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DD Martin · 01-06-2023, 03:07 PM

Detroit World
Monday April 23rd, 1945
Dynamo Week in Review
By “Fast” Freddie Farhat

Well the first week of the season has come and gone and the Dynamo’s managed to win 2 out of 3 in each of their opening series. The Dynamo’s took on the Chicago Chiefs at Thompson Field before heading out to play the Gotham’s in New York.

Game 1 - Detroit 2 vs Chicago Chiefs 1

Long, Dynamos Finish Off Chiefs, 2-1
Crowds lined up early in front of Thompson Field (joke), eagerly awaiting the start of the 1945 Federally Aligned Baseball Leagues season. On the mound was Red Hampton for the visiting Chicago Chiefs and Jimmy Long for the hometown Detroit Dynamos. In a spirited contest, the Dynamos pulled out the win, defeating the Chiefs by the score of 2-1. Especially impressive was Jimmy Long.

Long pitched a complete game for Detroit in collecting player of the game honors. The 27-year-old right-hander was charged with 1 run on 4 hits. He struck out 5 during his 104-pitch performance.

"I'm just happy to help the team win," Long told the Detroit World.

The team was a little disappointed with the fan turnout of just 13,687. When asked about the crowd GM Martin just stated “There is a war going on.”

Game 2 - Detroit 3 vs Chicago 1

Dynamos win again, 3-1, at Thompson Field
Jim Spencer was locked and loaded, helping the Detroit Dynamos beat the Chicago Chiefs, 3-1. Detroit is off to a hot start at 2-0. Spencer went 8 innings giving up just 1 run while collecting player of the game honors.

Cuno Myer hit a run-scoring triple off Les Zoller in the bottom of the seventh, which put the Dynamos in front, 2-1. Myer had 1 single, in addition to the triple. For the game, he went 2 for 4.

"We've got a great group of guys," Myer said, "and we're having fun right now." After the game Dynamo Manager Dick York stated “Our top two starting pitchers are continuing to deal just like they were in the spring. When they pitch like that we will be a tough team to beat!”

Game 3 - Chicago Chiefs 6 vs Detroit 5 (13)

Chiefs Edge Past Dynamos, 6-5 in 13 Innings
Elmer Hutchins was a major factor in the 6-5 Chicago win over Detroit. The Chiefs second baseman went 5-7 with a double and 4 singles. He scored 2 runs. The loss puts Detroit at 2-1.

The game was all tied up in the top of the 13th, until Hutchins delivered big-time for Chicago, stroking a dramatic run-scoring single off Mike Murphy. The game-changing hit put the Chiefs on top, 6-5.

"We didn't go down without a fight, but it is a game we should have won before extra innings." said Detroit manager Dick York.

Game 4 - @New York 13 Detroit 8

Dynamos Dealt 13-8 Loss by New York
Getting offensive support from Bunny Hufford, the New York Gothams topped the Detroit Dynamos, 13-8. Hufford was 4-4 with a double, 3 singles, and a walk. He drove in 2 runs and scored once for the Gothams. New York, with the win, is 3-1.

A key moment came in the bottom of the fifth inning when Gothams pitcher Cy Sullivan socked a 1-1 fastball to center for a 2-run single, putting New York up, 10-8.

"I like our moxie," said Gothams manager Bud Jameson.

For the Dynamo’s it was the debut of 18-year-old Carl Potter (Who logged just 3 innings giving up 8 runs with 4 runs earned.. Unfortunately for Potter his nerves pitching in the Big Apple seem to have leaked over to his teammates as the Dynamo’s committed 4 errors. For the kid Potter, he will have better days ahead. Manager Dick York stated “It was a tough outing for the kid. It will be interesting to see how he bounces back in his next outing. This is the Federal Association and not high school, and even with some many players fighting in the war, this is the big leagues. You will have days like this and you have to respond if you're going to make it.”

Game 5 - Detroit 5 @ New York 2

Dynamos Deal Gothams 5-2 Defeat
The Detroit Dynamos got back on the winning track behind rookie starting pitcher Pete Brown who turned in an exceptional performance against the New York Gothams at Gotham Stadium. His effort went a long way in catapulting Detroit to a 5-2 win. The win has Detroit at 3-2.

Who knows how it might've ended, had it not been for Cuno Myer? The Detroit first baseman had a run-scoring single in the top of the sixth inning to put the Dynamos on top, 3-1. For the game, Myer had 1 double and 1 single in 4 at-bats.

"For the most part, I made good pitches when I needed to," said Brown. GM DD Martin went a step further and proclaimed “Pete Brown came out in front of a hostile New York crowd and held the Gothams in check. Not bad for a first career start, on the road like that in a place like this.” For his efforts Brown (4 hits, 4 walks and only 2 runs in a complete game 9 inning effort) was named the player of the game.

