?

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SLS 5 10 1 10th POR 8 11 0 W: Freddy Schmidt 1-0 L: Bill Fleming 0-2 HR: Bruce Campbell (1) POG: Bruce Campbell 2-3, R, 4 RBI, GW HR Attendance: 13,290

The Beavers score 3 in the 9th to tie and 3 more in the 10th to win. The Beavers are the only unbeaten team left.

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PHO 2 9 1 SAC 3 7 0 W: Fred Hutchinson 2-0 L: Dizzy Dean 0-1 HR: Claude Thoby (1) POG: Claude Thoby 2-3, 2 R, RBI, BB, K, HR Attendance: 12,764

Dizzy Dean was ugly effective; complete game, one walk, and two strikeouts. We had a couple rallies built around an error and a misplayed bunt. Heck, Phoenix even helped by running themselves out of innings. The Salons did not deserve to win, but we'll take it.

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OAK 1 3 0 SEA 6 11 2 W: Ed Heusser 1-1 L: Ralph Winegarner 0-1 POG: Ed Heusser W, 8 IP, H, 0 R, 2 BB Attendance: 25,390

With his Rainiers holding a 1-0 lead, but threatening for more, Rogers Hornsby pinch hits for Ed Heusser. Heusser had a 1-hitter at that time, but the Rajah wanted more runs. Josh Gibson and Larry Doby have back-to-back pinch hits to key a 5-run rally. Hornsby didn't want to play them, instead choosing to showcase struggling Lennie Pearson as his "starting" Negro. The production of Gibson and Doby (5-6 combined as pinch hitters, and 8-16 overall) is going to force his hand soon.

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CUB 6 13 0 WAS 1 9 4 W: Russ Bauers 1-1 L: Alex Carrasquel 0-1 POG: Bobby Sturgeon 3-5, R, 4 RBI, 3B Attendance: 25,559

The Cubs show what they can do when they get an extra base hit or two. You need more than singles to win consistently. Of course, 4 errors by the Senators don't hurt either.

SelzShoes · 07-22-2006, 11:47 PM

KCB 9 15 0
CIN 6 10 0
W: Leon Day 1-0
L: Bucky Walters 0-1
HR: Lazaro Salazar 2 (3), Monte Irvin (1), Wally Judnich (2)
POG: Lazaro Salazar 3-5, 2 R, 4 RBI, 2 HR
Attendance: 19,953

The Reds could not keep the Blues in the park. Paul Derringer was just overworked, taken out in the middle of the 6th after throwing an ungodly amount of pitches. The Blues pen was much better, needing 6 innings of scoreless relief to get the win.

BUF 3 11 1
COL 0 3 0
W: Jake Mooty 1-1
L: Dan Bankhead 0-1
POG: Jake Mooty W, 8.2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 4 BB, 4 K, 1-4, RBI
Attendance: 18,479

The Bison bats run off a nice rally in the 4th, and do nothing the rest of the game. More than enough for Jake Mooty in a 180 degree turn from his first start.

BAL 5 14 0
MIN 1 11 0
W: Roger Wolff 1-1
L: Sig Jakucki 1-1
POG: Roger Wolff W, 8.1 IP, 11 H, R, 0 BB, K, 1-4
Attendance: 18,199

The Millers had seized first thanks to playing two of the weakest teams. This was their first game against a 'decent' club and they didn't do so well. Roger just did a better job of stranding runners than Jakucki. Winston Lafayette came in a bases loaded situation to get the final two outs. The A's get on base, they always are threatening to score. I like that in a team.

BRO 7 8 1
NYY 4 6 1
W: Whit Wyatt 3-0
L: Atley Donald 1-1
HR: Lew Riggs (1), Cal Abrams (1)
POG: Cal Abrams 2-5, 2 R, 2 RBI, 3 K, HR
Attendance: 51,795

Atley Donald is one of those "other" pitchers the Yankees are supposed to get wins from. Today he was gone in the 2nd. The Dodger lefties took advantage of the short porch.

SLS 7 11 0
POR 17 22 1
W: Bob Logan 1-0
L: Willis Hudlin 0-2
HR: Morrie Aderholt, Aaron Robinson 2 (3), Charlie Denton (1)
POG: Aaron Robinson 4-5, 4 R, 5 RBI, BB, 2 HR
Attendance: 13,522

The Beavers were actually down 4-0 when the bottom of the second started. The Beavers scored in every inning but the first and just battered the Saints. Four different Saint's hurlers give up at least 3 runs. Charlie Denton also had a 5 RBI day for the Beavers.

PHO 8 13 2
SAC 6 8 1
W: Ken Burkhart 1-0
L: Mickey Haefner 1-1
POG: Sammy Hughes 3-4, 3 R, 2 RBI, BB, 2 2B
Attendance: 12,785

Mickey was wild and hittable, not a good combination. The Salons put together a couple nice rallies, but we just didn't have the pitching today.

HOL 2 5 0
SDP 3 9 1
W: Al Brazle 1-1
L: Ray Brown 0-1
POG: Al Brazle W, 8 IP, 3 H, R, 2 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 22,870

The Stars strand the tying and go ahead runs on 2nd and 3rd in the 9th. The Padre pitchers do a pretty good job of holding other teams in check.

OAK 3 7 0
SEA 6 13 0
W: Orie Arntzen 2-0
L: Dick Coffman 0-2
HR: Josh Gibson (2)
POG: 2-2, R, 4 RBI, GS
Attendance: 25,393

In a 1-1 game, Josh Gibson collected a pinch-hit single, which should have scored Mike Chartak. The pinch runner, however, could not beat the throw. No problem, Gibson clears the bases in one swing in the 8th. But the big thing was infielder Kermit Wahl hurting his arm. Since the Rainiers will have to purchase the contract of an infielder from the Knoxville Smokies will this make Hornsby rethink his line up?

MIL 5 11 0
BOS 3 8 0
W: Manny Salvo 1-2
L: Dick Newsome 0-1
POG: Manny Salvo W, 8 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 4 BB, 2 K, 1-4, R, RBI
Attendance: 34,959

Salvo, who had given up 14 runs in 7 innings, started with more of the same: a first inning run to the Sox. The Braves finally did something right, taking Newsome to the woodshed in a 4-run 2nd. Manny did show signs of losing it late, so Vern Bickford closed the door.

LAL 5 10 3
CLE 8 9 0
W: Cot Dean 2-0
L: Ted Lyons 0-1
HR: Jeff Heath (2), Joe DiMaggio (3), Jim Carlin (1)
POG: Jeff Heath 1-2, 2 R, R, 3 BB, HR
Attendance: 21,366

See the main CIE thread.

SFS 0 3 0
NYG 2 7 3
W: George Hennessey 1-0
L: Bill Bevens 0-2
POG: George Hennessey W, 7 IP, 2 H, 0 R, BB, & K
Attendance: 43,430

We looked pathetic at the bat today. The Giants made 2 errors in the first, and we couldn't score. In the 8th, we did load the bases on a single and two walks, but nothing could come of it. Bevens allowed only 1 run on 4 hits and takes the loss.

SLC 4 12 2
PHI 5 7 2
W: Tommy Hughes 3-0
L: Mort Cooper 0-1
HR: Jimmy Outlaw (1)
POG: Jimmy Outlaw 1-3, R, RBI, HR, SH
Attendance: 32,999

I can't figure out the Cardinals. I think they should run away with the NAL West, but they can't seem to get it right. It was a hit to a guy hitting .107 that sparked the winning rally. Musial failed in every at bat with men on.

DET 4 9 0
PIT 2 7 1
W: Ira Hutchinson 2-0
L: Lefty Wilkie 0-1
POG: Tommy Bridges 5.2 IP, 4 H, R, 4 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 30,402

Tommy Bridges and Johnny Gee had a pitchers duel going, until the rains came. Both teams had to use that pen thanks to the weather. In the end, the Bucs pen was hit hard and the Tigers pull out the win.

CHI 11 17 1
WAS 2 6 1
W: Russ Meers 1-1
L: Johnny Rutherford 0-2
POG: Clyde McCullough 4-5, 4 R, RBI, BB, 2 2B
Attendance: 15,676

Cavarretta and Vaughan both drive in 3 as the Cubs blast the Senators. Cubs' pitching did walk 10, but the Sens made little contact.

SelzShoes · 07-26-2006, 02:31 PM

KCB 7 14 1
CIN 3 8 1
W: Denny Galehouse 3-0
L: Joe Beggs 0-2
HR: Lazaro Salazar (4)
POG: Lazaro Salazar 1-4, R, 2 RBI, BB, HR
Attendance: 19,998

With the attention in Kansas City focused on the Negro players, Denny Galehouse has quietly put together a strong start of the season. Pulled in the 8th when a bit of wildness exhibited itself he still picked up win number 3. Chet Laabs and Wally Judnich, two holdovers from the pre-integration Browns, are also having hot starts ignored while the casual fan debates the merits of Robinson over Stephens. Salazar has hit 3 home runs in the past two days.

BUF 7 7 1
COL 8 12 1
W: Al Hollingsworth 1-0
L: Al Sima 1-2
HR: Gus Zernial (2), Martin Dihigo (2)
POG: Billy Werber 2-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB, 2B
Attendance: 18,228

Al Sima had a 3-run lead in the 8th when his own error leads to a rally by the Clippers. Buffalo, which had the best spring training record in baseball, now sits in last place. Dihigo, rumored to be released (to facilitate a trade for Dixie Walker), might have saved his roster spot with his second home run.

BAL 9 14 3
MIN 12 15 3
W: Johnny Humphries 2-0
L: Lum Harris 0-1
HR: Lou Limmer (2)
POG: Sam Jethroe 3-5, 4 RBI, K, 2B
Attendance: 18,154

Not a fun game to watch. The best thing you can say is we hit well. I made the wrong choice in going with Lum Harris in relief and going with him as long as I did. Could have been a win.

BRO 2 8 0 10th
NYY 1 5 3
W: Hugh Casey 1-2
L: Johnny Murphy 0-1
POG: Bob Chipman 8 IP, 5 H, R, BB, K
Attendance: 51,752

The Dodgers sweep the Yankees at the Stadium! Casey has his second straight good outing, while Minnie Minoso (who Yankee scouts wanted) flairs in the winning run after Johnny Murphy can't find the strike zone. Feller was outstanding-he even had the Yank's only RBI.

SLS 13 19 2
POR 8 14 2
W: Harry Brecheen 1-1
L: Larry French 2-1
HR: Mel Hoderlein (2), Vance Dinges (1)
POG: Babe Phelps 4-5, 2 R, 2 RBI
Attendance: 13,783

The streak had to end at some point; the Beavers lose their first of the year. If any of the Beaver relievers had managed to shut down the Saints, this could have been another win for Portland.

PHO 1 7 0
SAC 2 10 0
W: Larry Jansen 2-0
L: Harry Eisenstat 0-2
HR: Anton Gogolak (2)
POG: Larry Jansen W, CG, 7 H, R, BB, 3 K
Attendance: 12,571

Pretty good pitching duel, both starters going the route with only 1 walk between them.

HOL 9 10 0 13th
SDP 3 13 3
W: Mace Brown 1-0
L: Vern Kennedy 0-1
POG: Buck Ross 8 IP, 7 H, R, 3 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 22,873

Bad day for bullpens: the Stars relief ace Ed Head gives up the tying runs in the 9th to send us to extras. In the 13th, two Padres combine to allow 6 runs.

OAK 2 5 1
SEA 3 11 1
W: Bob Malloy 1-0
L: Roy Henshaw 2-1
POG: Tommy De La Cruz 8 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 3 K
Attendance: 25,370

What a finish. Rogers Hornsby is really being put into a place where he must start Gibson and Doby. With one out in the 9th, Doby doubled putting two men in scoring position. After a Paul O'Dea run scoring ground out; Josh Gibson singled the tying run. Lennie Pearson, the 3rd Negro on the team, singled home Gibson for the win. Which is stronger: The will to win or the old ways?

MIL 1 8 2
BOS 8 12 1
W: Tex Hughson 2-0
L: Jim Tobin 1-1
HR: Dom DiMaggio (1)
POG: Dom DiMaggio 3-5, R, 3 RBI, 2B, HR
Attendance: 28,698

Broken record game for the Braves: Fall behind early and do nothing with the bats.

LAL 0 3 2
CLE 4 7 1
W: Mel Harder 2-1
L: Joe Haynes 1-1
HR: Jim Hegan (1)
POG: Mel Harder W, 8 IP, 3 H, 0 R, BB, 2 K
Attendance: 20,550

On this wet miserable day the Lancer bats stayed back at the hotel. Joe pulls and Ohfer and makes an error.

SFS 5 8 0
NYG 2 9 1
W: Jack Hallett 1-1
L: Cliff Melton 1-2
POG: Jack Hallett W, 6 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 0 BB, 2 K
Attendance: 28,589

Encouraging win. We jumped out in the first with 3 (which the G-Men got 2 back in the bottom of) and kept building on a lead. Felt like a struggle all game to keep the lead and get the extra runs.

SLC 6 15 0 16th
PHI 1 7 0
W: Tom Gorman 1-0
L: Charlie Cozart 0-1
POG: Max Lanier 8 IP, 5 H, R, 3 BB, 2 K
Attendance: 32,973

Cards send 11 men to the plate in the 16th to break open the game. Of the 22 combined hits, none were for extra bases. Tom Gorman gave 3 hitless innings for the win-Redbird hurlers strung 14 scoreless in this game.

DET 2 8 2
PIT 0 4 0
W: Hal Newhouser 2-1
L: Nick Strincevich 1-1
POG: Hal Newhouser W, CG, SHO, 4 H, 2 BB, 5 K
Attendance: 17,837

Three starts and three complete games for Hal Newhouser.

CHI 4 7 2
WAS 6 6 1
W: Early Wynn 2-0
L: Ben Chapman 2-1
HR: Buddy Lewis (1)
POG: Early Wynn W, 7 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 4 K
Attendance: 15,974

It was a little puzzling when Wynn was removed; he was throwing very well at the time. A bullpen meltdown (3 hits and 2 walks) almost made manager Harris regret the decision. Dutch Leonard gets the final two outs for the Senators.

SelzShoes · 07-26-2006, 04:32 PM

KCB 0 3 0
CIN 2 7 2
W: Johnny Vander Meer 2-0
L: Elden Auker 1-2
POG: Johnny Vander Meer W, CG, SHO, 3 H, BB, K
Attendance: 19,996

One of the most dominating starts I've seen this season. Vander Meer just kept throwing strikes and the Blues kept hitting them to the outfielders. Both starters were fabulous, but Vandy just was on another plane today.

BRO 5 12 0
COL 4 9 0
W: Hugh Casey 2-2
L: Marv Breuer 0-3
HR: Augie Galan (1), Orestes Minoso (1)
POG: Gene Mauch 4-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, 3B
Attendance: 18,244

Minoso does it again! On a day when Johnny Allen could not throw a strike (that he only walked 5 says a lot about the Clipper bats) the Dodgers needed a boost. Minoso gave that boost. See CIE regular thread for more details.

BAL 1 7 0
MIN 3 10 0
W: Sal Maglie 2-1
L: Phil Marchildon 1-1
POG: Sal Maglie W, CG, 7 H, R, 2 BB, K
Attendance: 18,190

If Maglie pitches like this all the time, the Millers have someone to build around. The former Giants farmhand (and pre-majors Miller) continued his pitching excellence. The averages have been falling for my guys, we need to string some hits together.

SLS 4 10 0
POR 9 16 0
W: Dick Barrett 3-0
L: Dale Jones 0-2
HR: Skeeter Newsome (1)
POG: Jimmy Fitzpatrick 3-5, R, 3 RBI, K, 2B
Attendance: 13,760

The Beavers start another streak, bouncing back with a huge output against the Saints. Barrett could have been better, but this offense forgives a lot of mistakes.

OAK 3 11 0
SAC 7 12 0
W: Mike Garcia 1-1
L: Stubby Overmire 0-3
POG: Ernie Lombardi 3-5, R, 2 RBI
Attendance: 12,789

One day Mike Garcia will be (hopefully) a very good pitcher. Right now, he's good enough, at least with this offense behind him. Eddie Lake with 3 RBI was the other big bat for the Salons. Overmire was going good, and Casey thought he might have an ace at last. Oaks need to do something or they will be way down the roster of PCL clubs at years end.

HOL 4 6 2 13th
SDP 5 9 2
W: Sid Peterson 1-0
L: Tot Pressnell 0-1
POG: Ed Lopat 9 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 4 BB, 2 K
Attendance: 22,858

Heartbreaker for the Stars: After watching plucky Vince Cressio hit and run the Stars into the lead, Rube Melton has a Rube Meltdown. In extras, Mace Brown works into and out of not one, but two bases loaded jams-only to have Tot Pressnell's wild pitch set up the winning run. The Stars have fallen into 6th place, with the thought to have been powerful offense still trying to get going.

MIL 3 10 0
BOS 0 1 1
W: Fred Sanford 1-1
L: Harry Perkowski 0-3
POG: Fred Sanford W, CG, SHO, H, BB, K, 1-4, R, 2B
Attendance: 28,350

Pete Fox's 5th inning single is all that came between Fred Sanford engraving his name on that list of no-hit pitchers. Perkowski has been the weak link in the Sox rotation, but he should expect to win if he throws as well as he did. Hit hard, yes, but no walks frustrated the Brave hitters.

LAL 1 5 1
CLE 8 9 1
W: Jim Bagby Jr. 2-0
L: Ray Starr 0-2
POG: Jim Bagby Jr W, CG, 5 H, R, 4 BB, 5 K
Attendance: 20,743

Another wild Lancer pitcher leads to many opponent runs on this day. The Indians coupled extra base hits (6 on the day) for 5-run rally to blow the game wide open.

SFS 3 10 3
NYG 1 4 0
W: Johnny Sain 2-1
L: Dave Koslo 2-1
HR: Goody Rosen (1)
POG: Johnny Sain W, CG, 4 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 1-4, RBI
Attendance: 28,013

Johnny Sain could win 20 games for this club, and we might not win 50 this season. This is his second straight start with no earned runs; back-to-back errors lead to the only Giant run of the day. The Seals win their first ever series, on the road no less, and head back to Frisco to take on the Cubs to start a stretch of divisional play.

The Seals play Milwaukee and Saint Louis in the coming set of games. Both of those teams are behind us-hard to believe I know-and we could make steps toward a better than expected finish with some solid ball.

SLC 5 8 4
PHI 8 7 0
W: Cy Blanton 1-2
L: Lou Kretlow 0-3
HR: Nick Etten (1), Johnny Hopp (1)
POG: Nick Etten 2-3, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB, HR
Attendance: 32,978

Embarrassing effort from the Cardinals on all fronts. The offense did get going late, but down 8-0 is not the time to start hitting. One must start before that point. Blanton came in with an ERA over 10 and kept the Cardinals down until the 7th.

DET 6 13 1
PIT 1 7 1
W: Dizzy Trout 2-1
L: Johnny Lanning 0-2
POG: Dizzy Trout W, CG, 7 H, R, 2 BB, 2 K, 3-4, R, 2 RBI
Attendance: 17,816

Whenever Trout and Newhouser are on the hill, the Kitties have a great chance to win. Baker doesn't have to worry about dipping into his questionable pen and can usually find enough runs to win. Are two arms enough to win a division? As weak as the west is, it may very well be.

SelzShoes · 08-17-2006, 12:19 PM

KCB 8 12 1
BAL 1 7 1
W: Satchel Paige 1-1
L: Bobby Shantz 2-1
POG: Satchel Paige W, 8 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 4 K
Attendance: 30,951

Satch brought his A game, and we didn't stand a chance. Bobby Shantz tried his best to keep up, but walks hurt him and our relief corp.

CIN 7 10 0
BUF 4 12 3
W: Vic Raschi 2-1
L: Fritz Ostermueller 0-3
POG: Jim Gleeson 3-5, 2 R, RBI, 2B
Attendance: 13,893

Bison came away with only 1 run in several situations where they needed to get more. Raschi is quickly becoming one of the most reliable Reds hurlers. And Huck Geary is unstoppable, raising his season average to .382. His strike zone judgment is pretty poor, but as little contact as this club makes they will take an empty .380 right now.

BRO 2 10 2
COL 1 6 3
W: Cal McLish 1-0
L: Al Hollingsworth 1-1
HR: Buddy Lewis (1)
POG: Kirby Higbe 6.1 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 4 K
Attendance: 20,732

For an error filled game, there were plenty of defensive heroes: 4 runners were thrown out at either 3rd or home. The tying run (for the Dodgers in the 8th) was a throw barely beat by Pete Reiser. The Clippers can't waste pitching like this if they expect to have any kind of season.

MIN 5 6 0
NYY 4 13 1
W: Bill Sayles 2-0
L: Monk Dubiel 2-1
HR: Hersh Martin (1), Roy Hartsfield (1), Johnny Lindell (2)
POG: Hersh Martin
Attendance: 58,796

Locked in a 2-2 tie, .103 hitting Roy Hartsfield gets his first home run of the season. By the time the inning ends, Monk Dubiel surrendered 3 total, and the Yanks were beaten. Bad day all around for the Pinstripes-errors, base running mistakes, and general unchamplike play. This makes 4 straight lost at the Stadium.

SLS 2 9 1
HOL 3 7 0
W: Eugene Bremmer 2-1
L: Bob Harris 0-1
HR: Maximus Meridius (1)
POG: Maximus Meridius 2-4, R, 2 RBI, HR
Attendance: 22,950

The Stars have been uninspiring on offense early this season. Apart from Harley Gather, no one is hitting very much. So when Max Meridius launched his first home run of the year, I thought this would be the game the big bats would come out to play. I was wrong. The slap hitting Saints guiled their way into a tie late in the game. Vince Cressio's sac fly provided the winning difference.

POR 3 5 1
PHO 2 9 1
W: Otey Clark 2-0
L: Russ Christopher 2-1
POG: Otey Clark W, 8 IP, 9 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K
Attendance: 22,864

The Beavers show they don't need an overpowering day to win, just opportunity. Russ Christopher deserved the win, but 2 walks and two hits in the seventh equal just enough offense for Portland.

OAK 4 7 0
SAC 2 7 0
W: Ralph Winegarner 1-1
L: Fred Hutchinson 2-1
HR: Don Lenhardt (1)
POG: Ralph Winegarner W, 7.1 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 6 BB, 2 K
Attendance: 14,572

The first three Oaks up score and we never get back in the game. We hit into too many double plays and could not take advantage of Winegarner's wildness. Hutch was pretty good in losing. Not our best effort.

SDP 7 8 0
SEA 6 7 1
W: Rod Lockheart 2-1
L: Ken Raffensberger 2-1
HR: Larry Doby 2 (2)
POG: Butch Nieman 3-4, R, 4 RBI, BB, 2B, SB
Attendance: 25,413

The Rajah's revamped line up almost makes up for a horrific outing by Raffensberger. Doby goes deep twice; Gibson however stranded the tying run on second to end the game. The Rainier hit Lockheart well, considering how well he had been throwing; this was a bit of a surprise. My personal POG was Glenn Crawford who had a sac bunt and two sac flies-taking several for the team Glenn; I salute that.

WAS 2 8 1
BOS 1 7 0
W: Sid Hudson 2-1
L: Mickey Harris 1-2
HR: Mickey Vernon (1)
POG: Sid Hudson W, 8 IP, 6 H, R, 2 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 31,824

Second straight day the Red Sox bats were asleep. They did rally late, when Hudson had his only 'bad' innings. Then it was the double play ball that saved the Sens. Two bad losses for the Sox to teams they should be much better than.

NYG 0 4 1
CLE 3 10 1
W: Alfred Smith 1-2
L: Hal Schumacher 0-1
POG: Alfred Smith W, 8.1 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 5 BB, 2 K
Attendance: 21,394

What's up with the G-Men? They drop 2 straight to my horrid Seals team, and lay an egg in the series opener in Cleveland. Alfred Smith was solid until late, with Red Embree finishing up. Cleveland has quietly started to build a little distance from the pack.

PIT 2 6 0 10th
PHI 3 9 0
W: Johnny Kucab 1-1
L: Bill Brandt 0-2
HR: Del Ennis (1)
POG: Jim Hearn 7 IP, 3 H, R, 0 BB, 6 K
Attendance: 32,970

The early play of the Phillies has surprised everyone. My pick for the worst club in all of baseball is over .500. It is still early; I don't think they can keep it up.

DET 0 3 2
LAL 1 5 1
W: Johnny Rigney 2-1
L: Al Benton 1-1
POG: Johnny Rigney W, 7 IP, H, 0 R, 4 BB, 7 K
Attendance: 20,433

Joe D goes 0-3, and manages to win the ballgame with his legs. Joe hustled Charlie Gehringer into a throwing error. He then takes the extra base on a weak single and scores on a double play. 1-0, Lancers lead and win. Rigney was pulled in a late attempt to plate at least one more run. Thankfully the bullpen held.

MIL 0 6 1
SLC 4 7 2
W: Murry Dickson 3-0
L: Vern Bickford 0-1
POG: Murry Dickson W, 8 IP, 5 H, 0 R, BB, 3 k
Attendance: 33,957

Dickson shuts another club down until the Cards rally for 4 off relief ace Vern Bickford. Billy Southworth managed his team into this loss.

CHI 2 4 2
SFS 4 9 2
W: Sandy Consuegra 1-1
L: Bill Lee 1-2
HR: Phil Cavaretta (2)
POG: Don Lang 4-5, 3 RBI, SH
Attendance: 22,855

Every run was a battle every out was a war. We held the Cubs down and have a 3 game win streak going.

SelzShoes · 08-21-2006, 07:19 PM

KCB 4 11 3
BAL 5 12 0
W: John Burrows 1-0
L: Leon Day 1-1
POG: Chet Laabs 4-4, R, 2 RBI, 3B
Attendance: 30,958

How can a defense be so bad and so good at the same time? The Blues turn 5 double plays, but a throwing error on a double steal ends the game with a W for the A's. If not for the defensive breakdowns (our last two runs were unearned) we would have lost this game. Being aggressive works for this team, so I'm going to turn this club into the Go-Go A's.

CIN 2 10 1
BUF 1 7 0
W: Paul Derringer 1-1
L: Ed Bahr 0-3
HR: Buddy Lewis (1)
POG: Paul Derringer W, 8 IP, 7 H, R, 0 BB, 2 K
Attendance: 13,642

Two weak hitting offenses lose runners on base all day long.

BRO 6 10 0
COL 3 9 1
W: Curt Davis 1-0
L: Art Herring 2-2
HR: Dolph Camilli (1)
POG: Pee Wee Reese 3-4, R, 3 RBI, BB, 2B
Attendance: 20,744

Columbus hung around until the 9th when the bullpen broke down. Whit Wyatt gave Brooklyn another strong start in the no decision. Columbus should be excited about the potential of Dan Bankhead.

MIN 1 7 2
NYY 7 12 3
W: Hank Wyse 1-1
L: Sig Jakucki 1-2
HR: Tommy Henrich (1)
POG: Hank Wyse W, 6.2 IP, 6 H, R, 3 BB, 2 K
Attendance: 58,087

Even in breaking the 4 game Stadium losing streak, there was plenty for Yankee fans to be upset with. The fielding was abysmal and Wyse bent but did not break.

SLS 3 11 0
HOL 4 9 2
W: Ray Brown 1-1
L: Willis Hudlin 0-3
HR: Red Barkley (1)
POG: Ray Brown W, 8 IP, 10 H, 3 R, 0 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 22,941

The Stars looked again like they were going to have a break out game and ended up barely holding on to the lead. Ray Brown got the win even though he was hit all over the place. Tot Pressnell makes up for the wild pitch from the other day to shut the door.

OAK 2 7 1
SAC 3 7 1
W: Walt Lanfranconi 1-0
L: Ernie Johnson 0-1
POG: Sam Zoldak 7.2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 5 K
Attendance: 14,357

WOW another great win. The Oaks waste a great outing by Sam Zoldak. We score 3 runs on 4 hits in the bottom of the 9th. This has got to be breaking Casey's heart.

SDP 1 7 1
SEA 3 9 1
W: Ed Heusser 2-1
L: Al Brazle 1-2
POG: Ed Heusser W, 7.2 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 25,413

Heusser underscores how good and how forgotten the Rainiers' pitching is. Outfielder Jimmy Ripple, who started the season 0-12, collected his first two RBI of the year. He has gone 11-17 over the last couple days, but one thinks he could drive in another run or so.

WAS 6 7 0
BOS 5 10 1
W: Jerry Lane 2-0
L: Joe Dobson 1-1
POG: George Case 2-3, R, 2 RBI, BB, 2B
Attendance: 31,803

Dumb baseball by the Sox. With two out in the 9th, and the Senators up by two, Bobby Doerr laces a shot to left. Williams scores and Doerr tries to stretch the hit into a double. He failed, the Sox lose again.

NYG 7 15 1
CLE 6 8 1
W: Bill Crouch 1-0
L: Whitey Moore 0-1
HR: Mel Ott (1)
POG: Mel Ott 2-3, R, 2 RBI, BB, HR
Attendance: 21,388

Player/manager Mel Ott gave his up and down club a lift with his first home run of the year. Johnny Mize somehow scores 3 runs without a hit. Is this the bump to get the G-men going . . . or false hope as they settle back to being New York's third team?

PIT 9 15 5
PHI 1 5 1
W: Johnny Gee 3-0
L: Tommy Hughes 3-1
HR: Al Lopez (1)
POG: Johnny Gee W, 8.2 IP, 5 H, R, 0 BB, 2 K, 4-4, R
Attendance: 32,997

What is up with Johnny Gee early on? He has surrendered in his 4 starts only 2 earned runs. He's also been hitting the ball like a champ too. The only question is can he be an ace for a full season, not just a month or so?

Game 1
DET 1 8 1
LAL 7 8 0
W: Eddie Smith 2-0
L: Nate Andrews 0-2
HR: Joe DiMaggio (3)
POG: Joe DiMaggio 1-4, 2 R, 3 RBI, BB, HR
Attendance: 20,447

Tight game until late innings; Joe's home run came when it was already a 3-run lead.

Game 2
DET 12 15 0
LAL 7 12 3
W: Johnny Gorsica 1-0
L: Al Verdel 0-1
HR: Joe DiMaggio 2 (5), Dick Wakefield (3), Moe Franklin (1)
POG: Joe DiMaggio 2-5, 2 R, 5 RBI, 2 HR
Attendance: 20,447

Three home runs and 8 RBI on the day for DiMaggio, but it is the weakness of the Lancer bullpen that loses the game. Ted Lyons started, but got himself out before he lost it. Then the Pen slowly gave back the lead, cumulating with pinch hitter Moe Franklin's first career home run to tie. And then a nice 5-run 9th to really put the Lancers out of it. Dick Wakefield went deep for Detroit as well.

MIL 4 15 1
SLC 7 13 0
W: Howie Pollet 1-1
L: Manny Salvo 1-3
HR: Eddie Mayo (1), Whitey Kurowski (3)
POG: Coaker Triplett 3-4, R, 2 RBI, 2B
Attendance: 33,979

The Cardinals were able to get runs, the Braves kept losing players on the bases. Mort Cooper was removed with a stiff shoulder, damping some of the Redbird joy.

CHI 18 24 0
SFS 6 10 3
W: Russ Bauers 2-1
L: Bill Bevens 0-3
HR: Phil Cavaretta (3), Lou Novikoff (1)
POG: Eddie Waitkus 5-7, 3 R, 3 RBI, 3 2B
Attendance: 22,873

You know, there are going to be a couple games like this. I'm just mad we scored some runs and we get battered like this.

SelzShoes · 08-22-2006, 01:12 PM

KCB 7 11 0 10th
BAL 5 12 0
W: Earl Cook 1-0
L: Lum Harris
HR: Monte Irvin (2), Ray Dandridge (1), Johnny Berardino (1)
POG: Monte Irvin 2-5, R, 4 RBI, K, 2B, HR
Attendance: 30,997

The Blues' Irvin and Dandridge go back to back in the first and I'm thinking Ken Chase isn't long for the rotation. We did take a brief 5-4 lead, but couldn't hold it. In the 9th, two of our pinch hitters fail to bring home the winning run which gave me, rightfully so, a bad feeling. Future soap star Johnny Berardino takes Lum Harris deep for the final margin.

CIN 6 8 2
BUF 5 9 1
W: Bucky Walters 1-1
L: Jake Mooty 1-2
HR: Eddie Lukon (3), Roy Cullenbine (1)
POG: Eddie Lukon 2-4, 3 R, RBI, HR, SB
Attendance: 13,655

The Bison drop to 0-6 at home with another loss. They made it close with a late flurry of runs against the suspect Reds' pen, but it was too little way too late. Joe Beggs of the Reds left in the 2nd with shoulder problems, but it doesn't appear to be anything major. Of course, it's not my shoulder.

BRO 3 11 2 14th
COL 4 10 1
W: Jack Salveson 1-0
L: Cal McLish 1-1
HR: Buddy Lewis (1)
POG: Butch Wensloff 10 IP, 9 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K
Attendance: 20,479

Lee Riley entered today's game 1-26; but leaves the field the hero when his 14th inning single drives home the game winner.

MIN 2 6 1
NYY 4 7 1
W: Atley Donald 2-1
L: Dave Barnhill 1-1
HR: Hank Greenberg (2)
POG: Atley Donald W, 8 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 0 BB, K
Attendance: 58,770

Wally Moses and Hank Greenberg rally the Yankees for 3 in the fifth. The Millers did score 2 against Donald, but the inning prior a bases loaded no out situation was wasted. The Millers are finding beating the top teams very difficult.

POR 8 12 1
PHO 2 11 0
W: Larry French 3-1
L: Dizzy Dean
HR: Joe Frazier (1), Bobby Thomson (2)
POG: Jimmy Fitzpatrick 3-5, R, 3 RBI, 2B, SB
Attendance: 22,881

It was a double play clinic by the Beaver defense. Larry French bounces back from a rough start, while Dizzy Dean is, sadly, struggling more and more with each passing start.

OAK 5 13 0 12th
SAC 1 11 0
W: Zeb Eaton 1-0
L: Walt Lanfranconi 1-1
POG: Fred Martin 7 IP, 4 H, R, 5 BB, 5 K
Attendance: 14,570

Ugh. We drew the worst of the Oaks rotation-and he throws his best game of the season. Went an inning too long with the last reliever. But I'm trying to modify my bullpen usage to something like that era.

Game 1
SDP 6 11 1
SEA 3 9 1
W: Bob Klinger 1-0
L: Bob Malloy 1-1
HR: Paul O'Dea (1)
POG: Butch Niemann 2-4, R, 4 RBI, BB, K, 3B
Attendance: 25,411

A pitching duel becomes a farce after Niemann's bases loaded triple off the Rainier's bullpen.

SDP 3 11 0
SEA 5 8 1
W: Tommy De La Cruz 2-1
L: Eddie Lopat 0-3
HR: Josh Gibson (3)
POG: Josh Gibson 2-4, 2 R, RBI, HR
Attendance: 25,396

Cy Buker induces the bases loaded double play to end the game. Gibson is showing himself to be a force of nature since joining the Rainiers. Despite only 5 starts this season (in 13 games) he is first or second on the club in hits, home runs, runs and runs batted in.

Game 1
WAS 3 6 1
BOS 10 17 2
W: Tex Hughson 3-0
L: Johnny Rutherford 0-3
POG: Tex Hughson W, 8 IP, 5 H, 2 R, BB, 5 K
Attendance: 31,640

The Sox plate 8 in the first inning and it was all good from there out.

Game 2
WAS 13 16 0
BOS 9 17 0
W: Dutch Leonard 1-0
L: Dick Newsome 0-2
HR: Pete Fox 2 (2), Tony Lupien (1), Ted Williams (4)
POG: Bert Haas 3-3, 4 R, 2 RBI, 2 BB, 2B
Attendance: 31,640

Dick Newsome's ERA is over 15.00 in four starts. The Sox must pull him from the rotation; you can't waste a four-homer game because the pitching is so brutal.

Game 1
NYG 0 7 1
CLE 4 8 0
W: Mel Harder 3-1
L: Cliff Melton 1-3
POG: Mel Harder W, CG, SHO, 7 H, 0 BB, 3 K, 1-4, RBI
Attendance: 21,367

The Indian offense struggled early, but Mel Harder was throwing so well, they could afford to. No real offensive hero, they just scraped together runs here and there.

Game 2
NYG 0 2 1
CLE 6 14 0
W: Red Embree 1-0
L: Rube Fischer 1-1
POG: Red Embree W, CG, SHO, 2 H, 8 BB, 2 K, 3-4, RBI
Attendance: 21,367

Despite walking 8, Red Embree's first start was a success. The Tribe blanks the G-Men in both games.

PIT 1 7 0 11th
PHI 2 11 0
W: Boom-Boom Beck 1-0
L: Ken Heintaelman 0-1
POG: Tommy Warren 6.2 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 32,969

DET 2 5 1
LAL 3 7 1
W: Joe Haynes 2-1
L: John Perkovich 0-1
HR: Dick Wakefield (4), Joe DiMaggio (6)
POG: Joe Haynes W, 8 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 4 K
Attendance: 20,454

Joe may not have the average up yet, but he has figured out that short right field porch. His 2-run shot in the 8th proves to be the game winner.

Game 1
MIL 6 11 0
SLC 5 11 2
W: Bobby Coombs 1-0
L: Howie Pollet 1-2
HR: Whitey Kurowski (4), Eddie Mayo (2), Phil Masi (1)
POG: Phil Masi 2-2, R, 2 RBI, HR
Attendance: 33,978

The Braves chew through 4 pitchers in the 8th to tie the game. Howie Pollet gives up the winner on a home run to Phil Masi. Bill Posedel somehow gets 3 out before the other team can score to close out the game.

Game 2
MIL 3 6 1
SLC 7 12 1
W: Lou Kretlow 1-3
L: Bill Posedel 0-1
POG: Red Schoendienst
Attendance: 33,978

Tie game until the Braves bring the bullpen. The Cards struck fast and often in the 7th, and got a split.

SelzShoes · 08-22-2006, 02:48 PM

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Contential League
Team 		W  L  PCT  GB Home Away XInn 1Run 
Brooklyn 	9  4 .692   -  0-0  9-4  2-2  3-3 
Kansas City 	8  5 .615 1.0  0-0  8-5  1-0  0-2 
Minneapolis 	8  5 .615 1.0  4-2  4-3  0-0  3-0 
Cincinnati 	7  6 .538 2.0  4-6  3-0  1-0  5-2 
New York 	7  6 .538 2.0  5-5  2-1  0-2  1-3 
Baltimore 	5  7 .417 3.5  2-4  3-3  0-2  1-1 
Columbus 	5  8 .385 4.0  5-8  0-0  3-1  5-3
Buffalo 	2 10 .167 6.5  0-6  2-4  0-0  0-4

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Pacific Coast League Team W L PCT GB Home Away XInn 1Run Portland 11 2 .846 - 9-1 2- 1 1-0 2-0 Seattle 9 4 .692 2.0 8-2 1- 2 0-0 3-1 Sacramento 8 5 .615 3.0 8-5 0- 0 0-2 4-1 San Diego 6 7 .462 5.0 4-2 2- 5 1-1 3-0 Hollywood 5 7 .417 5.5 3-3 2- 4 2-1 2-4 Phoenix 5 7 .417 5.5 3-3 2- 4 1-0 2-3 Oakland 4 9 .308 7.0 0-0 4- 9 1-0 1-3 Salt Lake City 3 10 .231 8.0 0-0 3-10 0-2 0-5

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National American League East Team W L PCT GB Home Away XInn 1Run Cleveland 9 4 .692 - 6-1 3-3 0-0 2-1 Philadelphia 7 6 .538 2.0 4-2 3-4 2-1 3-1 New York 7 7 .500 2.5 1-2 6-5 1-1 3-1 Washington 7 7 .500 2.5 1-2 6-5 1-1 4-0 Pittsburgh 6 7 .462 3.0 0-3 6-4 0-3 1-3 Boston 6 8 .429 3.5 2-5 4-3 1-0 1-3

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National American League West Team W L PCT GB Home Away XInn 1Run Los Angeles 9 6 .600 - 9-3 0-3 1-0 3-1 Detroit 8 6 .571 .5 4-3 4-3 1-0 2-4 Chicago 6 5 .545 1.0 3-3 3-2 0-0 0-1 Saint Louis 6 7 .462 2.0 5-5 1-2 1-1 0-4 San Francisco 5 7 .417 2.5 3-6 2-1 1-1 1-1 Milwaukee 4 10 .286 4.5 1-6 3-4 0-1 1-1

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RANK (Last) Team Points W- L PCT AVG ERA 1st (1st) Portland 158 11- 2 .846 .340 3.86 2nd (15th) Cleveland 132 9- 4 .692 .263 3.00 3rd (6th) Seattle 131 9- 4 .692 .299 3.21 4th (16th) Brooklyn 129 9- 4 .692 .258 2.85 5th (7th) Sacramento 113 8- 5 .615 .291 3.66 6th (9th) Kansas City 111 8- 5 .615 .301 3.10 7th (2nd) Minneapolis 110 8- 5 .615 .260 4.03 8th (3rd) Los Angeles 108 9- 6 .600 .244 3.65 9th (19th) Cincinnati 103 7- 6 .538 .230 3.66 10th (11th) Detroit 103 8- 6 .571 .252 2.90 11th (17th) Philadelphia 99 7- 6 .538 .245 4.11 12th (13th) Chicago 98 6- 5 .545 .321 3.07 13th (8th) Yankees 98 7- 6 .538 .257 2.50 14th (18th) Washington 90 7- 7 .500 .227 5.56 15th (4th) Giants 87 7- 7 .500 .262 3.26 16th (22nd) San Diego 85 6- 7 .462 .249 3.83 17th (20th) Saint Louis 83 6- 7 .462 .276 3.23 18th (5th) Pittsburgh 81 6- 7 .462 .261 2.58 19th (10th) Boston 75 6- 8 .429 .282 4.29 20th (25th) San Francisco 75 5- 7 .417 .236 4.19 21st (12th) Baltimore 73 5- 7 .417 .313 4.98 22nd (21st) Hollywood 73 5- 7 .417 .254 3.81 23rd (14th) Phoenix 73 5- 7 .417 .297 3.70 24th (23rd) Columbus 67 5- 8 .385 .222 4.21 25th (24th) Oakland 49 4- 9 .308 .234 4.87 26th (28th) Milwaukee 47 4-10 .286 .292 6.31 27th (27th) Salt Lake City 36 3-10 .231 .294 6.46 28th (26th) Buffalo 22 2-10 .167 .243 4.33

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Contential League Hitting Team AVG HR R AB H 2B 3B BB K OBP SLG SB-CS Baltimore .313 3 61 444 139 22 4 32 44 .360 .401 7- 1 Kansas City .301 10 62 469 141 16 8 47 36 .362 .433 1- 1 Minneapolis .260 7 51 430 112 13 6 41 33 .321 .367 3- 2 Brooklyn .258 6 64 477 123 24 7 56 47 .334 .375 15- 2 New York .257 9 62 440 113 22 7 45 37 .326 .400 4- 2 Buffalo .243 4 41 412 100 14 3 34 49 .299 .320 2- 2 Cincinnati .230 7 45 427 98 12 3 41 37 .297 .321 4- 1 Columbus .222 3 40 441 98 14 3 50 60 .299 .288 4- 0

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Pacific Coast League Hitting Team AVG HR R AB H 2B 3B BB K OBP SLG SB-CS Portland .340 12 93 459 156 18 3 50 46 .404 .471 11- 1 Seattle .299 6 60 421 126 24 3 33 39 .348 .413 5- 1 Phoenix .297 4 44 408 121 17 0 24 47 .340 .368 4- 4 Salt Lake City .294 1 66 470 138 18 7 25 39 .331 .368 4- 3 Sacramento .291 5 58 457 133 19 6 37 47 .343 .392 7- 1 Hollywood .254 3 54 433 110 31 3 47 47 .322 .360 0- 1 San Diego .249 1 44 462 115 21 4 54 51 .328 .318 4- 0 Oakland .234 1 44 445 104 11 3 30 45 .286 .279 1- 2

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National American League Batting Team AVG HR R AB H 2B 3B BB K OBP SLG SB-CS Chicago .321 5 69 399 128 27 6 36 27 .376 .456 1- 3 Milwaukee .292 4 48 510 149 14 3 30 39 .332 .355 2- 2 Boston .282 9 75 511 144 28 6 55 48 .349 .413 2- 0 Saint Louis .276 5 64 474 131 18 3 45 32 .336 .359 9- 1 Cleveland .263 5 58 430 113 21 8 59 34 .350 .384 1- 0 New York .262 6 64 493 129 23 6 47 47 .324 .369 3- 1 Pittsburgh .261 2 57 479 125 21 1 48 52 .329 .322 4- 0 Detroit .252 5 53 469 118 17 4 39 56 .307 .337 1- 3 Philadelphia .245 5 51 457 112 16 2 45 50 .311 .322 5- 2 Los Angeles .244 9 67 492 120 19 2 59 37 .327 .346 0- 0 San Francisco .236 4 48 437 103 19 3 39 30 .297 .320 2- 1 Washington .227 3 57 485 110 23 5 47 56 .297 .313 3- 0

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Contential League Pitching Team ERA IP HA R ER HRA BB K OAVG CG SHO New York 2.50 118.2 94 41 33 4 44 59 .214 1 0 Brooklyn 2.85 123.1 101 44 39 6 50 41 .222 1 1 Kansas City 3.10 113.1 105 47 39 5 36 45 .241 4 0 Cincinnati 3.66 118.0 118 52 48 9 46 30 .260 3 1 Minneapolis 4.03 114.0 124 53 51 6 39 36 .281 2 0 Columbus 4.21 126.0 141 68 59 8 42 64 .284 0 0 Buffalo 4.33 104.0 116 58 50 5 47 26 .284 1 0 Baltimore 4.98 106.2 125 63 59 6 42 42 .303 0 0

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Pacific Coast League Pitching Team ERA IP HA R ER HRA BB K OAVG CG SHO Seattle 3.21 115.0 114 46 41 0 31 38 .255 2 0 Sacramento 3.66 123.0 127 50 50 1 31 64 .274 2 0 Phoenix 3.70 104.2 107 52 43 4 32 33 .270 4 0 Portland 3.86 116.2 139 57 50 3 32 42 .302 2 1 San Diego 3.83 120.0 108 56 51 6 40 44 .242 1 0 Hollywood 3.81 115.2 114 52 49 2 41 54 .259 1 1 Oakland 4.87 112.2 139 63 61 5 44 45 .314 2 0 Salt Lake City 6.46 110.0 155 87 79 12 49 41 .339 1 0

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National American League Pitching Team ERA IP HA R ER HRA BB K OAVG CG SHO Pittsburgh 2.58 118.2 121 37 34 2 26 33 .265 1 0 Detroit 2.90 124.0 96 45 40 7 56 46 .213 5 1 Cleveland 3.00 114.0 101 39 38 6 44 39 .238 3 2 Chicago 3.07 96.2 112 43 33 3 40 30 .295 1 1 Saint Louis 3.23 122.2 106 55 44 7 43 48 .228 1 1 New York 3.26 124.1 131 54 45 4 51 41 .270 2 0 Los Angeles 3.65 135.2 104 57 55 7 57 61 .211 1 1 Philadelphia 4.11 122.2 130 61 56 4 39 43 .271 1 0 San Francisco 4.19 116.0 128 64 54 6 42 54 .278 2 0 Boston 4.29 130.0 131 69 62 3 42 52 .257 3 0 Washington 5.56 126.1 152 83 78 6 47 30 .295 0 0 Milwaukee 6.31 124.0 170 104 87 7 62 31 .328 2 1

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Contential League Fielding Team PCT PO A TC DP E Minneapolis .984 340 161 509 16 8 Columbus .983 374 195 579 17 10 Cincinnati .980 350 183 544 19 11 Baltimore .979 321 153 484 13 10 Brooklyn .975 369 213 597 18 15 Kansas City .973 339 161 514 14 14 Buffalo .970 310 150 474 12 14 New York .969 355 175 547 11 17

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Pacific Coast League Fielding Team PCT PO A TC DP E Sacramento .993 367 184 555 18 4 Oakland .992 336 191 531 22 4 Portland .980 350 178 539 19 11 Hollywood .986 343 153 503 16 7 Salt Lake City .982 324 165 498 14 9 Seattle .976 343 190 546 15 13 San Diego .976 360 169 542 12 13 Phoenix .976 315 165 492 19 12

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National American League Fielding Team PCT PO A TC DP E Philadelphia .988 366 190 563 14 7 Pittsburgh .982 356 194 560 19 10 Cleveland .981 340 185 535 12 10 Milwaukee .980 368 182 561 20 11 Los Angeles .979 406 206 625 15 13 Chicago .979 290 172 472 18 10 Detroit .978 371 201 585 19 13 Boston .975 386 191 592 12 15 Washington .974 376 220 612 15 16 New York .966 371 191 582 23 20 San Francisco .964 345 186 551 15 20 Saint Louis .963 365 178 564 9 21

SelzShoes · 09-02-2006, 01:16 AM

BUF 4 6 1 11th
BAL 3 2 0
W: Nels Potter 1-0
L: Max Manning 0-1
HR: Chuck Harmon (1), Roy Cullenbine (2)
POG: Al Sima 9, H, 2 R, 9 BB, 0 K
Attendance: 30,993

Al Sima held us hitless for 8.1 innings, when Gene Handley doubled after two walks. Cullenbine lubed a two-run shot in the 11th to give the Bison a rare victory.

