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Nick Soulis · 06-29-2022, 08:16 AM

BASEBALL CHRONICLE
Edition 1.8

August 1, 1871

League Reduces Games In Heat Of August

In its first summer of action, the National Association made the decision to reduce their schedule in the heart of the summer. The decision came as rising temperatures in the cities made playing uncomfortable for some of the teams but the decision was not welcomed by all involved.

Harry Wright of the Boston club cried foul as he felt the break in games gave 'certain' clubs the chance to refresh themselves down the stretch. Wright takes pride in his club being in the best possible condition and the break reduces the impact of this.

Others feared the league was in some trouble financially to field games but leage officials insist that such claims are completely false and in fact the league in its first season has been surprisingly profitable. The way the schedule is playing out now, the championship will not be determined until late October.

New York Poised For Strong Finish
Mutuals Challenging The Haymakers For Pennant

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In a great run of form, the New York Mutuals have made a run up the standings and are playing their best baseball going into the stretch run of the season. Lead by manager Joe Lemmens, the club has gone 10-2 since July 1st and have won nine of their last 10 games to pull to within a half a game of Troy.

Short stop Bill Craver hit in 24 straight games to set the standard before he was stopped. Craver is hitting .387 but is not even the hottest bat on the team as Cal McVey is proving that all the attention he received before the season is justified as he currently is hitting .421 with 27 RBI. Next to the order to McVey is George Huebel who has his average at a pretty .409 and as a team New York is hitting .310.

On the hook has been starter John McMullin who has won 15 games and after a very slow start, has settled in and pitched much better. New York has 5 games remaining on the season including one against Lip Pike and the Haymakers on October 7th. Troy has 8 games, three more in hand, to play before the pennant is decided.

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06-29-2022, 08:16 AM	#10
Nick Soulis Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 4,197	BASEBALL CHRONICLE Edition 1.8 August 1, 1871 League Reduces Games In Heat Of August In its first summer of action, the National Association made the decision to reduce their schedule in the heart of the summer. The decision came as rising temperatures in the cities made playing uncomfortable for some of the teams but the decision was not welcomed by all involved. Harry Wright of the Boston club cried foul as he felt the break in games gave 'certain' clubs the chance to refresh themselves down the stretch. Wright takes pride in his club being in the best possible condition and the break reduces the impact of this. Others feared the league was in some trouble financially to field games but leage officials insist that such claims are completely false and in fact the league in its first season has been surprisingly profitable. The way the schedule is playing out now, the championship will not be determined until late October. New York Poised For Strong Finish Mutuals Challenging The Haymakers For Pennant In a great run of form, the New York Mutuals have made a run up the standings and are playing their best baseball going into the stretch run of the season. Lead by manager Joe Lemmens, the club has gone 10-2 since July 1st and have won nine of their last 10 games to pull to within a half a game of Troy. Short stop Bill Craver hit in 24 straight games to set the standard before he was stopped. Craver is hitting .387 but is not even the hottest bat on the team as Cal McVey is proving that all the attention he received before the season is justified as he currently is hitting .421 with 27 RBI. Next to the order to McVey is George Huebel who has his average at a pretty .409 and as a team New York is hitting .310. On the hook has been starter John McMullin who has won 15 games and after a very slow start, has settled in and pitched much better. New York has 5 games remaining on the season including one against Lip Pike and the Haymakers on October 7th. Troy has 8 games, three more in hand, to play before the pennant is decided. Last edited by Nick Soulis; 06-29-2022 at 08:17 AM.