Game 6 - Detroit 7 @ New York 6

Dynamos Get One-Run Win at New York
Behind the hitting of Elmer Nolde, the Detroit Dynamos stopped the New York Gothams, 7-6. Nolde went 1 for 1 with a home run. He drove in 2 runs and scored once for the Dynamos. Chuck Murphy picked up the save for Detroit, his 2nd of the year. With the win, Detroit improves its record to 4-2 and trail 1st place Washington (5-2) by ½ game.

Nolde had a game-changing home run in the top of the ninth. On a first pitch fastball from Sam Hodge, he banged a 2-run home run to right, giving the Dynamos a 7-6 lead. It was the 1st home run of the year for Nolde.

"If you want to be considered a good team, these are the kind of games you have to win," said Detroit manager Dick York. “A lot of people have knocked Elmer, but he is one (&%$%) of a professional hitter. The guy is clutch and he did what we needed to help us get this important early season win.”

Dynamo Notes - With the 4-2 start Detroit picks up right where they left off last season winning games that you wouldn’t think they should. Some exceptional pitching in 3 of the 4 wins and some clutch hitting as well has the club happy with the start of the season. GM DD Martin stated “anytime you win 2 out of 3 against good clubs, that is a bonus. You keep doing that all season and suddenly you're in the thick of a pennant race in September. That is our goal to be in it and to win it each year!”

The league office has noted that the Dynamos have put in a claim for a player on the waiver wire. C Tommy Morris who was DFA by the defending World Champion Cincinnati Cannons was claimed. The process to obtain him will go on through the week but the Dynamos could be close to moving on from backup C Johnny Decker. While the club offered no comment on the move, it is certainly one that isn’t unexpected. Rumors are the front office is looking for a pitcher as well, especially after the performance in New York from Hooks Camp in the 13-8 loss on Friday.

The Dynamos were pleased to hear that 1B Cuno Myer was named Federal Association player of the week. Myer went 13-23 with 4 doubles and a triple driving in 6 RBI’s and scoring 4 runs. He might not have a lot of power but if he can hit over 300 with some double pop he will definitely help the Dynamos scoring runs this season.

No injuries to report and the minor leagues will open up their season next week at AAA Newark, AA Akron and A Terre Haute.