CIN 1 4 0
NYY 7 11 0
W: Tiny Bonham 1-0
L: Johnny Vander Meer 2-1
HR: Hank Greenberg 2 (3,4)
POG: Hank Greenberg 2-4, 3 R, 3 RBI, BB, 2 HR
Attendance: 52,499

The Yankee bats put a hurtin' on Vander Meer in support of Bonham's first start of the season.

PHO 3 6 0
HOL 5 10 1
W: Ed Head 1-0
L: Harry Eisenstat 0-3
HR: Joe Tipton (2), Maximus Meridius (2)
POG: Maximus Meridius 1-2, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2 BB, K, HR
Attendance: 22,947

After his first inning error gave the Cowboys the lead, Meridius looked for redemption all day. He was intentionally walked in the first situation he had to do damage, but his last at bat the Cowboys had to pitch to him. The two out 2-run home run provided the margin of victory for the Stars. Hilton Smith has another up and down game. Harley Gathers has a 12-game hitting streak.

POR 8 12 1
SEA 11 10 1
W: Andy Karl 1-0
L: Dick Barrett 3-1
HR: Jack Phillips (1), Josh Gibson (4)
POG: Jack Phillips
Attendance: 25,393

It looked like good times for the Beavers when Cy Buker was knocked out in the 3rd. Then four Beaver hurlers gave up 8 runs over 3 innings to blow the game. A late rally made the game closer, but the Rainiers bullpen was mostly god to hold on for the win. Charlie Denton stole 3 bases upping his season total to 11.

CLE 5 11 1
BOS 3 9 1
W: Jim Bagby Jr 3-0
L: Harry Perkowski 0-4
POG: Rusty Peters 4-5, 2 R, RBI,
Attendance: 28,683

Save for one outing, Perkowski has pitched pretty good ball. But it has always been just enough to lose-this game was no different. Bagby struggled at times, but was just good enough against the big Boston bats. The Sox are settling into last place-they better not get too comfortable. Cleveland is the hottest club going right now.

Game 1
CHI 4 10 2
SFS 3 12 0
W: Emil Kush 1-0
L: Jack Hallett 1-2
POG: Phil Cavarretta 2-4, R, RBI
Attendance: 22,875

We waste plenty of chances to plate runs; let a better team hang around until they push across just enough runs. Pretty typical Seals' loss.

Game 2
CHI 2 7 0
SFS 6 10 2
W: Johnny Sain 3-1
L: Russ Meers 1-2
POG: George Myatt 3-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2B
Attendance: 22,875

We gain a split thanks to the magical arm of Johnny Sain and timely hitting. The bullpen manages to hold the great hitting Cub lineup to a hit and a walk in two innings of work.

SelzShoes · 09-04-2006, 11:49 AM

BUF 2 6 1
BAL 4 10 0
W: Jack Knott 1-0
L: Fritz Ostermueller 0-4
POG: Bob Johnson 1-2, R, 2 RBI, 2B
Attendance: 30,969

All the joy in winning is tempered by Bobby Shantz’s hurting shoulder. He could miss a couple starts, hopefully nothing more. The Pen was decent in relief.

BRO 3 9 1 16th
KCB 1 8 0
W: Don Newcombe 1-0
L: Pat Cooper 0-1
HR: Pete Reiser 2 (3)
POG: Pete Reiser 2-7, 2 R, 3 RBI, K, 2 HR
Attendance: 30,291

What an epic game: started by Reiser’s lead off shot and closed with his 2-run job in the 16th. If not for Alex Kampouris’s error in the 5th, this could have been a 1-0 regulation decision, but it was not to be Both clubs could put that runner on third, but always with two outs or a man at first; ending innings with harmless double plays and fly balls. Every position player on both teams made an appearance, and a total of 13 pitchers took the hill.

COL 1 4 2
MIN 8 12 1
W: Sal Maglie 3-1
L: Marv Breuer 0-4
HR: Roy Hartsfield (2)
POG: Sal Maglie W, CG, 4 H, R, 5 BB, 3 K, 1-3, R, K, 2B, SH
Attendance: 18,192

Millers show once again they are the top team of the new clubs. Dixie Walker goes 0-4 with a strike out in his Clipper debut.

CIN 0 3 1
NYY 5 8 1
W: Monk Dubiel 3-1
L: Vic Raschi 2-2
HR: Hank Bauer (1)
POG: Monk Dubiel W, CG, SHO, 3 H, BB, 3 K, 1-4, RBI, K
Attendance: 51,794

Dubiel is giving the performances they had hoped Wyse would give them. The Reds kept grounding out over and over; it was hardly a challenge today.

OAK 2 4 2
SLS 8 12 1
W: Bob Harris 1-1
L: Ralph Winegarner 1-2
POG: Bob Harris W, CG, 4 H, 3 R, 2 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 12,969

A guy who had not been going well dominates Casey’s boys. Winegarner has been the closest thing to an ace as the Oaks have had, so the battering was especially disappointing.

PHO 2 7 0
HOL 3 8 2
W: Eugene Bremmer 3-1
L: Russ Christopher 1-2
POG: Eugene Bremmer W, 8 IP, 7 H, 0 ER, BB, 2 K
Attendance: 22,982

A reliever’s wild pitch brings home the winning run in the 8th. Russ Christopher sees his ERA rise to 1.89 in another losing effort. The Cowboys are scoring just 2.25 runs in his starts.

SAC 6 10 0 10th
SDP 4 11 1
W: Dean Stone 1-0
L: Willie Ramsdell 0-1
POG: Hank Camelli 2-5, R, 2 RBI, K, SH
Attendance: 22,868

The only real difference between the two teams was extra base hits. We had 5 (3 with runners on) to The Pads’ 0. Both Warneke and Lockheart had solid starts, both being removed after surrendering 4 runs.

POR 4 10 3
SEA 0 6 1
W: Otey Clark 3-0
L: Ken Raffensberger 2-2
HR: Aaron Robinson (4), Jimmy Fitzpatrick (2)
POG: Otey Clark W, 8 IP, 6 H, 0 R, BB, 4 K
Attendance: 25,416

Robinson and Fitzpatrick both homer in the 5th in support of a beautiful outing by Clark. The series is evened at a game apiece.

CLE 5 9 1 10th
BOS 6 11 2
W: Mel Deutsch 1-0
L: Al Milnar 0-1
HR: Ted Williams (5), Dale Mitchell (1)
POG: Ted Williams 1-2, R, 2 RBI, 3 BB, HR
Attendance: 28,696

The Sox have been struggling at home, and the bullpen tried to give it away (they lead 5-0 after six). Two bench players, Finney and Gomez, combine hits for the winner in extras.

PIT 5 9 1
NYG 4 8 0
W: Max Butcher 1-0
L: Dave Koslo 2-2
POG: Ralph Kiner 2-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB, 2B
Attendance: 24,161

Mize came up with 2 out and the tying run on second. He couldn’t get the ball past first baseman Elbie Fletcher and thus ended the threat.

WAS 5 7 1
PHI 2 6 0
W: Sid Hudson 3-1
L: Bill Harman 0-1
HR: Bert Haas (1)
POG: Sid Hudson W, 7 IP, H, ER, 0 BB, 2 K
Attendance: 32,952

Phils starter Cy Blanton walks 8, forcing Chuck Klein to go to the pen early. It fell apart after that happened.

CHI 5 12 1 10th
DET 4 7 1
W: Vern Olsen 1-0
L: Ernie Rudolph 0-1
HR: Pinky Higgins (1), Lou Novikoff (2)
POG: Lou Novikoff 1-4, R, 2 RBI, HR, SF
Attendance: 18,844

The Cubs had a plan to battle Dizzy Trout: wear him out. No small feat for a man with two complete games out of three. While they did not get too many hits or walks from Trout (10 total in 8 innings) consistent fouling of pitches finally got the righty out for the 9th. Novikoff lead off with a homer and the momentum had shifted—you just knew the Cubs were going to win. Chandler finally made his first start for Chicago; aside from giving up all 4 Tiger runs in the first he looked strong and solid.

LAL 4 11 0
SLC 5 9 0
W: Bill Moisan 1-1
L: Loy Hanning 0-1
HR: Taffy Wright (1)
POG: Taffy Wright 2-4, 2 R, 3 RBI, 2B, HR
Attendance: 31,583

Stan Musial, who entered the game as a pinch hitter an inning prior, drive home the game winner with two out. This game has been a lot like the Cards’ season—one moment they look like world-beaters, the next like chumps.

Game 1
MIL 2 8 1
SFS 6 10 2
W: Sandy Consuegra 2-1
L: Fred Sanford 1-2
HR: Bill Renna (1)
POG: Nelson Burbrink 4-4, 2 R, 2 RBI
Attendance: 22,866

Bill Renna entered the game in 0-21 slump. It is now a 1-25 slump, but that one gave us a 3-2 lead and we never looked back. Probably our best all around effort of the season and I’m very happy with that. I’m starting to feel like this Seals squad won’t be as bad as I first thought. We are getting some outstanding pitching from the front of the rotation; we just need to dink over enough runs to make it mean something.

Game 2
MIL 2 6 1
SFS 4 8 2
W: Bill Bevens 1-3
L: Warren Spahn 1-3
HR: Goody Rosen (2)
POG: Bill Bevens W, CG, 6 H, 2 R, BB, 4 K
Attendance: 22,866

The good Bill Bevens was on the hill and gave us the double-header sweep. When we survived two infield errors in the first with no runs against us, I felt really good about our luck today. Goody Rosen’s solo homer gave us the 3-2 lead in the 4th—I just knew we the game was ours. The Seals are now 8-8 and only 1 game out of first.

SelzShoes · 09-04-2006, 05:39 PM

BUF 1 7 0
BAL 2 5 1
W: Roger Wolff 2-1
L: Ed Bahr 0-4
POG: Roger Wolff W, 8.1 IP, 7 H, R, BB, K
Attendance: 30,970

Tying run on third, one out Dee Fondy at bat to face John Burrows-Ruth wanting the platoon advantage. Fondy flies to center and Lloyd Waner decides to test Dee Miles' arm. The throw is there; Frankie Hayes makes the play-outfield assist double play to preserve the win.

BRO 6 12 1
KCB 1 9 0
W: Whit Wyatt 4-0
L: Satchel Paige 1-2
POG: Dolph Camilli 3-4, 2 R, 3 RBI, BB, 2 2B, 3B
Attendance: 24,497

Dolph was a force of nature in this game. Paige gives up six runs in six pitched-defiantly not living up to the hype.

COL 15 21 3
MIN 6 8 1
W: Bobo Newsom 1-0
L: Sig Jakucki 1-3
HR: Nap Reyes (1), Al Zarilla (1)
POG: Nap Reyes 3-5, 3 R, 4 RBI, BB, HR
Attendance: 18,171

Lew Riggs had five hits for the Clips, one of 7 starters to have at least 2 hits. Newsom gives up 6 runs (5 earned) after giving up 2 in his first three starts. His first win comes in his worst start.

CIN 3 10 2
NYY 4 10 0
W: Hank Wyse 2-1
L: Paul Derringer 1-2
HR: Hank Greenberg (5)
POG: Bill Dickey 2-4, R, RBI
Attendance: 51,757

Wyse gets his first Stadium win of the season. The big play of the game came when Buck Leonard tried to stretch a double and was thrown out at third. The next batter tripled; the Reds scored one when they should have gotten at least two for the tie. Tommy Henrich draws 3 walks as his average slumps to .159. Yanks 6th straight win.

PHO 5 12 0
HOL 3 10 2
W: Rocky Stone 1-0
L: Ray Brown 1-2
POG: Joe Frazier 2-5, 2 RBI
Attendance: 22,962

Outfield errors in the 8th and 9th doom the struggling Stars who just cannot get it together. Rabbit Donovan drives in the lead with an RBI single. Hollywood is in the first division still, but is already 5 games back of Portland.

OAK 4 7 0
SLS 2 8 1
W: Clyde Shoun 1-0
L: Bill Fleming 0-3
HR: Don Ross (1), Buster Adams (1)
POG: Don Ross
Attendance: 7,895

The Oaks use the long ball to win this round of the battle for last. Salt Lake is showing that it isn't ready for MLB ball with this crowd.

SAC 2 7 1
SDP 5 9 0
W: Dick Mauney 1-0
L: Van Mungo 0-1
HR: Lester Lockett
POG: Lester Lockett 3-5, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2B, HR
Attendance: 22,894

Here is the kind of day we had: just as we get momentum-two runners on in the 8th, no body out--and George Vico hits into a 9-4-3 triple play.

POR 3 6 1
SEA 1 9 3
W: Bob Logan 2-1
L: Ed Heusser 2-2
HR: Tuck Stainback 2-4, R, 2 RBI, HR
POG: Bob Logan W, 7 IP, 8 H, R, 3 BB, K
Attendance: 25,409

Sloppy play by the Rainiers' infield negates a strong outing by Heusser. None of the Portland runs were earned.

CLE 0 7 0
BOS 2 4 1
W: Joe Dobson 2-1
L: Alfred Smith 1-3
POG: Joe Dobson W, 8.1 IP, 7 H, 0 R, BB, K
Attendance: 28,309

Red Sox bats still struggle, yet Dobson won't let this one get away. Earl Johnson's 'relief' effort in the 9th (a passed ball and wild pitch kept moving Boudreau towards home) was ugly but got the job done. Matt Batts is the hitting hero with a 2-run single in the 6th.

PIT 10 13 2
NYG 2 6 4
W: Guy Bush 2-0
L: Johnnie Wittig 1-2
HR: Eddie Pellagrini (1), Johnny Mize (3), Bob Elliott (1)
POG: Bob Elliott 2-4, 3 R, 2 RBI, 2 BB, K, HR
Attendance: 24,702

More errors and bad base running for a very ordinary Giants' club; the Polo Grounds are less than half full. Wittig, after opening the season as the relief ace, made his first start. He cruised for 4 innings, and then him-and the G-Men just lost it. With the Giants and Sawks settling into the NAL East basement, Pittsburgh is looking to make a race with Cleveland.

Dick Bartell got his 2000th career hit in this game.

WAS 3 8 1
PHI 6 11 1
W: Tommy Hughes 4-1
L: Alex Carrasquel 0-2
POG: Del Ennis 2-4, R, 2 RBI, K, 3B
Attendance: 32,997

It hasn't always been pretty with Tommy, but the Phillies get it done for him again. With Cleveland showing itself to be the best team in the East, the rest of the pack keeps beating each other refusing to gain any ground.

CHI 7 7 0 10th
DET 5 8 2
W: Vern Olsen 2-0
L: Tommy Bridges 0-1
POG: Eddie Waitkus 3-6, R, 3 RBI
Attendance: 19,381

In three different innings the Cubs scored two runs with one hit. Two Tiger pitchers walk 10-that's turning out to be bit of a bugaboo for the Kitties. Paul Erickson, just off the injured list, was good until tiring in the 7th. With Chandler back on track, the Cubs seem to be repairing the pitching from within.

LAL 3 9 0
SLC 4 8 0
W: Harry Gumbert 1-0
L: Thornton Lee 2-1
HR: Enos Slaughter (1), Erv Dusak (1)
POG: Enos Slaughter 3-4, R, 3 RBI, HR
Attendance: 31,246

Country pushes runners all over the bases and his average up to .435.

MIL 1 11 0
SFS 8 13 1
W: Paul Calvert 1-0
L: Junior Thompson 0-1
HR: Jimmy Wasdell (1)
POG: Jimmy Wasdell 2-5, R, 3 RBI, HR
Attendance: 22,893

The Seals are over .500 for the first time, and in a 3-way tie for 2nd. One game behind the Cubs with Saint Louis and Los Angeles

SelzShoes · 09-18-2006, 05:53 PM

BUF 0 4 0
BAL 1 4 0
W: Ken Chase 1-1
L: Jake Mooty 1-3
POG: Ken Chase W, CG, SHO, 4 H, 3 BB, 2 K
Attendance: 30,959

The A's get two hits and a sac fly from the first three batters and do nothing else the rest of the game. Thankfully, Ken Chase throws his best game of the year pulling Baltimore to .500.

BRO 8 8 0
KCB 4 8 1
W: Curt Davis 2-0
L: Leon Day 1-2
HR: Dolph Camilli (2)
POG: Dolph Camilli 2-4, 2 R, RBI, BB, HR
Attendance: 24,819

COL 6 11 0
MIN 2 10 2
W: Jack Salveson 2-0
L: Ewald Pyle 0-1
POG: Nap Reyes 3-4, R, RBI
Attendance: 18,168

In his debut for the Clippers, Rizzuto turns 4 double plays, and goes 3-4. Jerry Priddy was 1-1 as a pinch hitter. It won't be long before MacPhail regrets this trade.

PHO 2 11 1
HOL 1 7 0
W: Dizzy Dean 1-2
L: Buck Ross 0-3
HR: Babe Barna (1)
POG: Dizzy Dean W, 7 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, BB, 7 K
Attendance: 22,945

Vintage Dean performance-Barna's pinch-hit home run was the only runs the 'Boys could muster. It was enough. Maybe there is some life left in that arm.

OAK 7 11 0
SLS 4 12 1
W: Mike Naymick 1-0
L: Randy Gumpert 1-2
POG: Virgil Stallcup 4-5, R, RBI
Attendance: 7,860

Mike Naymick was promoted to help patch the hole in Oakland's pitching. He gives Casey 7 strong innings and the offense plates 6 in the 8th. The battle for last continues.

SAC 3 7 0
SDP 0 8 1
W: Larry Jansen 3-0
L: Bob Klinger 1-1
POG: Larry Jansen W, CG, SHO, 0 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 22,880

The Pads could not get more than 1 hit in any inning, not that my Salons were much better. The win does pull us into a tie for 2nd with Seattle.

PIT 7 11 0
NYG 2 9 1
W: Johnny Gee 4-0
L: Hoyt Wilhelm 0-1
POG: Billy Cox 3-6, R, 2 RBI
Attendance: 24,736

Uninspired effort by an uninspiring Giants team. Gee is the biggest surprise on the young season, winning 4 of his first five starts. This was the first game he allowed more than 1 run.

WAS 0 3 0
PHI 1 5 0
W: Robin Roberts 1-0
L: Jim Davis 0-2
POG: Jim Hearn 7.1 IP, 3 H, 0 R, BB, 3 K
Attendance: 32,995

Hearn and Leonard were a treat to watch on the hill today. The Phillies get two hits in the bottom of the 9th to edge the weak hitting Sens.

CHI 3 8 0
DET 4 10 1
W: Ernie Rudolph 1-1
L: Vern Olsen 2-1
HR: Eddie Waitkus (1)
POG: Dick Wakefield 2-4, R, RBI
Attendance: 18,835

The Tigers turn 4 double plays in getting the odd run.

LAL 2 4 1
SLC 4 7 2
W: Lou Kretlow 2-3
L: Johnny Rigney 2-2
HR: Taffy Wright (2)
POG: Lou Kretlow W, 8.2 IP, 2 R, 2 BB, 2 K
Attendance: 31,587

A late 2-run shot is the only mark against Kretlow, who has Cardinal Nation breathing easier.

SelzShoes · 11-04-2006, 12:20 PM

SelzShoes · 11-04-2006, 08:14 PM

NYY 8 8 2
BAL 1 1 3
W: Bob Feller 3-1
L: Phil Marchildon 1-2
HR: Hank Bauer (2), Red Rolfe (2)
POG: Bob Feller W, 8 IP, H, R, 5 BB, 6 K
Attendance: 30,961

Ruth's first game against the Yankees was ugly. Feller was unhittable, if a little wild and the A's defense played into 7 unearned runs.

BUF 0 2 2
BRO 4 7 0
W: Dan Bankhead 1-1
L: Al Sima 1-3
POG: Dan Bankhead W, CG, SHO, BB, 7 K
Attendance: 31,998

In the Dodgers first home game of the year Brooklyn starts 3 Negroes; almost one quarter of the crowds was, as the Brooklyn Eagle so tactfully put it, "there to see Bankhead and his fellows debut." Bankhead, traded by Columbus for Dixie Walker, looks to be the real thing. Al Sima of Buffalo, who could be a good pitcher if not for the walks (14 in his last two starts), was too wild to hold Brooklyn back. The bums are setting a blistering pace early on winning 10 of their last 11. Buffalo dips to 10 games back in just over two weeks of play.

COL 6 14 1
CIN 4 9 2
W: Butch Wensloff 1-1
L: Bucky Walters 1-2
POG: Lew Riggs 3-4, RBI, BB
Attendance: 19,998

The Reds take a quick 4-0 lead . . . and then watch the Clips bloop and blink their way to the win. This Reds are now only ahead of Buffalo

MIN 1 10 1
KCB 9 15 1
W: Cliff Chambers 1-1
L: Dave Barnhill 1-2
POG: Lazaro Salazar 4-5, 5 RBI, 2 2B
Attendance: 27,555

The Millers are the one club out side of the Big 3 (Yanks, Dodgers and Blues) that has kept pace with the leaders. Losses like this show there is still room to grow.

SEA 6 9 0
HOL 2 11 2
W: Orie Arntzen 3-0
L: Hilton Smith 0-1
POG: Josh Gibson 3-5, 3 RBI, 2B, 3B
Attendance: 22,957

Another disappointing loss for the Stars the expected PCL champs are turning into just an ordinary club. The Rainiers get the great pitching they've come to expect. Josh Gibson continues to crush the ball early; even Hornsby can't believe he sat this guy so long.

PHO 4 5 1
OAK 2 8 0
W: Harry Eisenstat 1-3
L: Hank Borowy 0-1
HR: Don Thompson (1)
POG: Don Thompson 1-4, R, 3 RBI, HR
Attendance: 22,956

Before the spring, Casey felt Borowy could be the ace of the staff, and then he failed to make the team. In his first start with the Oaks, Borowy had a no hitter for 7 innings, and then the 'Boys laced five hits to win the game. Phoenix looked really bad early, but have been playing better ball of late.

SAC 2 5 0
POR 3 8 1
W: Dick Barrett 4-1
L: Fred Hutchinson 2-2
POG: Dick Barrett W, 8 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 2 K
Attendance: 15,607

Portland gets all 3 in the bottom of the 8th turning what I thought would be a big win into a frustrating defeat.

SDP 1 4 2
SLS 5 10 1
W: Harry Brecheen 3-1
L: Eddie Lopat 0-4
HR: Lester Lockett (2)
POG: Harry Brecheen W, 8 IP, 4 H, R, BB, 3 K
Attendance: 10,683

Whenever Brecheen is on the mound, I like the Saints' chances. They are hitting close to .300 as a team so if they get any kind of pitching they are going to win. Brecheen should win 20 for a club that'll have trouble winning 60.

BOS 3 7 3 12th
NYG 4 11 2
W: George Hennessey 2-0
L: Harry Perkowski 0-5
HR: Johnny Mize (4)
POG: Johnny Mize 3-5, 3 R, RBI, BB, 3B, GW HR
Attendance: 30,248

Mize ends another sloppy G-man game with a walk off home run. The Giants defense gave the Red Sox the lead (as usual) and the Sox pitching gave it right back (as usual). It is now a tie for last; to be fair though, the Sox are 8-5 when Perkowski doesn't pitch.

CLE 6 8 1
PHI 5 9 1
W: Mel Harder 4-1
L: Johnny Kucab 1-2
HR: Jim Carlin (2), Ken Keltner (1)
POG: Jim Carlin 2-2, R, 2 RBI, HR
Attendance: 32,955

The Phillies held the lead most of the day, tacking on extra runs whenever the Tribe pulled close. Boudreau played a hunch in the 9th, with Cleveland trailing 5-4, pulling Jim Carlin for struggling Ken Keltner. Keltner, 1-12 in limited duty, hit the Kucab pitch square and gave Cleveland the lead and win.

PIT 7 13 0 10th
WAS 8 12 0
W: Jim Davis 1-2
L: Johnny Lanning 0-3
POG: Johnny Wyrostek 4-5, 3 RBI, CS
Attendance: 19,178

After Mickey Vernon leads off the 10th with a single, Bucs' manger went to Lefty Wilkie to keep the game tied. Wilkie walks 3 to chase home the winner in this back and forth tilt.

LAL 5 14 1
CHI 1 7 0
W: Joe Haynes 3-1
L: Ben Chapman 2-2
HR: Joe Haynes (1), Hank Helf (1)
POG: Hank Helf 3-5, R, 3 RBI, K, HR
Attendance: 38,384

Haynes keeps a potent Cub attack in check.

MIL 2 3 2
DET 1 6 2
W: Jim Tobin 2-1
L: Hal Newhouser 2-2
HR: Tommy Holmes (1)
POG: Jim Tobin W, 7 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, K
Attendance: 24,619

The Braves only had 1 hit after the first, but manage to ride Tommy Holmes' first career home run to a 2-1 win.

Game 1
SFS 6 9 2
SLC 1 4 0
W: Johnny Sain 4-1
L: Max Lanier 0-1
POG: Johnny Sain W, CG, 4 H, 1 R, 4 BB, 4 K, 2-3
Attendance: 33,985

Say hello to your FIRST PLACE San Francisco Seals. Sain was his usual excellent self; the Redbirds could not mount any kind of offense.

Game 1
SFS 4 8 0
SLC 2 8 2
W: Paul Dean 1-0
L: Howie Pollet 1-3
POG: Paul Dean W, 7 IP, 4 H, R, 0 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 33,985

The Seals sweep the double header as the Redbirds go from ½ up to 1 ½ back. I thought the Western Division was weak. The Seals are only confirming this.

SelzShoes · 11-05-2006, 01:17 PM

NYY 11 13 1
BAL 1 10 0
W: Monk Dubiel 4-1
L: Herman Besse 0-1
HR: Tommy Henrich (2)
POG: Tommy Henrich 4-4, 2 R, 8 RBI, BB, 2 2B, 3B, HR
Attendance: 30,953

Herm Besse makes an emergency start and is crushed. Henrich entered the game hitting .159 with 3 extra base hits.

BUF 5 9 3
BRO 3 9 0
W: George Dockins 1-0
L: Johnny Allen 0-1
HR: Dee Fondy (1), Dolph Camilli (3)
POG: Graham Walker 3-4, R, 3 RBI, K, 2B, SF
Attendance: 27,815

The Bisons' pinch hitters come through late and overcome less than stellar defense. Higbe was pulled early (middle of the 6th) despite a decent outing. Three of the 4 pitchers Brooklyn brought in gave up a run.

COL 0 2 4
CIN 5 10 0
W: Johnny Vander Meer 3-1
L: Marv Breuer 0-5
POG: Johnny Vander Meer W, CG, SHO, 2 H, 3 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 19,963

The Dutch Master dominates a Columbus team having problems all over the place today.

MIN 2 5 0
KCB 0 7 1
W: Sal Maglie 4-1
L: Elden Auker 1-3
POG: Sal Maglie W, CG, SHO, 7 H, BB, 3 K
Attendance: 27,533

Maglie was way too good for the Blues today; the Millers are trying to make a statement with this series.

SEA 7 11 1
HOL 6 6 0
W: Tommy De La Cruz 3-1
L: Eugene Bremmer 3-2
HR: Maximus Meridius 2 (3, 4)
POG: Maximus Meridius 2-4, 2 R, 5 RBI, 2 HR
Attendance: 22,961

Meridius finally looks like he is on track with a great day, but Bremmer-the steadiest Star hurler-walked 7. The Stars kept coming back just falling short. This is a series the Stars needed a good showing in.

PHO 0 3 1
OAK 2 6 1
W: Ralph Winegarner 2-2
L: Russ Christopher 1-3
POG: Ralph Winegarner W, CG, SHO, 3 H, 2 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 22,990

Both starters pitched a great game, allowing only a single extra base hit among them. The Oaks keep Phoenix from getting to .500.

SAC 4 9 0
POR 9 13 2
W: Otey Clark 4-0
L: Lon Warneke 0-2
HR: Jimmy Fitzpatrick 2 (3, 4), Aaron Robinson (5), Parnell Woods (1)
POG: Jimmy Fitzpatrick 2-4, 2 R, 6 RBI, 2 HR
Attendance: 15,376

The Beavers play long ball-I don't see anyone stopping this offense. The PCL is quickly becoming a two team (barely) race. Sacramento sits in third, and we are nowhere near the Beavers.

SDP 5 7 1
SLS 3 6 3
W: Rod Lockheart 3-1
L: Red Barrett 0-1
HR: Billy Sullivan (1)
POG: Rod Lockheart W, 7 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 7 K
Attendance: 10,681

The Saints burn through three pitchers in a disastrous 8th inning giving the Pads the win. Lockheart has been holding up his end with a string of strong outings. Someone needs to step up as the number two.

BOS 6 8 0 13th
NYG 7 20 2
W: Mack Stewart 1-0
L: Dick Newsome 0-3
POG: Johnny Rucker 4-5, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2 BB, 2B
Attendance: 30,240

There were 21 walks between the two clubs. The game finally ends when Boston fails to turn the double play with the bases loaded in the 13th. Ted Williams reached base 6 times (2 H, 4 BB) as the G-Men refused to pitch to him with runners in scoring position.

CLE 10 14 0
PHI 3 7 2
W: Red Embree 2-0
L: Cy Blanton 1-3
HR: Burgess Whitehead (1), Jeff Heath (3)
POG: Jeff Heath 4-5, 2 R, 3 RBI, 2 2B, HR
Attendance: 32,971

Cleveland is starting to get a little distance from the pack. With Boston and New York fighting for the cellar the Indians are now the favorite in the East.

PIT 8 13 1
WAS 1 6 2
W: Max Butcher 2-0
L: Sid Hudson 3-2
POG: Max Butcher, W, CG, 0 ER, BB, 2 K
Attendance: 18,859

Butcher has surrendered only 1 earned run in almost 25 innings. Him and Johnny Gee (4 earned in 39 IP) are giving the Buccos a bit of a chance to hang with the Tribe.

Game 1
LAL 6 11 0 10th
CHI 7 13 3
W: Claude Passeau 1-0
L: Bill Dietrich 1-1
POG: Peanuts Lowrey 1-4, R, 3 RBI, BB, 2B
Attendance: 38,367

Spuds Chandler, still working back from spring nicks and bruises, gives the Cubs 6 strong. The pen promptly gives up 4 runs and the lead. Pinch Hitters Bill Nicholson and Bobby Sturgeon drive in a combined 3 runs to edge the former White Sox.

Game 2
LAL 0 8 0
CHI 3 6 1
W: Russ Bauers 3-1
L: Thornton Lee
HR: Bobby Sturgeon (1)
POG: Vern Olsen 4 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 2 K
Attendance: 38,367

After pitching 1.1 innings in the first game, Olsen was the surprise starter in the second game. He and three Cub relievers shut the Lancers down and sweep the double dip.

MIL 2 6 1
DET 4 6 1
W: Dizzy Trout 3-1
L: Fred Sanford 1-3
HR: Ned Harris (1), Ralph Houk (1)
POG: Dizzy Trout W, 8 IP, 6 H, ER, BB, 2 K, 1-3, R, RBI
Attendance: 24,098

Trout gives the Kitties another solid outing

SFS 6 10 0
SLC 3 9 0
W: Bill Bevens 2-3
L: Murry Dickson 3-1
HR: Nelson Burbrink (1)
POG: Bill Bevens W, 8 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 4 K
Attendance: 33,987

Musial doesn't start again-but does come into the game late as a pinch hitter. He drives home a run and throws out a runner at third, but it was already too late. The Seals win our 7th straight and maintain a ½ game lead over Chicago.

fantastic flying froggies · 11-05-2006, 01:58 PM

Woohoo for Graham Walker and the Bisons!

Woohoo for Jimmy Fitzpatrick and the Beavers!

Two of my created players getting PotG honor, nice!

And also very nice to see you pick this us again, Selz!

SelzShoes · 11-05-2006, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by fantastic flying froggies

Woohoo for Graham Walker and the Bisons!

Woohoo for Jimmy Fitzpatrick and the Beavers!

Two of my created players getting PotG honor, nice!

And also very nice to see you pick this us again, Selz!

Graham had a good game, but the Bison are still commited to .231 hitting Lloyd Waner. I'm sure the thinking is the star will put "fannies in the seats" but I'd think a few more wins would do the same thing.

Put it down: Jimmy Fitzpatrick--PCL MVP.

Full stat updates on the created players should be done in the next day or so.

I put too much work into this one to give it up. Things have finally slowed down from the move and I'm in the mood to play some baseball!

SelzShoes · 11-05-2006, 06:53 PM

NYY 6 8 0
BAL 2 8 0
W: Tiny Bonham 2-0
L: Roger Wolff 2-2
HR: Tommy Henrich (3), Wally Moses (4)
POG: Wally Moses 3-4, 2 R, RBI, HR
Attendance: 30,980

Red Ruffing went down with elbow pain in the second I thought the A's had a shot. Then they go and bring in Tiny Bonham with his 1.00 ERA. The Yanks are just overpowering with the pitching staff.

BUF 2 7 1
BRO 5 9 2
W: Whit Wyatt 5-0
L: Ed Bahr 0-5
POG: Whit Wyatt W, 8 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 28,129

Whit Wyatt dominates again. What more can I say.

COL 3 11 2
CIN 4 4 2
W: Eddie Riddle 1-0
L: Bobo Newsom 1-1
HR: Eddie Lukon (4)
POG: Eddie Lukon
Attendance: 19,950

I was preparing to extol the virtues of Ol' Bobo-he was throwing a heck of a game and was the offensive hero for the Clips as well. And then he gives up 3 runs on one hit to lose the game.

MIN 1 6 1
KCB 5 11 0
W: Satchel Paige 2-2
L: Sig Jakucki 1-4
HR: Clyde Sukeforth (1), Lazaro Salazar (5)
POG: Satchel Paige W, CG, 6 H, R, 3 BB, 6 K
Attendance: 27,251

Manager Clyde Sukeforth felt that Paige's inconsistencies could be cured if he was behind the plate. Not only did Paige respond with one of his better games of the season, but Sukey went deep in support of the hurler. The Millers continue to have problems with the Big Three of the CL.

SEA 1 5 1
HOL 4 9 1
W: Ray Brown 2-2
L: Karl Raffensberger 2-3
POG: Ray Brown W, 8 IP, 5 H, R, 2 BB, 5 K
Attendance: 22,940

This is how the Stars thought they would play all year-good start with timely hitting. The Stars will need a few more of these games before I'm convinced they are really improving. The Stars are the biggest early season disappointment so far.

PHO 5 12 3
OAK 8 15 1
W: Sam Zoldak 1-0
L: Bill Lohrman 1-3
POG: Sam Mele 3-5, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2B
Attendance: 22,980

The anemic Oaks' offense comes alive for one day. Zoldak struggled late, but Oakland actually had big enough of a lead that it didn't really matter.

SAC 3 9 1
POR 7 11 0
W: Yank Terry 1-0
L: Van Mungo 0-2
HR: Jim Dyck (1)
POG: Jim Dyck 2-5, R, 2 RBI, HR
Attendance: 15,614

We held close to the Beavers for the early part of the game and they just kept adding to the lead. They are just such an impressive offense it takes the best outing by a pitcher and defense to stop them.

SDP 2 6 2
SLS 8 11 1
W: Bill Fleming 1-3
L: Dick Mauney 1-1
HR: Roy Hughes (1)
POG: Buddy Blair 2-3, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB, 2B, SF
Attendance: 10,161

The Saints show once again, all they need is a little pitching to get the win. Any club that can make this much contact (.292 AVE, but only 3 HR) is a threat to score. If they can get their pitching together, they'll start to string some wins. Padres' starting pitching is really reeling since Wright went out.

Game 1
BOS 2 11 2 12th
NYG 3 10 0
W: Hal Schumacher 1-1
L: Ed Weiland 0-1
POG: Sid Gordon
Attendance: 30,248

A bases loaded walk ends the game. It is like the Red Sox are doing just enough to lose. The G-men are starting to creep back into the upper half of the East.

Game 2
BOS 6 11 2
NYG 3 9 2
W: Joe Dobson 3-1
L: Rube Fischer 1-2
HR: Johnny Mize (5), Ted Williams (6)
POG: Joe Dobson W, 7 IP, 6 H, R, 2 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 30,224

The Red Sox pen tried their best to give it back. The G-Men rallied late, but Williams and Tabor added RBI late to give enough cushion.

Game 1
CLE 1 4 1
PHI 7 13 0
W: Tommy Hughes 5-1
L: Jim Bagby Jr. 3-1
HR: Nick Etten (2)
POG: Tommy Hughes W, CG, 4 H, R, BB, 2 K, RBI, SF
Attendance: 32,963

When Hughes doesn't start, the Phils are 5-8. Clearly this isn't enough to keep the Phils in the race, but it raises an interesting dilemma for the front office: Do you build around Hughes or trade him for more parts. This club is playing above their heads when Hughes is on the mound-it could be really ugly if he leaves town.

Game 2
CLE 9 14 1
PHI 6 9 1
W: Alfred Smith 2-3
L: Ira Pearson 0-1
HR: Del Ennis (2)
POG: Jeff Heath 3-5, 2 R, RBI, 2B
Attendance: 32,990

Same old story-Phils starter is bombed and by the time the offense starts working, they are too far down. It is games like this I can't take the Phillies seriously as a contender.

Game 1
PIT 4 12 0 12th
WAS 5 13 1
W: Jack Brittin 1-0
L: Lefty Wilkie 0-2
HR: Mickey Vernon 2 (2, 3)
POG: Mickey Vernon 2-5, 3 R, 3 RBI, 2 HR
Attendance: 18,526

Exciting game in extra frames; both teams trade runs in the 10th, the Bucs throw out the winning run at home in the 11th and Gene Moore gets a two-out hit to win it.

Game 2
PIT 5 7 1
WAS 2 6 1
W: Johnny Lanning 1-3
L: Prince Oana 0-2
POG: Johnny Lanning W, 5 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 18,555

The Bucs bloop their way to a split in the double header. Both clubs went with Johnny Allstaff for the second game; Lanning's ability to eat some innings was a big asset to Pittsburgh.

LAL 7 8 2
CHI 11 15 1
W: Paul Erickson 1-0
L: Ted Lyons 0-2
HR: Cass Michaels (1)
POG: Clyde McCullough 2-3, R, 2 RBI, BB, 2B, SF
Attendance: 38,366

Cubs hit 6 doubles in out slugging the Lancers. Neither starter was any good, but rehabbing Erickson was able to labor through 6 with the lead. Lyons was his usual horrid self: 8 ER in 5.2 IP.

Game 1
MIL 9 14 1
DET 4 13 0
W: Warren Spahn 1-2
L: Virgil Trucks 0-1
HR: Warren Spahn (1)
POG: Nanny Fernandez 3-5, 3 RBI, 2B
Attendance: 24,339

The rookie Spahn wins his first career game and hits a home to support himself. The Tigers strand 11 men on base in wasting many opportunities.

Game 2
MIL 2 7 1 10th
DET 3 5 1
W: Johnny Gorsica 2-0
L: Frank Lamanna 0-1
POG: Hal Manders 7 IP, 4 H, R, BB, K, SH
Attendance: 24,339

Hal Manders and Junior Thompson treated the crowd to an unexpected pitchers' duel. How did it end? With two out, runners at the corners, and Pinky Higgins up-Frank Lamanna balks.

SFS 5 9 1
SLC 3 12 0
W: Sandy Consuegra 3-1
L: Harry Gumbert 1-1
HR: Sandy Consuegra (1)
POG: Ron Northey 2-5, 2 R, 2B, 3B
Attendance: 33,959

Eight straight wins for the Seals, plus a four game sweep of the Cardinals. And again, Musial doesn't start.

SelzShoes · 11-05-2006, 08:19 PM

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Contential League Standings
Team 		 W  L  PCT   GB  Home Away XInn 1Run 
Brooklyn 	14  5 .737  ---   2-1 12-4  3-2  3-3 
New York 	13  6 .684  1.0   8-5  5-1  0-2  2-3 
Kansas City 	10  9 .526  4.0   2-4  8-5  1-1  0-2 
Minneapolis 	10  9 .526  4.0   5-4  5-5  0-0  3-0
Cincinnati 	 9 10 .474  5.0   6-7  3-3  1-0  6-3
Baltimore 	 8 11 .421  6.0   5-8  3-3  0-3  3-2
Columbus 	 8 11 .421  6.0   5-8  3-3  3-1  5-4
Buffalo 	 4 15 .211 10.0   0-6  4-9  1-0  1-6

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Pacific Coast League Standings Team W L PCT GB Home Away XInn 1Run Portland 16 3 .842 --- 12-1 4- 2 1-0 3-0 Seattle 12 7 .632 4.0 9-4 3- 3 0-0 4-1 Sacramento 10 9 .526 6.0 8-5 2- 4 1-2 4-2 Hollywood 8 11 .421 8.0 6-7 2- 4 2-1 3-6 Oakland 8 11 .421 8.0 2-1 6-10 1-0 1-3 Phoenix 8 11 .421 8.0 3-3 5- 8 1-0 3-4 San Diego 8 11 .421 8.0 5-4 3- 7 1-2 3-0 Salt Lake City 6 13 .316 10.0 3-3 3-10 0-2 0-5

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National American East Standings Team W L PCT GB Home Away XInn 1Run Cleveland 13 7 .650 --- 6-1 7-6 0-1 3-2 Pittsburgh 11 9 .550 2.0 0-3 11-6 0-5 2-5 Philadelphia 10 10 .500 3.0 7-6 3-4 2-1 4-2 New York 10 11 .476 3.5 4-6 6-5 4-1 6-2 Washington 10 11 .476 3.5 3-4 7-7 3-1 6-1 Boston 9 12 .429 4.5 4-6 5-6 2-3 2-6

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National American West Standings Team W L PCT GB Home Away XInn 1Run San Francisco 13 8 .619 --- 7-7 6-1 1-1 1-2 Chicago 12 8 .600 .5 6-4 6-4 3-0 3-2 Detroit 11 10 .524 2.0 7-7 4-3 2-2 4-6 Los Angeles 10 12 .455 3.5 9-3 1-9 1-1 3-4 Saint Louis 9 11 .450 3.5 8-9 1-2 1-1 2-4 Milwaukee 6 15 .286 7.0 1-6 5-9 0-2 2-2

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RANK (Last) Team Points W- L PCT AVG ERA 1st (1st) Portland 160 16- 3 .842 .322 3.71 2nd (4th) Brooklyn 139 14- 5 .737 .253 2.49 3rd (13th) New York 135 13- 6 .684 .264 2.08 4th (20th) San Francisco 121 13- 8 .619 .259 3.38 5th (2nd) Cleveland 119 13- 7 .650 .264 3.48 6th (3rd) Seattle 114 12- 7 .632 .281 3.43 7th (12th) Chicago 113 12- 8 .600 .301 3.57 8th (18th) Pittsburgh 101 11- 9 .550 .275 2.73 9th (6th) Kansas City 93 10- 9 .526 .289 2.99 10th (10th) Detroit 92 11-10 .524 .247 3.27 11th (5th) Sacramento 92 10- 9 .526 .272 3.98 12th (7th) Minneapolis 91 10- 9 .526 .262 4.45 13th (11th) Philadelphia 90 10-10 .500 .251 4.22 14th (9th) Cincinnati 88 9-10 .474 .222 3.78 15th (14th) Washington 86 10-11 .476 .228 5.03 16th (15th) New York 84 10-11 .476 .264 3.51 17th (17th) Saint Louis 79 9-11 .450 .267 3.54 18th (25th) Oakland 79 8-11 .421 .240 4.45 19th (8th) Los Angeles 77 10-12 .455 .249 4.06 20th (22nd) Hollywood 76 8-11 .421 .257 3.58 21st (19th) Boston 75 9-12 .429 .265 3.89 22nd (16th) San Diego 74 8-11 .421 .242 3.75 23rd (21st) Baltimore 73 8-11 .421 .271 4.40 24th (24th) Columbus 73 8-11 .421 .247 4.12 25th (23rd) Phoenix 73 8-11 .421 .274 3.20 26th (27th) Salt Lake City 55 6-13 .316 .292 5.27 27th (26th) Milwaukee 47 6-15 .286 .272 5.59 28th (28th) Buffalo 32 4-15 .211 .223 3.84

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Contential League Hitting Team AVG HR R AB H 2B 3B BB K OBP SLG SB-CS Kansas City .289 12 82 689 199 23 8 65 54 .348 .398 4- 1 Baltimore .271 3 75 661 179 28 4 60 63 .332 .339 13- 3 New York .264 18 103 648 171 31 11 71 57 .337 .429 5- 3 Minneapolis .262 9 71 622 163 17 9 53 58 .316 .362 4- 2 Brooklyn .253 10 93 699 177 33 9 90 69 .338 .369 26- 7 Columbus .247 4 71 652 161 21 3 70 81 .318 .307 5- 3 Buffalo .223 7 55 633 141 21 6 55 74 .283 .308 4- 3 Cincinnati .222 8 62 622 138 16 4 52 56 .282 .299 5- 2

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Pacific Coast League Hitting Team AVG HR R AB H 2B 3B BB K OBP SLG SB-CS Portland .322 20 127 670 216 26 4 67 66 .383 .463 17- 1 Salt Lake City .292 3 96 674 197 30 8 51 60 .343 .374 4- 3 Seattle .281 8 86 627 176 32 6 64 62 .344 .389 9- 1 Phoenix .274 7 65 646 177 26 2 38 73 .317 .353 5- 6 Sacramento .272 5 78 665 181 30 8 49 64 .321 .364 8- 1 Hollywood .257 6 78 665 171 40 6 57 74 .312 .362 0- 1 San Diego .242 3 61 662 160 26 4 77 69 .320 .307 8- 0 Oakland .240 3 69 647 155 19 4 45 65 .291 .295 1- 2

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National American League Batting Team AVG HR R AB H 2B 3B BB K OBP SLG SB-CS Chicago .301 8 112 707 213 47 9 82 42 .371 .427 1- 3 Pittsburgh .275 4 103 739 203 32 4 89 75 .353 .345 11- 1 Milwaukee .272 7 68 749 204 22 3 43 57 .313 .338 4- 3 Saint Louis .267 7 86 705 188 25 5 62 53 .324 .346 11- 2 Boston .265 11 103 775 205 45 8 98 73 .344 .386 2- 0 New York .264 9 89 765 202 27 8 82 76 .334 .356 8- 1 Cleveland .264 10 94 682 180 35 9 76 52 .336 .386 1- 0 San Francisco .259 9 96 741 192 31 7 76 55 .326 .356 6- 2 Philadelphia .251 7 81 686 172 22 7 60 65 .310 .334 6- 2 Los Angeles .249 14 94 744 185 25 5 85 60 .327 .352 1- 0 Detroit .247 7 78 701 173 20 4 68 75 .311 .317 2- 3 Washington .228 6 81 724 165 29 7 72 77 .300 .312 5- 0

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Contential League Pitching Team ERA IP HA R ER HRA BB K OAVG CG SHO New York 2.08 172.2 130 49 40 4 59 80 .206 2 1 Brooklyn 2.49 184.1 144 57 51 7 72 67 .215 2 2 Kansas City 2.99 174.1 155 68 58 8 57 71 .238 5 0 Cincinnati 3.78 169.0 174 77 71 13 68 51 .267 4 2 Buffalo 3.84 164.0 162 80 70 6 81 42 .259 2 0 Columbus 4.12 177.0 194 97 81 11 57 86 .279 1 0 Baltimore 4.40 171.2 177 95 84 13 68 62 .273 1 1 Minneapolis 4.45 165.2 193 89 82 9 54 53 .297 5 1

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Pacific Coast League Pitching Team ERA IP HA R ER HRA BB K OAVG CG SHO Phoenix 3.20 163.1 171 76 58 5 43 63 .272 5 0 Seattle 3.43 168.0 168 73 64 5 45 55 .255 4 0 Hollywood 3.58 178.2 175 78 71 4 66 79 .256 2 1 Portland 3.71 169.2 187 78 70 5 53 59 .282 3 1 San Diego 3.75 173.0 160 83 72 8 57 66 .244 1 0 Sacramento 3.98 174.0 187 78 77 7 52 83 .279 3 1 Oakland 4.45 165.2 191 86 82 6 64 68 .297 4 1 Salt Lake City 5.27 164.0 194 108 96 15 68 60 .297 2 0

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National American League Pitching Team ERA IP HA R ER HRA BB K OAVG CG SHO Cleveland 3.48 175.2 163 71 68 9 76 58 .247 3 2 Pittsburgh 2.73 184.1 181 61 56 5 51 60 .257 2 0 Philadelphia 4.22 185.2 188 95 87 9 58 58 .263 2 0 New York 3.51 197.1 201 93 77 7 93 70 .264 2 0 Washington 5.03 191.1 219 116 107 6 72 45 .288 0 0 Boston 3.89 201.1 208 96 87 6 75 78 .264 3 0 San Francisco 3.38 197.0 203 84 74 6 60 75 .265 5 0 Chicago 3.57 179.0 200 83 71 7 79 57 .285 1 1 Detroit 3.27 190.0 153 75 69 12 84 65 .221 5 1 Los Angeles 4.06 195.0 169 92 88 10 87 75 .233 2 1 Saint Louis 3.54 185.2 166 85 73 11 68 74 .235 1 1 Milwaukee 5.59 183.2 231 134 114 11 90 45 .311 3 1

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Contential League Fielding Team PCT PO A TC DP E Baltimore .982 516 245 775 19 14 Minneapolis .981 496 246 756 27 14 Kansas City .979 520 260 797 25 17 Brooklyn .978 551 311 881 26 19 Cincinnati .977 501 273 792 27 18 New York .974 515 266 802 16 21 Columbus .973 527 272 821 27 22 Buffalo .971 489 238 749 19 22

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Pacific Coast League Fielding Team PCT PO A TC DP E Sacramento .992 517 256 779 23 6 Oakland .990 493 262 763 29 8 Hollywood .981 531 233 779 20 15 Salt Lake City .978 486 258 761 20 17 Phoenix .976 490 251 759 26 18 Portland .976 509 267 795 27 19 Seattle .975 499 274 793 21 20 San Diego .974 519 232 771 15 20

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National American League Fielding Team PCT PO A TC DP E Philadelphia .986 555 299 866 26 12 Pittsburgh .983 553 293 861 26 15 Cleveland .982 525 279 819 23 15 Los Angeles .981 584 308 909 23 17 Milwaukee .979 545 288 851 30 18 Chicago .979 535 291 844 30 18 Detroit .977 568 308 897 27 21 Washington .976 571 340 933 27 22 Boston .972 600 307 933 23 26 Saint Louis .971 554 271 850 15 25 San Francisco .968 586 332 948 26 30 New York .967 589 312 932 35 31

SelzShoes · 11-14-2006, 10:37 PM

CIN 1 6 0
BAL 0 4 0
W: Joe Beggs 1-2
L: Ken Chase 1-2
HR: Grady Hatton (3)
POG: Joe Beggs W, 7 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, K
Attendance: 30,966

I was really hopeing to pick up some wins against the Reds. What a depressing game; Ken Chase gives his second straight great outing, and our offense doesn't pick it up to win the game.

