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Big Six · 04-24-2008, 11:42 AM

56 Claremont Park
Boston, Massachusetts

Mr. David McAtee
2130 Northumberland Ave.
Richmond, Virginia

August 2, 1941

Dear Dave,

Just in case you haven't had time to read the newspaper the last day or two, I am happy to inform you that I have lost our friendly wager! However, it's a bet I'm more than happy to lose.

I probably should have asked to flip that coin again, because you got the better deal. I, however, figured I truly couldn't lose. After all, if you win the bet, that meant I had twenty wins by August 15. Winning 20 games at any point in the season is a swell thing to do, and if a guy can win that many by mid-August, it means he and his team are having a great year.

I gave up an awful lot of hits to the White Sox yesterday, but my teammates kept them from scoring too many runs. And they also did a good job of scoring runs themselves, so they got me off the hook.

Carrigan left me in the game because I wasn't throwing that many pitches. I wasn't walking anybody, for one thing, and I only struck out two guys. Most of the hitters were taking a cut at the first or second pitch I threw, so I could work nine innings without any trouble. One day this complete game streak will end, but I suppose as long as I keep winning nothing much will change.

I'm looking forward to paying my debt to you when Ellie and I come down to Richmond after the season. I hope that won't happen until late October. In the meantime, you can choose the restaurant!

Your pal,
Mike

Note: Mike's 20th win puts him one ahead of his teammate Ray Brown for the American League lead in victories. His 6-3 victory over the White Sox at Fenway Park was his sixth victory in a row, and it was also his 14th consecutive complete game.

04-24-2008, 11:42 AM	#15
Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,145	A friendly wager 56 Claremont Park Boston, Massachusetts Mr. David McAtee 2130 Northumberland Ave. Richmond, Virginia August 2, 1941 Dear Dave, Just in case you haven't had time to read the newspaper the last day or two, I am happy to inform you that I have lost our friendly wager! However, it's a bet I'm more than happy to lose. I probably should have asked to flip that coin again, because you got the better deal. I, however, figured I truly couldn't lose. After all, if you win the bet, that meant I had twenty wins by August 15. Winning 20 games at any point in the season is a swell thing to do, and if a guy can win that many by mid-August, it means he and his team are having a great year. I gave up an awful lot of hits to the White Sox yesterday, but my teammates kept them from scoring too many runs. And they also did a good job of scoring runs themselves, so they got me off the hook. Carrigan left me in the game because I wasn't throwing that many pitches. I wasn't walking anybody, for one thing, and I only struck out two guys. Most of the hitters were taking a cut at the first or second pitch I threw, so I could work nine innings without any trouble. One day this complete game streak will end, but I suppose as long as I keep winning nothing much will change. I'm looking forward to paying my debt to you when Ellie and I come down to Richmond after the season. I hope that won't happen until late October. In the meantime, you can choose the restaurant! Your pal, Mike Note: Mike's 20th win puts him one ahead of his teammate Ray Brown for the American League lead in victories. His 6-3 victory over the White Sox at Fenway Park was his sixth victory in a row, and it was also his 14th consecutive complete game. __________________ My dynasties: The Base Ball Life of Patrick O'Farrell: 2014 inductee, OOTP Dynasty Hall of Fame Kenilworth: A Town and its Team: fun with a fictional league Last edited by Big Six; 04-24-2008 at 11:44 AM.