01-06-2023, 03:07 PM	#216
DD Martin All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Seattle area Posts: 1,013	Detroit World Monday April 23rd, 1945 Dynamo Week in Review By “Fast” Freddie Farhat Well the first week of the season has come and gone and the Dynamo’s managed to win 2 out of 3 in each of their opening series. The Dynamo’s took on the Chicago Chiefs at Thompson Field before heading out to play the Gotham’s in New York. Game 1 - Detroit 2 vs Chicago Chiefs 1 Long, Dynamos Finish Off Chiefs, 2-1 Crowds lined up early in front of Thompson Field (joke), eagerly awaiting the start of the 1945 Federally Aligned Baseball Leagues season. On the mound was Red Hampton for the visiting Chicago Chiefs and Jimmy Long for the hometown Detroit Dynamos. In a spirited contest, the Dynamos pulled out the win, defeating the Chiefs by the score of 2-1. Especially impressive was Jimmy Long. Long pitched a complete game for Detroit in collecting player of the game honors. The 27-year-old right-hander was charged with 1 run on 4 hits. He struck out 5 during his 104-pitch performance. "I'm just happy to help the team win," Long told the Detroit World. The team was a little disappointed with the fan turnout of just 13,687. When asked about the crowd GM Martin just stated “There is a war going on.” Game 2 - Detroit 3 vs Chicago 1 Dynamos win again, 3-1, at Thompson Field Jim Spencer was locked and loaded, helping the Detroit Dynamos beat the Chicago Chiefs, 3-1. Detroit is off to a hot start at 2-0. Spencer went 8 innings giving up just 1 run while collecting player of the game honors. Cuno Myer hit a run-scoring triple off Les Zoller in the bottom of the seventh, which put the Dynamos in front, 2-1. Myer had 1 single, in addition to the triple. For the game, he went 2 for 4. "We've got a great group of guys," Myer said, "and we're having fun right now." After the game Dynamo Manager Dick York stated “Our top two starting pitchers are continuing to deal just like they were in the spring. When they pitch like that we will be a tough team to beat!” Game 3 - Chicago Chiefs 6 vs Detroit 5 (13) Chiefs Edge Past Dynamos, 6-5 in 13 Innings Elmer Hutchins was a major factor in the 6-5 Chicago win over Detroit. The Chiefs second baseman went 5-7 with a double and 4 singles. He scored 2 runs. The loss puts Detroit at 2-1. The game was all tied up in the top of the 13th, until Hutchins delivered big-time for Chicago, stroking a dramatic run-scoring single off Mike Murphy. The game-changing hit put the Chiefs on top, 6-5. "We didn't go down without a fight, but it is a game we should have won before extra innings." said Detroit manager Dick York. Game 4 - @New York 13 Detroit 8 Dynamos Dealt 13-8 Loss by New York Getting offensive support from Bunny Hufford, the New York Gothams topped the Detroit Dynamos, 13-8. Hufford was 4-4 with a double, 3 singles, and a walk. He drove in 2 runs and scored once for the Gothams. New York, with the win, is 3-1. A key moment came in the bottom of the fifth inning when Gothams pitcher Cy Sullivan socked a 1-1 fastball to center for a 2-run single, putting New York up, 10-8. "I like our moxie," said Gothams manager Bud Jameson. For the Dynamo’s it was the debut of 18-year-old Carl Potter (Who logged just 3 innings giving up 8 runs with 4 runs earned.. Unfortunately for Potter his nerves pitching in the Big Apple seem to have leaked over to his teammates as the Dynamo’s committed 4 errors. For the kid Potter, he will have better days ahead. Manager Dick York stated “It was a tough outing for the kid. It will be interesting to see how he bounces back in his next outing. This is the Federal Association and not high school, and even with some many players fighting in the war, this is the big leagues. You will have days like this and you have to respond if you're going to make it.” Game 5 - Detroit 5 @ New York 2 Dynamos Deal Gothams 5-2 Defeat The Detroit Dynamos got back on the winning track behind rookie starting pitcher Pete Brown who turned in an exceptional performance against the New York Gothams at Gotham Stadium. His effort went a long way in catapulting Detroit to a 5-2 win. The win has Detroit at 3-2. Who knows how it might've ended, had it not been for Cuno Myer? The Detroit first baseman had a run-scoring single in the top of the sixth inning to put the Dynamos on top, 3-1. For the game, Myer had 1 double and 1 single in 4 at-bats. "For the most part, I made good pitches when I needed to," said Brown. GM DD Martin went a step further and proclaimed “Pete Brown came out in front of a hostile New York crowd and held the Gothams in check. Not bad for a first career start, on the road like that in a place like this.” For his efforts Brown (4 hits, 4 walks and only 2 runs in a complete game 9 inning effort) was named the player of the game. Game 6 - Detroit 7 @ New York 6 Dynamos Get One-Run Win at New York Behind the hitting of Elmer Nolde, the Detroit Dynamos stopped the New York Gothams, 7-6. Nolde went 1 for 1 with a home run. He drove in 2 runs and scored once for the Dynamos. Chuck Murphy picked up the save for Detroit, his 2nd of the year. With the win, Detroit improves its record to 4-2 and trail 1st place Washington (5-2) by ½ game. Nolde had a game-changing home run in the top of the ninth. On a first pitch fastball from Sam Hodge, he banged a 2-run home run to right, giving the Dynamos a 7-6 lead. It was the 1st home run of the year for Nolde. "If you want to be considered a good team, these are the kind of games you have to win," said Detroit manager Dick York. “A lot of people have knocked Elmer, but he is one (&%$%) of a professional hitter. The guy is clutch and he did what we needed to help us get this important early season win.” Dynamo Notes - With the 4-2 start Detroit picks up right where they left off last season winning games that you wouldn’t think they should. Some exceptional pitching in 3 of the 4 wins and some clutch hitting as well has the club happy with the start of the season. GM DD Martin stated “anytime you win 2 out of 3 against good clubs, that is a bonus. You keep doing that all season and suddenly you're in the thick of a pennant race in September. That is our goal to be in it and to win it each year!” The league office has noted that the Dynamos have put in a claim for a player on the waiver wire. C Tommy Morris who was DFA by the defending World Champion Cincinnati Cannons was claimed. The process to obtain him will go on through the week but the Dynamos could be close to moving on from backup C Johnny Decker. While the club offered no comment on the move, it is certainly one that isn’t unexpected. Rumors are the front office is looking for a pitcher as well, especially after the performance in New York from Hooks Camp in the 13-8 loss on Friday. The Dynamos were pleased to hear that 1B Cuno Myer was named Federal Association player of the week. Myer went 13-23 with 4 doubles and a triple driving in 6 RBI’s and scoring 4 runs. He might not have a lot of power but if he can hit over 300 with some double pop he will definitely help the Dynamos scoring runs this season. No injuries to report and the minor leagues will open up their season next week at AAA Newark, AA Akron and A Terre Haute. Attached Images Last edited by DD Martin; 01-06-2023 at 03:37 PM.