BUF 0 3 1
NYY 14 18 2
W: Hank Wyse 3-1
L: Jake Mooty 1-4
HR: Hank Greenberg 2 (6, 7), Gordon (1), Rolfe (3), Keller (1), Henrich (4)
POG: Hank Wyse W, CG, SHO, 3 H, 5 BB, K
Attendance: 52,460

Yankees hit 6 home runs; Bisons' offense is stuck in reverse.

POR 10 12 2
HOL 9 15 1
W: Ernie Nevel 1-0
L: Mace Brown 1-1
HR: Chile Gomez (1)
POG: Maximus Meridius 3-4, 3 R, 4 RBI, BB, 3B
Attendance: 22,948

This is a big series for the Stars if they are to have any hope of pulling into the race; and it didn't start well. Actually, it did start well, it just ended badly.

By the fourth, Meridius and Gathers had slugged Hollywood out to a 5-3 lead. The Stars added an extra run in the 5th and built a three run lead. Buck Ross pitched in and out of trouble finally being pulled in the 7th. Bad move, Hugh East surrenders 4 runs, including a 3-run home run to Chile Gomez: 7-6 Stars.

Meridius tripled in two in a 3 run 8th for Hollywood. Gilmore Field went wild as the powerful Beavers were on the brink of defeat. Relief Ace Mace Brown could only get two outs before Portland took the lead again. The Stars did load the bases in the bottom of the 9th on 2 singles and a walk, when Harley Gathers struck out swinging. The Stars now slip to 9 games back.

PHO 8 13 0
SEA 2 7 4
W: Dizzy Dean 2-2
L: Ed Heusser 2-3
HR: Larry Doby (3), Harlond Clift (1)
POG: Al Simmons 3-5, 2 R, 2 RBI
Attendance: 25,385

Dizzy Dean gave up back to back shots in the second, and it felt like this once proud man was going to struggle again. Funny thing, he gave up nothing the rest of the way. He gave out with one out to go, but this was a reach back performace for Diz. He also drove in the first Cowboy run. Good day for some old pros.

SelzShoes · 11-19-2006, 09:22 PM

CIN 1 2 1
BAL 2 5 2
W: Phil Marchildon 2-2
L: Ben Wade 0-1
POG: Phil Marchildon W, 8 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, 2 K
Attendance: 30,953

Marchildon throws 7 no hit innings; while Elmer Valo's triple was the key hit of the game.

MIN 2 5 2
BRO 3 5 0
W: Dan Bankhead 2-1
L: Bill Sayles 2-1
POG: Dan Bankhead W, 8 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 3 BB, 4 K
Attendance: 25,593

What a finish. But how about the Dodgers manufacturing runs? In the second and eighth innings, the Bums got 1 hit-and 3 runs.

That finish: a single and two walks from Curt Davis loaded the bases. The Millers need this win to show they can beat one of the top three clubs. Pinch hitter Dick Whitman bounced to Dolph Camilli who threw for the force at home. Tommy Giordano pinch hits, trying to break an 0-20, and strikes out. Then third baseman Bill Rigney hit a shot that Camilli made the play on. Bases loaded nobody out and the Millers get nothing.

KCB 2 10 1
COL 8 8 0
W: Al Hollingsworth 2-1
L: Frank Biscan 0-1
POG: Russ Sullivan 2-4, 2 R, 3 RBI, 2 2B
Attendance: 14,990

Leon Day gives the Blues a great start, but the pen collapses in a 6-run eighth.

BUF 4 7 1
NYY 12 15 1
W: Bob Feller 4-1
L: Al Sima 1-4
HR: Hank Bauer (3), Wally Moses 2 (5, 6)
POG: Wally Moses 3-5, 3 R, 3 RBI, 2B, 2 HR
Attendance: 51,750

The Homer parade continues for the Yanks against the Bison.

POR 3 9 3
HOL 4 9 0
W: Rube Melton 1-1
L: Larry French 3-2
HR: Charlie Denton (2)
POG: Eddie McGah 3-4, RBI
Attendance: 22,976

When Vince Cressio is given the starting job in the next week or so, he can look to this game as the one that solidified his job. Stars' pitching held the Beavers to 3 runs, quite a feat, but the offense was not doing enough. Cressio's pinch hit double tied up the game and his single in the bottom of the ninth won the game.

SDP 11 16 3
OAK 4 11 0
W: Bob Klinger 2-1
L: Roy Henshaw 2-2
HR: Steve Souchock (1), Cliff Mapes (2)
POG: Steve Souchock 3-5, R, 3 RBI, HR
Attendance: 22,998

Steve Souchock makes a splash in his first game in the majors. The Padres' offense might have the spark they need to get back in the race. Or the Oaks' pitchers are just that bad.

SLS 0 6 2
SAC 1 5 0
W: Larry Jansen 4-0
L: Harry Brecheen 3-2
POG: Larry Jansen W, CG, SHO, 6 H, BB, 5 K
Attendance: 12,394

Brecheen gives up only a single unearned run, but Jansen throws his second straight shut out.

PHO 3 5 1
SEA 9 11 3
W: Bob Malloy 2-1
L: Harry Eisenstat 1-4
HR: George Fallon (1)
POG: Harlond Clift 3-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, 3B
Attendance: 25,390

The Rainiers send 11 men to the plate in the 8th to put the game away.

BOS 6 8 0
CHI 7 12 0
W: Russ Meers 2-2
L: John Whitehead 1-1
HR: Jimmie Foxx (2), Ted Williams (7), Lou Novikoff
POG: Lou Novikoff 3-4, R, 3 RBI, HR
Attendance: 34,532

Boston jumped out to quick lead and with Tex Hughson on the hill it looked to be a walk over for the Sox. But a rain delay forced Joe Cronin to the bullpen and the Cubs took off. Bobby Sturgeon did his job going 4-4 in front of Novikoff.

CLE 5 10 0
DET 4 8 0
W: Joe Krakauskas 1-0
L: Tommy Bridges 0-2
HR: Bobby Avila
POG: Bobby Avila 2-5, R, 3 RBI, HR
Attendance: 18,846

Rookie Bobby Avila gets big hits late helping the Tribe overcome a 4-0 deficit.

NYG 5 8 0
LAL 0 5 2
W: Cliff Melton 2-3
L: Johnny Rigney 2-3
POG: Cliff Melton W, CG, SHO, 5 H, BB, 3 K
Attendance: 20,425

The Lancers come home, but the struggles continue. Melton was overpowering not a whole lot the Lancers could do against him.

PHI 0 6 2
MIL 5 7 1
W: Dick Errickson 1-0
L: Tommy Warren 0-2
POG: Dick Errickson W, 8.1 IP, 6 H, 0 R, BB, 2 K
Attendance: 20,902

Dick Errickson gives a great outing in his first start. Errickson is 34 and doesn't have much of a track record (33-41 in 4 seasons) so who knows if this will be a guy helped by the war.

PIT 8 7 1
SLC 4 7 2
W: Hank Gornicki 2-0
L: Lou Kretlow 2-4
HR: Tommy Glaviano (1), Elbie Fletcher (1)
POG: Johnny Wyrostek
Attendance: 31,279

Fletcher's home run changed the whole fell of the game. The game was tied and Fletcher, who has been struggling, figured to get Kretlow out of the inning. No such luck, and Sportsmans' Park see another Cardinal loss. They just haven't recovered from the sweep by the Seals. I think the Redbirds can come alive and be one of the contenders in the West-but you have to win at home. Five straight Card losses at home right now, that makes me wary.

WAS 1 6 2
SFS 7 13 1
W: Bill Swift 1-1
L: Dutch Leonard 1-1
HR: Frankie Zak
POG: Frankie Zak 3-3, 2 R, 3 RBI, HR, SH
Attendance: 22,884

Huge crowd welcomes home the division leading Seals, and we don't disappoint. The Senators are a lower tier club in the East, so I don't know how good a gage this is. Hard to argue with 9 straight wins.

SelzShoes · 11-20-2006, 05:14 PM

CIN 5 9 1
BAL 13 17 1
W: Bobby Shantz 3-1
L: Johnny Vander Meer 3-2
HR: Grady Hatton (4)
POG: George Kell 4-5, 2 R, 4 RBI, 2B
Attendance: 30,992

Bobby Shantz had been out for a week with an arm aliment, so the Babe could be forgiven when he pulled the kid in the 5th for a pinch hitter. While Buck O'Neill didn't get the hit, the Athletics did get 7 hit in the inning. Max Manning gives 3 good innings from the pen.

MIN 3 4 2
BRO 2 5 3
W: Dave Barnhill 2-2
L: Curt Davis 2-1
HR: Pete Reiser (4)
POG: Dave Barnhill W, 7 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 5 K
Attendance: 24,943

Both clubs work around some sloppy defense for a tight ball game. Barnhill finally pitches like the ace they thought he could be. The Millers improve to 3-6 against the Big 3.

KCB 9 13 0
COL 4 10 1
W: Dale Galehouse 4-0
L: Marv Breuer 0-6
HR: Jackie Robinson 2 (1,2), Lazaro Salazar (6), Nap Reyes (2)
POG: Jackie Robinson 3-5, 3 R, 3 RBI, 3B, 2 HR
Attendance: 15,218

At some point, Breuer will have to come out of the rotation.

BUF 6 14 0
NYY 4 8 1
W: Mel Queen 1-0
L: Charley Stanceu 0-2
POG: Wally Flager 3-5, RBI
Attendance: 56,657

Bison steal a win against the Yankee bullpen.

POR 1 6 0
HOL 4 7 0
W: Eugene Bremmer 4-2
L: Otey Clark 4-1
HR: Frank Skaff (1), Jimmy Fitzpatrick (5), Eugene Bremmer (1)
POG: Eugene Bremmer W, 8.1 IP, 5 H, R, 0 BB, 3 K, 1-3, HR
Attendance: 22,966

Portland loses back-to-back games for the first time this season. The Stars go from the brink of being 10 games back to slowing down the Portland express.

SDP 2 3 2
OAK 3 5 1
W: Zeb Eaton
L: Xavier Rescigno 0-1
POG: Hank Borowy 8 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, BB
Attendance: 22,987

The offense bails out Zeb Eaton with a two run rally in the ninth. Eaton had given the Padres the lead by walking in a run. Rescigno got the lead off man, and the Oaks responded with 3 hits and a walk.

SLS 1 10 0 10th
SAC 2 6 1
W: Gordon Maltzberger 2-0
L: Paul Masterson 0-1
POG: Fred Hutchinson 8 IP, 8 H, R, BB, 8 K
Attendance: 12,356

The Saints should win games like this-their offense is too good to be shut down. But that's what our pitchers did. The fact none of the hits allowed were not for extra bases gave us a chance in this game. Eddie Lake gets the sac fly to end it.

PHO 1 8 1
SEA 6 9 0
W: Tommy De La Cruz 4-1
L: Russ Christorpher 1-4
HR: Joe Rullo (1)
POG: Tommy De La Cruz W, 8 IP, 8 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 5 K
Attendance: 25,385

Double plays allowed De La Cruz to scatter 8 hits against a weak Phoenix offense. Christopher allows three runs or less in every start; but the 'Boys have not only plated 10 runs in those 6 starts. Joe Rullo's pinch hit home run put the game out of reach.

BOS 7 9 0 10th
CHI 4 9 0
W: Ed Weiland 1-1
L: Russ Meers 2-3
HR: Arky Vaughan (1)
POG: Johnny Peacock 2-5, 4 RBI, 2B
Attendance: 34,893

This had all the signs of a loser for the Red Sox: 0-5 Harry Perkowski was starting and Ted Williams wasn't. When Vaughan tied it in the 6th with his first shot of the year, I was sure the Sox would fold. When the parade of relievers started in the 8th, I knew it would happen. But the relievers responded with their best game of the year. Williams did have a big hit with a pinch hit double, but Johnny Peacock's base clearer in the 10th was the winner.

CLE 4 8 0
DET 2 5 1
W: Red Embree 3-0
L: Hal Newhouser 2-3
POG: Red Embree W, 7 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 3 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 18,850

As great a pitcher as Newhouser has been this season, the Kitties are only averaging 2 runs a start for him. Embree won his third straight start since being moved to the rotation. Les Fleming and Lou Boudreau both drive in two for the Tribe.

NYG 3 6 2
LAL 1 3 1
W: Dave Koslo 3-2
L: Joe Haynes 3-2
POG: Dave Koslo W, 8 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 2 K
Attendance: 20,433

A Buddy Kerr triple in the first set up all the scoring for the G-Men while Koslo was dominating on the hill. The Lancers' struggles continue-Lyons had hoped the travel to the coast would work against the Eastern clubs, but the Giants are doing fine.

PHI 3 8 3
MIL 6 10 0
W: Jim Tobin 3-1
L: Boom-Boom Beck 1-1
HR: Frank Demaree (1)
POG: Frank Demaree 1-1, R, 2 RBI, PH HR
Attendance: 20,874

Jim Tobin strings together another good start, meaning the Braves might have a couple starters to build around. Old pros Debs Garms and Frank Demaree have big hits for Milwaukee. Phillies allow 5 unearned runs in the loss.

PIT 6 13 0
SLC 3 7 1
W: Nick Strincevich 2-1
L: Max Lanier 0-2
HR: Frankie Gustine (1), Billy Cox (1)
POG: Billy Cox 2-5, R, 2 RBI, HR
Attendance: 31,598

The Cards absorb their 6th straight loss as the Buccos are playing a good stretch of ball.

WAS 7 10 0
SFS 3 9 1
W: Early Wynn 3-0
L: Johnny Sain 4-2
POG: Jimmy Pofahl 3-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB, 2 2B
Attendance: 22,891

I knew Sain had a game like this was coming at some point-the 9 game winning streak is over, but we still hold ½ game lead over the Cubs.

Izulde · 11-20-2006, 05:43 PM

Maglie is a beast on the mound. Go Millers!

SelzShoes · 11-20-2006, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Izulde

Maglie is a beast on the mound. Go Millers!

Maglie is scheduled to go against the Dodgers today. If the Millers win, they take the series 2-1. The Millers are an impressive 4-5 against the Big Three this year and 8-7 against all the established teams. A win today would be a big win early.

SelzShoes · 11-21-2006, 03:38 PM

MIN 8 11 0
BRO 4 7 1
W: Sal Maglie 5-1
L: Kirby Higbe 2-1
HR: Ray Mueller (1)
POG: Ray Mueller 3-5, 2 R, 3 RBI, HR
Attendance: 24,946

Of the teams "promoted" to the CL from the minors, I thought Minneapolis would turn out to be the best of the lot. Despite some serious gaps in the line up and rotation, the Millers have spent the first month close enough to the top spot to warrant respect. A win today would give the series to the upstarts and knock the Dodgers to ½ game behind the Yanks. It would be Sal Maglie, the former Giant farmhand, against Durocher's running Dodgers.

Maglie, who had been expected to be the 3rd or 4th starter, had earned four wins with four complete games. Negro Dave Barnhill and Industrial League refugee Sig Jukucki had not stepped up in the early going combining for a 3-6 record with 6.44 ERA. Manager Zeke Bonura felt with Maglie and Johnny Humphries throwing as well as they are, the rotation of a contender was already in his hands. A contender if the offensive problems could also be solved.

Leo's Dodgers have none of these problems. Outside the Yankees, Brooklyn had the best pitching in the CL and one of the most exciting offenses in baseball. The Dodgers had balanced power and speed almost perfectly. When extra base hits weren't bringing home the runs, Dodger runners were stealing bases at an amazing rate or drawing walks or doing all the things a championship offense does to win games. Maglie would have his hands full with this line up.

What the Brooklyn did not expect was the problems Kirby Higbe would have with the Miller line up. After threatening in the 1st and 2nd the Millers broke through in the 3rd. The capper of the inning was Sal Maglie's 2-out 2-run double to give the upstarts a 5 run lead. Single runs in the 4th and 6th drove Kirby from the game.

With the lead, Maglie came right after the Dodger hitters. While this strategy almost backfired in the 4th because of his defense's inability to turn the double play, the Dodgers could not use their team speed and could not press the issue.

When Bonura removed Maglie for a pinch hitter, the Dodgers saw their opening. After Ewald Pyle walked Camilli and hit and run single from Pee Wee Reese one could sense the momentum moving towards the Bums. A quick change to Bill Sayles on the hill limited the damage to one run. Ray Mueller's home run in the top of the 9th sucked the last bit of life from the Dodgers.

Not Sal Maglie's best-pitched game, but the Millers win again with him on the mound.

KCB 5 12 0 11th
COL 4 9 0
W: Bob Muncrief 2-0
L: Art Herring 2-3
HR: Ed Boland (1)
POG: Chet Laabs
Attendance: 15,468

The Blues get 4 shut out innings from the bullpen.

BUF 3 9 0
NYY 5 10 0
W: Tiny Bonham 3-0
L: Ed Bahr 0-6
HR: Wally Moses (7)
POG: Wally Moses 1-4, R, 4 RBI, GS
Attendance: 51,751

Wally Moses has another big home run blasting the Yankees into the lead.

SDP 5 5 1
OAK 2 12 1
W: Ed Lopat 1-4
L: Ralph Winegarner 2-3
HR: Buster Adams (2)
POG: Ed Lopat W, 8 IP, 10 H, 2 R, K, 1-3, RBI
Attendance: 22,950

The Padres had four run scoring groundouts while the Oaks had lots of men on base with little success.

SLS 5 12 0
SAC 2 8 1
W: Dale Jones 1-2
L: Fred Caligiuri 0-1
HR: Buddy Blair (1)
POG: Buddy Blair 3-5, 2 R, RBI, HR
Attendance: 12,566

The Saints take advantage of my bullpen to plate 4 in the 9th for the win. Jones, briefly pulled from the rotation, comes back with his best effort of the season.

PHO 1 5 0
SEA 2 9 0
W: Ken Raffensberger 3-3
L: Bill Lohrman 1-4
POG: Ken Raffensberger W, 8.1 IP, 5 H, R, 2 BB, 4 K
Attendance: 25,398

Jimmy Crutchfield get 3 of the Phoenix hits but with no support from the rest of the club, Raffensberger was able to pitch around those hits. Harlond Clift and Paul O'Dea teamed up to account for both Rainier runs.

BOS 3 7 1
CHI 5 7 1
W: Spud Chandler 1-0
L: Joe Dobson 3-2
HR: Arky Vaughan (2)
POG: Arky Vaughan 1-4, R, 3 RBI, HR, SB
Attendance: 34,917

Boston jumped out to a quick lead before Spud Chandler settled in for the Cubs. Vaughan homers for the second straight day but the real Sox-killer were Dobson's 7 walks in 5 innings of work. The Cubs put pressure on the Seals to win today to keep the ½ game lead and the BoSox are settling into last. I still think the BoSox can pressure Cleveland and Pittsburgh for the title, but they need to start playing a complete game at some point.

CLE 1 5 1
DET 6 13 1
W: Dizzy Trout 4-1
L: Jim Bagby Jr 3-2
POG: Dizzy Trout, W, CG, 5 H, R, 3 BB, 2 K
Attendance: 18,824

Trout continues his strong start to the season with his third complete game. Bagby lost his control in the 5th giving Ned Harris and Johnny Lipon RBI chances they did not waste.

NYG 4 7 1
LAL 2 9 1
W: Hal Schumacher 2-1
L: Ray Starr 0-3
POG: Hal Schumacher W, 7.1 IP, 7 H, R, BB, 4 K
Attendance: 20,435

If the Lancers can't pull themselves out of this skid (6 straight losses, 1-9 over their last 10) Milwaukee will have some company in the basement.

PHI 7 12 0
MIL 8 11 1
W: Tom Earley 1-2
L: Robin Roberts 1-1
HR: Stan Spence 3 (1, 2, 3), Jack Albright (1), Tommy Holmes (2)
POG: Stan Spence 3-4, 3 R, 4 RBI, BB, 3 HR
Attendance: 20,862

Robin Roberts has a real bad day; after getting the first out in the 6th, he gives up a home run and three walks to give the lead over to Milwaukee. Spence's third shot of the day made it a 1-run game in the 9th but the next three Phillies went in order to end the game.

PIT 8 12 0 10th
SLC 6 15 0
W: Lefty Wilkie 1-2
L: Tom Gorman 1-1
HR: Creepy Crespi (1), Bob Elliott (2)
POG: Bob Elliott 2-5, 2 R, 3 RBI, BB, 2B, HR
Attendance: 31,251

Mr. Team belts the go ahead home run in the top of the 10th; the game was sent to extra frames by a fluke homer by reserve infielder Crespi. Elbie Fletcher has raised his average from .179 to .234 in this three game set with the Redbirds. Seven straight losses for the pre season pick for the NAL West title. Murry Dickson, who has been steady in all his starts to this point, could not overcome a wild streak early that put his team behind the 8-ball.

WAS 6 11 1
SFS 3 9 2
W: Bill Trotter 1-0
L: Bill Bevens 2-4
HR: Nelson Burbrink (2)
POG: Al Kozar 2-3, R, 2 RBI, 2B, SF
Attendance: 22,867

The Seals defense makes two errors in the 9th leading to a 5 run inning for the Senators. After seeing how well we can play, a loss like this hurts. I thought we had it sewn up, shows what I know.

SelzShoes · 11-21-2006, 10:08 PM

BUF 5 11 2
COL 0 6 0
W: Jake Mooty 2-4
L: Bobo Newsom 1-2
POG: Jake Mooty W, 8 IP, 0 R, 2 BB, 2 K
Attendance: 18,226

Back to back triples in the second gave the Bison the lead; the 4-run 9th closed the door. The Clippers couldn't buy an extra base hit.

CIN 4 10 1
KCB 2 5 0
W: Joe Beggs 2-2
L: Satchel Paige 2-3
HR: Grady Hatton (5)
POG: Joe Beggs W, 8 IP, 5 H, 2 R, BB, 3 K
Attendance: 27,248

Paige has another disappointing start. Beggs was great, keeping the ball down all day long. Buck Leonard got a double off his old nemesis.

BAL 4 4 1
MIN 2 12 2
W: Ken Chase 2-2
L: Sig Jakuucki 1-5
HR: Roy Hartsfield (3), Bill Rigney (1), Buck O'Neill (1)
POG: Buck O'Neill 1-4, 2 R, RBI, HR
Attendance: 18,190

Buck O'Neill hits his first major league home run. Millers had opportunities, but couldn't cash in.

BRO 8 13 3
NYY 4 9 2
W: Hugh Casey 3-2
L: Marius Russo 0-1
HR: Charlie Keller (2)
POG: Billy Herman 1-2, R, 3 RBI, 2B
Attendance: 62,964

Dodgers score 7 in the 9th to suck the life out of Yankee Stadium. Brooklyn has won 4 straight this season at Yankee Stadium. Minnie Minoso committed 3 errors but had a big hit in starting the winning rally. Old pros Billy Herman and Joe Medwick came up big in the inning as well.

PHO 3 10 1
SAC 9 11 1
W: Van Mungo 1-2
L: Dizzy Dean 2-3
HR: Spider Jorgensen (1)
POG: Bill Knickerbocker 2-4, R, 3 RBI, BB, 2B, SH
Attendance: 15,156

After two good starts, Dizzy Dean takes a step back with a 6 walk, 1 strikeout performance. Mungo finally gives a decent start for the Solons.

POR 2 5 1
SLS 7 12 1
W: Bill Fleming 2-3
L: Yank Terry 1-1
POG: Buddy Blair 3-4, 2 R, 3 RBI
Attendance: 9,911

And it could have been worse-Portland threw two guys out at home. Bill Fleming has another strong start. Toss out his one bad relief outing (5 ER in 1.2 IP) and his ERA drops from a respectable 3.18 to an ace-like 1.69.

HOL 12 15 2
SDP 8 9 4
W: Ray Brown 3-2
L: Bud Byerly 0-1
HR: Cliff Mapes (3), Bob Ramazzotti (1)
POG: Milt Byrnes 3-5, 2 R, 4 RBI, 2 2B
Attendance: 22,887

The Stars got a little lucky; they were playing uninspired ball. Ray Brown wasn't pitching his best game. But it all came together in one fabulous 10-run inning. The Padres burn through four hurlers in the frame. The win puts Hollywood in 4th place, but still under .500.

OAK 1 3 1
SEA 3 9 0
W: Ed Heusser 3-3
L: Sam Zoldak 1-1
HR: Larry Doby (4), Ted Strong (1)
POG: Ed Heusser
Attendance: 25,408

As the Beavers have been losing, the Rainiers have been winning. The lead is now 1-½ games with three whittled off in the last three days.

LAL 7 13 3
BOS 6 12 0
W: Loy Hanning 1-1
L: Charlie Wagner 0-1
HR: Taffy Wright (3), Joe DiMaggio (7)
POG: Taffy Wright 1-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB, HR
Attendance: 31,129

Wright homers to tie it; then Joe homers to win it. Nothing like the Boston bullpen to get your bats swinging good.

MIL 1 4 1
CLE 0 3 1
W: Warren Spahn 2-2
L: Alfred Smith 2-4
POG: Warren Spahn W, 7.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 5 BB, 2K
Attendance: 21,384

Before his control set up big trouble in the 8th, Spahn looked every bit the future ace of the Braves. Skippy Roberge's pinch-hit single was the game winner.

SLC 8 9 1
NYG 2 5 3
W: Mort Cooper 1-1
L: Johnnie Wittig 1-3
HR: Whitey Kurowski (5), Coaker Triplett (1)
POG: Mort Cooper W, CG, 5 H, 1 ER, BB, 5 K
Attendance: 29,655

Wittig walks 7 and the Cards take advantage. Mort Cooper, in his first start in 13 days due to an arm injury, looked good. The losing streak is over

SFS 3 8 4
PHI 5 10 1
W: Tommy Hughes 6-1
L: Sandy Consuegra 3-2
POG: Del Ennis 3-4, R, RBI, 2B, K, CS
Attendance: 32,985

Our sloppy defense cost us this one. Still in second place, but we've lost 3 straight.

CHI 9 11 1
PIT 1 6 0
W: Claude Passeau 2-0
L: Dutch Dietz 0-1
HR: Peanuts Lowrey (2)
POG: Peanuts Lowrey 3-5, R, 3 RBI, HR
Attendance: 21,678

Lowrey's home run sparked a 7 run 4th. Passeau didn't finish what he started but it was a good one; he gives the Cubs another top-flight starter for the rotation.

DET 4 7 0
WAS 2 6 1
W: Virgil Trucks 1-1
L: Walt Masterson 0-1
HR: Buddy Lewis (2), Cecil Travis (2)
POG: Virgil Trucks W, 7.2 IP, 5 H, 2 R, BB, 7 K
Attendance: 18,195

A couple of question marks started, and Detroit's was better than Washington.

SelzShoes · 11-26-2006, 02:52 PM

BUF 2 6 1
COL 3 4 0
W: Butch Wensloff 2-1
L: Al Sima 1-5
POG: Butch Wensloff W, 8 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 18,210

Al Hollingsworth struck out Roy Cullenbine with the bases loaded to seal the game for Columbus.

CIN 6 7 1
KCB 11 15 2
W: Leon Day 2-2
L: Vic Raschi 2-3
HR: Buck Leonard (1), Wally Judnich (3), Monte Irvin (3), Ray Dandridge (2)
POG: Ray Dandridge
Attendance: 26,640

The Blues overcome some defensive problems in out slugging the Reds. Leon Day strikes out 9 and is starting settle into a groove for the Blues.

BAL 5 9 0
MIN 3 7 1
W: Phil Marchildon 3-2
L: Sam Nahem 0-1
HR: Buck O'Neill (1)
POG: Buck O'Neill 5-5, R, 3 RBI, HR
Attendance: 18,186

The Babe had his charges running today-5 steals as a team. Extra men in scoring position lead to a lot of 1-run innings. Ten walks from Miller pitching also helped.

BRO 9 15 3 10th
NYY 11 12 3
W: Curt Davis 2-2
L: Tiny Bonham 4-0
HR: Charlie Keller 2 (3, 4), Hank Greenberg (8)
POG: Charlie Keller
Attendance: 59,471

Great comeback at the House that Ruth Built; full of thrills and chills. The Dodgers looked to be cruising to victory. Bob Feller left in the 2nd with minor back pain and the Bums held a 6-1 lead. King Kong Keller blasted a 3-run shot and the Yanks were back in it.

But the weakness of the Yankee bullpen was exposed, as a parade of relievers kept giving up hits-but only 3 more runs. Giving the Bombers a shot in the bottom of the 9th.

Greenberg reached on Minoso's second error of the game, his second multi-error game in a row, in front of early Yank hero Charlie Keller. Keller launched his second shot of the game, pulling New York to 9-8. Durocher stuck with Curt Davis and it cost him. With two out and runners at the corner broke one too short skidding past Padgett. The game was tied and going to extras.

After two quick outs, Davis walked Rosar and faced Greenberg. Instead of making the switch, Leo stuck with his man and Hammering Hank made him pay. A game ending 2-run home run to deep right center to end it. The Yanks are now 1-4 at home against Brooklyn.

PHO 6 10 1
SAC 3 7 2
W: Harry Eisenstat 2-4
L: Walt Lanfranconi 1-2
HR: Sammy Hughes (1)
POG: Sammy Hughes 1-4, R, 4 RBI, K, HR
Attendance: 15,161

We claw our way into a tie executing 2 squeeze plays in the 7th (everyone safe on the plays) only to give up a 3-run home run in the next half inning to loose.

POR 0 2 1
SLS 5 10 0
W: Harry Brecheen 4-2
L: Dick Barrett 4-2
POG: Harry Brecheen W, 8 IP, H, 0 R, BB, 4 K
Attendance: 9,688

Barrett's wildness finally got to him in the 8th and the Saints linked a few walks and singles for a big inning. Brecheen's outing, against this offense, was one of the more impressive outings I've seen all season.

HOL 1 3 0
SDP 9 15 0
W: Bob Klinger 3-1
L: Buck Ross 0-4
HR: Lester Lockett (3)
POG: Lester Lockett 2-4, 2 R, 3 RBI
Attendance: 22,863

Buck Ross is the weak link in the Stars rotations, and he showed it again. Padres Steve Souchock has been with the big club 5 games and is already tied for 4th in RBI with 8.

OAK 2 5 0
SEA 3 10 2
W: Orie Arntzen 4-0
L: Roy Henshaw 2-3
POG: Orie Arntzen W, 8 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 25,410

The Rainiers' superior offense just gave them more chances to score.

LAL 5 9 0
BOS 4 9 0
W: Thornton Lee 3-2
L: John Whitehead 1-2
POG: Guy Curtright
Attendance: 31,466

A lengthy rain delay forced Cronin to take out his most reliable starter for his miserable bullpen. Good showing by the Lancers' bullpen.

MIL 2 6 1
CLE 3 7 0
W: Chubby Dean 3-0
L: Vern Bickford 0-2
HR: Ray Boone (1)
POG: Ray Boone 2-2, R, 3 RBI, HR
Attendance: 21,386

Manager Lou Boudreau played a hunch and had rookie Ray Boone pinch-hit for shortstop Boudreau. Boone hit a 2-run pinch hit home run (his first) and singled in the winner in the 9th.

SLC 0 8 1
NYG 3 3 0
W: Cliff Melton 3-3
L: Lou Kretlow 2-5
POG: Cliff Melton W, CG, SHO, 8 H, 0 BB, K
Attendance: 29,686

The Giants didn't have a hit after the second, but that was good enough. Melton gets his second straight shut out.

Game 1
SFS 4 8 1 11th
PHI 3 9 1
W: Jug Thesenga 1-0
L: Ike Pearson 0-2
POG: Bill Swift 7.1 IP, 6 H, R, 5 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 32,959

It was a case of our last guy out there was just slightly better than their last guy out there.

Game 2
SFS 10 13 2
PHI 6 11 3
W: Jack Hallett 2-2
L: Cy Blanton 1-4
HR: Ron Northey (3)
POG: Nelson Burbrink 4-6, 3 RBI
Attendance: 32,969

When it was clear Paul Dean did not have it (8 walks in 2 IP), Jack Hallett came out of the pen and did yeoman's work. Phillies' pitching served up a steady diet of batting practice for my hitters.

CHI 9 9 0
PIT 5 9 2
W: Emil Kush 2-0
L: Johnny Gee 4-1
POG: Eddie Waitkus 2-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB
Attendance: 22,006

The Cubs rattle the Bucs pitching a little. There has to be some worry about Emil Kush's ability to go deep in games. The Cubs needed 3 innings from the bullpen and it was not pretty. Two runs and 5 walks; the size of the Cub lead could absorb that kind of pitching.

DET 6 7 0
WAS 3 9 1
W: Al Benton 2-1
L: Dutch Leonard 1-2
HR: Mickey Vernon (4), Dick Wakefield 2 (5, 6)
POG: Dick Wakefield 2-3, 3 R, 3 RBI, BB, 2 HR
Attendance: 18,202

Dick Wakefield powers the Tigers to the win.

SelzShoes · 11-26-2006, 07:04 PM

BUF 4 6 1
COL 1 4 2
W: Fritz Ostermueller 1-4
L: Marv Breuer 0-7
POG: Fritz Ostermueller W, 8 IP, 2 H, R, BB, 3 K
Attendance: 18,489

Ostermueller throws his best game of the season getting his first win of the year.

CIN 4 10 0
KCB 5 9 0
W: Denny Galehouse 5-0
L: Johnny Vander Meer 3-3
HR: Wally Judnich (4), Buck Leonard (2)
POG: Wally Judnich 1-4, R, 3 RBI, HR
Attendance: 26,941

Vander Meer's wildness cost him at several points in the game. Galehouse is quietly making the statement that HE is the ace of the Blues.

BAL 3 6 0
MIN 1 6 0
W: Jack Knott 2-0
L: Dave Barnhill 2-3
HR: Ed Wheeler (1)
POG: Jack Knott W, 7.2 IP, 4 H, R, 2 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 18,154

Jack Knott rewards Babe Ruth with an outstanding first start of the season.

BRO 6 5 1
NYY 3 8 2
W: Don Newcombe 2-0
L: Monk Dubiel 4-2
HR: Tommy Henrich (5), Minnie Minoso (2)
POG: Minnie Minoso 2-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB, 2B, HR
Attendance: 63,654

Monk Dubiel's 9 walks took any energy the crowd had away. The low point, for the Yankees, was a third inning where the Dodgers scored 3 runs-without a hit.

PHO 2 6 0
SAC 4 9 0
W: Fred Hutchinson 3-2
L: Russ Christopher 1-5
POG: Fred Hutchinson W, CG, 6 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 4 K, 3-4, RBI, 2B
Attendance: 15,390

Russ Christopher is one of those pitchers who will do just enough to lose.

POR 5 10 3
SLS 6 14 4
W: Randy Gumpert 2-2
L: Ernie Nevel 1-1
POG: Vance Dinges 4-5, 4 R, 2 2B
Attendance: 9,917

Bob Logan walks in the winning run to end the game.

HOL 8 14 1 12th
SDP 6 14 1
W: Mace Brown 2-1
L: Luis Tiant Sr 0-1
HR: Vince Cressio (1), Lester Lockett (4), Milt Byrnes (1)
POG: Milt Byrnes 2-5, 2 R, 3 RBI, HR
Attendance: 22,886

Neither starter was very good, but the bullpens were very good. Milt Byrnes' first homer was the game winner.

OAK 3 12 1
SEA 5 5 1
W: Tommy De La Cruz 5-1
L: Hank Borowy 0-2
POG: Jack D Phillips 1-3, R, 2 RBI, 2B
Attendance: 25,371

The Oaks threatened all day long, they just couldn't cash in.

LAL 5 8 1
BOS 6 9 0
W: Harry Perkowski 1-5
L: Thornton Lee 3-3
HR: Jake Jones (3), Joe DiMaggio (8)
POG: Jake Jones 2-4, R, 3 RBI, HR
Attendance: 30,778

Joe DiMaggio gives the Lancers a late lead, but Thornton Lee's wildness gives it right back.

Game 1
MIL 5 10 3 13th
CLE 6 11 0
W: Joe Heving 1-0
L: Johnny Hutchings 0-1
HR: Ken Keltner (2)
POG: Ken Keltner 2-3, R, 5 RBI, 2B, HR
Attendance: 21,397

Good pitching late for both clubs defensive lapses lead to the winning run.

Game 2
MIL 5 12 0
CLE 2 6 2
W: Junior Thompson 1-1
L: Al Milnar 0-2
HR: Lou Boudreau (1)
POG: Tommy Holmes 1-5, R, 2 RBI, 2B
Attendance: 21,397

Billy Southworth knew his pitching staff was exhausted but he manager six different arms to victory.

Game 1
SLC 12 14 2
NYG 2 6 3
W: Max Lanier 1-2
L: Dave Koslo 3-3
POG: Stan Musial 2-3, R, 3 RBI, 2B
Attendance: 27,907

Saint Louis uses a 9-run inning to overwhelm the Giants.

Game 2
SLC 5 11 0
NYG 4 9 0
W: Howie Krist 1-0
L: Bill Crouch 1-1
HR: Sid Gordon (1)
POG: Red Schoendienst 2-4, 2 R, RBI, BB
Attendance: 27,907

The Saint Louis bullpen is just a hair better than the G-men's today.

SFS 9 11 0
PHI 11 16 3
W: Jim Hearn 2-0
L: Johnny Sain 4-3
HR: Ralph Hodgin (1), Del Ennis (3)
POG: Del Ennis 3-5, 2 R, 3 RBI, HR
Attendance: 32,990

Sain gives up 11 runs in a take one for the team outing. And we still had a chance to win late. Frustrating series after the run of success we had.

Game 1
CHI 4 10 1
PIT 2 5 1
W: Ben Chapman 3-2
L: Nick Strincevich 2-2
HR: Ralph Kiner (1)
POG: Ben Chapman W, 7 H, 2 R, 4 BB, 5 K
Attendance: 22,026

Cubs take an early lead and the pitching holds up.

Game 2
CHI 8 8 1
PIT 7 11 0
W: Russ Bauers 4-1
L: Ken Heintzelman 0-2
HR: Al Lopez (2)
POG: Eddie Waitkus 1-3, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB, SB, SH
Attendance: 22,026

The starting pitchers combined for 12 walks and 2 strikeouts; not fun to sit through. But once the bullpens entered the game, the game tightened up. Cubs get the odd run in the 8th in sweeping the double dip.

Game 1
DET 5 11 2
WAS 4 12 2
W: Hal Newhouser 3-3
L: Early Wynn 3-1
HR: Ned Harris (2)
POG: Ned Harris 3-4, R, 3 RBI, 2B, HR
Attendance: 18,546

Harris shows a knack for getting hits with runners on. Early Wynn had been winning ugly today he was just ugly.

Game 2
DET 14 15 4
WAS 12 9 2
W: Hal White 1-0
L: Bill Trotter 1-1
HR: Mickey Vernon (5), Dick Wakefield (7)
POG: Dick Wakefield 2-4, 3 R, 2 RBI, 2 BB, HR
Attendance: 18,546

The less said about this game, the better.

We've made it through the first month of the season; thanks for sticking with me!

SelzShoes · 11-26-2006, 08:07 PM

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Contential League Standings Team W L PCT GB Home Away XInn 1Run Brooklyn 17 8 .680 --- 3- 3 14- 5 3-3 4-4 New York 17 9 .654 .5 12- 8 5- 1 1-2 2-3 Kansas City 14 11 .560 3.0 4- 5 10- 6 2-1 2-2 Baltimore 13 12 .520 4.0 7- 9 6- 3 0-3 4-3 Minneapolis 12 13 .480 5.0 5- 7 7- 6 0-0 4-1 Cincinnati 11 14 .440 6.0 6- 7 5- 7 1-0 7-5 Columbus 10 15 .400 7.0 7-12 3- 3 3-2 6-5 Buffalo 7 19 .269 10.5 0- 6 7-13 1-0 1-7

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Pacific Coast League Standings Team W L PCT GB Home Away XInn 1Run Seattle 18 8 .692 --- 15-5 3- 3 0-0 6-1 Portland 17 8 .680 .5 12-1 5- 7 1-0 4-2 Sacramento 14 11 .560 3.5 12-7 2- 4 2-2 6-2 Hollywood 12 13 .480 5.5 8-8 4- 5 3-1 4-7 San Diego 11 14 .440 6.5 6-6 5- 8 1-3 3-1 Salt Lake City 10 15 .400 7.5 6-3 4-12 0-3 1-7 Phoenix 10 16 .385 8.0 3-3 7-13 1-0 3-5 Oakland 9 16 .360 8.5 3-3 6-13 1-0 2-4

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National American League East Standings Team W L PCT GB Home Away XInn 1Run Cleveland 17 10 .630 --- 8-3 9-7 1-1 6-3 Pittsburgh 14 13 .519 3.0 0-7 14-6 1-5 2-6 New York 14 14 .500 3.5 5-9 9-5 4-1 6-3 Philadelphia 12 15 .444 5.0 9-8 3-7 2-2 4-4 Washington 12 16 .429 5.5 3-8 9-8 3-2 6-2 Boston 11 16 .407 6.0 5-8 6-8 3-3 3-9

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National American League West Standings Team W L PCT GB Home Away XInn 1Run Chicago 18 9 .667 --- 8- 5 10- 4 3-1 5-2 Detroit 16 12 .571 2.5 8- 9 8- 3 3-2 5-7 San Francisco 16 12 .571 2.5 8- 9 8- 3 2-1 2-2 Saint Louis 12 15 .444 6.0 8-12 4- 3 1-2 3-4 Los Angeles 12 16 .429 6.5 9- 6 3-10 1-1 5-5 Milwaukee 11 17 .393 7.5 4- 6 7-11 0-3 4-4

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RANK (Last) Team Points Record PCT AVG ERA 1st (6th) Seattle 134 18- 8 .692 .278 3.00 2nd (7th) Chicago 130 18- 9 .667 .294 3.78 3rd (2nd) Brooklyn 124 17- 8 .680 .250 2.86 4th (3rd) New York 122 17- 9 .654 .277 2.66 5th (1st) Portland 120 17- 8 .680 .298 4.19 6th (5th) Cleveland 115 17-10 .630 .250 3.43 7th (10th) Detroit 109 16-12 .571 .253 3.30 8th (4th) San Francisco 105 16-12 .571 .263 3.67 9th (9th) Kansas City 104 14-11 .560 .291 3.34 10th (11th) Sacramento 101 14-11 .560 .268 3.54 11th (23rd) Baltimore 98 13-12 .520 .261 3.79 12th (8th) Pittsburgh 91 14-13 .519 .270 3.48 13th (16th) New York 91 14-14 .500 .249 3.56 14th (20th) Hollywood 86 12-13 .480 .264 3.96 15th (12th) Minneapolis 81 12-13 .480 .252 4.12 16th (22nd) San Diego 77 11-14 .440 .252 3.77 17th (17th) Saint Louis 77 12-15 .444 .270 3.66 18th (14th) Cincinnati 76 11-14 .440 .222 4.23 19th (13th) Philadelphia 76 12-15 .444 .260 4.29 20th (26th) Salt Lake City 76 10-15 .400 .295 4.34 21st (19th) Los Angeles 73 12-16 .429 .245 4.14 22nd (27th) Milwaukee 73 11-17 .393 .266 4.79 23rd (15th) Washington 71 12-16 .429 .234 5.13 24th (24th) Columbus 70 10-15 .400 .239 4.13 25th (21st) Boston 69 11-16 .407 .264 4.24 26th (25th) Phoenix 65 10-16 .385 .266 3.78 27th (18th) Oakland 61 9-16 .360 .238 4.44 28th (28th) Buffalo 46 7-19 .269 .227 4.24

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Contential League Batting Team AVG HR R AB H 2B 3B BB K OBP SLG SB-CS Kansas City .291 19 116 903 263 33 10 90 67 .353 .413 6- 1 New York .277 33 156 905 251 47 12 102 86 .351 .465 5- 3 Baltimore .261 6 102 857 224 37 7 85 76 .329 .342 22- 5 Minneapolis .252 12 90 826 208 23 12 74 79 .310 .352 5- 3 Brooklyn .250 12 125 907 227 47 11 124 96 .339 .366 32- 8 Columbus .239 6 91 846 202 27 4 85 99 .307 .301 9- 6 Buffalo .227 7 79 869 197 30 10 80 113 .291 .308 7- 3 Cincinnati .222 13 83 821 182 19 8 67 88 .280 .312 5- 3

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Pacific Coast League Batting Team AVG HR R AB H 2B 3B BB K OBP SLG SB-CS Portland .298 23 148 873 260 29 5 85 93 .359 .422 23- 2 Salt Lake City .295 4 120 885 261 34 11 71 87 .348 .372 5- 3 Seattle .278 13 116 850 236 37 9 81 81 .338 .388 12- 1 Sacramento .268 6 99 859 230 37 9 67 87 .319 .353 10- 3 Phoenix .266 8 89 880 234 33 4 51 99 .307 .340 7- 8 Hollywood .264 10 116 887 234 48 9 73 109 .317 .372 0- 2 San Diego .252 9 102 882 222 35 7 101 85 .329 .338 8- 0 Oakland .238 5 84 853 203 30 4 57 82 .287 .300 2- 3

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National American League Batting Team AVG HR R AB H 2B 3B BB K OBP SLG SB-CS Chicago .294 12 158 949 279 57 10 120 65 .370 .413 10- 4 Pittsburgh .270 10 140 984 266 45 7 120 102 .350 .361 13- 2 Saint Louis .270 11 124 958 259 37 8 90 70 .331 .360 17- 2 Milwaukee .266 9 100 994 264 36 4 65 76 .311 .337 8- 3 Boston .264 15 135 981 259 58 8 132 96 .349 .385 2- 0 San Francisco .263 13 135 1003 264 41 8 96 65 .326 .359 10- 2 Philadelphia .260 13 116 940 244 32 9 91 89 .323 .354 8- 4 Detroit .253 12 119 946 239 30 6 98 92 .321 .335 2- 3 Cleveland .250 14 115 920 230 43 10 95 70 .318 .364 2- 0 New York .249 11 112 986 246 31 10 103 99 .319 .335 12- 1 Los Angeles .245 18 114 946 232 33 6 97 77 .316 .350 1- 0 Washington .234 10 116 975 228 37 8 93 109 .302 .319 6- 0

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Contential League Pitching Team ERA IP HA R ER HRA BB K OAVG CG SHO New York 2.66 236.2 196 85 70 5 96 115 .221 3 2 Brooklyn 2.86 239.0 193 88 76 13 94 91 .218 2 2 Kansas City 3.34 229.1 209 98 85 13 69 102 .242 6 0 Baltimore 3.79 225.2 219 108 95 17 90 83 .259 2 1 Minneapolis 4.12 218.2 229 110 100 13 82 77 .273 5 1 Columbus 4.13 233.0 252 124 107 14 81 108 .277 1 0 Cincinnati 4.23 219.0 229 110 103 17 88 62 .270 5 2 Buffalo 4.24 223.0 227 119 105 16 107 66 .264 3 0

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Pacific Coast League Pitching Team ERA IP HA R ER HRA BB K OAVG CG SHO Seattle 3.00 231.0 219 92 77 6 61 81 .245 4 0 Sacramento 3.54 229.0 241 95 90 9 66 108 .275 5 2 San Diego 3.77 229.1 220 113 96 11 70 96 .251 1 0 Phoenix 3.78 221.1 237 111 93 10 64 87 .276 5 0 Hollywood 3.96 234.1 240 115 103 11 89 103 .263 2 1 Portland 4.19 219.1 254 113 102 7 71 83 .291 3 1 Salt Lake City 4.34 217.2 230 120 105 15 81 85 .273 3 0 Oakland 4.44 216.2 239 115 107 9 84 80 .286 4 1

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National American League Pitching Team ERA IP HA R ER HRA BB K OAVG CG SHO Detroit 3.30 254.0 212 106 93 17 103 94 .226 6 1 Cleveland 3.43 241.2 221 96 92 10 101 76 .245 3 2 Pittsburgh 3.48 248.0 248 104 96 8 82 75 .261 2 0 New York 3.56 260.1 260 121 103 9 115 89 .260 4 2 Saint Louis 3.66 248.2 221 118 101 17 94 102 .237 2 1 San Francisco 3.67 260.0 276 123 106 8 88 101 .271 5 0 Chicago 3.78 243.0 255 114 102 11 110 82 .272 1 1 Los Angeles 4.14 247.2 220 120 114 12 116 95 .237 2 1 Boston 4.24 254.2 266 129 120 13 100 101 .267 3 0 Philadelphia 4.29 247.2 257 140 118 13 86 71 .266 2 0 Milwaukee 4.79 249.2 284 155 133 18 114 64 .288 3 1 Washington 5.13 254.1 290 158 145 12 91 60 .285 1 0

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Contential League Fielding Team PCT PO A TC DP E Baltimore .983 677 334 1029 24 18 Kansas City .981 683 331 1034 33 20 Minneapolis .979 655 324 1000 32 21 Cincinnati .979 650 353 1025 32 22 Columbus .977 694 349 1068 34 25 Brooklyn .974 715 403 1148 32 30 New York .971 706 350 1088 23 32 Buffalo .972 666 321 1015 22 28

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Pacific Coast League Fielding Team PCT PO A TC DP E Sacramento .989 680 349 1040 34 11 Oakland .988 643 350 1005 37 12 Hollywood .981 698 310 1027 26 19 Phoenix .978 664 334 1020 32 22 Salt Lake City .976 647 337 1008 26 24 Seattle .972 687 373 1090 26 30 Portland .972 656 339 1024 31 29 San Diego .970 686 301 1018 21 31

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National American League Fielding Team PCT PO A TC DP E Pittsburgh .984 745 396 1160 32 19 Cleveland .983 721 378 1118 30 19 Chicago .981 727 399 1148 37 22 Philadelphia .979 740 403 1168 33 25 Los Angeles .978 743 388 1156 27 25 Milwaukee .978 741 390 1156 41 25 Boston .977 759 391 1177 27 27 Detroit .976 760 407 1196 33 29 Washington .975 758 436 1225 33 31 Saint Louis .972 743 371 1146 25 32 New York .968 778 423 1241 42 40 San Francisco .967 775 433 1249 32 41

SelzShoes · 11-26-2006, 08:56 PM

CL Batting Leaders

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AVG OBP SLG W. Moses (NYY) .425 R. Cullenbine (BUF) .516 W. Moses (NYY) .863 C. Laabs (KCB) .370 W. Moses (NYY) .488 L. Salazar (KCB) .671 L. Salazar (KCB) .355 D. Camilli (BRO) .477 H. Greenberg (NYY) .653 AB Hits 2B P. Reiser (BRO) 111 J. Berardino (KCB) 34 W. Moses (NYY) 9 H. Greenberg (NYY) 101 H. Greenberg (NYY) 32 B. Johnson (BAL) 7 J. Berardino (KCB) 100 2 at 31 D. Camilli (BRO) 7 3B HR RBI 4 at 3 H. Greenberg (NYY) 8 W. Moses (NYY) 26 W. Moses (NYY) 7 G. Zernial (BUF) 20 L. Salazar (KCB) 6 D. Camilli (BRO) 20 Runs SB BB H. Greenberg (NYY) 25 G. Handley (BAL) 7 R. Cullenbine (BUF) 25 J. Robinson (KCB) 21 D. Camilli (BRO) 7 3 at 21 3 at 19 P. Reese (BRO) 7 EXBH TB W. Moses (NYY) 17 H. Greenberg (NYY) 66 H. Greenberg (NYY) 15 W. Moses (NYY) 63 4 at 12 P. Reiser (BRO) 54

SelzShoes · 11-26-2006, 09:14 PM

CL Pitching Leaders

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Games Games Started IP H. Casey (BRO) 14 10 at 7 W. Wyatt (BRO) 54.2 G. Dockins (BUF) 13 J. Vander Meer (CIN) 54.2 B. Walters (CIN) 13 M. Dubiel (NYY) 53.1 Wins Losses CG S. Maglie (MIN) 5 M. Breuer (COL) 7 S. Maglie (MIN) 4 W. Wyatt (BRO) 5 E. Bahr (BUF) 6 J. Vander Meer (CIN) 4 D. Galehouse (KCB) 5 2 at 4 3 at 2 SHO Strike Outs ERA J. Vander Meer (CIN) 2 B. Feller (NYY) 39 J. Humphries (MIN) 1.35 6 at 1 S. Paige (KCB) 28 S. Maglie (MIN) 1.95 D. Bankhead (BRO) 28 H. Wyse (NYY) 2.09 OAVE B. Feller (NYY) .194 J. Beggs (CIN) .196 K. Higbe (BRO) .209

SelzShoes · 11-26-2006, 09:27 PM

PCL Hitting Leaders

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AVE OBP SLG J. Crutchfield (PHO) .382 E. Stanky (SDP) .509 A. Robinson (POR) .621 L. Lockett (SDP) .375 A. Robinson (POR) .463 J. Fitzpatrick (POR) .586 J. Fitzpatrick (POR) .368 L. Carlisle (OAK) .454 L. Lockett (SDP) .538 AB Hits 2B V. Dinges (SLS) 107 L. Lockett (SDP) 39 C. Ryan (SLS) 8 L. Lockett (SDP) 104 V. Dinges (SLS) 37 H. Gathers (HOL) 8 C. Mapes (SDP) 98 J. Crutchfield (PHO) 34 2 at 7 3B HR RBI 4 at 3 A. Robinson (POR) 5 J. Fitzpatrick (POR) 27 J. Fitzpatrick (POR) 5 M. Hoderlein (POR) 20 4 at 4 3 at 18 RUNS SB BB C. Ryan (SLS) 22 C. Denton (POR) 16 E. Stanky (SDP) 33 H. Clift (SEA) 20 J. White (SAC) 5 P. Waner (SLS) 20 E. Stanky (SDP) 20 G. Crawford (SEA) 4 H. Clift (SEA) 20 EBH TB M. Meridius (HOL) 11 L. Lockett (SDP) 56 4 at 10 J. Fitzpatrick (POR) 51 V. Dinges (SLS) 48

SelzShoes · 11-26-2006, 09:36 PM

PCL Pitching Leaders

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Games GS IP C. Covington (PHO) 16 8 at 7 O. Clark (POR) 56.2 R. Gumpert (SLS) 15 L. Jansen (SAC) 56.1 B. Malloy (SEA) 13 H. Brecheen (SLS) 53.1 Wins Losses CG T. De La Cruz (SEA) 5 R. Christopher (PHO) 5 L. Jansen (SAC) 4 6 at 4 4 at 4 6 at 2 SHO Strikeouts ERA L. Jansen (SAC) 2 H. Smith (HOL) 36 O. Arntzen (SEA) 1.49 3 at 1 R. Lockheart (SDP) 36 L. Jansen (SAC) 1.92 2 at 33 B. Klinger (SDP) 1.93 OAVG B. Klinger (SDP) .202 O. Arntzen (SEA) .202 E. Heusser (SEA) .206

SelzShoes · 11-26-2006, 09:45 PM

NAL Batting Leaders

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AVG 			OBP				SLG
J. Wyrostek (PIT) .400 	T. Williams (BOS)   .595	T. Williams (BOS) .823
T. Williams (BOS) .392 	P. Lowrey (CHI)     .500	M. Vernon (WAS)   .585  
B. McCosky (DET)  .389	P. Cavarretta (CHI) .491 	J. Heath (CLE)    .570

AB 			Hits				2B
E. Waitkus (CHI)   125	E. Waitkus (CHI)   41  		J. Pesky (BOS) 13
C. Gehringer (DET) 116	E. Slaughter (SLC) 39 		D. Ennis (PHI)  9 
J. Pesky (BOS)     114	N. Burbrink (SFS)  39 		J. Heath (CLE)  9

3B 			HR				RBI
S. Hack (CHI) 4 	J. DiMaggio (LAL)  8		T. Williams (BOS) 27
6 at	      3 	T. Williams (BOS)  8		A. Vaughan (CHI)  23 
			D. Wakefield (DET) 7		3 at 		  21

RUNS 			SB				BB
T. Williams (BOS) 23 	C. Gillenwater (MIL) 6		T. Williams (BOS) 41 
M. Vernon (WAS)   23 	M. Rackley (SFS)     6		E. Fletcher (PIT) 26 
4 at		  22 	2 at 		     5		2 at		  25
 
EBH 			TB
T. Williams (BOS) 16 	T. Williams (BOS) 65
J. Heath (CLE)    15 	M. Vernon (WAS) 62
M. Vernon (WAS)   15 	J. DiMaggio (LAL) 58

SelzShoes · 11-26-2006, 09:53 PM

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NAL Pitching Leaders 
Games 			GS			IP
J. Krakauskas (CLE) 16 	19 at		7	C. Melton (NYG) 59.0
5 at		    15 				H. Newhouser (DET) 56.0 
						N. Strincevich (PIT) 54.2

Wins 			Losses			CG
T. Hughes (PHI) 6 	L. Kretlow (SLC)   5	C. Melton (NYG) 4
5 at		4 	H. Perkowski (BOS) 5	3 at 		3
			3 at 		   4
 
SHO 			Strikeouts		ERA
C. Melton (NYG) 2 	H. Newhouser (DET) 32	M. Butcher (PIT) 1.14
7 at 		1	M. Dickson (SLC)   26	J. Hearn (PHI)   1.34 
			T. Hughson (BOS)   25	D. Trout (DET)   1.80
 
OAVG 
R. Embree (CLE)    .172 
H. Newhouser (DET) .188 
J. Haynes (LAL)    .193

SelzShoes · 12-05-2006, 08:38 PM

COL 2 6 0
NYY 8 12 2
W: Johnny Murphy 1-1
L: Jack Salveson 2-1
HR: Hank Greenberg 2 (9, 10), Charlie Keller (5)
POG: Hank Greenberg 3-4, 3 R, 4 RBI, 2 HR
Attendance: 52,498

Greenberg and Keller power the Yanks to the win. This was Phil Rizzutto and Jerry Priddy's first game back in New York and there were some boos when Bobby Brown made an early error and Rizzutto drove in a run. Brown won the crowd over turning 4 double plays and getting 2 singles.

SAC 3 5 0
SEA 4 7 1
W: Ken Raffensberger 4-3
L: Dick Stone 1-1
HR: Larry Doby (5)
POG: Ken Raffensberger W, 8 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 BB, 4 K
Attendance: 25,375

Josh Gibson has a two out 3 RBI pinch hit double to win the game for the Rainiers.

MIL 1 10 0
PIT 0 2 0
W: Fred Sanford 2-3
L: Max Butcher 2-1
POG: Fred Sanford W, 8 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 4 BB, 4 K
Attendance: 18,532

Eddie Miller's pinch-hit single in the 8th was the only scoring. This loss drops Pittsburgh to 0-8 at home.

SelzShoes · 12-06-2006, 02:32 PM

BAL 5 10 3
BRO 2 4 2
W: Winston Lafayette 1-1
L: Kirby Higbe 2-2
HR: Bob Johnson (1)
POG: Bob Johnson 2-4, R, 3 RBI, BB, 2B, HR
Attendance: 23,006

The Babe give Winston Lafayette his first major league start, and he pitches a pretty good game. Lafayette walked 6, but allowed only 2 hits over 7 innings. Bob Johnson was the offensive hero helping the A's overcome some bad defense (both Dodger runs were unearned).

BUF 1 7 2
KCB 5 6 1
W: Elden Auker 2-3
L: Mel Queen 1-1
POG: Elden Auker W, CG, 7 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 1-4, R, 2B
Attendance: 24,210

Queen was making a case for a rotation slot when his wildness led to two 2-run innings. Auker just let his defense do the work; the Blues have a case for the best rotation in baseball.

CIN 13 13 1
MIN 6 12 2
W: Joe Beggs 3-2
L: Sal Maglie 5-2
HR: Eddie Lukon (5), Jim Gleeson (1), Ray Jablonski (1)
POG: Eddie Lukon 2-4, R, 4 RBI, BB, HR
Attendance: 18,162

Maglie just couldn't put the Reds away, allowing 6 runs with two outs. The Reds took advantage of Minneapolis' mistakes and blew the game open early.

COL 3 10 0
NYY 8 8 0
W: Red Ruffing 1-0
L: Bobo Newsom 1-3
HR: Hank Bauer 2 (4, 5)
POG: Hank Bauer 3-3, 3 R, 5 RBI, 2 HR
Attendance: 56,680

Red Ruffing makes his first start in over a week and keeps the Clippers mostly in line. Hank Bauer has the game of his young career; what a fixture he could become in right for the Bombers.

HOL 7 12 0
OAK 0 5 2
W: Ray Brown 4-2
L: Clyde Shoun 1-1
HR: Don Heffner (1)
POG: Ray Brown, W, CG, SHO, 5 H, BB, K
Attendance: 22,957

One day after reshuffling the roster, it is more of the same at Oaks Park. The crowd started booing Casey when he went to pull Shoun out of the game during an 8th inning blow up.

PHO 6 6 1
SLS 4 11 0
W: Rocky Stone 2-0
L: Randy Gumpert 2-3
POG: Jake Powell 3-5, 3 RBI, 3B
Attendance: 7,644

Back to back pinch hitters Bill Higdon and Don Thompson drive in 3 9th inning runs taking the victory late. The Saints went with Donovan at short and Koshorek at second for this game-the opposite of what I speculate they may do down the road.

POR 11 16 2
SDP 3 6 4
W: Hy Vandenberg 1-0
L: Eddie Lopat 1-5
POG: Bobby Thomson 3-5, R, 3 RBI
Attendance: 22,879

Lopat comes out flat and the Beavers hit him all over the park. The Beavers had lost 5 in a row so this game was just what the doctor ordered. Hy Vandenberg only allowed 3 unearned runs in another good start.

SAC 7 11 0
SEA 2 4 1
W: Van Mungo 2-2
L: Ed Heusser 3-4
HR: Anton Gogolak (3)
POG: Anton Gogolak 3-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB, 2B, HR
Attendance: 25,417

A day after blowing the game late, the Solons break out the big bats and pound the Rainiers' pitching. Mungo walked 7 but limited Seattle to 4 hits in stopping their 7 game win streak.

SFS 5 10 0
BOS 2 5 0
W: Bill Bevens 3-4
L: Joe Dobson 3-3
HR: Jimmy Wasdell (2)
POG: Jimmy Wasdell 3-4, R, 3 RBI, 2B, HR
Attendance: 27,955

The Seals manage to keep Ted Williams off the bases until the 9th, and by then it was too late for the Red Sox. My boys showed a great knack for getting the big hits to set up our innings.

SLC 9 14 3 12th
CLE 7 17 1
W: Johnny Grodzicki 1-0
L: Al Milnar 0-3
HR: Bobby Avila (2)
POG: Stan Musial 2-4, 4 RBI, 3 BB
Attendance: 21,394

The Cards overcome some sloppy glove work thanks to some timely hitting. The big play of the game was Johnny Hopp throwing out Avila at third in the 12th; instead of runners at the corners with 1 out, it was man on first with 2 outs. Cleveland pitching walked 12-10 issued to the first four men in the Saint Louis line up.

DET 7 14 0
NYG 4 7 0
W: Dizzy Trout 5-1
L: Hal Schumacher 2-2
HR: Pinky Higgins (2)
POG: Dizzy Trout W, 8 IP, 4 H, R, 2 BB, 3 K, 1-3
Attendance: 23,627

Trout was outstanding as five different Tigers drive in a run. Detroit reliever Ernie Rudolph faced 5 men in the 9th and did not retire a-one giving the G-men some false hope. On the plus side, the recent changes to help the defense (Hausmann and Marshall) seem to be having a somewhat positive effect on New York's play.

CHI 2 5 1
PHI 3 3 0
W: Johnny Kucab 2-2
L: Spud Chandler 1-1
HR: Ralph Hodgin (2), Peanuts Lowrey (3)
POG: Ralph Hodgin 1-4, R, 3 RBI, HR
Attendance: 32,993

The difference here is Chandler walked two men before the Phillies' home run while Kucab only walked one before the Cubs' shot. Kucab shows improvement from his first start but still fails to go deep in the game. He did spend almost the whole first month in the bullpen, so he might just need time to stretch out his arm.

MIL 2 6 1
PIT 6 7 3
W: Johnny Lanning 2-3
L: Warren Spahn 2-3
HR: Billy Cox (2), Bob Elliott (3)
POG: Billy Cox 2-3, 2 R, 3 RBI, BB, HR, SB
Attendance: 18,864

The Bucs win their first game at Forbes Field this season. Pittsburgh is probably the second best team in the East, but it is hard to take them seriously as a contender since they are 1-8 at home.

LAL 4 8 2
WAS 2 9 0
W: Ray Starr 1-3
L: Sid Hudson 3-3
POG: Ray Starr W, 6.1 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 4 K
Attendance: 14,997

DiMaggio's pinch-hit single in the 7th gives the Lancers the lead and eventually the win.

SelzShoes · 12-07-2006, 06:57 PM

BAL 6 11 0
BRO 4 8 0
W: Ken Chase 3-2
L: Hugh Casey 3-3
POG: Buck O'Neill 2-4, 3 RBI, BB, SB
Attendance: 23,633

Dan Bankhead was too wild (9 walks) to hold on to any lead the Dodgers gave him. With all the men on base, Ruth played little ball-the A's finally took the lead on a perfect squeeze bunt by Pete Suder the Dodgers couldn't make a play with. Gene Handley hurt his elbow on a double play ball and will be out for about two weeks. Handley has become Ruth's sparkplug leading the way with his steals and hit and run ability. Losing him means Suder and Wheeler will split time at second; the lack of speed will handcuff how Ruth runs the club. Seven straight wins for the A's, pulling them into a tie for third with Kansas City.

BUF 9 15 4
KCB 7 12 1
W: Jack Mooty 3-4
L: Satchel Paige 2-4
HR: Roy Cullenbine (3), Ray Dandridge (3)
POG: Roy Cullenbine 4-5, 3 R, RBI, HR
Attendance: 23,928

Paige is awful giving a horrid Bison offense 8 runs in under 5 innings. The Blues chip away before time runs out on them. Every Bison starter had at least 1 hit; Wally Flager drove in 3. Flager has 10 RBI in the last 8 games.

CIN 0 5 0
MIN 1 10 3
W: Sig Jakucki 2-5
L: Vic Raschi 2-4
POG: Sig Jakucki W, 8 IP, 3 H, 0 R, BB, 4 K
Attendance: 18,193

One of the things the Millers have been waiting for is the expected aces, Jakucki and Barnhill, to start at throwing like a number one and two. Jakucki throws his best game of the year, but two good starts out of seven is not a good percentage. Not to be overlooked is the inefficiency of the Millers' offense; too many men left on base.

COL 3 8 0 11th
NYY 4 9 2
W: Marius Russo 1-1
L: Al Hollingsworth 2-2
POG: Joe Gordon 2-5, RBI, BB, K, 2B
Attendance: 56,659

Bob Feller did not look good in the first inning; he was clearly feeling the effects of his inflamed back. After that his back loosened up and he was in control. When he was pulled in the 8th, he had only allowed to balls hit to the outfield. Columbus had a chance to win the game with a Thurman Tucker lead off triple in the 10th. Marius Russo, a lefty coming off a couple rough outings, managed to pitch around it and kept the Clips from scoring. Joe Gordon's double in the 11th won the game.

HOL 3 9 2
OAK 8 14 0
W: Ralph Winegarner 3-3
L: Buck Ross 0-5
HR: Virgil Stallcup (2), Gene Benson (1)
POG: Virgil Stallcup 2-4, R, 3 RBI, HR
Attendance: 22,967

Ralph Winegarner continues to be the most reliable starter on an uncertain Oaks' staff. Five Oaks had two hits as some of the recent call-ups are starting to swing the bat a bit better. Something for the Stars to be worried about: with Buck Ross clearly not worthy of a rotation spot, no one in the bullpen has stepped up to show they are worthy of being the starter.

Stars fans are already saying, "It's still early" or "take away Ross' starts and we're right there with Portland and Seattle." Both statements are true; but you can't take away his starts-they've happened. And as good a start as Portland and Seattle are out too, it could get late early, if you know what I mean. For all the quality players here-and there are plenty of them on this team-there doesn't seem to be a spark. The complete lack of a running game (only 2 attempted steals) might have something to do with that perception.

PHO 0 5 0
SLS 6 9 0
W: Harry Brecheen 5-2
L: Dizzy Dean 2-4
HR: Dashiell Spivey (1)
POG: Harry Brecheen W, CG, SHO, 5 H, 0 BB, 5 K
Attendance: 7,884

The third start in his last five that Dizzy Dean has surrendered six runs. Harry Brecheen has 31 straight innings with no earned runs allowed. The Saints drew a few walks this game, something this team isn't really known for, that helped the offense. The resurgence of Jake Powell over the last week of play has given the Saints yet another dependable bat. The power and patience isn't there, but every man in the line up can get a hit now.

POR 5 8 2
SDP 6 10 2
W: Bud Byerly 1-1
L: Bob Logan 2-2
HR: Jimmy Fitzpatrick (6), Aaron Robinson (6), Lester Lockett (5)
POG: Steve Souchock 3-5, R, 3 RBI, 2B
Attendance: 22,891

For most of the game, this looked like a typical Beaver blowout; home runs and solid innings from the starter. For most of the year, I would have said the Padres were dead at 4-0, but that was before Souchock. He drove in the first Padre run in the 5th, scored the second in the 8th after a lead off double and capped the winning rally in the 9th with a 2-RBI single. Since he has come on board the Padres have a little more punch in the line up.

SAC 0 2 0
SEA 5 9 0
W: Orie Arntzen 5-0
L: Larry Jansen 4-1
HR: Hank Leiber (1)
POG: Orie Arntzen W, CG, SHO, 2 H, 2 BB, 4 K, 3-4, 2 RBI, 2 2B
Attendance: 25,392

Arntzen beat us with his arm and bat today. Orie entered the 9th with a no-hitter, but our first men in the inning managed singles.

SFS 3 14 0 12th
BOS 4 11 1
W: Bob Ferguson 1-0
L: Paul Dean 1-1
HR: Ted Williams (9), Pete Fox (3), Bobby Doerr (1)
POG: Tex Hughson 9 IP, 10 H, 2 R, BB, 7 K
Attendance: 27,643

Red Sox get the win on back-to-back shots in the 12th. Very frustrating loss as we had a 2-1 lead in the 8th when Ted hit his solo shot to tie. We managed to scrape out a run in the 12th when Paul Dean gave up homers to the first two men he faced. Our bullpen ace is now showing signs wear pretty early in the season. Dean just hasn't been effective since that great start against the Cardinals.

SLC 0 4 0
CLE 4 8 0
W: Mel Harder 5-1
L: Lou Kretlow 2-6
HR: Burgess Whitehead (2)
POG: Mel Harder W, CG, SHO, 4 H, BB, 3 K
Attendance: 21,397

Harder overpowered the Cardinal bats all day long. The Indian "rallies" consisted of four 1-run innings.

DET 10 11 3
NYG 3 8 0
W: Al Benton 3-1
L: Hoyt Wilhelm 0-2
HR: Rudy York (1)
POG: Rudy York 2-4, 2 R, 3 RBI, BB, K, HR
Attendance: 24,161

It was a 3-3 game heading into the 8th, when 42-year old Charlie Gehringer made the game changing play. Rounding third on a Rudy York single, the Mechanical Man could see he wouldn't beat Willard Marshall's throw home so he did the only thing he could: put his shoulder down and plow into catcher Harry Danning. Danning had to be removed and the Tigers plate 7 runs over the last two innings. Tigers win their 7th in a row

CHI 4 11 1
PHI 8 13 1
W: Tommy Hughes 7-1
L: Claude Passeau 2-1
HR: Del Ennis (4), Stan Spence (4)
POG: Del Ennis 2-3, 2 R, 3 RBI, BB, HR
Attendance: 32,972

Tommy Hughes continues to be Mr. Automatic for the Phillies. Passeau, who was unhittable as a reliever, is less than acceptable in his second start. The early home runs by Ennis and Spence put the Cubs in a hole they could not crawl out of. With Stan Hack out for about a month with a knee problem the line up are missing a key bat in their attack. Peanuts Lowrey moves from center to third, but there is now a big hole in the outfield.

MIL 3 7 1
PIT 1 5 1
W: Dick Errickson 2-0
L: Johnny Gee 4-2
POG: Dick Errickson W, 6 IP, 4 H, R, 4 BB, 2 K
Attendance: 18,888

Pittsburgh's woes at home continue with their 10th loss in 11 games at Forbes. The Pirates should be a much better team with the pitching this club has.

LAL 9 16 0
WAS 1 7 1
W: Orval Grove 1-0
L: Johnny Rutherford 0-4
HR: Joe DiMaggio (9)
POG: Orval Grove W, CG, 7 H, R, 3 BB
Attendance: 15,346

The Senators recall Johnny Rutherford, who was bombed in three previous starts, to start his four game of the year to be bombed again--21 earned runs in his last three starts covering 11.2 IP. Bob Kennedy has a nice little game in front of DiMaggio going 4-5 with a couple RBI.

SelzShoes · 01-06-2007, 01:45 PM

BAL 2 9 0
BRO 11 11 2
W: Whit Wyatt 6-0
L: Phil Marchildon 3-3
HR: Dolph Camilli (4)
POG: Dolph Camilli 2-4, 2 R, 3 RBI, BB, K, HR, SB
Attendance: 23,334

We just walked too many men to have a chance.

BUF 2 8 1
KCB 1 8 0
W: Al Sima 2-5
L: Leon Day 2-3
POG: Al Sima W, 7 IP, 7 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, K
Attendance: 23,929

Al Sima, who has seen wildness and shoddy defense cost him several wins, throws his best game of the year. Leon Day struck out 9, but the Bison were able to get four 8th inning hits to take the lead. The big hit was the smallest-Bob Maier's infield hit to place runners on the corner with no one out. Two outs later Roy Cullenbine drove home the game winner.

CIN 4 9 0
MIN 6 9 1
W: Frank Barrett 1-0
L: Elmer Riddle 1-1
HR: Frank McCormick (1), Eddie Lukon (6), Al Zarilla (2)
POG: Al Zarilla
Attendance: 18,161

Zarilla's 3-run pinch-hit home run ties the game late, giving the Millers a chance to steal a win. Riddle was not removed by Reds' skipper McKechnie until he had given up all the Millers runs.

HOL 4 7 2
OAK 5 9 1
W: Zeb Eaton 3-0
L: Ed Head 1-1
HR: Virgil Stallcup (3)
POG: Virgil Stallcup 2-3, R, 3 RBI, 2B, HR
Attendance: 22,978

Hilton Smith has another disappointing start for the Stars but it was a team effort for Hollywood to lose. The infield misplayed several balls into errors or hits, keeping the Oaks in the game. Gene Benson, a Negro the Stars brought in to help at first, made an error in the 9th to allow the winning run.

PHO 5 10 0
SLS 1 5 1
W: Ellis Kinder 2-0
L: Bill Fleming 2-4
HR: Connie Ryan (1)
POG: Ellis Kinder W, 8.1 IP, 5 H, R, 2 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 8,144

Dee Moore cleared with bases with a double in the 6th providing more than enough runs for Ellis Kinder. Moore has been in a season long slump, this double gave him his first RBI of the year.

POR 1 6 0
SDP 12 15 1
W: Rod Lockheart 4-1
L: Yank Terry 1-2
POG: Rod Lockheart W, CG, 6 H, R, 0 BB, 9 K, 2-3, 3 R, 2 BB, 2B
Attendance: 22,863

The Padres score in each of the first six innings in destroying the Beavers. Yank Terry is getting progressively worse in that final slot in the rotation. Another splendid outing by Lockheart for the Padres

SFS 3 7 0
BOS 2 5 0
W: Johnny Sain 5-3
L: Mickey Harris 1-3
POG: Johnny Sain W, CG, 5 H, 2 R, 3 BB, 4 K
Attendance: 27,606

After laying out two stinkers in a row, Sain bounces back and out pitches Harris for the win.

SLC 7 14 1
CLE 10 12 2
W: Jim Bagby Jr 4-2
L: Mort Cooper 1-2
HR: Les Fleming (2), Marty Marion (1), Jeff Heath (4)
POG: Les Fleming 2-4, R, 5 RBI, BB, K, 3B, HR
Attendance: 21,405

Fleming's bat gave the Tribe and early lead, but it was Heath's shot that provided the margin of victory. Bagby was not very impressive in the win.

DET 5 11 2
NYG 9 10 1
W: George Hennessey 3-0
L: Hal White 1-1
POG: Rollie Hemsley 3-5, 3 R, 3 RBI, 3B
Attendance: 24,150

The G-Men turn 5 walks by Tiger Starter Hal White into 8 early runs and an insurmountable lead. White, just another arm trying to give manager Del Baker a reliable 4th, was just as wild as the previous 3. The Giants are riding improved defense to be back in the race. Only Cleveland is over .500 in the East; personally, I'm shocked at how ordinary the NAL has been the first month. This Giant team has not been playing good baseball and yet you still have to regard them as a contender. The Tigers, outside the top three starters, has a very uninspiring pitching staff, and they are looking to be the best challenge to the Cubs in the West.

CHI 0 6 0
PHI 2 9 0
W: Tommy Warren 1-2
L: Emil Kush 2-1
POG: Tommy Warren W, 7.1 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 32,981

Three Phillies pitchers shut out the Cubs. The Cubs kept the game close by throwing out two runners at home.

LAL 4 12 1
WAS 3 9 0
W: Johnny Rigney 3-3
L: Dutch Leonard 1-3
HR: Mickey Vernon (6), Cass Michaels (2)
POG: Bob Kennedy 4-5, RBI
Attendance: 15,019

Washington's losing streak reaches 7 as the tying run is picked off second to end the game.

SelzShoes · 01-06-2007, 02:25 PM

COL 3 8 0
BAL 1 5 0
W: Marv Breuer 1-7
L: John Burrows 1-1
HR: Phil Rizzuto (1)
POG: Marv Breuer W, CG, 5 H, R, 0 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 30,970

John Burrows was tiring in his first start and I stuck with him. I stuck with him 1 batter too many. Breuer gives his best outing of the year winning for the first time.

CIN 5 11 0 10th
BRO 3 8 1
W: Joe Bowman 1-0
L: Hugh Casey 3-4
HR: Frank McCormick (2)
POG: Grady Hatton 4-5, R, 2 RBI, 3B
Attendance: 26,558

Grady Hatton's tenth inning triple drove home the lead run as the Reds get the win.

MIN 7 13 1
BUF 8 13 0
W: Nels Potter 2-0
L: Frank Barrett 1-1
POG: Graham Walker 3-5, 2 RBI, 2B
Attendance: 13,647

The Bison become the last team to win at home, driving home two in the 9th for the win. The Millers thought Johnny Humphries would be the ace of the staff, after moving him from the pen, but his innings pitched has gone down in each successive start. The Bison offense has really sparked since Walker was made the lead off hitter-Blattner and Hamilton finally coming around also has helped this squad.

NYY 4 6 0
KCB 2 7 1
W: Tiny Bonham 5-0
L: Cliff Chambers 1-2
HR: Joe Gordon (2)
POG: Joe Gordon 2-4, 2 R, RBI, HR
Attendance: 27,843

With the Blues nursing a 2-1 lead, Joe Gordon muscled up and tied the game with his second home run of the season. Dixie Walker's 2-out triple broke the tie, handing the Yanks yet another late victory.

SAC 4 8 2
HOL 6 11 0
W: Eugene Bremmer 5-2
L: Fred Hutchinson 3-3
POG: Red Barkley 2-4, 2 R, RBI, 2 2B
Attendance: 22,953

The top of the Stars order scores 4 runs, pinning our ears back early.

POR 2 8 0
OAK 4 10 0
W: Hank Borowy 1-2
L: Otey Clark 4-2
HR: Ed Freed (1)
POG: Hank Borowy W, 8 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 22,989

Borowy continues to show why Casey thought he could be the ace of the Oaks. The Beavers, who looked unbeatable in April, have lost 8 of their last 10.

SDP 4 6 0
PHO 5 13 1
W: Russ Christopher 2-5
L: Bob Klinger 3-2
POG: Russ Christopher W, 7.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 6 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 22,899

The Padres made a game of it late collecting 5 hits and 4 runs in the 9th frame. Christopher was wild, but San Diego couldn't make good contact against him-the only hit he surrendered was of the infield variety.

SEA 0 5 1
SLS 8 11 0
W: Bob Harris 2-1
L: Tommy De La Cruz 5-2
POG: Bob Harris W, CG, SHO, 5 H, 2 BB, 4 K
Attendance: 10,440

Billy Sullivan drove in 3 in support of Bob Harris. It was a close game until the late innings when the hits just kept coming.

SLC 2 5 1
BOS 9 5 0
W: Harry Perkowski 2-5
L: Max Lanier 1-3
HR: Dom DiMaggio (3)
POG: Dom DiMaggio 2-4, 2 R, 3 RBI, BB, 3B, HR
Attendance: 31,486

The Red Sox draw 11 walks in the win; Card's starter Lanier stuck around long enough to allow 8 of his own.

SFS 2 7 0
CLE 1 3 1
W: Bill Swift 2-1
L: Red Embree 3-1
POG: Bill Swift W, 8 IP, 2 H, R, 6 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 21,385

We sneak across a couple runs from our bottom third while Bill Swift has another solid start. Too many walks from the starter, but I'll live with three starts with only 1 run allowed.

CHI 7 12 0
NYG 8 10 2
W: Dave Koslo 4-3
L: Ben Chapman 3-3
POG: Harry Danning 2-4, 2 R, RBI
Attendance: 29,695

The Giants hit Cub Starter Ben Chapman for 6 in the 6th.

DET 1 8 0
PHI 8 9 0
W: Jim Hearn 3-0
L: Hal Newhouser 3-4
HR: Roy Zimmerman (1)
POG: Jim Hearn W, 8 IP, 6 H, R, 2 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 32,989

For the second straight day a Tiger starter fails to go 2. A good sign for Detroit, Tommy Bridges who has struggled, gave four-plus quality innings out of the pen.

LAL 8 15 2 13th
PIT 5 11 1
W: Loy Hanning 2-1
L: Johnny Lanning 2-4
HR: Billy Cox (3), Bob Kennedy (1)
POG: Bob Kennedy 2-6, 2 R, 5 RBI, BB, HR
Attendance: 22,726

What has Bob Kennedy been eating for breakfast? The third baseman/outfielder is hitting .571 with 9 RBI in the last week.

MIL 7 7 2 10th
WAS 2 10 4
W: Jim Tobin 4-1
L: Bill Trotter 1-2
HR: Eddie Mayo (3)
POG: Jim Tobin, W, 9 IP, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 17,905

What a collapse! Eddie Mayo leads off the 10th with a home run and the Senators lose it. The next two batters reach on errors, three total for the inning, and the Braves get 5 runs on only 2 hits. Eight straight losses for the D. C. Follies.

SelzShoes · 01-08-2007, 02:26 PM

Game 1
COL 3 10 0
BAL 0 6 0
W: Tom Ferrick 1-0
L: Jack Knott 2-1
POG: Tom Ferrick W, 7.1 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 4 K
Attendance: 30,972

The A's lose 4 runners at third and home in a very frustrating defeat.

Game 2
COL 2 7 0
BAL 3 4 2
W: Bobby Shantz 4-1
L: Bobo Newsom 1-4
HR: Buck O'Neill (3)
POG: Bobby Shantz W, 7 IP, 7 H, 0 ER, BB, 3 K
Attendance: 30,972

After getting burned on the bases the first game, it was Ruth's defense that threatened to take the game. Shantz was outstanding when it counted.

CIN 12 13 0
BRO 8 13 0
W: Ewell Blackwell 2-1
L: Hugh Casey 3-5
HR: Harry Craft (1), Buck Leonard (3), Benny Zientara (1)
POG: Benny Zientara 2-5, 2 R, 2 RBI, HR
Attendance: 26,540

The Reds blast their way to an early lead but need a 9th inning rally to get the victory. Hugh Casey has been tagged with the loss in three straight appearances. To start the year, he was very wild, now he is getting hit very hard (12 in the last 2.2 IP). Rough go for the supposed relief ace of the Bums.

Game 1
MIN 2 4 3
BUF 7 8 0
W: Mel Queen 2-1
L: Sal Maglie 5-3
POG: Mel Queen W, 7.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 6 K
Attendance: 13,642

Miller ace Sal Maglie is very wild and the resurgent Bison's offense takes advantage. Mel Queen throws strikes, which he didn't do in his first start, and it showed. The Millers also played a bad game behind Sal.

Game 2
MIN 1 7 1
BUF 3 6 0
W: George Dockins 2-0
L: Jack Wilson 0-2
POG: George Dockins W, 5 IP, 5 H, R, 3 BB, K
Attendance: 13,642

The Bisons' emergency starter is better than the Millers' emergency starter. Neither team was impressive offensively, but 8 walks from Jack Wilson gave the Bison a chance. Minneapolis walks 16 in the double header.

NYY 7 12 0
KCB 4 9 0
W: Red Ruffing 2-0
L: Elden Auker 2-4
HR: Ray Dandridge (4)
POG: Buddy Rosar 3-4, 2 R, RBI, BB
Attendance: 27,567

Ray Dandridge's first inning home run gave the Blues hope early, but the Yankee bats were too much. Auker was ripped for 8 hits in less than 2 innings of work. The Blues' bullpen was terrific, but Red Ruffing was able to work out of his trickier situations for the Yanks.

Game 1
SAC 2 6 1
HOL 7 12 0
W: Ray Brown 5-2
L: Lon Warneke 0-3
POG: Ray Brown W, CG, 6 H, 2 R, 0 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 22,957

We manage to plate two in the 9th when the game had long been decided.

Game 2
SAC 9 10 0 10th
HOL 8 14 4
W: Fred Caligiuri 1-1
L: Tot Pressnell 0-2
HR: Harley Gathers (2)
POG: Bill Knickerbocker 2-4, R, RBI, 2 BB, K
Attendance: 22,957

The Stars defense and bullpen collapses in the seventh as we rally to tie. Mills and Rossi both get RBI hits in the 10th for the win. Not the best outing by our pitching either, Red Lynn was brutal in his first start, but we outscore someone for a change. The pitching just isn't here in Sacramento for us to compete.

POR 7 11 2
OAK 2 10 2
W: Hy Vandenberg 2-0
L: Clyde Shoun 1-2
HR: Jimmy Fitzpatrick (7), Sam Mele (1)
POG: Jimmy Fitzpatrick 2-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, HR
Attendance: 22,962

The Beavers bats are back for at least a day. With some better defense the Oak might have had a chance late; take away 3 unearned runs and the game is more competitive. Shoun is not showing the skills to take a regular turn.

Game 1
SDP 6 12 1
PHO 3 9 3
W: Eddie Lopat 2-5
L: Rocky Stone 2-1
POG: Steve Souchock 3-4, 3 R, RBI, 2B
Attendance: 22,891

Lopat has given 2 good starts in his last 3; if he is coming around then pencil the Padres in for a few more wins.

Game 2
SDP 5 12 2 12th
PHO 6 13 2
W: Dixie M. Howell 1-0
L: Vern Kennedy 0-2
HR: Bill Higdon (1), Jimmy Crutchfield (2), Sam West (1)
POG: Jimmy Crutchfield 4-5, R, 2 RBI, 2B, HR
Attendance: 22,891

Both managers were at the top of their form in the second game-but it was the players who had the final word. San Diego's Frenchy Bordagaray threw Dee Moore out at the plate to extend the game in the 10th. Old pro Sam West returned the favor in the 12th nipping Butch Nieman on a rifle throw. Sam then hit his first home of the year to lead off the bottom half.

SEA 0 5 3
SLS 5 9 0
W: Dale Jones 2-2
L: Ken Raffensberger 4-4
POG: Dale Jones W, 8 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 4 K
Attendance: 10,918

Dale Jones has been a completely different pitcher since his brief demotion to the bullpen. The Saints have won 8 of their last 11.

SLC 4 14 2 11th
BOS 3 10 2
W: Tex Shirley 1-0
L: Dick Newsome 0-4
POG: Red Schoendienst 4-6, R, 2 RBI, 2 2B
Attendance: 31,124

Gus Mancuso's pinch-hit triple keyed a Redbird rally in the 11th. The Red Sox drew within one, but left the tying run on third as Bobby Doerr grounds to second to end the game.

SFS 1 3 0
CLE 0 1 3
W: Bill Bevens 4-4
L: Joe Krakauskas 1-1
POG: Bill Bevens W, CG, SHO, H, 0 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 21,364

Barely a whiff of offense at League Park today with an outfield error setting up the only scoring.

CHI 7 11 0
NYG 3 9 2
W: Spud Chandler 2-1
L: Johnnie Wittig 1-4
HR: Johnny Mize (7)
POG: Dom Dallessandro 2-5, 3 RBI
Attendance: 29,149

The Cubs could be forgiven for giving up when Chandler walked home a run in the 7th making the score 3-1. But a rain delay forced Mel Ott to go to the bullpen and they gave up 6 late runs to Chicago. Chandler who is getting paid to be the ace certainly isn't pitching like one. He (generally) keeps the game close, but has not given any outing that makes you think he'll live up to the contract.

DET 3 8 0
PHI 10 14 1
W: Johnny Kucab 3-2
L: Dizzy Trout 5-2
HR: Nick Etten (3), Stan Spence (5), Del Ennis (5), Rudy York
POG: Del Ennis 2-5, 2 R, 5 RBI, 2B, GS
Attendance: 32,956

The Phillies homer in three straight innings-climaxing with Del Ennis's grand slam-as another Tiger starting pitcher struggles mightily. The Tigers will only go as far as the pitching will take them; the last three games that hasn't been very far. Despite this little bump, the Tigers are still within 2 games of first. The Phils win their 6th in a row and now sit alone in second. This first month there has been different clubs to make a challenge to the Indians, but none can maintain momentum.

LAL 3 11 0
PIT 5 8 0
W: Max Butcher 3-1
L: Howie Judson 0-1
HR: Jim Russell (2)
POG: Jim Russell 2-4, 2 R, 3 RBI, BB, HR
Attendance: 22,741

Lancer pitching wilted every time the Pirates had a chance. Butcher was hit hard by Los Angeles yet managed to limit the damage done.

MIL 3 8 4
WAS 7 10 2
W: Sid Hudson 4-3
L: Fred Sanford 2-4
POG: Buddy Lewis 1-4, R, 3 RBI, BB, 2B
Attendance: 17,888

It was like watching two teams that were throwing the game. The Senators do break their 8 game slide.

SelzShoes · 01-11-2007, 01:17 PM

COL 0 4 2
BAL 6 9 0
W: Ken Chase 4-2
L: Butch Wensloff 2-2
POG: Ken Chase W, CG, SHO, 4 H, 2 BB, 5 K
Attendance: 30,995

Aggressive base running and Clipper miscues result in a couple crooked numbers for the A's. The Babe, while he can't steal or hit and run with Handley out, he still sends the runner almost every chance he gets.

Game 1
CIN 4 11 0
BRO 5 5 2
W: Hugh Casey 4-5
L: Bucky Walters 1-3
HR: Grady Hatton (6)
POG: Pee Wee Reese 2-3, R, 2 RBI, BB, 2B, SB
Attendance: 26,526

Reese had a hand in every rally for the Dodgers today capping it with his lead off walk in the 9th and scoring on a wild pitch. Augie Galan wins the game with a pinch single to center. This was a bounce back game for Casey, breaking a string of 3 appearances with a loss. Odd fact: every appearance of Casey's when he has surrendered a run he has taken the loss. (In his 5 losses here are his numbers: 5 G, 0-5, 4.1 IP, 18 H, 12 ER, 4 BB, 2 K, 24.92 ERA. In every other appearance he has posted these numbers: 14 G, 4-0, 20.1 IP, 12 H, 0 R, 11 BB, 4 K, 0.00 ERA) Leo keeps throwing him out there, that confidence must count for something.

Game 2
CIN 6 9 2
BRO 14 12 1
W: Newt Kimball 1-0
L: Bucky Walters 1-4
HR: Minnie Minoso (3)
POG: Minnie Minoso 3-3, 3 R, 4 RBI, 2 BB, HR
Attendance: 26,526

McKechnie is managing like a man who wants to get fired. After Walters, a 37-year-old pitcher with real control problems, took the loss in the first game, he got the start in the second. Predictably, he walked 5 in 4 innings and gave up half of Brooklyn's runs. Medwick finally shows signs of life and Minoso was on fire.

MIN 6 12 0
BUF 1 7 1
W: Sig Jakucki 3-5
L: Jake Mooty 3-5
HR: Ray Mueller (2), Larry Rosenthal (2)
POG: Sig Jakucki W, 7 IP, 5 H, R, 0 BB, 0 K
Attendance: 13,897

Mooty entered the game with a long ball problem and the Millers took advantage. Jakucki post his second straight good start

Game 1
NYY 6 11 2
KCB 4 5 0
W: Monk Dubiel 5-2
L: Satchel Paige 2-5
HR: Charlie Keller (6)
POG: Charlie Keller 2-2, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2 BB, HR
Attendance: 27,696

Paige continues to struggle while the Yanks overpower another team.

Game 2
NYY 4 8 0
KCB 2 6 1
W: Bob Feller 5-1
L: Leon Day 2-4
HR: Hank Greenberg (11)
POG: Bob Feller W, 8 IP, 4 H, R, BB, 5 k
Attendance: 27,696

This is why Joe McCarthy gets the big bucks: With the Yanks winning 2-1, Marse Joe sent Greenberg to hit for Feller. Greenberg cleared the fences to give a 3-run lead. The Blues lone run in the bottom of the 9th did not tie the game, as it would have before that swing.

SAC 5 11 3
HOL 2 2 2
W: Larry Jansen 5-1
L: Buck Ross 0-6
POG: Larry Jansen W, CG, 2 H, 2 R, 3 BB, 6 K
Attendance: 22,941

This was a trust game: Trust that Ross will give up 5 runs and trust that Jansen will go the route. After the double header yesterday, our bullpen needed the day off.

Game 1
POR 0 5 0
OAK 3 11 1
W: Ralph Winegarner 4-3
L: Dick Barrett 4-3
HR: Bruce Campbell (2)
POG: Ralph Winegarner W, 7 H, 3 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 3 K
Attendance: 22,969

A trio of Oaks' pitchers shut out the Beavers.

Game 2
POR 7 12 1
OAK 12 18 2
W: Dick Coffman 1-2
L: Larry French 3-3
HR: Jimmy Fitzpatrick (8), Bruce Campbell (3)
POG: Bruce Campbell 4-5, 3 R, RBI, BB, HR
Attendance: 22,969

Campbell has a great double header against his old team, going 7-9 with 2 HR.

SDP 4 10 3
PHO 8 10 1
W: Dizzy Dean 3-4
L: Bud Byerly 1-2
HR: Fred Sacka (1)
POG: Joe Frazier 3-5, 2 R, 3 RBI, 2B
Attendance: 22,898

Dizzy Dean labors through 6 innings while the Cowboys offense was clicking

Game 1
SEA 1 11 0
SLS 2 5 2
W: Harry Brecheen 6-2
L: Ed Heusser 3-5
POG: Harry Brecheen W, 7.2 IP, 8 H, 0 R, BB, 3 K
Attendance: 11,066

Brecheen makes a slender lead hold up.

Game 2
SEA 4 9 1
SLS 6 9 1
W: Red Barrett 1-1
L: Orie Arntzen 5-1
HR: Billy Sullivan (2)
POG: Billy Sullivan 1-4, R, 2 RBI, HR
Attendance: 11,066

Saints sweep the double header from the first place Rainiers.

SLC 8 14 0
BOS 10 10 2
W: Howie Krist 1-1
L: John Whitehead 2-2
HR: Enos Slaughter (2)
POG: Jimmie Foxx 3-3, 2 R, RBI, BB,
Attendance: 30,763

The Cardinals manage to overcome starter Lou Kretlow's 6 walks in less than 5 innings pitched only to watch the bullpen to choke an 8-7 lead late. The Red Sox pen gave up 5 runs in the 8th; prompting many of the Fenway faithful to head to the exits in anticipation of yet another BoSox collapse. The Cards, who a few weeks ago were in first, have slipped to ½ game out of last.

SFS 0 8 1
CLE 4 9 0
W: Mel Harder 6-1
L: Jose Flores 0-1
HR: Jeff Heath (5)
POG: Mel Harder W, CG, SHO, 8 H, 3 BB, 0 K
Attendance: 21,369

Mel Harder lets his defense do the work today, as the Seals just cannot string together hits. Harder was much better at scattering than Flores.

CHI 2 9 1
NYG 5 8 1
W: Cliff Melton 4-3
L: Claude Passeau 2-2
HR: Johnny Mize (8)
POG: Johnny Mize 2-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, 3B, HR
Attendance: 29,118

Cliff Melton twirls a wonderful game; he didn't walk a soul, as the Jints' balanced attack scored single runs in 5 frames. Eddie Waitkus tried to rally the Cubs with his 4 hits (with 2 doubles) but there just isn't the spark without Stan Hack in the line up. His injury, coming just as the Cubs poked into first, has kept San Francisco (now in first) and Detroit closer than Chicago would like. Even the Lancers aren't as far back as it feels/

DET 10 13 0
PHI 2 6 1
W: Al Benton 4-1
L: Tommy Hughes 7-2
HR: Red Roberts (1), Mickey Livingston
POG: Al Benton W, 7 IP, 4 H, R, 4 BB, K
Attendance: 32,985

A very well pitched 2-1 game until Tommy Hughes walks lead off batter Rip Radcliff. Three straight pinch hitters kept the ball rolling and before the dust could settle the Tigers had ground through 3 Phillie pitchers.

LAL 8 12 2
PIT 2 8 3
W: Orval Grove 2-0
L: Guy Bush 2-1
HR: Taffy Wright (4)
POG: Taffy Wright 3-4, R, 3 RBI, BB, HR
Attendance: 22,385

The Lancers knock Bush around early as the Pirates continue to lose at Forbes.

MIL 2 9 1
WAS 8 12 1
W: Alex Carrasquel 1-2
L: Warren Spahn 2-4
POG: Mickey Vernon
Attendance: 17,883

The Senators follow their losing streak with back-to-back wins against fellow cellar dwelling Braves.

06-21-2006, 03:23 PM	#2
SelzShoes High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	April 4, 1946 BRO 4 7 2 BAL 8 13 2 W: Bobby Shantz 1-0 L: Hugh Casey 0-1 HR: Hal Wagner (1) POG: Hal Wagner 3-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB, 2B, HR Attendance: 16,096 Ruth gets his first win as a manger! It seemed Hal Wagner was at the center of everything; his fifth inning blast gave the A's their first lead of the year. And he gave it right back with his throwing error in the 7th. The A's ripped Dodger relief ace Hugh Casey for 4 hits and a walk before the 8th was ended. Then young Ralph Branca came in and walked the first 3 men he faced sealing the Bums fate. Rookie Bobby Shantz gets the relief win with a sterling inning of work for a shaky but good enough Phil Marchildon. Buck O'Neill walked and scored in his first major league appearance. KCB 5 9 0 BUF 1 10 1 W: Denny Galehouse 1-0 L: Al Sima 0-1 POG: Denny Galehouse W, CG, 10 H, 1 R, 3 BB, 3 K Attendance: 18,239 With Satchel Paige nursing a minor arm injury, Denny Galehouse got the opening day call for the Blues. Starting 4 Negro Leaguers (and the Bison starting one) it was still a great day for integration. But the early praises were for an old-line player. Lloyd Waner, patrolling center at 40, doubled in his first at bat of the year. Moments later, up and coming Gus Zernial singled him home. And then the pitchers were locked in, until the 8th. Sima had been skirting danger all day with the bases on balls, but it was his fielding that cost him in the 8th. McQuinn reached on Sima's error. After Vern Stephens pinch hit sacrifice bunt, the Blues rolled. After Robinson drew his second walk of the day, Monte Irvin's single tied the score. Pinch hitter Lazaro Salazar, another Negro leaguer, walked setting up the big blow of the day. Johnny Beradino, one of the pre-war Brownies, lined a shot into the right field corner that Roy Cullenbine could not locate. By the time the ball was back in the infield, the Blues lead 4-1 with a runner on third. The Bison put two men on in the 8th and 9th, but could not score. MIN 4 6 0 CIN 3 9 1 W: Sal Maglie 1-0 L: Joe Beggs 0-1 HR: Hersh Martin (1) POG: Sal Maglie W, CG, 9 H, 3 R, BB, 2 K Attendance: 14,170 Good start for the Millers as the Reds just can't get anything going until it was too late. NYY 6 10 0 COL 5 6 0 W: Bob Feller 1-0 L: Art Herring 0-1 HR: Johnny Lindell (1) POG: Wally Moses 2-3, R, 2 RBI, 2 2B Attendance: 24,961 It looked like the Yankees would cruse to victory. Feller was hurling a gem of a game: 2 hits, 9 strikeouts and 1 walk through 7. It was 5-0 and nothing could go wrong. Except the upstart Clippers scored 5 times against Feller in the 8th. No worries, Johnny Lindell hit a solo shot in the top of the 9th and Feller was back in form in the bottom of. Hank Greenberg was 2-5 in his Yankee debut. The people of Ohio turned out to see Feller pitching for the Yankees. If the Yanks get this kind of outing (save the 8th) from Feller every time out, they will be hard to beat. OAK 0 2 0 HOL 4 10 0 W: Eugene Bremmer 1-0 L: Stubby Overmire 0-1 POG: Eugene Bremmer W, CG, SHO, 2 H, 0 BB, 4 K Attendance 17,658 It was all about Eugene Bremmer today. He had a no-hitter through 7 before giving up both hits in the 8th. The Stars made the most of the opportunities they received today, with Allie Clark's 2 RBI making him the hitting hero. SLS 1 5 0 10th PHO 2 8 1 W: Chet Covington 1-0 L: Randy Gumpert 0-1 POG: Russ Christopher 8 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 3 K Attendance: 22,632 Good pitching or bad baseball? The Cowboys turned 2 unassisted double plays when Saints wandered too far from base. Cowboy Sammy Hughes was caught stealing 3rd after leading off the 10th with a double. The Saints had no extra base hits. Not a pretty game, but the people of Phoenix turned out for it. SDP 1 5 0 POR 6 11 1 W: Larry French 1-0 L: Eddie Lopat 0-1 POG: Larry French W, 7.2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 4 K Attendance: 19,042 The Beaver bats could not be stopped and the Larry French buzzed through the Pads line up. French, who did not throw a spring inning, said he'd be ready for opening day, and boy was he. San Diego, who knew they would have trouble scoring, could not move a man past second on French. Portland on the other hand, was getting contributions from everyone. Skeeter Newsome and Mel Hoderlein both had 2-RBI singles. While Denton and Fitzpatrick showed that 1-2 punch late in the game with a steal and RBI hit. SEA 1 5 0 SAC 5 13 1 W: Larry Jansen 1-0 L: Tommy De La Cruz 0-1 POG: Larry Jansen W, CG, 5 H, R, BB, 6 K Attendance: 19,977 The first half of the game the hits were falling like rain, but after the 4th our offense was dead. Larry Jansen started so strong; I thought he might have no-hit stuff. I really like this Salons club, and know it is my best shot for a winner of the 3 teams I am managing. CLE 0 5 1 CHI 7 11 0 W: Bill Lee 1-0 L: Alfred Smith 0-1 HR: Phil Cavaretta (1) POG: Bill Lee, W, CG, 5 H, SHO, 1 BB, 3 K Attendance: 19,185 Tight game until the Cubs teed off in the 6th with 4 doubles. The Indians kept hitting into trouble in key spots. The Tribe had not looked like a contender these first few days. BOS 1 4 0 DET 3 9 0 W: Dizzy Trout 1-0 L: Harry Perkowski 0-1 POG: Dizzy Trout, W, CG, 4 H, 1 R, 7 BB, 2 K Attendance: 19,185 The BoSox couldn't do much-because Trout gave them nothing to hit. Trout pitches around 7 walks to even the series at a game apiece. PHI 4 5 0 LAL 9 10 0 W: Johnny Rigney 1-0 L: Cy Blanton 0-1 HR: Guy Curtright (1), Jake Jones (1) POG: Jake Jones 3-4, 2 R, RBI, 2B, HR Attendance: 20,443 The Lancers bomb Cy Blanton early, chasing him with back-to-back home runs in the 5th. The Philadelphia bullpen threw no-hit ball over the last 3.2 innings, but the offense was in neutral today. Joe DiMaggio is 0-7 as a Lancer. NYG 12 18 2 MIL 1 10 0 W: Dave Koslo 1-0 L: Fred Sanford 0-1 HR: Billy Jurges (1) POG: Johnny Rucker 4-5, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2B Attendance: 20,880 The Giants have 31 runs and 40 hits in the first two games against the Braves. On the bright side, Milwaukee did turn 4 double plays on the day. WAS 6 10 0 SLC 2 9 0 W: Early Wynn 1-0 L: Lou Kretlow 0-1 POG: Early Wynn W, 8 IP, 7 H, R, 0 BB, 2 K Attendance: 19,022 Lou Kretlow was a controversial choice for the opening day starter; but manager Luke Sewell insisted he was ready. The masses cried for Howie Pollet to get the call. In the end, Sewell showed he knew more than the masses. Kretlow had a rough first, finding himself down 2-0 before the Cards came to bat. But then, aside from the occasional walk, Kretlow pitched a decent game. But not as good as Wynn who collected 19 ground ball outs in 8 innings of work; the Cards managed only one fly ball out. With the Senators holding on to a 2-1 lead, Sewell brought in Pollet to thunderous applause from the St. Louis faithful. After retiring Al Evans with a ground ball, 5 of the next 6 batters stroked hits, including Mickey Vernon's 2-RBI triple. The people's hero could not complete the inning. Even more frustrating for the Cards; if they had held Washington in check, Musial's 9th inning run would have tied the score and sent the game into extras. PIT 5 9 0 SFS 1 6 0 W: Nick Strincevich 1-0 L: Johnny Sain 0-1 POG: Nick Strincevich W, CG, 6 H, R, 0 BB, K Attendance: 22,670 Add in the three double plays we hit into, it is amazing we scored 1. If we can't hit a middle of the pack team like the Bucs, what are the good teams going to do to us. I will be surprised if there isn't at least 1 no-hitter thrown against us. __________________ I'm in love. What's that song? I'm in love with that song

06-22-2006, 10:09 AM	#3
SelzShoes High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	April 5, 1946 BRO 8 12 1 BAL 4 9 0 W: Kirby Higbe 1-0 L: Roger Wolff 0-1 POG: Carl Abrams 2-4, 2 R, 3 RBI, BB, 2 2B Attendance: 15,761 I was actually surprised to see we only hit into 3 double plays, it felt like 5 or 6. We did a good job advancing base runners not so good at bring them home. And the pitching left a lot to be desired-too many walks and too many extra base hits. We actually closed to 5-3 giving me hope that the offense could possibly do something. Then the bullpen, Max Manning to be specific, could not keep the Dodgers off base. Pitching problems aside, I see some potential in this team. The hitters, for what they lack in power, make up in contact and patience. Hal Wagner drew 4 walks, but only Bob Johnson hit himself to second. We hit and run better than any other team, and that is our best weapon. Now, if we could get hits after we put that man on 3rd, we would be in business. KCB 6 15 1 BUF 1 4 0 W: Elden Auker 1-0 L: Fritz Ostermueller 0-1 POG: Elden Auker W, CG, 4 H, R, 2 BB, K 1-1, 3 SH Attendance: 11,497 With Satchel Paige being bumped again with his arm problems Elden Auker stepped up his performance. The Bison jumped out in the first, and Auker then allowed nothing. Only one of the Blues' hits was for extra bases-they did however take the extra base whenever available. MIN 3 5 0 CIN 2 4 0 W: Johnny Humphries 1-0 L: Ewell Blackwell 0-1 HR: Lou Limmer (1) POG: Johnny Vander Meer 8 IP, 3 H, R, 2 BB, K Attendance: 9,190 Bad signs at Crosley Field for the Reds chance to contend. Attendance for the 2nd game drops to fewer than 10,000 and the bullpen blows the game. The Reds used single runs in the 3rd and 6th to take a 2-0 lead. Vander Meer was removed after giving up a solo shot to Lou Limmer. Ewell Blackwell started out in trouble and it did not end well. Two walks and two singles put the Millers on top. Johnny Humphries finished his second inning of relief for the win. NYY 11 14 2 COL 2 6 1 W: Monk Dubiel 1-0 L: Marv Breuer 0-1 HR: Wally Moses (1), Red Rolfe (1) POG: Red Rolfe 4-5, 2 R, 3 RBI, 2B, HR Attendance: 18,983 For someone who was supposedly finished, Red Rolfe showed a lot of life in his bat. Monk Dubiel pitches 8 terrific innings for the win; but is he good enough to do this every time out. The Clips used 7 pitchers-3 in a terrible 6th inning when the Yanks plated 7. Marv Breuer was removed because of an injury; his status is unknown at this time. OAK 5 8 0 HOL 4 7 0 W: Roy Henshaw 2-0 L: Rube Melton 0-1 POG: Ralph Winegarner 7 IP, 4 H, R, 4 BB, K Attendance 17,455 Things fell apart when the starters left. The Stars, keyed by Harley Gathers' RBI double, scored 3 quick runs. Roy Henshaw put an end to that threat with a strike out and ground ball. No matter, Rube Melton figured to shut the door. He couldn't, allowing 3 hits and a walk, but all hope was not lost. If Ed Head could keep the strand the two Oak base runners, the Stars would take the series. No such luck, Virgil Stallcup drives in one with a double and Moose Moryn sac fly brings in the fourth run of the inning. Ernie Johnson sent the top of the Stars order down in order. SLS 11 18 2 PHO 6 13 2 W: Randy Gumpert 1-1 L: Bill Lohrman 0-1 POG: Connie Ryan 3-5, R, 3 RBI, BB, 3B Attendance: 16,015 A day after looking like neither offense wanted to score, both clubs had problems getting outs. Salt Lake City had a trio of relievers throw 4 shut out innings as the Saints knocked the ball all over Montgomery Stadium. Dash Spivey scored 3 times in the winning effort. SDP 0 5 0 POR 2 5 0 W: Dick Barrett 1-0 L: Rod Lockheart 0-1 HR: Aaron Robinson (1) POG: Dick Barrett W, CG, SHO, 5 H, 2 BB, 3 K Attendance: 13,794 The Padres can only muster 5 scattered singles; the Beavers got a 7th inning shot from Aaron Robinson for all the scoring. Get used to it Padre pitchers-the offense has 1 run in 19 innings of play. SEA 4 8 1 SAC 3 9 1 W: Ken Raffensberger 1-0 L: Mike Garcia 0-1 POG: Ken Raffensberger W, 8 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 4 K Attendance: 12,991 It was a game where I thought we were going to inflict the death of 1000 cuts on the Rainiers. Two run scoring singles (preceded by a stolen base/throwing error) finally broke us through in the 4th. Meanwhile, the kid Mike Garcia was holding the visitors in check. I don't know if I panicked, or if it was the right move that didn't work. Garcia opened the 7th with a walk-single-walk, loading the bases. Rogers Hornsby sent lefty Paul O'Dea to hit for Joe Rullo. With two lefties and the pitcher coming up, a decided not to let the kid try and work out of it. I went with Dick Stone who promptly gave up a two run single and then a two run double. Lon Warneke got the last two outs of the inning, but the damage was done. We took a run back in the bottom, closing the gap to 1, but that is all Raffensberger would allow. Take away that 5-batter sequence in the 7th, and we have a shutout. Ed Sanicki, Salons' back up outfielder, tweeked his hammy. He'll still play, but it will slow him down some. CLE 2 14 2 CHI 1 6 1 W: Chubby Dean 1-0 L: Russ Bauers 0-1 POG: Chubby Dean 7 IP, 6 H, R, BB, 3 K Attendance: 18,812 Russ Bauers was hit hard all day long, but managed to keep the runners stranded. When the Indians managed to scrape out two runs against Bauers and Passeau in the 8th the only surprise is they didn't get more. The Tribe left 12 men on base, and not for the excellent mound work of Dean and Red Embree, that could have hurt them. BOS 4 10 0 DET 5 8 1 W: Al Benton 1-0 L: Mickey Harris 0-1 HR: Ted Williams (1) POG: Al Benton, W, 8.1 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 4 BB, 2 K Attendance: 9,954 The Tigers get a RBI double from Moe Franklin in the first and build a 5-1 lead in the 7th. Teddy homer in the 8th to start the Sox come back; but it fell just short as Bobby Doerr grounded out with the bases loaded. PHI 1 5 3 LAL 4 6 0 W: Thornton Lee 1-0 L: Johnny Kucab 0-1 POG: Eddie Smith 6 IP, 5 H, R, 3 BB, K Attendance: 20,413 A rain delay put the bullpens in early, and the Lancers were able to take advantage. With Kucab on the mound, the Lancers used 2 hits and 2 errors by catcher George Pfister to break the 1-1 tie. The Phillies actually needed 3 hurlers to get out of the 7th. The big swing: Guy Curtright's pinch-hit double. NYG 6 15 2 11th MIL 5 14 1 W: Johnnie Wittig 1-0 L: Tom Earley 0-1 HR: Johnny Mize (2) POG: Johnny Mize 3-6, R, 2 RBI, HR Attendance: 20,888 The Braves needed a long outing from Warren Spahn and they got it. Despite giving up 5 runs, Spahn was able to throw for 9.1 innings. The Braves bats finally could keep up with the Giants. The Braves had the tying run at 3rd when the final out was made. This loss, after the beatings they took the first two games, is a moral victory for the Braves. WAS 5 12 2 SLC 9 14 2 W: Murry Dickson 1-0 L: Sid Hudson 0-1 POG: Whitey Kurowski 2-5, 4 RBI, 2B Attendance: 12,216 Neither starter had it today-Hudson actually lasted to the 5th despite giving up 6 runs. The Cardinal cause was helped by the fact the Birds had 7 walks, but no strikeouts. Musial did make 2 errors at first so all was not rosy. Dickson was able to stretch out to 7 innings, and White and Moisan closed it out. PIT 3 12 1 11th SFS 4 10 3 W: Woody Abernathy 1-0 L: Bill Brandt 0-1 HR: Dick Sisler (1) POG: Dick Sisler 3-3, R, 3 RBI GW HR Attendance: 22,440 What a swing in emotions! Sandy Consuegra was magnificent over this game; our offense can't score, so we need great pitching every time out. He nursed that 1 run until the 9th when he started to tire. I really was trying to get Sandy the complete game, but back-to-back walks loaded the bases. I couldn't risk another pitch, so I brought in Paul Dean. Pinch hitter Ted Cieslak grounded to Frankie Zak . . . who threw the ball away. Thank God only the tying run scored. Fast forward to the 11th, our relief ace, through a combination of walks and singles, allows 2 runs in the top of the inning. We've scored 2 runs IN THREE GAMES. A very tall order for us; I thought the game was over. With one out, LaPointe doubled to the gap, his first hit of the year. Zak, making up for his error, brought us within 1 with a run scoring single. And then, Dick Sisler, rips one right down the line and out for a walk off shot. The first team home run, the first multiple run inning and game, the first win! There won't be a bunch of wins for this club, but the first one is very sweet! __________________ I'm in love. What's that song? I'm in love with that song

06-24-2006, 05:40 AM	#4
SelzShoes High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	April 6, 1946 KCB 5 15 2 BUF 3 6 0 W: Bob Muncrief 1-0 L: Ed Bahr 0-1 HR: Lazaro Salazar (1) POG: Alan Strange 3-5, 2 RBI, 3B Attendance: 11,515 It was supposed to be a triumph: Satchel Paige's debut in the white league. Bothered by elbow problems late in the spring, Satch was bumped twice before today. But then, well, what might have been. The Bison surprised Paige with by getting two men on base in the first. Instead of using the moment to crawl back into the game--the Blues scored 4 in the first--Gus Zernial inexplicably tried to steal. Bob Swift cut him down quick. Paige got through the second 1-2-3 and looked like the legend he was billed as. But, it is not clear what happened, but the results are well known. Paige delivered to Charlie Fox, who grounded to Vern Stephens. Either on the pitch or in his coverage of first, the elbow that slowed the greatest Negro pitcher in spring would cause his removal. While not season or career ending, it is now questionable if Paige can be the ace a contender needs. Historic note: Lazaro Salazar is the first Negro to homer in a major league game. MIN 3 8 0 CIN 0 6 0 W: Sig Jakucki 1-0 L: Vic Raschi 0-1 HR: Lou Limmer (1) POG: Sig Jakucki W, 8 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 0 K Attendance: 8,951 The Millers sweep the Reds. Sig Jakucki, the Miller starter, last pitched in the majors in 1936 and had been toiling in a Houston area industrial league. How bad is Cincinnati? Jim Gleeson led off the 9th with a triple, and the Reds could not bring him home. Attendance keeps falling at Crosley. NYY 1 7 1 COL 2 6 1 W: Art Herring 1-1 L: Charley Stanceu 0-1 POG: Bobo Newsom 7 IP, 5 H, R, 3 BB, 2 K Attendance: 18,965 The New York papers will love this. Put aside for the moment that the Clips held the Yanks to 1 run in the game. The Yankee hitters failed to bring home a lead off double in the first and a 1-out triple in the 10th. Greenberg goes 0-5 and strands 3. The big Yankee hits weren't there. And Joe McCarthy's decision to pull Wyse after 6 innings, with only 2 hits and 3 walks, was puzzling too. Hank Bauer did pinch-hit, making it to second on a single and stolen base, but does Marse Joe have that little confidence in his offense? How did Columbus push the winner across? Myrl Hoag, ex-Yankee, singled and stole second. On the play at second, Dickey's throw went into center-Hoag advanced to 3rd, with no outs. Like the Clips in the top half, the Yanks almost got out of it. Sullivan lined out to center, but not deep enough for Hoag to score. Then Ed Boland rolled out to Stanceu. First baseman Rance Pless then singled, collecting his first RBI and Columbus' first win. SLS 6 11 0 PHO 7 11 1 W: Ellis Kinder 1-0 L: Bill Fleming 0-1 HR: Clem Koshorek (1), Joe Tipton (1) POG: Clem Koshorek 2-3, R, 3 RBI, HR Attendance: 14,647 What a game! Dizzy Dean made his first start of the year and was pretty good, until he started to tire late. With a 5-1 lead, the Diz gave up two runs, one on a wild pitch, and the Saints had some life. Flash to the 9th, with the score 6-3, Dee Moore's error at first loaded the bases with two out. Vance Dinges cleared the bases to tie the game. The Cowboys brought in Ellis Kinder who got Spivey to harmlessly ground out. Bill Fleming started the 9th for the Saints; Joe Tipton ended it. The catcher swung at the first strike he saw and ended the game. Couple of wild games from these teams, they will at least make it interesting. SDP 4 13 2 POR 8 13 1 W: Otey Clark 1-0 L: Al Brazle 0-1 POG: Charlie Denton 3-5, R, 2 RBI, 2B, SB Attendance: 13,752 The Padres had an early 3-0 lead thanks to their legs, but it wasn't meant to be. The Beavers shelled Brazle for 6 runs in the 6th, and never looked back. Otey Clark, one of the question marks in the rotation, recovered nicely from his early trouble to get the win. Charlie Denton is the first created player to win POG. SEA 3 10 2 SAC 6 13 0 W: Fred Hutchinson 1-0 L: Ed Heusser 0-1 POG: Fred Hutchinson W, 7 IP, 8 H, R, BB, 2 K, 2-3, R, RBI Attendance: 12,971 It was all about double plays today. Since the game featured 19 singles, it stood to reason the team most adept at turning two would have an advantage. The Salons turned 5 to the Rainiers' 1. Our supposed relief ace was roughed up in one inning, had to turn to lefty Stone to get the 1-2-3 9th. Out pinch hitters/late game subs were 3-3 with 2 runs and 3 RBI. I think in the PCL victory will come to who can get to the bullpen earliest. PHI 3 4 0 LAL 4 8 0 W: Bill Dietrich 1-0 L: Tommy Warren 0-1 POG: Guy Curtright 2-4, 2 RBI, 2B Attendance: 20,455 Guy Curtright is making them say "Joe Who?" in LA. Curtright and Bob Kennedy key a three run rally in the 8th to snatch victory from the Phils. Joe is down to .182 with 0 RBI; Curtright is 6-10 with 6 RBI. PIT 4 10 1 MIL 7 14 0 W: Jim Tobin 1-0 L: Johnny Lanning 0-1 POG: Ralph Houk 3-4, R, 2 RBI, 2B Attendance: 20,869 Jim Tobin give the Braves staff another day of rest with a complete game victory. The Braves, who have been hitting well early, finally get to know what it is like to knock a pitcher out of the box. WAS 4 9 2 10th SLC 3 5 1 W: Jerry Lane 1-0 L: Bill Moisan 0-1 HR: Cecil Travis (1) POG: Cecil Travis 2-5, R, 2 RBI, HR Attendance: 11,873 The Senators and Cards traded runs early and late, but the visitors had the odd run. There was a sense when the Cards tied the game in the 9th, that momentum (and Stan Musial) would carry them to victory. Unfortunately for St. Louis, Bill Moisan couldn't stop the singles. Musial is looking for his first RBI of the season. BOS 9 17 2 SFS 6 8 0 W: Joe Dobson 1-0 L: Jack Hallett 0-1 HR: Boyd Perry (1) POG: Merl Combs 4-5, R, 3 RBI, 2B Attendance: 22,439 We got our butts kicked-but I am proud of this club. Jack Hallett gave up 5 doubles and 13 hits over all and held a great offense to 7 runs. Actually, until they knocked him out in the 7th, he had only given up 4 runs. And our offense, every inning we got a hit, we scored. I'll tell you seeing that 4 go up in the 8th made us cheer. Like I said, we got our butts kicked, but we made a fight of it. I'll take that this season. __________________ I'm in love. What's that song? I'm in love with that song

06-24-2006, 09:24 AM	#5
SelzShoes High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	April 7, 1946 BRO 10 14 5 CIN 5 6 1 W: Whit Wyatt 2-0 L: Paul Derringer 0-1 HR: Huck Geary (1) POG: Minnie Minoso 2-2, 2 R, 3 RBI, 2 3B Attendance: 10,969 It was a very bad day for the Dodger defense: 4 infield errors (two by Reese) and an outfield error. Whit Wyatt was cruising until the 9th, when a couple errors and Geary's first home run chased him. The Reds went with the veteran hurlers and watched Derringer and Bucky Walters give up 8 runs in the final two innings. Reds are 0-4 at home to start the season. BAL 3 9 0 10th COL 4 12 0 W: Clem Dreisewerd 1-0 L: Winston Lafayette 0-1 HR: Martin Dihigo (1) POG: Billy Werber 3-3, RBI, 2B, SH Attendance: 20,994 Disappointing game. We take a 3-2 lead in the 9th on Buck O'Neill's pinch hit single. I bring in Winston Lafayette to close out the game. With two outs, Myril Hoag doubles scoring the tying run. Martin Dihigo then leads off the 10th with a home run. Should have been a win. BUF 5 11 2 MIN 9 14 1 W: Dave Barnhill 1-0 L: Jake Mooty 0-1 HR: Buddy Blattner (1), Sam Jethroe (1), Larry Rosenthal (1) POG: Sam Jethroe 3-5, 2 R, 4 RBI, 3B, HR Attendance: 18,187 It was a showcase of sluggers at Nicollet Park as the balls were bouncing all over the walls. Nicollet Park is a good power park, so we should have many games like this. Dave Barnhill was not impressive with his first outing, but it isn't clear how much was him and how much is the park. The Millers are riding a favorable schedule to 4-0 start. KCB 3 7 2 SLC 6 7 2 W: Atley Donald 1-0 L: Cliff Chambers 0-1 HR: Hank Greenberg (1) POG: Hank Greenberg 4-4, 3 R, RBI, 3B, HR Attendance: 27,258 The Yanks jump out to a quick lead and never look back. Greenberg hits his first Yankee home run to over power Cliff Chambers. OAK 6 12 0 POR 7 12 0 W: Earl Caldwell 1-0 L: Dick Coffman 0-1 HR: Jimmy Fitzpatrick (1), Bobby Thomson (1) POG: Jimmy Fitzpatrick 1-3, R, 2 RBI, BB, K, HR Attendance: 15,831 Bob Logan is one of the question marks on the Beaver staff; today Portland hit enough to make up for his pitching. Earl Caldwell goes almost 3 innings in relief for the win. Bobby Thomson hits his first major league home run to win the game in the 9th. HOL 5 11 1 SAC 9 14 0 W: Mickey Haefner 1-0 L: Bucky Ross 0-1 HR: Buster Mills (1) POG: Ernie Lombardi 3-3, R, 2 RBI, BB, 2B Attendance: 14,992 We are fortunate that we pulled Ross for game one of the series. He is the weak link in the rotation, and we teed off, as we should have. Haefner had his problems, but was able to limit the damage the Stars could do. PHO 4 12 2 SDP 7 11 1 W: Ed Wright 1-0 L: Harry Eisenstat 0-1 HR: Cliff Mapes (1) POG: Cliff Mapes 2-4, 2 R, 3 RBI, 2B, HR Attendance: 22,854 The Padres were down early to the 'Boys and giving the problems San Diego has had scoring, the Lane Park faithful could be forgiving for thinking it was over early. Cliff Mapes took over the game and started the pull the Pads back. Bud Byerly, finally healthy, was great in relief for the Pads. SLS 1 4 1 SEA 8 12 1 W: Orie Arntzen 1-0 L: Willis Hudlin 0-1 POG: Orie Arntzen W, CG, 4 H, R, 3 BB, 3 K Attendance: 25,417 Uneventful opening day in Seattle until Willis Hudlin lost the strike zone. The Rainiers rip off 8 hits, 7 runs and 4 walks (along with and error and wild pitch) to send the Sicks Stadium crowd home. PHI 6 13 0 CHI 3 8 3 W: Tommy Hughes 2-0 L: Russ Meers 0-1 HR: Ron Northey (2) POG: Pinky May 4-5, R, 2B, SB Attendance: 19,929 In the 3rd and 4th innings the Cubs' infield defense just collapsed. Hack, Vaughan and Waitkus could not do anything right and it cost them the game. NYG 3 5 4 10th DET 4 10 2 W: Ira Hutchinson 1-0 L: Johnnie Wittig 1-1 HR: Cecil Travis (1) POG: Ira Hutchinson W, 3 IP, 3 H, BB Attendance: 14,653 What an ugly game to watch. The Tigers walk 8; the Giants make 3 outfield errors. It was not good baseball today. Game ends like this: With Rip Radcliff on second, Pinky Higgins hit a fly ball to center. Johnny Rucker makes the catch and throws to 3rd, which Radcliff is proceeding towards. The throw goes wild, and Radcliff scores the winning run. WAS 0 4 1 LAL 4 8 0 W: Joe Haynes 1-0 L: Johnny Rutherford 0-1 POG: Joe Haynes W, CG, SHO, 4 H, BB, 2 K, 1-2, BB Attendance: 20,416 The story should be how Joe Haynes just made the Senators look overmatched, but it isn't. DiMaggio failing to drive in a run (he had two chances with a runner in scoring position) yet again is the story. Joe is at .158-0-0 and 0-6 with runners in scoring position. The Lancers are doing ok with Joe not hitting, so that's got to be a good sign. PIT 15 15 0 MIL 1 8 1 W: Johnny Gee 1-0 L: Manny Salvo 0-2 HR: Jim Russell (1) POG: Ralph Kiner 2-4, 2 R, 4 RBI, BB, 2B Attendance: 20,882 The Braves need pitching-this is the 3rd game (out of 5) they have allowed 12+ runs. CLE 6 9 2 SLC 5 6 3 W: Mel Harder 1-1 L: Howie Pollet 0-1 HR: Cecil Travis (1) POG: Les Fleming 2-4, 2 R, RBI, BB, HR Attendance: 15,281 Exciting end to the game: Musial draws a walk to load the bases. The Indians bring in Whitey Moore to pitch to Enos Slaughter. Slaughter then strikes out on a 3-2 pitch to end the game. BOS 11 16 2 16th SFS 8 17 3 W: John Whitehead 1-0 L: Bill Swift 0-1 HR: Jimmie Foxx (1), Frankie Zak (1), Ted Williams (2) POG: Dom DiMaggio 5-8, 2 R, 2 RBI Attendance: 22,865 We could have won this game; we should have won this game. We gave away our chance to win in regulation in the 6th and 7th. Jim Mallory's error in center cost two runs in the 6th. Reliever Clayton Lambert gave up a pinch-hit 2-run home run in the 7th to the first man he faced. But we fought hard and tied it in the 8th with a 3. We had the bases loaded with no outs in the 9th but Nelson Burbrink was doubled up on a fly ball to right-and the man on 3rd did not advance. In the 16th, Bill Swift just ran out of gas and Williams and Co. scored 3. __________________ I'm in love. What's that song? I'm in love with that song

06-24-2006, 01:24 PM	#6
SelzShoes High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	April 8, 1946 BRO 1 6 0 CIN 2 7 2 W: Ewell Blackwell 1-1 L: Hugh Casey 0-2 HR: Grady Hatton 2 (1,2) POG: Grady Hatton 2-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2 HR Attendance: 10,782 Hatton hits home runs in the 1st and the 8th for the Reds' first win of the season. BAL 12 17 0 COL 1 9 0 W: Bobby Shantz 2-0 L: Butch Wensloff 0-1 HR: Dee Miles (1) POG: Dee Miles 2-5, 2 R, 3 RBI, 2B, HR Attendance: 20,980 Bobby Shantz was a bit wild, 6 walks and could not last the 6th, but when you are scoring runs like this, who cares. George Kell shows signs of snapping out of his slump. All around good effort. BUF 7 10 2 MIN 1 4 1 W: Al Sima 1-1 L: Sal Maglie 1-1 HR: Gus Zernial (1) POG: Gus Zernial 2-4, R, 4 RBI, 2B, HR, SF Attendance: 18,158 Close game until late; Millers bullpen had problems in the 8th and 9th. Millers drew 7 walks, just couldn't hit it where they weren't. KCB 3 7 1 SLC 0 3 1 W: Denny Galehouse 2-0 L: Bob Feller 1-1 POG: Denny Galehouse W, 7 IP, 3 H, 0 R, BB, 4 K Attendance: 18,192 Feller's wildness and an ill-timed error by Red Rolfe equal a win for the visiting Blues. Sukeforth used three pitchers to get the shutout. OAK 5 10 1 POR 11 18 2 W: Larry French 2-0 L: Fred Martin 0-1 HR: Mel Hoderlein (1), Virgil Stallcup (1) POG: Jimmy Fitzpatrick 4-5, R, 5 RBI Attendance: 15,590 Bullpen hiccups made the final closer than the game actually was. Fitzpatrick drove in the run every chance he had. HOL 8 16 0 12th SAC 6 12 0 W: Hank Miklos 1-0 L: Lon Warneke 0-1 POG: Harley Gathers 3-6, R, RBI, 2 2B Attendance: 14,771 We mounted a furious comeback from 6-1 to tie the game. Allie Clark leads off the 12th with a double and scores the winning run. PHO 3 8 1 SDP 1 4 1 W: Russ Christopher 1-0 L: Eddie Lopat 0-2 HR: Jimmy Crutchfield (1) POG: Russ Christopher W, CG, H, R, 3 BB, 3 K Attendance: 17,380 Jimmy Crutchfield's first inning home run gave the 'Boys a lead they would never relinquish. SLS 5 15 1 SEA 8 12 2 W: Tommy De La Cruz 1-1 L: Harry Brecheen 0-1 HR: Josh Gibson (1) POG: Josh Gibson 2-2, R, 2 RBI, PH HR Attendance: 25,376 Saints were moving along on their way to victory, when Harry Brecheen just lost it in the 7th. Seattle, keyed by Josh Gibson's pinch-hit home run, rally for 6 runs and the win. PHI 4 10 0 CHI 8 16 1 W: Ben Chapman 2-0 L: Cy Blanton 0-2 POG: Phil Cavaretta 3-4, 2 R, 3 RBI, BB, K, 2B Attendance: 20,327 Russ Meyer started to give the game away in the 9th; thankfully for the Cubs they had a cushion NYG 1 5 2 DET 3 5 0 W: Hal Newhouser 1-1 L: Cliff Melton 1-1 HR: Dick Wakefield (1) POG: Hal Newhouser W, CG, 5 H, R, BB, 5 K Attendance: 15,160 Prince Hal wasn't given much to work with, but he made it stay up. His second complete game to start the season. Manager Del Baker hates to go to his pen. WAS 3 6 0 13th LAL 5 9 2 W: Thornton Lee 2-0 L: Jim Davis 0-1 HR: Joe DiMaggio POG: Joe DiMaggio 1-6, R, 2 RBI, GW HR Attendance: 20,431 Joe finally comes through for the Lancers. PIT 8 13 1 MIL 6 14 1 W: Hank Gornicki 1-0 L: Tom Early 0-2 POG: Nick Strincevich 7 IP, 7 H, R, 0 BB, K Attendance: 20,879 Milwaukee gives up 5 unearned runs in the top of the 9th to lose again. The Braves need pitching-this is the 3rd game (out of 5) they have allowed 12+ runs. CLE 7 6 0 SLC 3 9 2 W: Jim Bagby Jr 1-0 L: Lou Kretlow 0-2 POG: Oris Hockett 2-4, 4 RBI, 3B Attendance: 14,922 If it wasn't for bad luck: back-to-back errors in the 7th give Cleveland the lead. Kretlow goes walk happy in the 8th giving the Birds no chance to come back. BOS 1 6 3 SFS 11 12 1 W: Johnny Sain 1-1 L: Harry Perkowski 0-2 POG: Johnny Sain W, CG, 6 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 2-2, R, 2 RBI, BB, 2B, SF Attendance: 22,866 Seals strike for seven runs in the first and we just roll on from them. Look at Johnny Sain's numbers, there was no way we were going to lose today. Right now, the Seals are in 4th, ahead of St. Louis and Milwaukee. __________________ I'm in love. What's that song? I'm in love with that song

06-25-2006, 03:35 PM	#7
SelzShoes High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	April 9, 1946 BRO 3 8 0 10th CIN 4 8 0 W: Johnny Vander Meer 1-0 L: Ralph Branca HR: Eddie Lukon (1) POG: Johnny Vander Meer W, CG, 8 H, 3 R, 2 BB, 4 K Attendance: 11,170 Vander Meer was on his game and efficient with his pitches. Branca walks 2 men before giving up the winning single. BAL 8 18 3 COL 4 6 1 W: Phil Marchildon 1-0 L: Marv Breuer 0-2 POG: Ferris Fain 3-5, R, RBI Attendance: 20,981 Aside from the defensive lapses, this is how I want to play. Very aggressive, hitting and running, bouncing off the bases to force 2 scores on wild pitches. Marchildon could throw better, but he limited the Clips to only 1 extra base hit so I shouldn't complain too loudly. BUF 3 8 2 MIN 7 12 0 W: Bill Sayles 1-0 L: Fritz Ostermueller 0-2 POG: Al Zarilla 3-4, 3 R, RBI, 2B Attendance: 18,158 Bison took an early lead, and watched the Millers chip away 1 run at a time. Ostermueller gives up 7 hits to the first 8 batters in the 7th. KCB 3 11 2 NYY 11 14 1 W: Monk Dubiel 2-0 L: Elden Auker 1-1 HR: Wally Moses 2 (1,2) POG: Wally Moses 4-5, 3 R, 8 RBI, 3B, 2 HR, GS Attendance: 18,867 Moses has the game of his life leading the Yanks to a series win. OAK 2 9 1 POR 5 10 0 W: Dick Barrett 2-0 L: Stubby Overmire 0-2 POG: Dick Barrett W, CG, 9 H, 2 R, 3 BB, K Attendance: 15,823 The Beavers sweep their second straight series to start the season. HOL 4 9 2 SAC 5 10 0 W: Gordon Maltzberger 1-0 L: Eugene Bremmer 1-1 HR: Harley Gathers (1), Anton Gogolak (1) POG: Anton Gogolak 2-4, R, 3 RBI, HR Attendance: 14,758 Gathers and Gogolak trade 3-run blast early to pace the game. Bremmer, so masterful in his debut, just ran out of luck today. Spider Jorgensen was 2-4 in his return, scoring the winning run on Don Lehardt's single. PHO 1 5 0 SDP 3 9 1 W: Rod Lockheart 1-1 L: Bill Lohrman 0-2 POG: Rod Lockheart W, 8 IP, R, BB, 6 K Attendance: 17,363 Vern Freiburger turns to unassisted double plays as Lockheart holds the Phoenix bats in check. SLS 3 8 0 SEA 4 10 0 W: Ken Raffensberger 2-0 L: Dale Jones 0-1 POG: Tom Padden 3-4, R, 2 RBI Attendance: 25,418 Harlond Clift and Tom Padden key two Rainier rallies in the 4th and 5th. Dash Spivey tried to slug the Saints into the lead but his team was not cooperating. PHI 8 16 0 CHI 3 9 0 W: Jim Hearn 1-0 L: Bill Lee 1-1 POG: Pinky May 4-5, 2 R, 4 RBI Attendance: 19,928 The Phillies didn't hit the ball hard jut often. The Cubs' pitching and hitting has not been as good as they, or everyone else, thought. Game 1 NYG 4 6 0 DET 3 8 0 W: Dave Koslo 2-0 L: Dizzy Trout 1-1 HR: Buddy Kerr (1), Dick Wakefield (2), Johnny Rucker (1) POG: Buddy Kerr 2-4, 2 R, RBI, HR Attendance: 15,693 After an early flurry of long balls, the pitching dominated the game. Dizzy gave up more big flies and ends up on the losing end. Game 2 NYG 7 10 1 DET 5 10 1 W: Rube Fischer 1-0 L: Nate Andrews 0-1 POG: Harry Danning 2-4, 2 R, RBI, BB, K, 2B Attendance: 15,693 We find out why manager Del Baker is loath to use his pen-the G-men battered the relief corps. Game 1 WAS 5 7 2 LAL 4 9 0 W: Sid Hudson 1-1 L: Johnny Rigney 1-1 POG: Al Kozar 3-5, R, 2 RBI, K, 2B Attendance: 20,429 Lancers fall behind early and the Senators mange to hold off the comeback Game 2 WAS 1 4 1 LAL 10 10 0 W: Eddie Smith 1-0 L: Prince Oana 0-1 POG: Eddie Smith W, 8.1 IP, 4 H, R, 2 BB, 2 K Attendance: 20,429 Prince Oana gives up 9 runs in 1.1 innings; and it was hurry up and get it over with. The Senators only collected 4 hits, batting like they were late for a train. Washington pitchers walked 9 batters. DiMaggio is 3-3 with 3 runs scores; Jake Jones' first inning grand slam essentially ended the game. PIT 6 13 0 MIL 0 9 2 W: Guy Bush 1-0 L: Warren Spahn 0-1 POG: Guy Bush W, 6.1 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 4 BB, K Attendance: 20,898 44-year-old Guy Bush out duels young Warren Spahn. Spahn deserved better offensive and defensive support; his record won't reflect it, but he is showing signs of being a key member of the Braves rotation in the future. CLE 0 1 1 SLC 4 10 2 W: Murry Dickson 2-0 L: Alfred Smith 0-2 HR: Whitey Kurowski (2) POG: Murry Dickson W, CG, SHO, H, 2 BB, 5 K Attendance: 15,288 Dickson came within a 7th inning triple of a no-hitter. The Cardinal offense was not impressive until late but Dickson was dealing today. BOS 9 13 1 SFS 0 4 3 W: Mickey Harris 1-1 L: Sandy Consuegra 0-1 HR: Ted Williams (3) POG: Mickey Harris, W, 8.2, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 5 K Attendance: 22,867 Don Lang makes 2 errors at third as part of a whole team collapse defensively and offensively. This is the kind of game you don't want to see too many of. __________________ I'm in love. What's that song? I'm in love with that song

07-18-2006, 08:41 PM	#9
SelzShoes High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	April 10, 1946 Code: KCB 2 11 1 CIN 3 5 0 W: Vic Raschi 1-1 L: Satchel Paige 0-1 HR: Bobby Adams (1), Wally Judnich (1), Eddie Lukon (2) POG: Vic Raschi W, 8.1 IP, 9 H, R, 4 BB, 2 K Attendance: 8,966 The Blues kept threatening and Raschi kept stranding them. Paige was Paige; but the Reds' hitters had clutch home runs. Code: BUF 1 5 1 COL 2 4 1 W: Art Herring 2-1 L: Ed Bahr 0-2 POG: Bobo Newsom 7 IP, 5 H, R, 3 BB, 6 K Attendance: 18,245 Ed Bahr carries a no-hitter into the 7th. Too bad his Bison teammates couldn't do more with the bat. Code: BRO 6 8 2 NYY 4 6 1 W: Kirby Higbe 2-0 L: Hank Wyse 0-1 POG: Billy Herman 3-4, RBI, 2B, 2 E Attendance: 52,479 The first regular season meeting between the Yankees and Dodgers.; I really intended to do a 'radio' broadcast for this game, but I think I will hold that gimmick for sometime later. Exciting game though. Hank Wyse is well on his way to being his generation's Ed Whitson, balking home the first Dodger run of the game. Cal Abrams, who reached on Wyse's inning opening error, scored the run. They're not booing; they're yelling "Hooooooks." Hooks was given the lead in the 5th, but gave up a 3-spot in the 6th. The Yankees were done. Hugh Casey almost imploded again but managed to strand his two walks. Curt Davis was needed to throw the 9th; possible changes coming for the Dodger's pen? Code: SLS 5 10 1 10th POR 8 11 0 W: Freddy Schmidt 1-0 L: Bill Fleming 0-2 HR: Bruce Campbell (1) POG: Bruce Campbell 2-3, R, 4 RBI, GW HR Attendance: 13,290 The Beavers score 3 in the 9th to tie and 3 more in the 10th to win. The Beavers are the only unbeaten team left. Code: PHO 2 9 1 SAC 3 7 0 W: Fred Hutchinson 2-0 L: Dizzy Dean 0-1 HR: Claude Thoby (1) POG: Claude Thoby 2-3, 2 R, RBI, BB, K, HR Attendance: 12,764 Dizzy Dean was ugly effective; complete game, one walk, and two strikeouts. We had a couple rallies built around an error and a misplayed bunt. Heck, Phoenix even helped by running themselves out of innings. The Salons did not deserve to win, but we'll take it. Code: OAK 1 3 0 SEA 6 11 2 W: Ed Heusser 1-1 L: Ralph Winegarner 0-1 POG: Ed Heusser W, 8 IP, H, 0 R, 2 BB Attendance: 25,390 With his Rainiers holding a 1-0 lead, but threatening for more, Rogers Hornsby pinch hits for Ed Heusser. Heusser had a 1-hitter at that time, but the Rajah wanted more runs. Josh Gibson and Larry Doby have back-to-back pinch hits to key a 5-run rally. Hornsby didn't want to play them, instead choosing to showcase struggling Lennie Pearson as his "starting" Negro. The production of Gibson and Doby (5-6 combined as pinch hitters, and 8-16 overall) is going to force his hand soon. Code: CUB 6 13 0 WAS 1 9 4 W: Russ Bauers 1-1 L: Alex Carrasquel 0-1 POG: Bobby Sturgeon 3-5, R, 4 RBI, 3B Attendance: 25,559 The Cubs show what they can do when they get an extra base hit or two. You need more than singles to win consistently. Of course, 4 errors by the Senators don't hurt either. __________________ I'm in love. What's that song? I'm in love with that song Last edited by SelzShoes : 07-18-2006 at 08:42 PM.

07-22-2006, 11:47 PM	#10
SelzShoes High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	April 11, 1946 KCB 9 15 0 CIN 6 10 0 W: Leon Day 1-0 L: Bucky Walters 0-1 HR: Lazaro Salazar 2 (3), Monte Irvin (1), Wally Judnich (2) POG: Lazaro Salazar 3-5, 2 R, 4 RBI, 2 HR Attendance: 19,953 The Reds could not keep the Blues in the park. Paul Derringer was just overworked, taken out in the middle of the 6th after throwing an ungodly amount of pitches. The Blues pen was much better, needing 6 innings of scoreless relief to get the win. BUF 3 11 1 COL 0 3 0 W: Jake Mooty 1-1 L: Dan Bankhead 0-1 POG: Jake Mooty W, 8.2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 4 BB, 4 K, 1-4, RBI Attendance: 18,479 The Bison bats run off a nice rally in the 4th, and do nothing the rest of the game. More than enough for Jake Mooty in a 180 degree turn from his first start. BAL 5 14 0 MIN 1 11 0 W: Roger Wolff 1-1 L: Sig Jakucki 1-1 POG: Roger Wolff W, 8.1 IP, 11 H, R, 0 BB, K, 1-4 Attendance: 18,199 The Millers had seized first thanks to playing two of the weakest teams. This was their first game against a 'decent' club and they didn't do so well. Roger just did a better job of stranding runners than Jakucki. Winston Lafayette came in a bases loaded situation to get the final two outs. The A's get on base, they always are threatening to score. I like that in a team. BRO 7 8 1 NYY 4 6 1 W: Whit Wyatt 3-0 L: Atley Donald 1-1 HR: Lew Riggs (1), Cal Abrams (1) POG: Cal Abrams 2-5, 2 R, 2 RBI, 3 K, HR Attendance: 51,795 Atley Donald is one of those "other" pitchers the Yankees are supposed to get wins from. Today he was gone in the 2nd. The Dodger lefties took advantage of the short porch. SLS 7 11 0 POR 17 22 1 W: Bob Logan 1-0 L: Willis Hudlin 0-2 HR: Morrie Aderholt, Aaron Robinson 2 (3), Charlie Denton (1) POG: Aaron Robinson 4-5, 4 R, 5 RBI, BB, 2 HR Attendance: 13,522 The Beavers were actually down 4-0 when the bottom of the second started. The Beavers scored in every inning but the first and just battered the Saints. Four different Saint's hurlers give up at least 3 runs. Charlie Denton also had a 5 RBI day for the Beavers. PHO 8 13 2 SAC 6 8 1 W: Ken Burkhart 1-0 L: Mickey Haefner 1-1 POG: Sammy Hughes 3-4, 3 R, 2 RBI, BB, 2 2B Attendance: 12,785 Mickey was wild and hittable, not a good combination. The Salons put together a couple nice rallies, but we just didn't have the pitching today. HOL 2 5 0 SDP 3 9 1 W: Al Brazle 1-1 L: Ray Brown 0-1 POG: Al Brazle W, 8 IP, 3 H, R, 2 BB, 3 K Attendance: 22,870 The Stars strand the tying and go ahead runs on 2nd and 3rd in the 9th. The Padre pitchers do a pretty good job of holding other teams in check. OAK 3 7 0 SEA 6 13 0 W: Orie Arntzen 2-0 L: Dick Coffman 0-2 HR: Josh Gibson (2) POG: 2-2, R, 4 RBI, GS Attendance: 25,393 In a 1-1 game, Josh Gibson collected a pinch-hit single, which should have scored Mike Chartak. The pinch runner, however, could not beat the throw. No problem, Gibson clears the bases in one swing in the 8th. But the big thing was infielder Kermit Wahl hurting his arm. Since the Rainiers will have to purchase the contract of an infielder from the Knoxville Smokies will this make Hornsby rethink his line up? MIL 5 11 0 BOS 3 8 0 W: Manny Salvo 1-2 L: Dick Newsome 0-1 POG: Manny Salvo W, 8 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 4 BB, 2 K, 1-4, R, RBI Attendance: 34,959 Salvo, who had given up 14 runs in 7 innings, started with more of the same: a first inning run to the Sox. The Braves finally did something right, taking Newsome to the woodshed in a 4-run 2nd. Manny did show signs of losing it late, so Vern Bickford closed the door. LAL 5 10 3 CLE 8 9 0 W: Cot Dean 2-0 L: Ted Lyons 0-1 HR: Jeff Heath (2), Joe DiMaggio (3), Jim Carlin (1) POG: Jeff Heath 1-2, 2 R, R, 3 BB, HR Attendance: 21,366 See the main CIE thread. SFS 0 3 0 NYG 2 7 3 W: George Hennessey 1-0 L: Bill Bevens 0-2 POG: George Hennessey W, 7 IP, 2 H, 0 R, BB, & K Attendance: 43,430 We looked pathetic at the bat today. The Giants made 2 errors in the first, and we couldn't score. In the 8th, we did load the bases on a single and two walks, but nothing could come of it. Bevens allowed only 1 run on 4 hits and takes the loss. SLC 4 12 2 PHI 5 7 2 W: Tommy Hughes 3-0 L: Mort Cooper 0-1 HR: Jimmy Outlaw (1) POG: Jimmy Outlaw 1-3, R, RBI, HR, SH Attendance: 32,999 I can't figure out the Cardinals. I think they should run away with the NAL West, but they can't seem to get it right. It was a hit to a guy hitting .107 that sparked the winning rally. Musial failed in every at bat with men on. DET 4 9 0 PIT 2 7 1 W: Ira Hutchinson 2-0 L: Lefty Wilkie 0-1 POG: Tommy Bridges 5.2 IP, 4 H, R, 4 BB, 3 K Attendance: 30,402 Tommy Bridges and Johnny Gee had a pitchers duel going, until the rains came. Both teams had to use that pen thanks to the weather. In the end, the Bucs pen was hit hard and the Tigers pull out the win. CHI 11 17 1 WAS 2 6 1 W: Russ Meers 1-1 L: Johnny Rutherford 0-2 POG: Clyde McCullough 4-5, 4 R, RBI, BB, 2 2B Attendance: 15,676 Cavarretta and Vaughan both drive in 3 as the Cubs blast the Senators. Cubs' pitching did walk 10, but the Sens made little contact. __________________ I'm in love. What's that song? I'm in love with that song

07-26-2006, 02:31 PM	#11
SelzShoes High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	April 13, 1946 KCB 7 14 1 CIN 3 8 1 W: Denny Galehouse 3-0 L: Joe Beggs 0-2 HR: Lazaro Salazar (4) POG: Lazaro Salazar 1-4, R, 2 RBI, BB, HR Attendance: 19,998 With the attention in Kansas City focused on the Negro players, Denny Galehouse has quietly put together a strong start of the season. Pulled in the 8th when a bit of wildness exhibited itself he still picked up win number 3. Chet Laabs and Wally Judnich, two holdovers from the pre-integration Browns, are also having hot starts ignored while the casual fan debates the merits of Robinson over Stephens. Salazar has hit 3 home runs in the past two days. BUF 7 7 1 COL 8 12 1 W: Al Hollingsworth 1-0 L: Al Sima 1-2 HR: Gus Zernial (2), Martin Dihigo (2) POG: Billy Werber 2-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB, 2B Attendance: 18,228 Al Sima had a 3-run lead in the 8th when his own error leads to a rally by the Clippers. Buffalo, which had the best spring training record in baseball, now sits in last place. Dihigo, rumored to be released (to facilitate a trade for Dixie Walker), might have saved his roster spot with his second home run. BAL 9 14 3 MIN 12 15 3 W: Johnny Humphries 2-0 L: Lum Harris 0-1 HR: Lou Limmer (2) POG: Sam Jethroe 3-5, 4 RBI, K, 2B Attendance: 18,154 Not a fun game to watch. The best thing you can say is we hit well. I made the wrong choice in going with Lum Harris in relief and going with him as long as I did. Could have been a win. BRO 2 8 0 10th NYY 1 5 3 W: Hugh Casey 1-2 L: Johnny Murphy 0-1 POG: Bob Chipman 8 IP, 5 H, R, BB, K Attendance: 51,752 The Dodgers sweep the Yankees at the Stadium! Casey has his second straight good outing, while Minnie Minoso (who Yankee scouts wanted) flairs in the winning run after Johnny Murphy can't find the strike zone. Feller was outstanding-he even had the Yank's only RBI. SLS 13 19 2 POR 8 14 2 W: Harry Brecheen 1-1 L: Larry French 2-1 HR: Mel Hoderlein (2), Vance Dinges (1) POG: Babe Phelps 4-5, 2 R, 2 RBI Attendance: 13,783 The streak had to end at some point; the Beavers lose their first of the year. If any of the Beaver relievers had managed to shut down the Saints, this could have been another win for Portland. PHO 1 7 0 SAC 2 10 0 W: Larry Jansen 2-0 L: Harry Eisenstat 0-2 HR: Anton Gogolak (2) POG: Larry Jansen W, CG, 7 H, R, BB, 3 K Attendance: 12,571 Pretty good pitching duel, both starters going the route with only 1 walk between them. HOL 9 10 0 13th SDP 3 13 3 W: Mace Brown 1-0 L: Vern Kennedy 0-1 POG: Buck Ross 8 IP, 7 H, R, 3 BB, 3 K Attendance: 22,873 Bad day for bullpens: the Stars relief ace Ed Head gives up the tying runs in the 9th to send us to extras. In the 13th, two Padres combine to allow 6 runs. OAK 2 5 1 SEA 3 11 1 W: Bob Malloy 1-0 L: Roy Henshaw 2-1 POG: Tommy De La Cruz 8 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 3 K Attendance: 25,370 What a finish. Rogers Hornsby is really being put into a place where he must start Gibson and Doby. With one out in the 9th, Doby doubled putting two men in scoring position. After a Paul O'Dea run scoring ground out; Josh Gibson singled the tying run. Lennie Pearson, the 3rd Negro on the team, singled home Gibson for the win. Which is stronger: The will to win or the old ways? MIL 1 8 2 BOS 8 12 1 W: Tex Hughson 2-0 L: Jim Tobin 1-1 HR: Dom DiMaggio (1) POG: Dom DiMaggio 3-5, R, 3 RBI, 2B, HR Attendance: 28,698 Broken record game for the Braves: Fall behind early and do nothing with the bats. LAL 0 3 2 CLE 4 7 1 W: Mel Harder 2-1 L: Joe Haynes 1-1 HR: Jim Hegan (1) POG: Mel Harder W, 8 IP, 3 H, 0 R, BB, 2 K Attendance: 20,550 On this wet miserable day the Lancer bats stayed back at the hotel. Joe pulls and Ohfer and makes an error. SFS 5 8 0 NYG 2 9 1 W: Jack Hallett 1-1 L: Cliff Melton 1-2 POG: Jack Hallett W, 6 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 0 BB, 2 K Attendance: 28,589 Encouraging win. We jumped out in the first with 3 (which the G-Men got 2 back in the bottom of) and kept building on a lead. Felt like a struggle all game to keep the lead and get the extra runs. SLC 6 15 0 16th PHI 1 7 0 W: Tom Gorman 1-0 L: Charlie Cozart 0-1 POG: Max Lanier 8 IP, 5 H, R, 3 BB, 2 K Attendance: 32,973 Cards send 11 men to the plate in the 16th to break open the game. Of the 22 combined hits, none were for extra bases. Tom Gorman gave 3 hitless innings for the win-Redbird hurlers strung 14 scoreless in this game. DET 2 8 2 PIT 0 4 0 W: Hal Newhouser 2-1 L: Nick Strincevich 1-1 POG: Hal Newhouser W, CG, SHO, 4 H, 2 BB, 5 K Attendance: 17,837 Three starts and three complete games for Hal Newhouser. CHI 4 7 2 WAS 6 6 1 W: Early Wynn 2-0 L: Ben Chapman 2-1 HR: Buddy Lewis (1) POG: Early Wynn W, 7 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 4 K Attendance: 15,974 It was a little puzzling when Wynn was removed; he was throwing very well at the time. A bullpen meltdown (3 hits and 2 walks) almost made manager Harris regret the decision. Dutch Leonard gets the final two outs for the Senators. __________________ I'm in love. What's that song? I'm in love with that song

07-26-2006, 04:32 PM	#12
SelzShoes High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	April 13, 1946 KCB 0 3 0 CIN 2 7 2 W: Johnny Vander Meer 2-0 L: Elden Auker 1-2 POG: Johnny Vander Meer W, CG, SHO, 3 H, BB, K Attendance: 19,996 One of the most dominating starts I've seen this season. Vander Meer just kept throwing strikes and the Blues kept hitting them to the outfielders. Both starters were fabulous, but Vandy just was on another plane today. BRO 5 12 0 COL 4 9 0 W: Hugh Casey 2-2 L: Marv Breuer 0-3 HR: Augie Galan (1), Orestes Minoso (1) POG: Gene Mauch 4-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, 3B Attendance: 18,244 Minoso does it again! On a day when Johnny Allen could not throw a strike (that he only walked 5 says a lot about the Clipper bats) the Dodgers needed a boost. Minoso gave that boost. See CIE regular thread for more details. BAL 1 7 0 MIN 3 10 0 W: Sal Maglie 2-1 L: Phil Marchildon 1-1 POG: Sal Maglie W, CG, 7 H, R, 2 BB, K Attendance: 18,190 If Maglie pitches like this all the time, the Millers have someone to build around. The former Giants farmhand (and pre-majors Miller) continued his pitching excellence. The averages have been falling for my guys, we need to string some hits together. SLS 4 10 0 POR 9 16 0 W: Dick Barrett 3-0 L: Dale Jones 0-2 HR: Skeeter Newsome (1) POG: Jimmy Fitzpatrick 3-5, R, 3 RBI, K, 2B Attendance: 13,760 The Beavers start another streak, bouncing back with a huge output against the Saints. Barrett could have been better, but this offense forgives a lot of mistakes. OAK 3 11 0 SAC 7 12 0 W: Mike Garcia 1-1 L: Stubby Overmire 0-3 POG: Ernie Lombardi 3-5, R, 2 RBI Attendance: 12,789 One day Mike Garcia will be (hopefully) a very good pitcher. Right now, he's good enough, at least with this offense behind him. Eddie Lake with 3 RBI was the other big bat for the Salons. Overmire was going good, and Casey thought he might have an ace at last. Oaks need to do something or they will be way down the roster of PCL clubs at years end. HOL 4 6 2 13th SDP 5 9 2 W: Sid Peterson 1-0 L: Tot Pressnell 0-1 POG: Ed Lopat 9 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 4 BB, 2 K Attendance: 22,858 Heartbreaker for the Stars: After watching plucky Vince Cressio hit and run the Stars into the lead, Rube Melton has a Rube Meltdown. In extras, Mace Brown works into and out of not one, but two bases loaded jams-only to have Tot Pressnell's wild pitch set up the winning run. The Stars have fallen into 6th place, with the thought to have been powerful offense still trying to get going. MIL 3 10 0 BOS 0 1 1 W: Fred Sanford 1-1 L: Harry Perkowski 0-3 POG: Fred Sanford W, CG, SHO, H, BB, K, 1-4, R, 2B Attendance: 28,350 Pete Fox's 5th inning single is all that came between Fred Sanford engraving his name on that list of no-hit pitchers. Perkowski has been the weak link in the Sox rotation, but he should expect to win if he throws as well as he did. Hit hard, yes, but no walks frustrated the Brave hitters. LAL 1 5 1 CLE 8 9 1 W: Jim Bagby Jr. 2-0 L: Ray Starr 0-2 POG: Jim Bagby Jr W, CG, 5 H, R, 4 BB, 5 K Attendance: 20,743 Another wild Lancer pitcher leads to many opponent runs on this day. The Indians coupled extra base hits (6 on the day) for 5-run rally to blow the game wide open. SFS 3 10 3 NYG 1 4 0 W: Johnny Sain 2-1 L: Dave Koslo 2-1 HR: Goody Rosen (1) POG: Johnny Sain W, CG, 4 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 1-4, RBI Attendance: 28,013 Johnny Sain could win 20 games for this club, and we might not win 50 this season. This is his second straight start with no earned runs; back-to-back errors lead to the only Giant run of the day. The Seals win their first ever series, on the road no less, and head back to Frisco to take on the Cubs to start a stretch of divisional play. The Seals play Milwaukee and Saint Louis in the coming set of games. Both of those teams are behind us-hard to believe I know-and we could make steps toward a better than expected finish with some solid ball. SLC 5 8 4 PHI 8 7 0 W: Cy Blanton 1-2 L: Lou Kretlow 0-3 HR: Nick Etten (1), Johnny Hopp (1) POG: Nick Etten 2-3, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB, HR Attendance: 32,978 Embarrassing effort from the Cardinals on all fronts. The offense did get going late, but down 8-0 is not the time to start hitting. One must start before that point. Blanton came in with an ERA over 10 and kept the Cardinals down until the 7th. DET 6 13 1 PIT 1 7 1 W: Dizzy Trout 2-1 L: Johnny Lanning 0-2 POG: Dizzy Trout W, CG, 7 H, R, 2 BB, 2 K, 3-4, R, 2 RBI Attendance: 17,816 Whenever Trout and Newhouser are on the hill, the Kitties have a great chance to win. Baker doesn't have to worry about dipping into his questionable pen and can usually find enough runs to win. Are two arms enough to win a division? As weak as the west is, it may very well be. __________________ I'm in love. What's that song? I'm in love with that song

08-17-2006, 12:19 PM	#13
SelzShoes High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	April 14, 1946 KCB 8 12 1 BAL 1 7 1 W: Satchel Paige 1-1 L: Bobby Shantz 2-1 POG: Satchel Paige W, 8 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 4 K Attendance: 30,951 Satch brought his A game, and we didn't stand a chance. Bobby Shantz tried his best to keep up, but walks hurt him and our relief corp. CIN 7 10 0 BUF 4 12 3 W: Vic Raschi 2-1 L: Fritz Ostermueller 0-3 POG: Jim Gleeson 3-5, 2 R, RBI, 2B Attendance: 13,893 Bison came away with only 1 run in several situations where they needed to get more. Raschi is quickly becoming one of the most reliable Reds hurlers. And Huck Geary is unstoppable, raising his season average to .382. His strike zone judgment is pretty poor, but as little contact as this club makes they will take an empty .380 right now. BRO 2 10 2 COL 1 6 3 W: Cal McLish 1-0 L: Al Hollingsworth 1-1 HR: Buddy Lewis (1) POG: Kirby Higbe 6.1 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 4 K Attendance: 20,732 For an error filled game, there were plenty of defensive heroes: 4 runners were thrown out at either 3rd or home. The tying run (for the Dodgers in the 8th) was a throw barely beat by Pete Reiser. The Clippers can't waste pitching like this if they expect to have any kind of season. MIN 5 6 0 NYY 4 13 1 W: Bill Sayles 2-0 L: Monk Dubiel 2-1 HR: Hersh Martin (1), Roy Hartsfield (1), Johnny Lindell (2) POG: Hersh Martin Attendance: 58,796 Locked in a 2-2 tie, .103 hitting Roy Hartsfield gets his first home run of the season. By the time the inning ends, Monk Dubiel surrendered 3 total, and the Yanks were beaten. Bad day all around for the Pinstripes-errors, base running mistakes, and general unchamplike play. This makes 4 straight lost at the Stadium. SLS 2 9 1 HOL 3 7 0 W: Eugene Bremmer 2-1 L: Bob Harris 0-1 HR: Maximus Meridius (1) POG: Maximus Meridius 2-4, R, 2 RBI, HR Attendance: 22,950 The Stars have been uninspiring on offense early this season. Apart from Harley Gather, no one is hitting very much. So when Max Meridius launched his first home run of the year, I thought this would be the game the big bats would come out to play. I was wrong. The slap hitting Saints guiled their way into a tie late in the game. Vince Cressio's sac fly provided the winning difference. POR 3 5 1 PHO 2 9 1 W: Otey Clark 2-0 L: Russ Christopher 2-1 POG: Otey Clark W, 8 IP, 9 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K Attendance: 22,864 The Beavers show they don't need an overpowering day to win, just opportunity. Russ Christopher deserved the win, but 2 walks and two hits in the seventh equal just enough offense for Portland. OAK 4 7 0 SAC 2 7 0 W: Ralph Winegarner 1-1 L: Fred Hutchinson 2-1 HR: Don Lenhardt (1) POG: Ralph Winegarner W, 7.1 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 6 BB, 2 K Attendance: 14,572 The first three Oaks up score and we never get back in the game. We hit into too many double plays and could not take advantage of Winegarner's wildness. Hutch was pretty good in losing. Not our best effort. SDP 7 8 0 SEA 6 7 1 W: Rod Lockheart 2-1 L: Ken Raffensberger 2-1 HR: Larry Doby 2 (2) POG: Butch Nieman 3-4, R, 4 RBI, BB, 2B, SB Attendance: 25,413 The Rajah's revamped line up almost makes up for a horrific outing by Raffensberger. Doby goes deep twice; Gibson however stranded the tying run on second to end the game. The Rainier hit Lockheart well, considering how well he had been throwing; this was a bit of a surprise. My personal POG was Glenn Crawford who had a sac bunt and two sac flies-taking several for the team Glenn; I salute that. WAS 2 8 1 BOS 1 7 0 W: Sid Hudson 2-1 L: Mickey Harris 1-2 HR: Mickey Vernon (1) POG: Sid Hudson W, 8 IP, 6 H, R, 2 BB, 3 K Attendance: 31,824 Second straight day the Red Sox bats were asleep. They did rally late, when Hudson had his only 'bad' innings. Then it was the double play ball that saved the Sens. Two bad losses for the Sox to teams they should be much better than. NYG 0 4 1 CLE 3 10 1 W: Alfred Smith 1-2 L: Hal Schumacher 0-1 POG: Alfred Smith W, 8.1 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 5 BB, 2 K Attendance: 21,394 What's up with the G-Men? They drop 2 straight to my horrid Seals team, and lay an egg in the series opener in Cleveland. Alfred Smith was solid until late, with Red Embree finishing up. Cleveland has quietly started to build a little distance from the pack. PIT 2 6 0 10th PHI 3 9 0 W: Johnny Kucab 1-1 L: Bill Brandt 0-2 HR: Del Ennis (1) POG: Jim Hearn 7 IP, 3 H, R, 0 BB, 6 K Attendance: 32,970 The early play of the Phillies has surprised everyone. My pick for the worst club in all of baseball is over .500. It is still early; I don't think they can keep it up. DET 0 3 2 LAL 1 5 1 W: Johnny Rigney 2-1 L: Al Benton 1-1 POG: Johnny Rigney W, 7 IP, H, 0 R, 4 BB, 7 K Attendance: 20,433 Joe D goes 0-3, and manages to win the ballgame with his legs. Joe hustled Charlie Gehringer into a throwing error. He then takes the extra base on a weak single and scores on a double play. 1-0, Lancers lead and win. Rigney was pulled in a late attempt to plate at least one more run. Thankfully the bullpen held. MIL 0 6 1 SLC 4 7 2 W: Murry Dickson 3-0 L: Vern Bickford 0-1 POG: Murry Dickson W, 8 IP, 5 H, 0 R, BB, 3 k Attendance: 33,957 Dickson shuts another club down until the Cards rally for 4 off relief ace Vern Bickford. Billy Southworth managed his team into this loss. CHI 2 4 2 SFS 4 9 2 W: Sandy Consuegra 1-1 L: Bill Lee 1-2 HR: Phil Cavaretta (2) POG: Don Lang 4-5, 3 RBI, SH Attendance: 22,855 Every run was a battle every out was a war. We held the Cubs down and have a 3 game win streak going. __________________ I'm in love. What's that song? I'm in love with that song

08-21-2006, 07:19 PM	#14
SelzShoes High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	April 15, 1946 KCB 4 11 3 BAL 5 12 0 W: John Burrows 1-0 L: Leon Day 1-1 POG: Chet Laabs 4-4, R, 2 RBI, 3B Attendance: 30,958 How can a defense be so bad and so good at the same time? The Blues turn 5 double plays, but a throwing error on a double steal ends the game with a W for the A's. If not for the defensive breakdowns (our last two runs were unearned) we would have lost this game. Being aggressive works for this team, so I'm going to turn this club into the Go-Go A's. CIN 2 10 1 BUF 1 7 0 W: Paul Derringer 1-1 L: Ed Bahr 0-3 HR: Buddy Lewis (1) POG: Paul Derringer W, 8 IP, 7 H, R, 0 BB, 2 K Attendance: 13,642 Two weak hitting offenses lose runners on base all day long. BRO 6 10 0 COL 3 9 1 W: Curt Davis 1-0 L: Art Herring 2-2 HR: Dolph Camilli (1) POG: Pee Wee Reese 3-4, R, 3 RBI, BB, 2B Attendance: 20,744 Columbus hung around until the 9th when the bullpen broke down. Whit Wyatt gave Brooklyn another strong start in the no decision. Columbus should be excited about the potential of Dan Bankhead. MIN 1 7 2 NYY 7 12 3 W: Hank Wyse 1-1 L: Sig Jakucki 1-2 HR: Tommy Henrich (1) POG: Hank Wyse W, 6.2 IP, 6 H, R, 3 BB, 2 K Attendance: 58,087 Even in breaking the 4 game Stadium losing streak, there was plenty for Yankee fans to be upset with. The fielding was abysmal and Wyse bent but did not break. SLS 3 11 0 HOL 4 9 2 W: Ray Brown 1-1 L: Willis Hudlin 0-3 HR: Red Barkley (1) POG: Ray Brown W, 8 IP, 10 H, 3 R, 0 BB, 3 K Attendance: 22,941 The Stars looked again like they were going to have a break out game and ended up barely holding on to the lead. Ray Brown got the win even though he was hit all over the place. Tot Pressnell makes up for the wild pitch from the other day to shut the door. OAK 2 7 1 SAC 3 7 1 W: Walt Lanfranconi 1-0 L: Ernie Johnson 0-1 POG: Sam Zoldak 7.2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 5 K Attendance: 14,357 WOW another great win. The Oaks waste a great outing by Sam Zoldak. We score 3 runs on 4 hits in the bottom of the 9th. This has got to be breaking Casey's heart. SDP 1 7 1 SEA 3 9 1 W: Ed Heusser 2-1 L: Al Brazle 1-2 POG: Ed Heusser W, 7.2 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 3 K Attendance: 25,413 Heusser underscores how good and how forgotten the Rainiers' pitching is. Outfielder Jimmy Ripple, who started the season 0-12, collected his first two RBI of the year. He has gone 11-17 over the last couple days, but one thinks he could drive in another run or so. WAS 6 7 0 BOS 5 10 1 W: Jerry Lane 2-0 L: Joe Dobson 1-1 POG: George Case 2-3, R, 2 RBI, BB, 2B Attendance: 31,803 Dumb baseball by the Sox. With two out in the 9th, and the Senators up by two, Bobby Doerr laces a shot to left. Williams scores and Doerr tries to stretch the hit into a double. He failed, the Sox lose again. NYG 7 15 1 CLE 6 8 1 W: Bill Crouch 1-0 L: Whitey Moore 0-1 HR: Mel Ott (1) POG: Mel Ott 2-3, R, 2 RBI, BB, HR Attendance: 21,388 Player/manager Mel Ott gave his up and down club a lift with his first home run of the year. Johnny Mize somehow scores 3 runs without a hit. Is this the bump to get the G-men going . . . or false hope as they settle back to being New York's third team? PIT 9 15 5 PHI 1 5 1 W: Johnny Gee 3-0 L: Tommy Hughes 3-1 HR: Al Lopez (1) POG: Johnny Gee W, 8.2 IP, 5 H, R, 0 BB, 2 K, 4-4, R Attendance: 32,997 What is up with Johnny Gee early on? He has surrendered in his 4 starts only 2 earned runs. He's also been hitting the ball like a champ too. The only question is can he be an ace for a full season, not just a month or so? Game 1 DET 1 8 1 LAL 7 8 0 W: Eddie Smith 2-0 L: Nate Andrews 0-2 HR: Joe DiMaggio (3) POG: Joe DiMaggio 1-4, 2 R, 3 RBI, BB, HR Attendance: 20,447 Tight game until late innings; Joe's home run came when it was already a 3-run lead. Game 2 DET 12 15 0 LAL 7 12 3 W: Johnny Gorsica 1-0 L: Al Verdel 0-1 HR: Joe DiMaggio 2 (5), Dick Wakefield (3), Moe Franklin (1) POG: Joe DiMaggio 2-5, 2 R, 5 RBI, 2 HR Attendance: 20,447 Three home runs and 8 RBI on the day for DiMaggio, but it is the weakness of the Lancer bullpen that loses the game. Ted Lyons started, but got himself out before he lost it. Then the Pen slowly gave back the lead, cumulating with pinch hitter Moe Franklin's first career home run to tie. And then a nice 5-run 9th to really put the Lancers out of it. Dick Wakefield went deep for Detroit as well. MIL 4 15 1 SLC 7 13 0 W: Howie Pollet 1-1 L: Manny Salvo 1-3 HR: Eddie Mayo (1), Whitey Kurowski (3) POG: Coaker Triplett 3-4, R, 2 RBI, 2B Attendance: 33,979 The Cardinals were able to get runs, the Braves kept losing players on the bases. Mort Cooper was removed with a stiff shoulder, damping some of the Redbird joy. CHI 18 24 0 SFS 6 10 3 W: Russ Bauers 2-1 L: Bill Bevens 0-3 HR: Phil Cavaretta (3), Lou Novikoff (1) POG: Eddie Waitkus 5-7, 3 R, 3 RBI, 3 2B Attendance: 22,873 You know, there are going to be a couple games like this. I'm just mad we scored some runs and we get battered like this. __________________ I'm in love. What's that song? I'm in love with that song

08-22-2006, 01:12 PM	#15
SelzShoes High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	April 16, 1946 KCB 7 11 0 10th BAL 5 12 0 W: Earl Cook 1-0 L: Lum Harris HR: Monte Irvin (2), Ray Dandridge (1), Johnny Berardino (1) POG: Monte Irvin 2-5, R, 4 RBI, K, 2B, HR Attendance: 30,997 The Blues' Irvin and Dandridge go back to back in the first and I'm thinking Ken Chase isn't long for the rotation. We did take a brief 5-4 lead, but couldn't hold it. In the 9th, two of our pinch hitters fail to bring home the winning run which gave me, rightfully so, a bad feeling. Future soap star Johnny Berardino takes Lum Harris deep for the final margin. CIN 6 8 2 BUF 5 9 1 W: Bucky Walters 1-1 L: Jake Mooty 1-2 HR: Eddie Lukon (3), Roy Cullenbine (1) POG: Eddie Lukon 2-4, 3 R, RBI, HR, SB Attendance: 13,655 The Bison drop to 0-6 at home with another loss. They made it close with a late flurry of runs against the suspect Reds' pen, but it was too little way too late. Joe Beggs of the Reds left in the 2nd with shoulder problems, but it doesn't appear to be anything major. Of course, it's not my shoulder. BRO 3 11 2 14th COL 4 10 1 W: Jack Salveson 1-0 L: Cal McLish 1-1 HR: Buddy Lewis (1) POG: Butch Wensloff 10 IP, 9 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K Attendance: 20,479 Lee Riley entered today's game 1-26; but leaves the field the hero when his 14th inning single drives home the game winner. MIN 2 6 1 NYY 4 7 1 W: Atley Donald 2-1 L: Dave Barnhill 1-1 HR: Hank Greenberg (2) POG: Atley Donald W, 8 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 0 BB, K Attendance: 58,770 Wally Moses and Hank Greenberg rally the Yankees for 3 in the fifth. The Millers did score 2 against Donald, but the inning prior a bases loaded no out situation was wasted. The Millers are finding beating the top teams very difficult. POR 8 12 1 PHO 2 11 0 W: Larry French 3-1 L: Dizzy Dean HR: Joe Frazier (1), Bobby Thomson (2) POG: Jimmy Fitzpatrick 3-5, R, 3 RBI, 2B, SB Attendance: 22,881 It was a double play clinic by the Beaver defense. Larry French bounces back from a rough start, while Dizzy Dean is, sadly, struggling more and more with each passing start. OAK 5 13 0 12th SAC 1 11 0 W: Zeb Eaton 1-0 L: Walt Lanfranconi 1-1 POG: Fred Martin 7 IP, 4 H, R, 5 BB, 5 K Attendance: 14,570 Ugh. We drew the worst of the Oaks rotation-and he throws his best game of the season. Went an inning too long with the last reliever. But I'm trying to modify my bullpen usage to something like that era. Game 1 SDP 6 11 1 SEA 3 9 1 W: Bob Klinger 1-0 L: Bob Malloy 1-1 HR: Paul O'Dea (1) POG: Butch Niemann 2-4, R, 4 RBI, BB, K, 3B Attendance: 25,411 A pitching duel becomes a farce after Niemann's bases loaded triple off the Rainier's bullpen. SDP 3 11 0 SEA 5 8 1 W: Tommy De La Cruz 2-1 L: Eddie Lopat 0-3 HR: Josh Gibson (3) POG: Josh Gibson 2-4, 2 R, RBI, HR Attendance: 25,396 Cy Buker induces the bases loaded double play to end the game. Gibson is showing himself to be a force of nature since joining the Rainiers. Despite only 5 starts this season (in 13 games) he is first or second on the club in hits, home runs, runs and runs batted in. Game 1 WAS 3 6 1 BOS 10 17 2 W: Tex Hughson 3-0 L: Johnny Rutherford 0-3 POG: Tex Hughson W, 8 IP, 5 H, 2 R, BB, 5 K Attendance: 31,640 The Sox plate 8 in the first inning and it was all good from there out. Game 2 WAS 13 16 0 BOS 9 17 0 W: Dutch Leonard 1-0 L: Dick Newsome 0-2 HR: Pete Fox 2 (2), Tony Lupien (1), Ted Williams (4) POG: Bert Haas 3-3, 4 R, 2 RBI, 2 BB, 2B Attendance: 31,640 Dick Newsome's ERA is over 15.00 in four starts. The Sox must pull him from the rotation; you can't waste a four-homer game because the pitching is so brutal. Game 1 NYG 0 7 1 CLE 4 8 0 W: Mel Harder 3-1 L: Cliff Melton 1-3 POG: Mel Harder W, CG, SHO, 7 H, 0 BB, 3 K, 1-4, RBI Attendance: 21,367 The Indian offense struggled early, but Mel Harder was throwing so well, they could afford to. No real offensive hero, they just scraped together runs here and there. Game 2 NYG 0 2 1 CLE 6 14 0 W: Red Embree 1-0 L: Rube Fischer 1-1 POG: Red Embree W, CG, SHO, 2 H, 8 BB, 2 K, 3-4, RBI Attendance: 21,367 Despite walking 8, Red Embree's first start was a success. The Tribe blanks the G-Men in both games. PIT 1 7 0 11th PHI 2 11 0 W: Boom-Boom Beck 1-0 L: Ken Heintaelman 0-1 POG: Tommy Warren 6.2 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 3 K Attendance: 32,969 DET 2 5 1 LAL 3 7 1 W: Joe Haynes 2-1 L: John Perkovich 0-1 HR: Dick Wakefield (4), Joe DiMaggio (6) POG: Joe Haynes W, 8 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 4 K Attendance: 20,454 Joe may not have the average up yet, but he has figured out that short right field porch. His 2-run shot in the 8th proves to be the game winner. Game 1 MIL 6 11 0 SLC 5 11 2 W: Bobby Coombs 1-0 L: Howie Pollet 1-2 HR: Whitey Kurowski (4), Eddie Mayo (2), Phil Masi (1) POG: Phil Masi 2-2, R, 2 RBI, HR Attendance: 33,978 The Braves chew through 4 pitchers in the 8th to tie the game. Howie Pollet gives up the winner on a home run to Phil Masi. Bill Posedel somehow gets 3 out before the other team can score to close out the game. Game 2 MIL 3 6 1 SLC 7 12 1 W: Lou Kretlow 1-3 L: Bill Posedel 0-1 POG: Red Schoendienst Attendance: 33,978 Tie game until the Braves bring the bullpen. The Cards struck fast and often in the 7th, and got a split. __________________ I'm in love. What's that song? I'm in love with that song Last edited by SelzShoes : 08-22-2006 at 01:15 PM.

09-02-2006, 01:16 AM	#17
SelzShoes High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	April 17, 1946 BUF 4 6 1 11th BAL 3 2 0 W: Nels Potter 1-0 L: Max Manning 0-1 HR: Chuck Harmon (1), Roy Cullenbine (2) POG: Al Sima 9, H, 2 R, 9 BB, 0 K Attendance: 30,993 Al Sima held us hitless for 8.1 innings, when Gene Handley doubled after two walks. Cullenbine lubed a two-run shot in the 11th to give the Bison a rare victory. CIN 1 4 0 NYY 7 11 0 W: Tiny Bonham 1-0 L: Johnny Vander Meer 2-1 HR: Hank Greenberg 2 (3,4) POG: Hank Greenberg 2-4, 3 R, 3 RBI, BB, 2 HR Attendance: 52,499 The Yankee bats put a hurtin' on Vander Meer in support of Bonham's first start of the season. PHO 3 6 0 HOL 5 10 1 W: Ed Head 1-0 L: Harry Eisenstat 0-3 HR: Joe Tipton (2), Maximus Meridius (2) POG: Maximus Meridius 1-2, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2 BB, K, HR Attendance: 22,947 After his first inning error gave the Cowboys the lead, Meridius looked for redemption all day. He was intentionally walked in the first situation he had to do damage, but his last at bat the Cowboys had to pitch to him. The two out 2-run home run provided the margin of victory for the Stars. Hilton Smith has another up and down game. Harley Gathers has a 12-game hitting streak. POR 8 12 1 SEA 11 10 1 W: Andy Karl 1-0 L: Dick Barrett 3-1 HR: Jack Phillips (1), Josh Gibson (4) POG: Jack Phillips Attendance: 25,393 It looked like good times for the Beavers when Cy Buker was knocked out in the 3rd. Then four Beaver hurlers gave up 8 runs over 3 innings to blow the game. A late rally made the game closer, but the Rainiers bullpen was mostly god to hold on for the win. Charlie Denton stole 3 bases upping his season total to 11. CLE 5 11 1 BOS 3 9 1 W: Jim Bagby Jr 3-0 L: Harry Perkowski 0-4 POG: Rusty Peters 4-5, 2 R, RBI, Attendance: 28,683 Save for one outing, Perkowski has pitched pretty good ball. But it has always been just enough to lose-this game was no different. Bagby struggled at times, but was just good enough against the big Boston bats. The Sox are settling into last place-they better not get too comfortable. Cleveland is the hottest club going right now. Game 1 CHI 4 10 2 SFS 3 12 0 W: Emil Kush 1-0 L: Jack Hallett 1-2 POG: Phil Cavarretta 2-4, R, RBI Attendance: 22,875 We waste plenty of chances to plate runs; let a better team hang around until they push across just enough runs. Pretty typical Seals' loss. Game 2 CHI 2 7 0 SFS 6 10 2 W: Johnny Sain 3-1 L: Russ Meers 1-2 POG: George Myatt 3-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2B Attendance: 22,875 We gain a split thanks to the magical arm of Johnny Sain and timely hitting. The bullpen manages to hold the great hitting Cub lineup to a hit and a walk in two innings of work. __________________ I'm in love. What's that song? I'm in love with that song

09-04-2006, 11:49 AM	#18
SelzShoes High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	April 18, 1946 BUF 2 6 1 BAL 4 10 0 W: Jack Knott 1-0 L: Fritz Ostermueller 0-4 POG: Bob Johnson 1-2, R, 2 RBI, 2B Attendance: 30,969 All the joy in winning is tempered by Bobby Shantz’s hurting shoulder. He could miss a couple starts, hopefully nothing more. The Pen was decent in relief. BRO 3 9 1 16th KCB 1 8 0 W: Don Newcombe 1-0 L: Pat Cooper 0-1 HR: Pete Reiser 2 (3) POG: Pete Reiser 2-7, 2 R, 3 RBI, K, 2 HR Attendance: 30,291 What an epic game: started by Reiser’s lead off shot and closed with his 2-run job in the 16th. If not for Alex Kampouris’s error in the 5th, this could have been a 1-0 regulation decision, but it was not to be Both clubs could put that runner on third, but always with two outs or a man at first; ending innings with harmless double plays and fly balls. Every position player on both teams made an appearance, and a total of 13 pitchers took the hill. COL 1 4 2 MIN 8 12 1 W: Sal Maglie 3-1 L: Marv Breuer 0-4 HR: Roy Hartsfield (2) POG: Sal Maglie W, CG, 4 H, R, 5 BB, 3 K, 1-3, R, K, 2B, SH Attendance: 18,192 Millers show once again they are the top team of the new clubs. Dixie Walker goes 0-4 with a strike out in his Clipper debut. CIN 0 3 1 NYY 5 8 1 W: Monk Dubiel 3-1 L: Vic Raschi 2-2 HR: Hank Bauer (1) POG: Monk Dubiel W, CG, SHO, 3 H, BB, 3 K, 1-4, RBI, K Attendance: 51,794 Dubiel is giving the performances they had hoped Wyse would give them. The Reds kept grounding out over and over; it was hardly a challenge today. OAK 2 4 2 SLS 8 12 1 W: Bob Harris 1-1 L: Ralph Winegarner 1-2 POG: Bob Harris W, CG, 4 H, 3 R, 2 BB, 3 K Attendance: 12,969 A guy who had not been going well dominates Casey’s boys. Winegarner has been the closest thing to an ace as the Oaks have had, so the battering was especially disappointing. PHO 2 7 0 HOL 3 8 2 W: Eugene Bremmer 3-1 L: Russ Christopher 1-2 POG: Eugene Bremmer W, 8 IP, 7 H, 0 ER, BB, 2 K Attendance: 22,982 A reliever’s wild pitch brings home the winning run in the 8th. Russ Christopher sees his ERA rise to 1.89 in another losing effort. The Cowboys are scoring just 2.25 runs in his starts. SAC 6 10 0 10th SDP 4 11 1 W: Dean Stone 1-0 L: Willie Ramsdell 0-1 POG: Hank Camelli 2-5, R, 2 RBI, K, SH Attendance: 22,868 The only real difference between the two teams was extra base hits. We had 5 (3 with runners on) to The Pads’ 0. Both Warneke and Lockheart had solid starts, both being removed after surrendering 4 runs. POR 4 10 3 SEA 0 6 1 W: Otey Clark 3-0 L: Ken Raffensberger 2-2 HR: Aaron Robinson (4), Jimmy Fitzpatrick (2) POG: Otey Clark W, 8 IP, 6 H, 0 R, BB, 4 K Attendance: 25,416 Robinson and Fitzpatrick both homer in the 5th in support of a beautiful outing by Clark. The series is evened at a game apiece. CLE 5 9 1 10th BOS 6 11 2 W: Mel Deutsch 1-0 L: Al Milnar 0-1 HR: Ted Williams (5), Dale Mitchell (1) POG: Ted Williams 1-2, R, 2 RBI, 3 BB, HR Attendance: 28,696 The Sox have been struggling at home, and the bullpen tried to give it away (they lead 5-0 after six). Two bench players, Finney and Gomez, combine hits for the winner in extras. PIT 5 9 1 NYG 4 8 0 W: Max Butcher 1-0 L: Dave Koslo 2-2 POG: Ralph Kiner 2-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB, 2B Attendance: 24,161 Mize came up with 2 out and the tying run on second. He couldn’t get the ball past first baseman Elbie Fletcher and thus ended the threat. WAS 5 7 1 PHI 2 6 0 W: Sid Hudson 3-1 L: Bill Harman 0-1 HR: Bert Haas (1) POG: Sid Hudson W, 7 IP, H, ER, 0 BB, 2 K Attendance: 32,952 Phils starter Cy Blanton walks 8, forcing Chuck Klein to go to the pen early. It fell apart after that happened. CHI 5 12 1 10th DET 4 7 1 W: Vern Olsen 1-0 L: Ernie Rudolph 0-1 HR: Pinky Higgins (1), Lou Novikoff (2) POG: Lou Novikoff 1-4, R, 2 RBI, HR, SF Attendance: 18,844 The Cubs had a plan to battle Dizzy Trout: wear him out. No small feat for a man with two complete games out of three. While they did not get too many hits or walks from Trout (10 total in 8 innings) consistent fouling of pitches finally got the righty out for the 9th. Novikoff lead off with a homer and the momentum had shifted—you just knew the Cubs were going to win. Chandler finally made his first start for Chicago; aside from giving up all 4 Tiger runs in the first he looked strong and solid. LAL 4 11 0 SLC 5 9 0 W: Bill Moisan 1-1 L: Loy Hanning 0-1 HR: Taffy Wright (1) POG: Taffy Wright 2-4, 2 R, 3 RBI, 2B, HR Attendance: 31,583 Stan Musial, who entered the game as a pinch hitter an inning prior, drive home the game winner with two out. This game has been a lot like the Cards’ season—one moment they look like world-beaters, the next like chumps. Game 1 MIL 2 8 1 SFS 6 10 2 W: Sandy Consuegra 2-1 L: Fred Sanford 1-2 HR: Bill Renna (1) POG: Nelson Burbrink 4-4, 2 R, 2 RBI Attendance: 22,866 Bill Renna entered the game in 0-21 slump. It is now a 1-25 slump, but that one gave us a 3-2 lead and we never looked back. Probably our best all around effort of the season and I’m very happy with that. I’m starting to feel like this Seals squad won’t be as bad as I first thought. We are getting some outstanding pitching from the front of the rotation; we just need to dink over enough runs to make it mean something. Game 2 MIL 2 6 1 SFS 4 8 2 W: Bill Bevens 1-3 L: Warren Spahn 1-3 HR: Goody Rosen (2) POG: Bill Bevens W, CG, 6 H, 2 R, BB, 4 K Attendance: 22,866 The good Bill Bevens was on the hill and gave us the double-header sweep. When we survived two infield errors in the first with no runs against us, I felt really good about our luck today. Goody Rosen’s solo homer gave us the 3-2 lead in the 4th—I just knew we the game was ours. The Seals are now 8-8 and only 1 game out of first. __________________ I'm in love. What's that song? I'm in love with that song

09-04-2006, 05:39 PM	#19
SelzShoes High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	April 19, 1946 BUF 1 7 0 BAL 2 5 1 W: Roger Wolff 2-1 L: Ed Bahr 0-4 POG: Roger Wolff W, 8.1 IP, 7 H, R, BB, K Attendance: 30,970 Tying run on third, one out Dee Fondy at bat to face John Burrows-Ruth wanting the platoon advantage. Fondy flies to center and Lloyd Waner decides to test Dee Miles' arm. The throw is there; Frankie Hayes makes the play-outfield assist double play to preserve the win. BRO 6 12 1 KCB 1 9 0 W: Whit Wyatt 4-0 L: Satchel Paige 1-2 POG: Dolph Camilli 3-4, 2 R, 3 RBI, BB, 2 2B, 3B Attendance: 24,497 Dolph was a force of nature in this game. Paige gives up six runs in six pitched-defiantly not living up to the hype. COL 15 21 3 MIN 6 8 1 W: Bobo Newsom 1-0 L: Sig Jakucki 1-3 HR: Nap Reyes (1), Al Zarilla (1) POG: Nap Reyes 3-5, 3 R, 4 RBI, BB, HR Attendance: 18,171 Lew Riggs had five hits for the Clips, one of 7 starters to have at least 2 hits. Newsom gives up 6 runs (5 earned) after giving up 2 in his first three starts. His first win comes in his worst start. CIN 3 10 2 NYY 4 10 0 W: Hank Wyse 2-1 L: Paul Derringer 1-2 HR: Hank Greenberg (5) POG: Bill Dickey 2-4, R, RBI Attendance: 51,757 Wyse gets his first Stadium win of the season. The big play of the game came when Buck Leonard tried to stretch a double and was thrown out at third. The next batter tripled; the Reds scored one when they should have gotten at least two for the tie. Tommy Henrich draws 3 walks as his average slumps to .159. Yanks 6th straight win. PHO 5 12 0 HOL 3 10 2 W: Rocky Stone 1-0 L: Ray Brown 1-2 POG: Joe Frazier 2-5, 2 RBI Attendance: 22,962 Outfield errors in the 8th and 9th doom the struggling Stars who just cannot get it together. Rabbit Donovan drives in the lead with an RBI single. Hollywood is in the first division still, but is already 5 games back of Portland. OAK 4 7 0 SLS 2 8 1 W: Clyde Shoun 1-0 L: Bill Fleming 0-3 HR: Don Ross (1), Buster Adams (1) POG: Don Ross Attendance: 7,895 The Oaks use the long ball to win this round of the battle for last. Salt Lake is showing that it isn't ready for MLB ball with this crowd. SAC 2 7 1 SDP 5 9 0 W: Dick Mauney 1-0 L: Van Mungo 0-1 HR: Lester Lockett POG: Lester Lockett 3-5, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2B, HR Attendance: 22,894 Here is the kind of day we had: just as we get momentum-two runners on in the 8th, no body out--and George Vico hits into a 9-4-3 triple play. POR 3 6 1 SEA 1 9 3 W: Bob Logan 2-1 L: Ed Heusser 2-2 HR: Tuck Stainback 2-4, R, 2 RBI, HR POG: Bob Logan W, 7 IP, 8 H, R, 3 BB, K Attendance: 25,409 Sloppy play by the Rainiers' infield negates a strong outing by Heusser. None of the Portland runs were earned. CLE 0 7 0 BOS 2 4 1 W: Joe Dobson 2-1 L: Alfred Smith 1-3 POG: Joe Dobson W, 8.1 IP, 7 H, 0 R, BB, K Attendance: 28,309 Red Sox bats still struggle, yet Dobson won't let this one get away. Earl Johnson's 'relief' effort in the 9th (a passed ball and wild pitch kept moving Boudreau towards home) was ugly but got the job done. Matt Batts is the hitting hero with a 2-run single in the 6th. PIT 10 13 2 NYG 2 6 4 W: Guy Bush 2-0 L: Johnnie Wittig 1-2 HR: Eddie Pellagrini (1), Johnny Mize (3), Bob Elliott (1) POG: Bob Elliott 2-4, 3 R, 2 RBI, 2 BB, K, HR Attendance: 24,702 More errors and bad base running for a very ordinary Giants' club; the Polo Grounds are less than half full. Wittig, after opening the season as the relief ace, made his first start. He cruised for 4 innings, and then him-and the G-Men just lost it. With the Giants and Sawks settling into the NAL East basement, Pittsburgh is looking to make a race with Cleveland. Dick Bartell got his 2000th career hit in this game. WAS 3 8 1 PHI 6 11 1 W: Tommy Hughes 4-1 L: Alex Carrasquel 0-2 POG: Del Ennis 2-4, R, 2 RBI, K, 3B Attendance: 32,997 It hasn't always been pretty with Tommy, but the Phillies get it done for him again. With Cleveland showing itself to be the best team in the East, the rest of the pack keeps beating each other refusing to gain any ground. CHI 7 7 0 10th DET 5 8 2 W: Vern Olsen 2-0 L: Tommy Bridges 0-1 POG: Eddie Waitkus 3-6, R, 3 RBI Attendance: 19,381 In three different innings the Cubs scored two runs with one hit. Two Tiger pitchers walk 10-that's turning out to be bit of a bugaboo for the Kitties. Paul Erickson, just off the injured list, was good until tiring in the 7th. With Chandler back on track, the Cubs seem to be repairing the pitching from within. LAL 3 9 0 SLC 4 8 0 W: Harry Gumbert 1-0 L: Thornton Lee 2-1 HR: Enos Slaughter (1), Erv Dusak (1) POG: Enos Slaughter 3-4, R, 3 RBI, HR Attendance: 31,246 Country pushes runners all over the bases and his average up to .435. MIL 1 11 0 SFS 8 13 1 W: Paul Calvert 1-0 L: Junior Thompson 0-1 HR: Jimmy Wasdell (1) POG: Jimmy Wasdell 2-5, R, 3 RBI, HR Attendance: 22,893 The Seals are over .500 for the first time, and in a 3-way tie for 2nd. One game behind the Cubs with Saint Louis and Los Angeles __________________ I'm in love. What's that song? I'm in love with that song

09-18-2006, 05:53 PM	#20
SelzShoes High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	April 20, 1946 BUF 0 4 0 BAL 1 4 0 W: Ken Chase 1-1 L: Jake Mooty 1-3 POG: Ken Chase W, CG, SHO, 4 H, 3 BB, 2 K Attendance: 30,959 The A's get two hits and a sac fly from the first three batters and do nothing else the rest of the game. Thankfully, Ken Chase throws his best game of the year pulling Baltimore to .500. BRO 8 8 0 KCB 4 8 1 W: Curt Davis 2-0 L: Leon Day 1-2 HR: Dolph Camilli (2) POG: Dolph Camilli 2-4, 2 R, RBI, BB, HR Attendance: 24,819 COL 6 11 0 MIN 2 10 2 W: Jack Salveson 2-0 L: Ewald Pyle 0-1 POG: Nap Reyes 3-4, R, RBI Attendance: 18,168 In his debut for the Clippers, Rizzuto turns 4 double plays, and goes 3-4. Jerry Priddy was 1-1 as a pinch hitter. It won't be long before MacPhail regrets this trade. PHO 2 11 1 HOL 1 7 0 W: Dizzy Dean 1-2 L: Buck Ross 0-3 HR: Babe Barna (1) POG: Dizzy Dean W, 7 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, BB, 7 K Attendance: 22,945 Vintage Dean performance-Barna's pinch-hit home run was the only runs the 'Boys could muster. It was enough. Maybe there is some life left in that arm. OAK 7 11 0 SLS 4 12 1 W: Mike Naymick 1-0 L: Randy Gumpert 1-2 POG: Virgil Stallcup 4-5, R, RBI Attendance: 7,860 Mike Naymick was promoted to help patch the hole in Oakland's pitching. He gives Casey 7 strong innings and the offense plates 6 in the 8th. The battle for last continues. SAC 3 7 0 SDP 0 8 1 W: Larry Jansen 3-0 L: Bob Klinger 1-1 POG: Larry Jansen W, CG, SHO, 0 BB, 3 K Attendance: 22,880 The Pads could not get more than 1 hit in any inning, not that my Salons were much better. The win does pull us into a tie for 2nd with Seattle. PIT 7 11 0 NYG 2 9 1 W: Johnny Gee 4-0 L: Hoyt Wilhelm 0-1 POG: Billy Cox 3-6, R, 2 RBI Attendance: 24,736 Uninspired effort by an uninspiring Giants team. Gee is the biggest surprise on the young season, winning 4 of his first five starts. This was the first game he allowed more than 1 run. WAS 0 3 0 PHI 1 5 0 W: Robin Roberts 1-0 L: Jim Davis 0-2 POG: Jim Hearn 7.1 IP, 3 H, 0 R, BB, 3 K Attendance: 32,995 Hearn and Leonard were a treat to watch on the hill today. The Phillies get two hits in the bottom of the 9th to edge the weak hitting Sens. CHI 3 8 0 DET 4 10 1 W: Ernie Rudolph 1-1 L: Vern Olsen 2-1 HR: Eddie Waitkus (1) POG: Dick Wakefield 2-4, R, RBI Attendance: 18,835 The Tigers turn 4 double plays in getting the odd run. LAL 2 4 1 SLC 4 7 2 W: Lou Kretlow 2-3 L: Johnny Rigney 2-2 HR: Taffy Wright (2) POG: Lou Kretlow W, 8.2 IP, 2 R, 2 BB, 2 K Attendance: 31,587 A late 2-run shot is the only mark against Kretlow, who has Cardinal Nation breathing easier. __________________ I'm in love. What's that song? I'm in love with that song

11-04-2006, 12:20 PM	#21
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11-04-2006, 08:14 PM	#22
SelzShoes High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	April 21, 1946 NYY 8 8 2 BAL 1 1 3 W: Bob Feller 3-1 L: Phil Marchildon 1-2 HR: Hank Bauer (2), Red Rolfe (2) POG: Bob Feller W, 8 IP, H, R, 5 BB, 6 K Attendance: 30,961 Ruth's first game against the Yankees was ugly. Feller was unhittable, if a little wild and the A's defense played into 7 unearned runs. BUF 0 2 2 BRO 4 7 0 W: Dan Bankhead 1-1 L: Al Sima 1-3 POG: Dan Bankhead W, CG, SHO, BB, 7 K Attendance: 31,998 In the Dodgers first home game of the year Brooklyn starts 3 Negroes; almost one quarter of the crowds was, as the Brooklyn Eagle so tactfully put it, "there to see Bankhead and his fellows debut." Bankhead, traded by Columbus for Dixie Walker, looks to be the real thing. Al Sima of Buffalo, who could be a good pitcher if not for the walks (14 in his last two starts), was too wild to hold Brooklyn back. The bums are setting a blistering pace early on winning 10 of their last 11. Buffalo dips to 10 games back in just over two weeks of play. COL 6 14 1 CIN 4 9 2 W: Butch Wensloff 1-1 L: Bucky Walters 1-2 POG: Lew Riggs 3-4, RBI, BB Attendance: 19,998 The Reds take a quick 4-0 lead . . . and then watch the Clips bloop and blink their way to the win. This Reds are now only ahead of Buffalo MIN 1 10 1 KCB 9 15 1 W: Cliff Chambers 1-1 L: Dave Barnhill 1-2 POG: Lazaro Salazar 4-5, 5 RBI, 2 2B Attendance: 27,555 The Millers are the one club out side of the Big 3 (Yanks, Dodgers and Blues) that has kept pace with the leaders. Losses like this show there is still room to grow. SEA 6 9 0 HOL 2 11 2 W: Orie Arntzen 3-0 L: Hilton Smith 0-1 POG: Josh Gibson 3-5, 3 RBI, 2B, 3B Attendance: 22,957 Another disappointing loss for the Stars the expected PCL champs are turning into just an ordinary club. The Rainiers get the great pitching they've come to expect. Josh Gibson continues to crush the ball early; even Hornsby can't believe he sat this guy so long. PHO 4 5 1 OAK 2 8 0 W: Harry Eisenstat 1-3 L: Hank Borowy 0-1 HR: Don Thompson (1) POG: Don Thompson 1-4, R, 3 RBI, HR Attendance: 22,956 Before the spring, Casey felt Borowy could be the ace of the staff, and then he failed to make the team. In his first start with the Oaks, Borowy had a no hitter for 7 innings, and then the 'Boys laced five hits to win the game. Phoenix looked really bad early, but have been playing better ball of late. SAC 2 5 0 POR 3 8 1 W: Dick Barrett 4-1 L: Fred Hutchinson 2-2 POG: Dick Barrett W, 8 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 2 K Attendance: 15,607 Portland gets all 3 in the bottom of the 8th turning what I thought would be a big win into a frustrating defeat. SDP 1 4 2 SLS 5 10 1 W: Harry Brecheen 3-1 L: Eddie Lopat 0-4 HR: Lester Lockett (2) POG: Harry Brecheen W, 8 IP, 4 H, R, BB, 3 K Attendance: 10,683 Whenever Brecheen is on the mound, I like the Saints' chances. They are hitting close to .300 as a team so if they get any kind of pitching they are going to win. Brecheen should win 20 for a club that'll have trouble winning 60. BOS 3 7 3 12th NYG 4 11 2 W: George Hennessey 2-0 L: Harry Perkowski 0-5 HR: Johnny Mize (4) POG: Johnny Mize 3-5, 3 R, RBI, BB, 3B, GW HR Attendance: 30,248 Mize ends another sloppy G-man game with a walk off home run. The Giants defense gave the Red Sox the lead (as usual) and the Sox pitching gave it right back (as usual). It is now a tie for last; to be fair though, the Sox are 8-5 when Perkowski doesn't pitch. CLE 6 8 1 PHI 5 9 1 W: Mel Harder 4-1 L: Johnny Kucab 1-2 HR: Jim Carlin (2), Ken Keltner (1) POG: Jim Carlin 2-2, R, 2 RBI, HR Attendance: 32,955 The Phillies held the lead most of the day, tacking on extra runs whenever the Tribe pulled close. Boudreau played a hunch in the 9th, with Cleveland trailing 5-4, pulling Jim Carlin for struggling Ken Keltner. Keltner, 1-12 in limited duty, hit the Kucab pitch square and gave Cleveland the lead and win. PIT 7 13 0 10th WAS 8 12 0 W: Jim Davis 1-2 L: Johnny Lanning 0-3 POG: Johnny Wyrostek 4-5, 3 RBI, CS Attendance: 19,178 After Mickey Vernon leads off the 10th with a single, Bucs' manger went to Lefty Wilkie to keep the game tied. Wilkie walks 3 to chase home the winner in this back and forth tilt. LAL 5 14 1 CHI 1 7 0 W: Joe Haynes 3-1 L: Ben Chapman 2-2 HR: Joe Haynes (1), Hank Helf (1) POG: Hank Helf 3-5, R, 3 RBI, K, HR Attendance: 38,384 Haynes keeps a potent Cub attack in check. MIL 2 3 2 DET 1 6 2 W: Jim Tobin 2-1 L: Hal Newhouser 2-2 HR: Tommy Holmes (1) POG: Jim Tobin W, 7 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, K Attendance: 24,619 The Braves only had 1 hit after the first, but manage to ride Tommy Holmes' first career home run to a 2-1 win. Game 1 SFS 6 9 2 SLC 1 4 0 W: Johnny Sain 4-1 L: Max Lanier 0-1 POG: Johnny Sain W, CG, 4 H, 1 R, 4 BB, 4 K, 2-3 Attendance: 33,985 Say hello to your FIRST PLACE San Francisco Seals. Sain was his usual excellent self; the Redbirds could not mount any kind of offense. Game 1 SFS 4 8 0 SLC 2 8 2 W: Paul Dean 1-0 L: Howie Pollet 1-3 POG: Paul Dean W, 7 IP, 4 H, R, 0 BB, 3 K Attendance: 33,985 The Seals sweep the double header as the Redbirds go from ½ up to 1 ½ back. I thought the Western Division was weak. The Seals are only confirming this. __________________ I'm in love. What's that song? I'm in love with that song Last edited by SelzShoes : 11-04-2006 at 08:15 PM.

11-05-2006, 01:17 PM	#23
SelzShoes High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	April 22, 1946 NYY 11 13 1 BAL 1 10 0 W: Monk Dubiel 4-1 L: Herman Besse 0-1 HR: Tommy Henrich (2) POG: Tommy Henrich 4-4, 2 R, 8 RBI, BB, 2 2B, 3B, HR Attendance: 30,953 Herm Besse makes an emergency start and is crushed. Henrich entered the game hitting .159 with 3 extra base hits. BUF 5 9 3 BRO 3 9 0 W: George Dockins 1-0 L: Johnny Allen 0-1 HR: Dee Fondy (1), Dolph Camilli (3) POG: Graham Walker 3-4, R, 3 RBI, K, 2B, SF Attendance: 27,815 The Bisons' pinch hitters come through late and overcome less than stellar defense. Higbe was pulled early (middle of the 6th) despite a decent outing. Three of the 4 pitchers Brooklyn brought in gave up a run. COL 0 2 4 CIN 5 10 0 W: Johnny Vander Meer 3-1 L: Marv Breuer 0-5 POG: Johnny Vander Meer W, CG, SHO, 2 H, 3 BB, 3 K Attendance: 19,963 The Dutch Master dominates a Columbus team having problems all over the place today. MIN 2 5 0 KCB 0 7 1 W: Sal Maglie 4-1 L: Elden Auker 1-3 POG: Sal Maglie W, CG, SHO, 7 H, BB, 3 K Attendance: 27,533 Maglie was way too good for the Blues today; the Millers are trying to make a statement with this series. SEA 7 11 1 HOL 6 6 0 W: Tommy De La Cruz 3-1 L: Eugene Bremmer 3-2 HR: Maximus Meridius 2 (3, 4) POG: Maximus Meridius 2-4, 2 R, 5 RBI, 2 HR Attendance: 22,961 Meridius finally looks like he is on track with a great day, but Bremmer-the steadiest Star hurler-walked 7. The Stars kept coming back just falling short. This is a series the Stars needed a good showing in. PHO 0 3 1 OAK 2 6 1 W: Ralph Winegarner 2-2 L: Russ Christopher 1-3 POG: Ralph Winegarner W, CG, SHO, 3 H, 2 BB, 3 K Attendance: 22,990 Both starters pitched a great game, allowing only a single extra base hit among them. The Oaks keep Phoenix from getting to .500. SAC 4 9 0 POR 9 13 2 W: Otey Clark 4-0 L: Lon Warneke 0-2 HR: Jimmy Fitzpatrick 2 (3, 4), Aaron Robinson (5), Parnell Woods (1) POG: Jimmy Fitzpatrick 2-4, 2 R, 6 RBI, 2 HR Attendance: 15,376 The Beavers play long ball-I don't see anyone stopping this offense. The PCL is quickly becoming a two team (barely) race. Sacramento sits in third, and we are nowhere near the Beavers. SDP 5 7 1 SLS 3 6 3 W: Rod Lockheart 3-1 L: Red Barrett 0-1 HR: Billy Sullivan (1) POG: Rod Lockheart W, 7 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 7 K Attendance: 10,681 The Saints burn through three pitchers in a disastrous 8th inning giving the Pads the win. Lockheart has been holding up his end with a string of strong outings. Someone needs to step up as the number two. BOS 6 8 0 13th NYG 7 20 2 W: Mack Stewart 1-0 L: Dick Newsome 0-3 POG: Johnny Rucker 4-5, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2 BB, 2B Attendance: 30,240 There were 21 walks between the two clubs. The game finally ends when Boston fails to turn the double play with the bases loaded in the 13th. Ted Williams reached base 6 times (2 H, 4 BB) as the G-Men refused to pitch to him with runners in scoring position. CLE 10 14 0 PHI 3 7 2 W: Red Embree 2-0 L: Cy Blanton 1-3 HR: Burgess Whitehead (1), Jeff Heath (3) POG: Jeff Heath 4-5, 2 R, 3 RBI, 2 2B, HR Attendance: 32,971 Cleveland is starting to get a little distance from the pack. With Boston and New York fighting for the cellar the Indians are now the favorite in the East. PIT 8 13 1 WAS 1 6 2 W: Max Butcher 2-0 L: Sid Hudson 3-2 POG: Max Butcher, W, CG, 0 ER, BB, 2 K Attendance: 18,859 Butcher has surrendered only 1 earned run in almost 25 innings. Him and Johnny Gee (4 earned in 39 IP) are giving the Buccos a bit of a chance to hang with the Tribe. Game 1 LAL 6 11 0 10th CHI 7 13 3 W: Claude Passeau 1-0 L: Bill Dietrich 1-1 POG: Peanuts Lowrey 1-4, R, 3 RBI, BB, 2B Attendance: 38,367 Spuds Chandler, still working back from spring nicks and bruises, gives the Cubs 6 strong. The pen promptly gives up 4 runs and the lead. Pinch Hitters Bill Nicholson and Bobby Sturgeon drive in a combined 3 runs to edge the former White Sox. Game 2 LAL 0 8 0 CHI 3 6 1 W: Russ Bauers 3-1 L: Thornton Lee HR: Bobby Sturgeon (1) POG: Vern Olsen 4 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 2 K Attendance: 38,367 After pitching 1.1 innings in the first game, Olsen was the surprise starter in the second game. He and three Cub relievers shut the Lancers down and sweep the double dip. MIL 2 6 1 DET 4 6 1 W: Dizzy Trout 3-1 L: Fred Sanford 1-3 HR: Ned Harris (1), Ralph Houk (1) POG: Dizzy Trout W, 8 IP, 6 H, ER, BB, 2 K, 1-3, R, RBI Attendance: 24,098 Trout gives the Kitties another solid outing SFS 6 10 0 SLC 3 9 0 W: Bill Bevens 2-3 L: Murry Dickson 3-1 HR: Nelson Burbrink (1) POG: Bill Bevens W, 8 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 4 K Attendance: 33,987 Musial doesn't start again-but does come into the game late as a pinch hitter. He drives home a run and throws out a runner at third, but it was already too late. The Seals win our 7th straight and maintain a ½ game lead over Chicago. __________________ I'm in love. What's that song? I'm in love with that song

11-05-2006, 01:58 PM	#24
fantastic flying froggies Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sunny South of France	Woohoo for Graham Walker and the Bisons! Woohoo for Jimmy Fitzpatrick and the Beavers! Two of my created players getting PotG honor, nice! And also very nice to see you pick this us again, Selz! __________________ Detroit Vampires (CFL) : Ve 're coming for your blood! Camargue Flamingos (WOOF): pretty in Pink Last edited by fantastic flying froggies : 11-05-2006 at 01:59 PM.

11-05-2006, 06:53 PM	#26
SelzShoes High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	April 23, 1946 NYY 6 8 0 BAL 2 8 0 W: Tiny Bonham 2-0 L: Roger Wolff 2-2 HR: Tommy Henrich (3), Wally Moses (4) POG: Wally Moses 3-4, 2 R, RBI, HR Attendance: 30,980 Red Ruffing went down with elbow pain in the second I thought the A's had a shot. Then they go and bring in Tiny Bonham with his 1.00 ERA. The Yanks are just overpowering with the pitching staff. BUF 2 7 1 BRO 5 9 2 W: Whit Wyatt 5-0 L: Ed Bahr 0-5 POG: Whit Wyatt W, 8 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 3 K Attendance: 28,129 Whit Wyatt dominates again. What more can I say. COL 3 11 2 CIN 4 4 2 W: Eddie Riddle 1-0 L: Bobo Newsom 1-1 HR: Eddie Lukon (4) POG: Eddie Lukon Attendance: 19,950 I was preparing to extol the virtues of Ol' Bobo-he was throwing a heck of a game and was the offensive hero for the Clips as well. And then he gives up 3 runs on one hit to lose the game. MIN 1 6 1 KCB 5 11 0 W: Satchel Paige 2-2 L: Sig Jakucki 1-4 HR: Clyde Sukeforth (1), Lazaro Salazar (5) POG: Satchel Paige W, CG, 6 H, R, 3 BB, 6 K Attendance: 27,251 Manager Clyde Sukeforth felt that Paige's inconsistencies could be cured if he was behind the plate. Not only did Paige respond with one of his better games of the season, but Sukey went deep in support of the hurler. The Millers continue to have problems with the Big Three of the CL. SEA 1 5 1 HOL 4 9 1 W: Ray Brown 2-2 L: Karl Raffensberger 2-3 POG: Ray Brown W, 8 IP, 5 H, R, 2 BB, 5 K Attendance: 22,940 This is how the Stars thought they would play all year-good start with timely hitting. The Stars will need a few more of these games before I'm convinced they are really improving. The Stars are the biggest early season disappointment so far. PHO 5 12 3 OAK 8 15 1 W: Sam Zoldak 1-0 L: Bill Lohrman 1-3 POG: Sam Mele 3-5, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2B Attendance: 22,980 The anemic Oaks' offense comes alive for one day. Zoldak struggled late, but Oakland actually had big enough of a lead that it didn't really matter. SAC 3 9 1 POR 7 11 0 W: Yank Terry 1-0 L: Van Mungo 0-2 HR: Jim Dyck (1) POG: Jim Dyck 2-5, R, 2 RBI, HR Attendance: 15,614 We held close to the Beavers for the early part of the game and they just kept adding to the lead. They are just such an impressive offense it takes the best outing by a pitcher and defense to stop them. SDP 2 6 2 SLS 8 11 1 W: Bill Fleming 1-3 L: Dick Mauney 1-1 HR: Roy Hughes (1) POG: Buddy Blair 2-3, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB, 2B, SF Attendance: 10,161 The Saints show once again, all they need is a little pitching to get the win. Any club that can make this much contact (.292 AVE, but only 3 HR) is a threat to score. If they can get their pitching together, they'll start to string some wins. Padres' starting pitching is really reeling since Wright went out. Game 1 BOS 2 11 2 12th NYG 3 10 0 W: Hal Schumacher 1-1 L: Ed Weiland 0-1 POG: Sid Gordon Attendance: 30,248 A bases loaded walk ends the game. It is like the Red Sox are doing just enough to lose. The G-men are starting to creep back into the upper half of the East. Game 2 BOS 6 11 2 NYG 3 9 2 W: Joe Dobson 3-1 L: Rube Fischer 1-2 HR: Johnny Mize (5), Ted Williams (6) POG: Joe Dobson W, 7 IP, 6 H, R, 2 BB, 3 K Attendance: 30,224 The Red Sox pen tried their best to give it back. The G-Men rallied late, but Williams and Tabor added RBI late to give enough cushion. Game 1 CLE 1 4 1 PHI 7 13 0 W: Tommy Hughes 5-1 L: Jim Bagby Jr. 3-1 HR: Nick Etten (2) POG: Tommy Hughes W, CG, 4 H, R, BB, 2 K, RBI, SF Attendance: 32,963 When Hughes doesn't start, the Phils are 5-8. Clearly this isn't enough to keep the Phils in the race, but it raises an interesting dilemma for the front office: Do you build around Hughes or trade him for more parts. This club is playing above their heads when Hughes is on the mound-it could be really ugly if he leaves town. Game 2 CLE 9 14 1 PHI 6 9 1 W: Alfred Smith 2-3 L: Ira Pearson 0-1 HR: Del Ennis (2) POG: Jeff Heath 3-5, 2 R, RBI, 2B Attendance: 32,990 Same old story-Phils starter is bombed and by the time the offense starts working, they are too far down. It is games like this I can't take the Phillies seriously as a contender. Game 1 PIT 4 12 0 12th WAS 5 13 1 W: Jack Brittin 1-0 L: Lefty Wilkie 0-2 HR: Mickey Vernon 2 (2, 3) POG: Mickey Vernon 2-5, 3 R, 3 RBI, 2 HR Attendance: 18,526 Exciting game in extra frames; both teams trade runs in the 10th, the Bucs throw out the winning run at home in the 11th and Gene Moore gets a two-out hit to win it. Game 2 PIT 5 7 1 WAS 2 6 1 W: Johnny Lanning 1-3 L: Prince Oana 0-2 POG: Johnny Lanning W, 5 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 3 K Attendance: 18,555 The Bucs bloop their way to a split in the double header. Both clubs went with Johnny Allstaff for the second game; Lanning's ability to eat some innings was a big asset to Pittsburgh. LAL 7 8 2 CHI 11 15 1 W: Paul Erickson 1-0 L: Ted Lyons 0-2 HR: Cass Michaels (1) POG: Clyde McCullough 2-3, R, 2 RBI, BB, 2B, SF Attendance: 38,366 Cubs hit 6 doubles in out slugging the Lancers. Neither starter was any good, but rehabbing Erickson was able to labor through 6 with the lead. Lyons was his usual horrid self: 8 ER in 5.2 IP. Game 1 MIL 9 14 1 DET 4 13 0 W: Warren Spahn 1-2 L: Virgil Trucks 0-1 HR: Warren Spahn (1) POG: Nanny Fernandez 3-5, 3 RBI, 2B Attendance: 24,339 The rookie Spahn wins his first career game and hits a home to support himself. The Tigers strand 11 men on base in wasting many opportunities. Game 2 MIL 2 7 1 10th DET 3 5 1 W: Johnny Gorsica 2-0 L: Frank Lamanna 0-1 POG: Hal Manders 7 IP, 4 H, R, BB, K, SH Attendance: 24,339 Hal Manders and Junior Thompson treated the crowd to an unexpected pitchers' duel. How did it end? With two out, runners at the corners, and Pinky Higgins up-Frank Lamanna balks. SFS 5 9 1 SLC 3 12 0 W: Sandy Consuegra 3-1 L: Harry Gumbert 1-1 HR: Sandy Consuegra (1) POG: Ron Northey 2-5, 2 R, 2B, 3B Attendance: 33,959 Eight straight wins for the Seals, plus a four game sweep of the Cardinals. And again, Musial doesn't start. __________________ I'm in love. What's that song? I'm in love with that song

11-14-2006, 10:37 PM	#28
SelzShoes High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	April 24, 1946 CIN 1 6 0 BAL 0 4 0 W: Joe Beggs 1-2 L: Ken Chase 1-2 HR: Grady Hatton (3) POG: Joe Beggs W, 7 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, K Attendance: 30,966 I was really hopeing to pick up some wins against the Reds. What a depressing game; Ken Chase gives his second straight great outing, and our offense doesn't pick it up to win the game. BUF 0 3 1 NYY 14 18 2 W: Hank Wyse 3-1 L: Jake Mooty 1-4 HR: Hank Greenberg 2 (6, 7), Gordon (1), Rolfe (3), Keller (1), Henrich (4) POG: Hank Wyse W, CG, SHO, 3 H, 5 BB, K Attendance: 52,460 Yankees hit 6 home runs; Bisons' offense is stuck in reverse. POR 10 12 2 HOL 9 15 1 W: Ernie Nevel 1-0 L: Mace Brown 1-1 HR: Chile Gomez (1) POG: Maximus Meridius 3-4, 3 R, 4 RBI, BB, 3B Attendance: 22,948 This is a big series for the Stars if they are to have any hope of pulling into the race; and it didn't start well. Actually, it did start well, it just ended badly. By the fourth, Meridius and Gathers had slugged Hollywood out to a 5-3 lead. The Stars added an extra run in the 5th and built a three run lead. Buck Ross pitched in and out of trouble finally being pulled in the 7th. Bad move, Hugh East surrenders 4 runs, including a 3-run home run to Chile Gomez: 7-6 Stars. Meridius tripled in two in a 3 run 8th for Hollywood. Gilmore Field went wild as the powerful Beavers were on the brink of defeat. Relief Ace Mace Brown could only get two outs before Portland took the lead again. The Stars did load the bases in the bottom of the 9th on 2 singles and a walk, when Harley Gathers struck out swinging. The Stars now slip to 9 games back. PHO 8 13 0 SEA 2 7 4 W: Dizzy Dean 2-2 L: Ed Heusser 2-3 HR: Larry Doby (3), Harlond Clift (1) POG: Al Simmons 3-5, 2 R, 2 RBI Attendance: 25,385 Dizzy Dean gave up back to back shots in the second, and it felt like this once proud man was going to struggle again. Funny thing, he gave up nothing the rest of the way. He gave out with one out to go, but this was a reach back performace for Diz. He also drove in the first Cowboy run. Good day for some old pros.

11-19-2006, 09:22 PM	#29
SelzShoes High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	April 25, 1946 CIN 1 2 1 BAL 2 5 2 W: Phil Marchildon 2-2 L: Ben Wade 0-1 POG: Phil Marchildon W, 8 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, 2 K Attendance: 30,953 Marchildon throws 7 no hit innings; while Elmer Valo's triple was the key hit of the game. MIN 2 5 2 BRO 3 5 0 W: Dan Bankhead 2-1 L: Bill Sayles 2-1 POG: Dan Bankhead W, 8 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 3 BB, 4 K Attendance: 25,593 What a finish. But how about the Dodgers manufacturing runs? In the second and eighth innings, the Bums got 1 hit-and 3 runs. That finish: a single and two walks from Curt Davis loaded the bases. The Millers need this win to show they can beat one of the top three clubs. Pinch hitter Dick Whitman bounced to Dolph Camilli who threw for the force at home. Tommy Giordano pinch hits, trying to break an 0-20, and strikes out. Then third baseman Bill Rigney hit a shot that Camilli made the play on. Bases loaded nobody out and the Millers get nothing. KCB 2 10 1 COL 8 8 0 W: Al Hollingsworth 2-1 L: Frank Biscan 0-1 POG: Russ Sullivan 2-4, 2 R, 3 RBI, 2 2B Attendance: 14,990 Leon Day gives the Blues a great start, but the pen collapses in a 6-run eighth. BUF 4 7 1 NYY 12 15 1 W: Bob Feller 4-1 L: Al Sima 1-4 HR: Hank Bauer (3), Wally Moses 2 (5, 6) POG: Wally Moses 3-5, 3 R, 3 RBI, 2B, 2 HR Attendance: 51,750 The Homer parade continues for the Yanks against the Bison. POR 3 9 3 HOL 4 9 0 W: Rube Melton 1-1 L: Larry French 3-2 HR: Charlie Denton (2) POG: Eddie McGah 3-4, RBI Attendance: 22,976 When Vince Cressio is given the starting job in the next week or so, he can look to this game as the one that solidified his job. Stars' pitching held the Beavers to 3 runs, quite a feat, but the offense was not doing enough. Cressio's pinch hit double tied up the game and his single in the bottom of the ninth won the game. SDP 11 16 3 OAK 4 11 0 W: Bob Klinger 2-1 L: Roy Henshaw 2-2 HR: Steve Souchock (1), Cliff Mapes (2) POG: Steve Souchock 3-5, R, 3 RBI, HR Attendance: 22,998 Steve Souchock makes a splash in his first game in the majors. The Padres' offense might have the spark they need to get back in the race. Or the Oaks' pitchers are just that bad. SLS 0 6 2 SAC 1 5 0 W: Larry Jansen 4-0 L: Harry Brecheen 3-2 POG: Larry Jansen W, CG, SHO, 6 H, BB, 5 K Attendance: 12,394 Brecheen gives up only a single unearned run, but Jansen throws his second straight shut out. PHO 3 5 1 SEA 9 11 3 W: Bob Malloy 2-1 L: Harry Eisenstat 1-4 HR: George Fallon (1) POG: Harlond Clift 3-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, 3B Attendance: 25,390 The Rainiers send 11 men to the plate in the 8th to put the game away. BOS 6 8 0 CHI 7 12 0 W: Russ Meers 2-2 L: John Whitehead 1-1 HR: Jimmie Foxx (2), Ted Williams (7), Lou Novikoff POG: Lou Novikoff 3-4, R, 3 RBI, HR Attendance: 34,532 Boston jumped out to quick lead and with Tex Hughson on the hill it looked to be a walk over for the Sox. But a rain delay forced Joe Cronin to the bullpen and the Cubs took off. Bobby Sturgeon did his job going 4-4 in front of Novikoff. CLE 5 10 0 DET 4 8 0 W: Joe Krakauskas 1-0 L: Tommy Bridges 0-2 HR: Bobby Avila POG: Bobby Avila 2-5, R, 3 RBI, HR Attendance: 18,846 Rookie Bobby Avila gets big hits late helping the Tribe overcome a 4-0 deficit. NYG 5 8 0 LAL 0 5 2 W: Cliff Melton 2-3 L: Johnny Rigney 2-3 POG: Cliff Melton W, CG, SHO, 5 H, BB, 3 K Attendance: 20,425 The Lancers come home, but the struggles continue. Melton was overpowering not a whole lot the Lancers could do against him. PHI 0 6 2 MIL 5 7 1 W: Dick Errickson 1-0 L: Tommy Warren 0-2 POG: Dick Errickson W, 8.1 IP, 6 H, 0 R, BB, 2 K Attendance: 20,902 Dick Errickson gives a great outing in his first start. Errickson is 34 and doesn't have much of a track record (33-41 in 4 seasons) so who knows if this will be a guy helped by the war. PIT 8 7 1 SLC 4 7 2 W: Hank Gornicki 2-0 L: Lou Kretlow 2-4 HR: Tommy Glaviano (1), Elbie Fletcher (1) POG: Johnny Wyrostek Attendance: 31,279 Fletcher's home run changed the whole fell of the game. The game was tied and Fletcher, who has been struggling, figured to get Kretlow out of the inning. No such luck, and Sportsmans' Park see another Cardinal loss. They just haven't recovered from the sweep by the Seals. I think the Redbirds can come alive and be one of the contenders in the West-but you have to win at home. Five straight Card losses at home right now, that makes me wary. WAS 1 6 2 SFS 7 13 1 W: Bill Swift 1-1 L: Dutch Leonard 1-1 HR: Frankie Zak POG: Frankie Zak 3-3, 2 R, 3 RBI, HR, SH Attendance: 22,884 Huge crowd welcomes home the division leading Seals, and we don't disappoint. The Senators are a lower tier club in the East, so I don't know how good a gage this is. Hard to argue with 9 straight wins.

11-20-2006, 05:14 PM	#30
SelzShoes High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	April 26, 1946 CIN 5 9 1 BAL 13 17 1 W: Bobby Shantz 3-1 L: Johnny Vander Meer 3-2 HR: Grady Hatton (4) POG: George Kell 4-5, 2 R, 4 RBI, 2B Attendance: 30,992 Bobby Shantz had been out for a week with an arm aliment, so the Babe could be forgiven when he pulled the kid in the 5th for a pinch hitter. While Buck O'Neill didn't get the hit, the Athletics did get 7 hit in the inning. Max Manning gives 3 good innings from the pen. MIN 3 4 2 BRO 2 5 3 W: Dave Barnhill 2-2 L: Curt Davis 2-1 HR: Pete Reiser (4) POG: Dave Barnhill W, 7 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 5 K Attendance: 24,943 Both clubs work around some sloppy defense for a tight ball game. Barnhill finally pitches like the ace they thought he could be. The Millers improve to 3-6 against the Big 3. KCB 9 13 0 COL 4 10 1 W: Dale Galehouse 4-0 L: Marv Breuer 0-6 HR: Jackie Robinson 2 (1,2), Lazaro Salazar (6), Nap Reyes (2) POG: Jackie Robinson 3-5, 3 R, 3 RBI, 3B, 2 HR Attendance: 15,218 At some point, Breuer will have to come out of the rotation. BUF 6 14 0 NYY 4 8 1 W: Mel Queen 1-0 L: Charley Stanceu 0-2 POG: Wally Flager 3-5, RBI Attendance: 56,657 Bison steal a win against the Yankee bullpen. POR 1 6 0 HOL 4 7 0 W: Eugene Bremmer 4-2 L: Otey Clark 4-1 HR: Frank Skaff (1), Jimmy Fitzpatrick (5), Eugene Bremmer (1) POG: Eugene Bremmer W, 8.1 IP, 5 H, R, 0 BB, 3 K, 1-3, HR Attendance: 22,966 Portland loses back-to-back games for the first time this season. The Stars go from the brink of being 10 games back to slowing down the Portland express. SDP 2 3 2 OAK 3 5 1 W: Zeb Eaton L: Xavier Rescigno 0-1 POG: Hank Borowy 8 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, BB Attendance: 22,987 The offense bails out Zeb Eaton with a two run rally in the ninth. Eaton had given the Padres the lead by walking in a run. Rescigno got the lead off man, and the Oaks responded with 3 hits and a walk. SLS 1 10 0 10th SAC 2 6 1 W: Gordon Maltzberger 2-0 L: Paul Masterson 0-1 POG: Fred Hutchinson 8 IP, 8 H, R, BB, 8 K Attendance: 12,356 The Saints should win games like this-their offense is too good to be shut down. But that's what our pitchers did. The fact none of the hits allowed were not for extra bases gave us a chance in this game. Eddie Lake gets the sac fly to end it. PHO 1 8 1 SEA 6 9 0 W: Tommy De La Cruz 4-1 L: Russ Christorpher 1-4 HR: Joe Rullo (1) POG: Tommy De La Cruz W, 8 IP, 8 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 5 K Attendance: 25,385 Double plays allowed De La Cruz to scatter 8 hits against a weak Phoenix offense. Christopher allows three runs or less in every start; but the 'Boys have not only plated 10 runs in those 6 starts. Joe Rullo's pinch hit home run put the game out of reach. BOS 7 9 0 10th CHI 4 9 0 W: Ed Weiland 1-1 L: Russ Meers 2-3 HR: Arky Vaughan (1) POG: Johnny Peacock 2-5, 4 RBI, 2B Attendance: 34,893 This had all the signs of a loser for the Red Sox: 0-5 Harry Perkowski was starting and Ted Williams wasn't. When Vaughan tied it in the 6th with his first shot of the year, I was sure the Sox would fold. When the parade of relievers started in the 8th, I knew it would happen. But the relievers responded with their best game of the year. Williams did have a big hit with a pinch hit double, but Johnny Peacock's base clearer in the 10th was the winner. CLE 4 8 0 DET 2 5 1 W: Red Embree 3-0 L: Hal Newhouser 2-3 POG: Red Embree W, 7 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 3 BB, 3 K Attendance: 18,850 As great a pitcher as Newhouser has been this season, the Kitties are only averaging 2 runs a start for him. Embree won his third straight start since being moved to the rotation. Les Fleming and Lou Boudreau both drive in two for the Tribe. NYG 3 6 2 LAL 1 3 1 W: Dave Koslo 3-2 L: Joe Haynes 3-2 POG: Dave Koslo W, 8 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 2 K Attendance: 20,433 A Buddy Kerr triple in the first set up all the scoring for the G-Men while Koslo was dominating on the hill. The Lancers' struggles continue-Lyons had hoped the travel to the coast would work against the Eastern clubs, but the Giants are doing fine. PHI 3 8 3 MIL 6 10 0 W: Jim Tobin 3-1 L: Boom-Boom Beck 1-1 HR: Frank Demaree (1) POG: Frank Demaree 1-1, R, 2 RBI, PH HR Attendance: 20,874 Jim Tobin strings together another good start, meaning the Braves might have a couple starters to build around. Old pros Debs Garms and Frank Demaree have big hits for Milwaukee. Phillies allow 5 unearned runs in the loss. PIT 6 13 0 SLC 3 7 1 W: Nick Strincevich 2-1 L: Max Lanier 0-2 HR: Frankie Gustine (1), Billy Cox (1) POG: Billy Cox 2-5, R, 2 RBI, HR Attendance: 31,598 The Cards absorb their 6th straight loss as the Buccos are playing a good stretch of ball. WAS 7 10 0 SFS 3 9 1 W: Early Wynn 3-0 L: Johnny Sain 4-2 POG: Jimmy Pofahl 3-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB, 2 2B Attendance: 22,891 I knew Sain had a game like this was coming at some point-the 9 game winning streak is over, but we still hold ½ game lead over the Cubs.

11-20-2006, 05:43 PM	#31
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Maglie is a beast on the mound. Go Millers! __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

11-21-2006, 03:38 PM	#33
SelzShoes High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	April 27, 1946 MIN 8 11 0 BRO 4 7 1 W: Sal Maglie 5-1 L: Kirby Higbe 2-1 HR: Ray Mueller (1) POG: Ray Mueller 3-5, 2 R, 3 RBI, HR Attendance: 24,946 Of the teams "promoted" to the CL from the minors, I thought Minneapolis would turn out to be the best of the lot. Despite some serious gaps in the line up and rotation, the Millers have spent the first month close enough to the top spot to warrant respect. A win today would give the series to the upstarts and knock the Dodgers to ½ game behind the Yanks. It would be Sal Maglie, the former Giant farmhand, against Durocher's running Dodgers. Maglie, who had been expected to be the 3rd or 4th starter, had earned four wins with four complete games. Negro Dave Barnhill and Industrial League refugee Sig Jukucki had not stepped up in the early going combining for a 3-6 record with 6.44 ERA. Manager Zeke Bonura felt with Maglie and Johnny Humphries throwing as well as they are, the rotation of a contender was already in his hands. A contender if the offensive problems could also be solved. Leo's Dodgers have none of these problems. Outside the Yankees, Brooklyn had the best pitching in the CL and one of the most exciting offenses in baseball. The Dodgers had balanced power and speed almost perfectly. When extra base hits weren't bringing home the runs, Dodger runners were stealing bases at an amazing rate or drawing walks or doing all the things a championship offense does to win games. Maglie would have his hands full with this line up. What the Brooklyn did not expect was the problems Kirby Higbe would have with the Miller line up. After threatening in the 1st and 2nd the Millers broke through in the 3rd. The capper of the inning was Sal Maglie's 2-out 2-run double to give the upstarts a 5 run lead. Single runs in the 4th and 6th drove Kirby from the game. With the lead, Maglie came right after the Dodger hitters. While this strategy almost backfired in the 4th because of his defense's inability to turn the double play, the Dodgers could not use their team speed and could not press the issue. When Bonura removed Maglie for a pinch hitter, the Dodgers saw their opening. After Ewald Pyle walked Camilli and hit and run single from Pee Wee Reese one could sense the momentum moving towards the Bums. A quick change to Bill Sayles on the hill limited the damage to one run. Ray Mueller's home run in the top of the 9th sucked the last bit of life from the Dodgers. Not Sal Maglie's best-pitched game, but the Millers win again with him on the mound. KCB 5 12 0 11th COL 4 9 0 W: Bob Muncrief 2-0 L: Art Herring 2-3 HR: Ed Boland (1) POG: Chet Laabs Attendance: 15,468 The Blues get 4 shut out innings from the bullpen. BUF 3 9 0 NYY 5 10 0 W: Tiny Bonham 3-0 L: Ed Bahr 0-6 HR: Wally Moses (7) POG: Wally Moses 1-4, R, 4 RBI, GS Attendance: 51,751 Wally Moses has another big home run blasting the Yankees into the lead. SDP 5 5 1 OAK 2 12 1 W: Ed Lopat 1-4 L: Ralph Winegarner 2-3 HR: Buster Adams (2) POG: Ed Lopat W, 8 IP, 10 H, 2 R, K, 1-3, RBI Attendance: 22,950 The Padres had four run scoring groundouts while the Oaks had lots of men on base with little success. SLS 5 12 0 SAC 2 8 1 W: Dale Jones 1-2 L: Fred Caligiuri 0-1 HR: Buddy Blair (1) POG: Buddy Blair 3-5, 2 R, RBI, HR Attendance: 12,566 The Saints take advantage of my bullpen to plate 4 in the 9th for the win. Jones, briefly pulled from the rotation, comes back with his best effort of the season. PHO 1 5 0 SEA 2 9 0 W: Ken Raffensberger 3-3 L: Bill Lohrman 1-4 POG: Ken Raffensberger W, 8.1 IP, 5 H, R, 2 BB, 4 K Attendance: 25,398 Jimmy Crutchfield get 3 of the Phoenix hits but with no support from the rest of the club, Raffensberger was able to pitch around those hits. Harlond Clift and Paul O'Dea teamed up to account for both Rainier runs. BOS 3 7 1 CHI 5 7 1 W: Spud Chandler 1-0 L: Joe Dobson 3-2 HR: Arky Vaughan (2) POG: Arky Vaughan 1-4, R, 3 RBI, HR, SB Attendance: 34,917 Boston jumped out to a quick lead before Spud Chandler settled in for the Cubs. Vaughan homers for the second straight day but the real Sox-killer were Dobson's 7 walks in 5 innings of work. The Cubs put pressure on the Seals to win today to keep the ½ game lead and the BoSox are settling into last. I still think the BoSox can pressure Cleveland and Pittsburgh for the title, but they need to start playing a complete game at some point. CLE 1 5 1 DET 6 13 1 W: Dizzy Trout 4-1 L: Jim Bagby Jr 3-2 POG: Dizzy Trout, W, CG, 5 H, R, 3 BB, 2 K Attendance: 18,824 Trout continues his strong start to the season with his third complete game. Bagby lost his control in the 5th giving Ned Harris and Johnny Lipon RBI chances they did not waste. NYG 4 7 1 LAL 2 9 1 W: Hal Schumacher 2-1 L: Ray Starr 0-3 POG: Hal Schumacher W, 7.1 IP, 7 H, R, BB, 4 K Attendance: 20,435 If the Lancers can't pull themselves out of this skid (6 straight losses, 1-9 over their last 10) Milwaukee will have some company in the basement. PHI 7 12 0 MIL 8 11 1 W: Tom Earley 1-2 L: Robin Roberts 1-1 HR: Stan Spence 3 (1, 2, 3), Jack Albright (1), Tommy Holmes (2) POG: Stan Spence 3-4, 3 R, 4 RBI, BB, 3 HR Attendance: 20,862 Robin Roberts has a real bad day; after getting the first out in the 6th, he gives up a home run and three walks to give the lead over to Milwaukee. Spence's third shot of the day made it a 1-run game in the 9th but the next three Phillies went in order to end the game. PIT 8 12 0 10th SLC 6 15 0 W: Lefty Wilkie 1-2 L: Tom Gorman 1-1 HR: Creepy Crespi (1), Bob Elliott (2) POG: Bob Elliott 2-5, 2 R, 3 RBI, BB, 2B, HR Attendance: 31,251 Mr. Team belts the go ahead home run in the top of the 10th; the game was sent to extra frames by a fluke homer by reserve infielder Crespi. Elbie Fletcher has raised his average from .179 to .234 in this three game set with the Redbirds. Seven straight losses for the pre season pick for the NAL West title. Murry Dickson, who has been steady in all his starts to this point, could not overcome a wild streak early that put his team behind the 8-ball. WAS 6 11 1 SFS 3 9 2 W: Bill Trotter 1-0 L: Bill Bevens 2-4 HR: Nelson Burbrink (2) POG: Al Kozar 2-3, R, 2 RBI, 2B, SF Attendance: 22,867 The Seals defense makes two errors in the 9th leading to a 5 run inning for the Senators. After seeing how well we can play, a loss like this hurts. I thought we had it sewn up, shows what I know.

11-21-2006, 10:08 PM	#34
SelzShoes High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	April 28, 1946 BUF 5 11 2 COL 0 6 0 W: Jake Mooty 2-4 L: Bobo Newsom 1-2 POG: Jake Mooty W, 8 IP, 0 R, 2 BB, 2 K Attendance: 18,226 Back to back triples in the second gave the Bison the lead; the 4-run 9th closed the door. The Clippers couldn't buy an extra base hit. CIN 4 10 1 KCB 2 5 0 W: Joe Beggs 2-2 L: Satchel Paige 2-3 HR: Grady Hatton (5) POG: Joe Beggs W, 8 IP, 5 H, 2 R, BB, 3 K Attendance: 27,248 Paige has another disappointing start. Beggs was great, keeping the ball down all day long. Buck Leonard got a double off his old nemesis. BAL 4 4 1 MIN 2 12 2 W: Ken Chase 2-2 L: Sig Jakuucki 1-5 HR: Roy Hartsfield (3), Bill Rigney (1), Buck O'Neill (1) POG: Buck O'Neill 1-4, 2 R, RBI, HR Attendance: 18,190 Buck O'Neill hits his first major league home run. Millers had opportunities, but couldn't cash in. BRO 8 13 3 NYY 4 9 2 W: Hugh Casey 3-2 L: Marius Russo 0-1 HR: Charlie Keller (2) POG: Billy Herman 1-2, R, 3 RBI, 2B Attendance: 62,964 Dodgers score 7 in the 9th to suck the life out of Yankee Stadium. Brooklyn has won 4 straight this season at Yankee Stadium. Minnie Minoso committed 3 errors but had a big hit in starting the winning rally. Old pros Billy Herman and Joe Medwick came up big in the inning as well. PHO 3 10 1 SAC 9 11 1 W: Van Mungo 1-2 L: Dizzy Dean 2-3 HR: Spider Jorgensen (1) POG: Bill Knickerbocker 2-4, R, 3 RBI, BB, 2B, SH Attendance: 15,156 After two good starts, Dizzy Dean takes a step back with a 6 walk, 1 strikeout performance. Mungo finally gives a decent start for the Solons. POR 2 5 1 SLS 7 12 1 W: Bill Fleming 2-3 L: Yank Terry 1-1 POG: Buddy Blair 3-4, 2 R, 3 RBI Attendance: 9,911 And it could have been worse-Portland threw two guys out at home. Bill Fleming has another strong start. Toss out his one bad relief outing (5 ER in 1.2 IP) and his ERA drops from a respectable 3.18 to an ace-like 1.69. HOL 12 15 2 SDP 8 9 4 W: Ray Brown 3-2 L: Bud Byerly 0-1 HR: Cliff Mapes (3), Bob Ramazzotti (1) POG: Milt Byrnes 3-5, 2 R, 4 RBI, 2 2B Attendance: 22,887 The Stars got a little lucky; they were playing uninspired ball. Ray Brown wasn't pitching his best game. But it all came together in one fabulous 10-run inning. The Padres burn through four hurlers in the frame. The win puts Hollywood in 4th place, but still under .500. OAK 1 3 1 SEA 3 9 0 W: Ed Heusser 3-3 L: Sam Zoldak 1-1 HR: Larry Doby (4), Ted Strong (1) POG: Ed Heusser Attendance: 25,408 As the Beavers have been losing, the Rainiers have been winning. The lead is now 1-½ games with three whittled off in the last three days. LAL 7 13 3 BOS 6 12 0 W: Loy Hanning 1-1 L: Charlie Wagner 0-1 HR: Taffy Wright (3), Joe DiMaggio (7) POG: Taffy Wright 1-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB, HR Attendance: 31,129 Wright homers to tie it; then Joe homers to win it. Nothing like the Boston bullpen to get your bats swinging good. MIL 1 4 1 CLE 0 3 1 W: Warren Spahn 2-2 L: Alfred Smith 2-4 POG: Warren Spahn W, 7.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 5 BB, 2K Attendance: 21,384 Before his control set up big trouble in the 8th, Spahn looked every bit the future ace of the Braves. Skippy Roberge's pinch-hit single was the game winner. SLC 8 9 1 NYG 2 5 3 W: Mort Cooper 1-1 L: Johnnie Wittig 1-3 HR: Whitey Kurowski (5), Coaker Triplett (1) POG: Mort Cooper W, CG, 5 H, 1 ER, BB, 5 K Attendance: 29,655 Wittig walks 7 and the Cards take advantage. Mort Cooper, in his first start in 13 days due to an arm injury, looked good. The losing streak is over SFS 3 8 4 PHI 5 10 1 W: Tommy Hughes 6-1 L: Sandy Consuegra 3-2 POG: Del Ennis 3-4, R, RBI, 2B, K, CS Attendance: 32,985 Our sloppy defense cost us this one. Still in second place, but we've lost 3 straight. CHI 9 11 1 PIT 1 6 0 W: Claude Passeau 2-0 L: Dutch Dietz 0-1 HR: Peanuts Lowrey (2) POG: Peanuts Lowrey 3-5, R, 3 RBI, HR Attendance: 21,678 Lowrey's home run sparked a 7 run 4th. Passeau didn't finish what he started but it was a good one; he gives the Cubs another top-flight starter for the rotation. DET 4 7 0 WAS 2 6 1 W: Virgil Trucks 1-1 L: Walt Masterson 0-1 HR: Buddy Lewis (2), Cecil Travis (2) POG: Virgil Trucks W, 7.2 IP, 5 H, 2 R, BB, 7 K Attendance: 18,195 A couple of question marks started, and Detroit's was better than Washington.

11-26-2006, 02:52 PM	#35
SelzShoes High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	April 29, 1946 BUF 2 6 1 COL 3 4 0 W: Butch Wensloff 2-1 L: Al Sima 1-5 POG: Butch Wensloff W, 8 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 3 K Attendance: 18,210 Al Hollingsworth struck out Roy Cullenbine with the bases loaded to seal the game for Columbus. CIN 6 7 1 KCB 11 15 2 W: Leon Day 2-2 L: Vic Raschi 2-3 HR: Buck Leonard (1), Wally Judnich (3), Monte Irvin (3), Ray Dandridge (2) POG: Ray Dandridge Attendance: 26,640 The Blues overcome some defensive problems in out slugging the Reds. Leon Day strikes out 9 and is starting settle into a groove for the Blues. BAL 5 9 0 MIN 3 7 1 W: Phil Marchildon 3-2 L: Sam Nahem 0-1 HR: Buck O'Neill (1) POG: Buck O'Neill 5-5, R, 3 RBI, HR Attendance: 18,186 The Babe had his charges running today-5 steals as a team. Extra men in scoring position lead to a lot of 1-run innings. Ten walks from Miller pitching also helped. BRO 9 15 3 10th NYY 11 12 3 W: Curt Davis 2-2 L: Tiny Bonham 4-0 HR: Charlie Keller 2 (3, 4), Hank Greenberg (8) POG: Charlie Keller Attendance: 59,471 Great comeback at the House that Ruth Built; full of thrills and chills. The Dodgers looked to be cruising to victory. Bob Feller left in the 2nd with minor back pain and the Bums held a 6-1 lead. King Kong Keller blasted a 3-run shot and the Yanks were back in it. But the weakness of the Yankee bullpen was exposed, as a parade of relievers kept giving up hits-but only 3 more runs. Giving the Bombers a shot in the bottom of the 9th. Greenberg reached on Minoso's second error of the game, his second multi-error game in a row, in front of early Yank hero Charlie Keller. Keller launched his second shot of the game, pulling New York to 9-8. Durocher stuck with Curt Davis and it cost him. With two out and runners at the corner broke one too short skidding past Padgett. The game was tied and going to extras. After two quick outs, Davis walked Rosar and faced Greenberg. Instead of making the switch, Leo stuck with his man and Hammering Hank made him pay. A game ending 2-run home run to deep right center to end it. The Yanks are now 1-4 at home against Brooklyn. PHO 6 10 1 SAC 3 7 2 W: Harry Eisenstat 2-4 L: Walt Lanfranconi 1-2 HR: Sammy Hughes (1) POG: Sammy Hughes 1-4, R, 4 RBI, K, HR Attendance: 15,161 We claw our way into a tie executing 2 squeeze plays in the 7th (everyone safe on the plays) only to give up a 3-run home run in the next half inning to loose. POR 0 2 1 SLS 5 10 0 W: Harry Brecheen 4-2 L: Dick Barrett 4-2 POG: Harry Brecheen W, 8 IP, H, 0 R, BB, 4 K Attendance: 9,688 Barrett's wildness finally got to him in the 8th and the Saints linked a few walks and singles for a big inning. Brecheen's outing, against this offense, was one of the more impressive outings I've seen all season. HOL 1 3 0 SDP 9 15 0 W: Bob Klinger 3-1 L: Buck Ross 0-4 HR: Lester Lockett (3) POG: Lester Lockett 2-4, 2 R, 3 RBI Attendance: 22,863 Buck Ross is the weak link in the Stars rotations, and he showed it again. Padres Steve Souchock has been with the big club 5 games and is already tied for 4th in RBI with 8. OAK 2 5 0 SEA 3 10 2 W: Orie Arntzen 4-0 L: Roy Henshaw 2-3 POG: Orie Arntzen W, 8 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 3 K Attendance: 25,410 The Rainiers' superior offense just gave them more chances to score. LAL 5 9 0 BOS 4 9 0 W: Thornton Lee 3-2 L: John Whitehead 1-2 POG: Guy Curtright Attendance: 31,466 A lengthy rain delay forced Cronin to take out his most reliable starter for his miserable bullpen. Good showing by the Lancers' bullpen. MIL 2 6 1 CLE 3 7 0 W: Chubby Dean 3-0 L: Vern Bickford 0-2 HR: Ray Boone (1) POG: Ray Boone 2-2, R, 3 RBI, HR Attendance: 21,386 Manager Lou Boudreau played a hunch and had rookie Ray Boone pinch-hit for shortstop Boudreau. Boone hit a 2-run pinch hit home run (his first) and singled in the winner in the 9th. SLC 0 8 1 NYG 3 3 0 W: Cliff Melton 3-3 L: Lou Kretlow 2-5 POG: Cliff Melton W, CG, SHO, 8 H, 0 BB, K Attendance: 29,686 The Giants didn't have a hit after the second, but that was good enough. Melton gets his second straight shut out. Game 1 SFS 4 8 1 11th PHI 3 9 1 W: Jug Thesenga 1-0 L: Ike Pearson 0-2 POG: Bill Swift 7.1 IP, 6 H, R, 5 BB, 3 K Attendance: 32,959 It was a case of our last guy out there was just slightly better than their last guy out there. Game 2 SFS 10 13 2 PHI 6 11 3 W: Jack Hallett 2-2 L: Cy Blanton 1-4 HR: Ron Northey (3) POG: Nelson Burbrink 4-6, 3 RBI Attendance: 32,969 When it was clear Paul Dean did not have it (8 walks in 2 IP), Jack Hallett came out of the pen and did yeoman's work. Phillies' pitching served up a steady diet of batting practice for my hitters. CHI 9 9 0 PIT 5 9 2 W: Emil Kush 2-0 L: Johnny Gee 4-1 POG: Eddie Waitkus 2-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB Attendance: 22,006 The Cubs rattle the Bucs pitching a little. There has to be some worry about Emil Kush's ability to go deep in games. The Cubs needed 3 innings from the bullpen and it was not pretty. Two runs and 5 walks; the size of the Cub lead could absorb that kind of pitching. DET 6 7 0 WAS 3 9 1 W: Al Benton 2-1 L: Dutch Leonard 1-2 HR: Mickey Vernon (4), Dick Wakefield 2 (5, 6) POG: Dick Wakefield 2-3, 3 R, 3 RBI, BB, 2 HR Attendance: 18,202 Dick Wakefield powers the Tigers to the win.

11-26-2006, 07:04 PM	#36
SelzShoes High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	April 30, 1946 BUF 4 6 1 COL 1 4 2 W: Fritz Ostermueller 1-4 L: Marv Breuer 0-7 POG: Fritz Ostermueller W, 8 IP, 2 H, R, BB, 3 K Attendance: 18,489 Ostermueller throws his best game of the season getting his first win of the year. CIN 4 10 0 KCB 5 9 0 W: Denny Galehouse 5-0 L: Johnny Vander Meer 3-3 HR: Wally Judnich (4), Buck Leonard (2) POG: Wally Judnich 1-4, R, 3 RBI, HR Attendance: 26,941 Vander Meer's wildness cost him at several points in the game. Galehouse is quietly making the statement that HE is the ace of the Blues. BAL 3 6 0 MIN 1 6 0 W: Jack Knott 2-0 L: Dave Barnhill 2-3 HR: Ed Wheeler (1) POG: Jack Knott W, 7.2 IP, 4 H, R, 2 BB, 3 K Attendance: 18,154 Jack Knott rewards Babe Ruth with an outstanding first start of the season. BRO 6 5 1 NYY 3 8 2 W: Don Newcombe 2-0 L: Monk Dubiel 4-2 HR: Tommy Henrich (5), Minnie Minoso (2) POG: Minnie Minoso 2-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB, 2B, HR Attendance: 63,654 Monk Dubiel's 9 walks took any energy the crowd had away. The low point, for the Yankees, was a third inning where the Dodgers scored 3 runs-without a hit. PHO 2 6 0 SAC 4 9 0 W: Fred Hutchinson 3-2 L: Russ Christopher 1-5 POG: Fred Hutchinson W, CG, 6 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 4 K, 3-4, RBI, 2B Attendance: 15,390 Russ Christopher is one of those pitchers who will do just enough to lose. POR 5 10 3 SLS 6 14 4 W: Randy Gumpert 2-2 L: Ernie Nevel 1-1 POG: Vance Dinges 4-5, 4 R, 2 2B Attendance: 9,917 Bob Logan walks in the winning run to end the game. HOL 8 14 1 12th SDP 6 14 1 W: Mace Brown 2-1 L: Luis Tiant Sr 0-1 HR: Vince Cressio (1), Lester Lockett (4), Milt Byrnes (1) POG: Milt Byrnes 2-5, 2 R, 3 RBI, HR Attendance: 22,886 Neither starter was very good, but the bullpens were very good. Milt Byrnes' first homer was the game winner. OAK 3 12 1 SEA 5 5 1 W: Tommy De La Cruz 5-1 L: Hank Borowy 0-2 POG: Jack D Phillips 1-3, R, 2 RBI, 2B Attendance: 25,371 The Oaks threatened all day long, they just couldn't cash in. LAL 5 8 1 BOS 6 9 0 W: Harry Perkowski 1-5 L: Thornton Lee 3-3 HR: Jake Jones (3), Joe DiMaggio (8) POG: Jake Jones 2-4, R, 3 RBI, HR Attendance: 30,778 Joe DiMaggio gives the Lancers a late lead, but Thornton Lee's wildness gives it right back. Game 1 MIL 5 10 3 13th CLE 6 11 0 W: Joe Heving 1-0 L: Johnny Hutchings 0-1 HR: Ken Keltner (2) POG: Ken Keltner 2-3, R, 5 RBI, 2B, HR Attendance: 21,397 Good pitching late for both clubs defensive lapses lead to the winning run. Game 2 MIL 5 12 0 CLE 2 6 2 W: Junior Thompson 1-1 L: Al Milnar 0-2 HR: Lou Boudreau (1) POG: Tommy Holmes 1-5, R, 2 RBI, 2B Attendance: 21,397 Billy Southworth knew his pitching staff was exhausted but he manager six different arms to victory. Game 1 SLC 12 14 2 NYG 2 6 3 W: Max Lanier 1-2 L: Dave Koslo 3-3 POG: Stan Musial 2-3, R, 3 RBI, 2B Attendance: 27,907 Saint Louis uses a 9-run inning to overwhelm the Giants. Game 2 SLC 5 11 0 NYG 4 9 0 W: Howie Krist 1-0 L: Bill Crouch 1-1 HR: Sid Gordon (1) POG: Red Schoendienst 2-4, 2 R, RBI, BB Attendance: 27,907 The Saint Louis bullpen is just a hair better than the G-men's today. SFS 9 11 0 PHI 11 16 3 W: Jim Hearn 2-0 L: Johnny Sain 4-3 HR: Ralph Hodgin (1), Del Ennis (3) POG: Del Ennis 3-5, 2 R, 3 RBI, HR Attendance: 32,990 Sain gives up 11 runs in a take one for the team outing. And we still had a chance to win late. Frustrating series after the run of success we had. Game 1 CHI 4 10 1 PIT 2 5 1 W: Ben Chapman 3-2 L: Nick Strincevich 2-2 HR: Ralph Kiner (1) POG: Ben Chapman W, 7 H, 2 R, 4 BB, 5 K Attendance: 22,026 Cubs take an early lead and the pitching holds up. Game 2 CHI 8 8 1 PIT 7 11 0 W: Russ Bauers 4-1 L: Ken Heintzelman 0-2 HR: Al Lopez (2) POG: Eddie Waitkus 1-3, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB, SB, SH Attendance: 22,026 The starting pitchers combined for 12 walks and 2 strikeouts; not fun to sit through. But once the bullpens entered the game, the game tightened up. Cubs get the odd run in the 8th in sweeping the double dip. Game 1 DET 5 11 2 WAS 4 12 2 W: Hal Newhouser 3-3 L: Early Wynn 3-1 HR: Ned Harris (2) POG: Ned Harris 3-4, R, 3 RBI, 2B, HR Attendance: 18,546 Harris shows a knack for getting hits with runners on. Early Wynn had been winning ugly today he was just ugly. Game 2 DET 14 15 4 WAS 12 9 2 W: Hal White 1-0 L: Bill Trotter 1-1 HR: Mickey Vernon (5), Dick Wakefield (7) POG: Dick Wakefield 2-4, 3 R, 2 RBI, 2 BB, HR Attendance: 18,546 The less said about this game, the better. We've made it through the first month of the season; thanks for sticking with me!

12-05-2006, 08:38 PM	#44
SelzShoes High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	May 1, 1946 COL 2 6 0 NYY 8 12 2 W: Johnny Murphy 1-1 L: Jack Salveson 2-1 HR: Hank Greenberg 2 (9, 10), Charlie Keller (5) POG: Hank Greenberg 3-4, 3 R, 4 RBI, 2 HR Attendance: 52,498 Greenberg and Keller power the Yanks to the win. This was Phil Rizzutto and Jerry Priddy's first game back in New York and there were some boos when Bobby Brown made an early error and Rizzutto drove in a run. Brown won the crowd over turning 4 double plays and getting 2 singles. SAC 3 5 0 SEA 4 7 1 W: Ken Raffensberger 4-3 L: Dick Stone 1-1 HR: Larry Doby (5) POG: Ken Raffensberger W, 8 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 BB, 4 K Attendance: 25,375 Josh Gibson has a two out 3 RBI pinch hit double to win the game for the Rainiers. MIL 1 10 0 PIT 0 2 0 W: Fred Sanford 2-3 L: Max Butcher 2-1 POG: Fred Sanford W, 8 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 4 BB, 4 K Attendance: 18,532 Eddie Miller's pinch-hit single in the 8th was the only scoring. This loss drops Pittsburgh to 0-8 at home.

12-06-2006, 02:32 PM	#45
SelzShoes High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	May 2, 1946 BAL 5 10 3 BRO 2 4 2 W: Winston Lafayette 1-1 L: Kirby Higbe 2-2 HR: Bob Johnson (1) POG: Bob Johnson 2-4, R, 3 RBI, BB, 2B, HR Attendance: 23,006 The Babe give Winston Lafayette his first major league start, and he pitches a pretty good game. Lafayette walked 6, but allowed only 2 hits over 7 innings. Bob Johnson was the offensive hero helping the A's overcome some bad defense (both Dodger runs were unearned). BUF 1 7 2 KCB 5 6 1 W: Elden Auker 2-3 L: Mel Queen 1-1 POG: Elden Auker W, CG, 7 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 1-4, R, 2B Attendance: 24,210 Queen was making a case for a rotation slot when his wildness led to two 2-run innings. Auker just let his defense do the work; the Blues have a case for the best rotation in baseball. CIN 13 13 1 MIN 6 12 2 W: Joe Beggs 3-2 L: Sal Maglie 5-2 HR: Eddie Lukon (5), Jim Gleeson (1), Ray Jablonski (1) POG: Eddie Lukon 2-4, R, 4 RBI, BB, HR Attendance: 18,162 Maglie just couldn't put the Reds away, allowing 6 runs with two outs. The Reds took advantage of Minneapolis' mistakes and blew the game open early. COL 3 10 0 NYY 8 8 0 W: Red Ruffing 1-0 L: Bobo Newsom 1-3 HR: Hank Bauer 2 (4, 5) POG: Hank Bauer 3-3, 3 R, 5 RBI, 2 HR Attendance: 56,680 Red Ruffing makes his first start in over a week and keeps the Clippers mostly in line. Hank Bauer has the game of his young career; what a fixture he could become in right for the Bombers. HOL 7 12 0 OAK 0 5 2 W: Ray Brown 4-2 L: Clyde Shoun 1-1 HR: Don Heffner (1) POG: Ray Brown, W, CG, SHO, 5 H, BB, K Attendance: 22,957 One day after reshuffling the roster, it is more of the same at Oaks Park. The crowd started booing Casey when he went to pull Shoun out of the game during an 8th inning blow up. PHO 6 6 1 SLS 4 11 0 W: Rocky Stone 2-0 L: Randy Gumpert 2-3 POG: Jake Powell 3-5, 3 RBI, 3B Attendance: 7,644 Back to back pinch hitters Bill Higdon and Don Thompson drive in 3 9th inning runs taking the victory late. The Saints went with Donovan at short and Koshorek at second for this game-the opposite of what I speculate they may do down the road. POR 11 16 2 SDP 3 6 4 W: Hy Vandenberg 1-0 L: Eddie Lopat 1-5 POG: Bobby Thomson 3-5, R, 3 RBI Attendance: 22,879 Lopat comes out flat and the Beavers hit him all over the park. The Beavers had lost 5 in a row so this game was just what the doctor ordered. Hy Vandenberg only allowed 3 unearned runs in another good start. SAC 7 11 0 SEA 2 4 1 W: Van Mungo 2-2 L: Ed Heusser 3-4 HR: Anton Gogolak (3) POG: Anton Gogolak 3-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB, 2B, HR Attendance: 25,417 A day after blowing the game late, the Solons break out the big bats and pound the Rainiers' pitching. Mungo walked 7 but limited Seattle to 4 hits in stopping their 7 game win streak. SFS 5 10 0 BOS 2 5 0 W: Bill Bevens 3-4 L: Joe Dobson 3-3 HR: Jimmy Wasdell (2) POG: Jimmy Wasdell 3-4, R, 3 RBI, 2B, HR Attendance: 27,955 The Seals manage to keep Ted Williams off the bases until the 9th, and by then it was too late for the Red Sox. My boys showed a great knack for getting the big hits to set up our innings. SLC 9 14 3 12th CLE 7 17 1 W: Johnny Grodzicki 1-0 L: Al Milnar 0-3 HR: Bobby Avila (2) POG: Stan Musial 2-4, 4 RBI, 3 BB Attendance: 21,394 The Cards overcome some sloppy glove work thanks to some timely hitting. The big play of the game was Johnny Hopp throwing out Avila at third in the 12th; instead of runners at the corners with 1 out, it was man on first with 2 outs. Cleveland pitching walked 12-10 issued to the first four men in the Saint Louis line up. DET 7 14 0 NYG 4 7 0 W: Dizzy Trout 5-1 L: Hal Schumacher 2-2 HR: Pinky Higgins (2) POG: Dizzy Trout W, 8 IP, 4 H, R, 2 BB, 3 K, 1-3 Attendance: 23,627 Trout was outstanding as five different Tigers drive in a run. Detroit reliever Ernie Rudolph faced 5 men in the 9th and did not retire a-one giving the G-men some false hope. On the plus side, the recent changes to help the defense (Hausmann and Marshall) seem to be having a somewhat positive effect on New York's play. CHI 2 5 1 PHI 3 3 0 W: Johnny Kucab 2-2 L: Spud Chandler 1-1 HR: Ralph Hodgin (2), Peanuts Lowrey (3) POG: Ralph Hodgin 1-4, R, 3 RBI, HR Attendance: 32,993 The difference here is Chandler walked two men before the Phillies' home run while Kucab only walked one before the Cubs' shot. Kucab shows improvement from his first start but still fails to go deep in the game. He did spend almost the whole first month in the bullpen, so he might just need time to stretch out his arm. MIL 2 6 1 PIT 6 7 3 W: Johnny Lanning 2-3 L: Warren Spahn 2-3 HR: Billy Cox (2), Bob Elliott (3) POG: Billy Cox 2-3, 2 R, 3 RBI, BB, HR, SB Attendance: 18,864 The Bucs win their first game at Forbes Field this season. Pittsburgh is probably the second best team in the East, but it is hard to take them seriously as a contender since they are 1-8 at home. LAL 4 8 2 WAS 2 9 0 W: Ray Starr 1-3 L: Sid Hudson 3-3 POG: Ray Starr W, 6.1 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 4 K Attendance: 14,997 DiMaggio's pinch-hit single in the 7th gives the Lancers the lead and eventually the win.

12-07-2006, 06:57 PM	#46
SelzShoes High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	May 3, 1946 BAL 6 11 0 BRO 4 8 0 W: Ken Chase 3-2 L: Hugh Casey 3-3 POG: Buck O'Neill 2-4, 3 RBI, BB, SB Attendance: 23,633 Dan Bankhead was too wild (9 walks) to hold on to any lead the Dodgers gave him. With all the men on base, Ruth played little ball-the A's finally took the lead on a perfect squeeze bunt by Pete Suder the Dodgers couldn't make a play with. Gene Handley hurt his elbow on a double play ball and will be out for about two weeks. Handley has become Ruth's sparkplug leading the way with his steals and hit and run ability. Losing him means Suder and Wheeler will split time at second; the lack of speed will handcuff how Ruth runs the club. Seven straight wins for the A's, pulling them into a tie for third with Kansas City. BUF 9 15 4 KCB 7 12 1 W: Jack Mooty 3-4 L: Satchel Paige 2-4 HR: Roy Cullenbine (3), Ray Dandridge (3) POG: Roy Cullenbine 4-5, 3 R, RBI, HR Attendance: 23,928 Paige is awful giving a horrid Bison offense 8 runs in under 5 innings. The Blues chip away before time runs out on them. Every Bison starter had at least 1 hit; Wally Flager drove in 3. Flager has 10 RBI in the last 8 games. CIN 0 5 0 MIN 1 10 3 W: Sig Jakucki 2-5 L: Vic Raschi 2-4 POG: Sig Jakucki W, 8 IP, 3 H, 0 R, BB, 4 K Attendance: 18,193 One of the things the Millers have been waiting for is the expected aces, Jakucki and Barnhill, to start at throwing like a number one and two. Jakucki throws his best game of the year, but two good starts out of seven is not a good percentage. Not to be overlooked is the inefficiency of the Millers' offense; too many men left on base. COL 3 8 0 11th NYY 4 9 2 W: Marius Russo 1-1 L: Al Hollingsworth 2-2 POG: Joe Gordon 2-5, RBI, BB, K, 2B Attendance: 56,659 Bob Feller did not look good in the first inning; he was clearly feeling the effects of his inflamed back. After that his back loosened up and he was in control. When he was pulled in the 8th, he had only allowed to balls hit to the outfield. Columbus had a chance to win the game with a Thurman Tucker lead off triple in the 10th. Marius Russo, a lefty coming off a couple rough outings, managed to pitch around it and kept the Clips from scoring. Joe Gordon's double in the 11th won the game. HOL 3 9 2 OAK 8 14 0 W: Ralph Winegarner 3-3 L: Buck Ross 0-5 HR: Virgil Stallcup (2), Gene Benson (1) POG: Virgil Stallcup 2-4, R, 3 RBI, HR Attendance: 22,967 Ralph Winegarner continues to be the most reliable starter on an uncertain Oaks' staff. Five Oaks had two hits as some of the recent call-ups are starting to swing the bat a bit better. Something for the Stars to be worried about: with Buck Ross clearly not worthy of a rotation spot, no one in the bullpen has stepped up to show they are worthy of being the starter. Stars fans are already saying, "It's still early" or "take away Ross' starts and we're right there with Portland and Seattle." Both statements are true; but you can't take away his starts-they've happened. And as good a start as Portland and Seattle are out too, it could get late early, if you know what I mean. For all the quality players here-and there are plenty of them on this team-there doesn't seem to be a spark. The complete lack of a running game (only 2 attempted steals) might have something to do with that perception. PHO 0 5 0 SLS 6 9 0 W: Harry Brecheen 5-2 L: Dizzy Dean 2-4 HR: Dashiell Spivey (1) POG: Harry Brecheen W, CG, SHO, 5 H, 0 BB, 5 K Attendance: 7,884 The third start in his last five that Dizzy Dean has surrendered six runs. Harry Brecheen has 31 straight innings with no earned runs allowed. The Saints drew a few walks this game, something this team isn't really known for, that helped the offense. The resurgence of Jake Powell over the last week of play has given the Saints yet another dependable bat. The power and patience isn't there, but every man in the line up can get a hit now. POR 5 8 2 SDP 6 10 2 W: Bud Byerly 1-1 L: Bob Logan 2-2 HR: Jimmy Fitzpatrick (6), Aaron Robinson (6), Lester Lockett (5) POG: Steve Souchock 3-5, R, 3 RBI, 2B Attendance: 22,891 For most of the game, this looked like a typical Beaver blowout; home runs and solid innings from the starter. For most of the year, I would have said the Padres were dead at 4-0, but that was before Souchock. He drove in the first Padre run in the 5th, scored the second in the 8th after a lead off double and capped the winning rally in the 9th with a 2-RBI single. Since he has come on board the Padres have a little more punch in the line up. SAC 0 2 0 SEA 5 9 0 W: Orie Arntzen 5-0 L: Larry Jansen 4-1 HR: Hank Leiber (1) POG: Orie Arntzen W, CG, SHO, 2 H, 2 BB, 4 K, 3-4, 2 RBI, 2 2B Attendance: 25,392 Arntzen beat us with his arm and bat today. Orie entered the 9th with a no-hitter, but our first men in the inning managed singles. SFS 3 14 0 12th BOS 4 11 1 W: Bob Ferguson 1-0 L: Paul Dean 1-1 HR: Ted Williams (9), Pete Fox (3), Bobby Doerr (1) POG: Tex Hughson 9 IP, 10 H, 2 R, BB, 7 K Attendance: 27,643 Red Sox get the win on back-to-back shots in the 12th. Very frustrating loss as we had a 2-1 lead in the 8th when Ted hit his solo shot to tie. We managed to scrape out a run in the 12th when Paul Dean gave up homers to the first two men he faced. Our bullpen ace is now showing signs wear pretty early in the season. Dean just hasn't been effective since that great start against the Cardinals. SLC 0 4 0 CLE 4 8 0 W: Mel Harder 5-1 L: Lou Kretlow 2-6 HR: Burgess Whitehead (2) POG: Mel Harder W, CG, SHO, 4 H, BB, 3 K Attendance: 21,397 Harder overpowered the Cardinal bats all day long. The Indian "rallies" consisted of four 1-run innings. DET 10 11 3 NYG 3 8 0 W: Al Benton 3-1 L: Hoyt Wilhelm 0-2 HR: Rudy York (1) POG: Rudy York 2-4, 2 R, 3 RBI, BB, K, HR Attendance: 24,161 It was a 3-3 game heading into the 8th, when 42-year old Charlie Gehringer made the game changing play. Rounding third on a Rudy York single, the Mechanical Man could see he wouldn't beat Willard Marshall's throw home so he did the only thing he could: put his shoulder down and plow into catcher Harry Danning. Danning had to be removed and the Tigers plate 7 runs over the last two innings. Tigers win their 7th in a row CHI 4 11 1 PHI 8 13 1 W: Tommy Hughes 7-1 L: Claude Passeau 2-1 HR: Del Ennis (4), Stan Spence (4) POG: Del Ennis 2-3, 2 R, 3 RBI, BB, HR Attendance: 32,972 Tommy Hughes continues to be Mr. Automatic for the Phillies. Passeau, who was unhittable as a reliever, is less than acceptable in his second start. The early home runs by Ennis and Spence put the Cubs in a hole they could not crawl out of. With Stan Hack out for about a month with a knee problem the line up are missing a key bat in their attack. Peanuts Lowrey moves from center to third, but there is now a big hole in the outfield. MIL 3 7 1 PIT 1 5 1 W: Dick Errickson 2-0 L: Johnny Gee 4-2 POG: Dick Errickson W, 6 IP, 4 H, R, 4 BB, 2 K Attendance: 18,888 Pittsburgh's woes at home continue with their 10th loss in 11 games at Forbes. The Pirates should be a much better team with the pitching this club has. LAL 9 16 0 WAS 1 7 1 W: Orval Grove 1-0 L: Johnny Rutherford 0-4 HR: Joe DiMaggio (9) POG: Orval Grove W, CG, 7 H, R, 3 BB Attendance: 15,346 The Senators recall Johnny Rutherford, who was bombed in three previous starts, to start his four game of the year to be bombed again--21 earned runs in his last three starts covering 11.2 IP. Bob Kennedy has a nice little game in front of DiMaggio going 4-5 with a couple RBI. __________________ I'm in love. What's that song? I'm in love with that song

01-06-2007, 01:45 PM	#47
SelzShoes High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	May 4, 1946 BAL 2 9 0 BRO 11 11 2 W: Whit Wyatt 6-0 L: Phil Marchildon 3-3 HR: Dolph Camilli (4) POG: Dolph Camilli 2-4, 2 R, 3 RBI, BB, K, HR, SB Attendance: 23,334 We just walked too many men to have a chance. BUF 2 8 1 KCB 1 8 0 W: Al Sima 2-5 L: Leon Day 2-3 POG: Al Sima W, 7 IP, 7 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, K Attendance: 23,929 Al Sima, who has seen wildness and shoddy defense cost him several wins, throws his best game of the year. Leon Day struck out 9, but the Bison were able to get four 8th inning hits to take the lead. The big hit was the smallest-Bob Maier's infield hit to place runners on the corner with no one out. Two outs later Roy Cullenbine drove home the game winner. CIN 4 9 0 MIN 6 9 1 W: Frank Barrett 1-0 L: Elmer Riddle 1-1 HR: Frank McCormick (1), Eddie Lukon (6), Al Zarilla (2) POG: Al Zarilla Attendance: 18,161 Zarilla's 3-run pinch-hit home run ties the game late, giving the Millers a chance to steal a win. Riddle was not removed by Reds' skipper McKechnie until he had given up all the Millers runs. HOL 4 7 2 OAK 5 9 1 W: Zeb Eaton 3-0 L: Ed Head 1-1 HR: Virgil Stallcup (3) POG: Virgil Stallcup 2-3, R, 3 RBI, 2B, HR Attendance: 22,978 Hilton Smith has another disappointing start for the Stars but it was a team effort for Hollywood to lose. The infield misplayed several balls into errors or hits, keeping the Oaks in the game. Gene Benson, a Negro the Stars brought in to help at first, made an error in the 9th to allow the winning run. PHO 5 10 0 SLS 1 5 1 W: Ellis Kinder 2-0 L: Bill Fleming 2-4 HR: Connie Ryan (1) POG: Ellis Kinder W, 8.1 IP, 5 H, R, 2 BB, 3 K Attendance: 8,144 Dee Moore cleared with bases with a double in the 6th providing more than enough runs for Ellis Kinder. Moore has been in a season long slump, this double gave him his first RBI of the year. POR 1 6 0 SDP 12 15 1 W: Rod Lockheart 4-1 L: Yank Terry 1-2 POG: Rod Lockheart W, CG, 6 H, R, 0 BB, 9 K, 2-3, 3 R, 2 BB, 2B Attendance: 22,863 The Padres score in each of the first six innings in destroying the Beavers. Yank Terry is getting progressively worse in that final slot in the rotation. Another splendid outing by Lockheart for the Padres SFS 3 7 0 BOS 2 5 0 W: Johnny Sain 5-3 L: Mickey Harris 1-3 POG: Johnny Sain W, CG, 5 H, 2 R, 3 BB, 4 K Attendance: 27,606 After laying out two stinkers in a row, Sain bounces back and out pitches Harris for the win. SLC 7 14 1 CLE 10 12 2 W: Jim Bagby Jr 4-2 L: Mort Cooper 1-2 HR: Les Fleming (2), Marty Marion (1), Jeff Heath (4) POG: Les Fleming 2-4, R, 5 RBI, BB, K, 3B, HR Attendance: 21,405 Fleming's bat gave the Tribe and early lead, but it was Heath's shot that provided the margin of victory. Bagby was not very impressive in the win. DET 5 11 2 NYG 9 10 1 W: George Hennessey 3-0 L: Hal White 1-1 POG: Rollie Hemsley 3-5, 3 R, 3 RBI, 3B Attendance: 24,150 The G-Men turn 5 walks by Tiger Starter Hal White into 8 early runs and an insurmountable lead. White, just another arm trying to give manager Del Baker a reliable 4th, was just as wild as the previous 3. The Giants are riding improved defense to be back in the race. Only Cleveland is over .500 in the East; personally, I'm shocked at how ordinary the NAL has been the first month. This Giant team has not been playing good baseball and yet you still have to regard them as a contender. The Tigers, outside the top three starters, has a very uninspiring pitching staff, and they are looking to be the best challenge to the Cubs in the West. CHI 0 6 0 PHI 2 9 0 W: Tommy Warren 1-2 L: Emil Kush 2-1 POG: Tommy Warren W, 7.1 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 3 K Attendance: 32,981 Three Phillies pitchers shut out the Cubs. The Cubs kept the game close by throwing out two runners at home. LAL 4 12 1 WAS 3 9 0 W: Johnny Rigney 3-3 L: Dutch Leonard 1-3 HR: Mickey Vernon (6), Cass Michaels (2) POG: Bob Kennedy 4-5, RBI Attendance: 15,019 Washington's losing streak reaches 7 as the tying run is picked off second to end the game. __________________ I'm in love. What's that song? I'm in love with that song

01-06-2007, 02:25 PM	#48
SelzShoes High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	May 5, 1946 COL 3 8 0 BAL 1 5 0 W: Marv Breuer 1-7 L: John Burrows 1-1 HR: Phil Rizzuto (1) POG: Marv Breuer W, CG, 5 H, R, 0 BB, 3 K Attendance: 30,970 John Burrows was tiring in his first start and I stuck with him. I stuck with him 1 batter too many. Breuer gives his best outing of the year winning for the first time. CIN 5 11 0 10th BRO 3 8 1 W: Joe Bowman 1-0 L: Hugh Casey 3-4 HR: Frank McCormick (2) POG: Grady Hatton 4-5, R, 2 RBI, 3B Attendance: 26,558 Grady Hatton's tenth inning triple drove home the lead run as the Reds get the win. MIN 7 13 1 BUF 8 13 0 W: Nels Potter 2-0 L: Frank Barrett 1-1 POG: Graham Walker 3-5, 2 RBI, 2B Attendance: 13,647 The Bison become the last team to win at home, driving home two in the 9th for the win. The Millers thought Johnny Humphries would be the ace of the staff, after moving him from the pen, but his innings pitched has gone down in each successive start. The Bison offense has really sparked since Walker was made the lead off hitter-Blattner and Hamilton finally coming around also has helped this squad. NYY 4 6 0 KCB 2 7 1 W: Tiny Bonham 5-0 L: Cliff Chambers 1-2 HR: Joe Gordon (2) POG: Joe Gordon 2-4, 2 R, RBI, HR Attendance: 27,843 With the Blues nursing a 2-1 lead, Joe Gordon muscled up and tied the game with his second home run of the season. Dixie Walker's 2-out triple broke the tie, handing the Yanks yet another late victory. SAC 4 8 2 HOL 6 11 0 W: Eugene Bremmer 5-2 L: Fred Hutchinson 3-3 POG: Red Barkley 2-4, 2 R, RBI, 2 2B Attendance: 22,953 The top of the Stars order scores 4 runs, pinning our ears back early. POR 2 8 0 OAK 4 10 0 W: Hank Borowy 1-2 L: Otey Clark 4-2 HR: Ed Freed (1) POG: Hank Borowy W, 8 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 3 K Attendance: 22,989 Borowy continues to show why Casey thought he could be the ace of the Oaks. The Beavers, who looked unbeatable in April, have lost 8 of their last 10. SDP 4 6 0 PHO 5 13 1 W: Russ Christopher 2-5 L: Bob Klinger 3-2 POG: Russ Christopher W, 7.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 6 BB, 3 K Attendance: 22,899 The Padres made a game of it late collecting 5 hits and 4 runs in the 9th frame. Christopher was wild, but San Diego couldn't make good contact against him-the only hit he surrendered was of the infield variety. SEA 0 5 1 SLS 8 11 0 W: Bob Harris 2-1 L: Tommy De La Cruz 5-2 POG: Bob Harris W, CG, SHO, 5 H, 2 BB, 4 K Attendance: 10,440 Billy Sullivan drove in 3 in support of Bob Harris. It was a close game until the late innings when the hits just kept coming. SLC 2 5 1 BOS 9 5 0 W: Harry Perkowski 2-5 L: Max Lanier 1-3 HR: Dom DiMaggio (3) POG: Dom DiMaggio 2-4, 2 R, 3 RBI, BB, 3B, HR Attendance: 31,486 The Red Sox draw 11 walks in the win; Card's starter Lanier stuck around long enough to allow 8 of his own. SFS 2 7 0 CLE 1 3 1 W: Bill Swift 2-1 L: Red Embree 3-1 POG: Bill Swift W, 8 IP, 2 H, R, 6 BB, 3 K Attendance: 21,385 We sneak across a couple runs from our bottom third while Bill Swift has another solid start. Too many walks from the starter, but I'll live with three starts with only 1 run allowed. CHI 7 12 0 NYG 8 10 2 W: Dave Koslo 4-3 L: Ben Chapman 3-3 POG: Harry Danning 2-4, 2 R, RBI Attendance: 29,695 The Giants hit Cub Starter Ben Chapman for 6 in the 6th. DET 1 8 0 PHI 8 9 0 W: Jim Hearn 3-0 L: Hal Newhouser 3-4 HR: Roy Zimmerman (1) POG: Jim Hearn W, 8 IP, 6 H, R, 2 BB, 3 K Attendance: 32,989 For the second straight day a Tiger starter fails to go 2. A good sign for Detroit, Tommy Bridges who has struggled, gave four-plus quality innings out of the pen. LAL 8 15 2 13th PIT 5 11 1 W: Loy Hanning 2-1 L: Johnny Lanning 2-4 HR: Billy Cox (3), Bob Kennedy (1) POG: Bob Kennedy 2-6, 2 R, 5 RBI, BB, HR Attendance: 22,726 What has Bob Kennedy been eating for breakfast? The third baseman/outfielder is hitting .571 with 9 RBI in the last week. MIL 7 7 2 10th WAS 2 10 4 W: Jim Tobin 4-1 L: Bill Trotter 1-2 HR: Eddie Mayo (3) POG: Jim Tobin, W, 9 IP, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K Attendance: 17,905 What a collapse! Eddie Mayo leads off the 10th with a home run and the Senators lose it. The next two batters reach on errors, three total for the inning, and the Braves get 5 runs on only 2 hits. Eight straight losses for the D. C. Follies. __________________ I'm in love. What's that song? I'm in love with that song