CIE Regular Season Thread

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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?

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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  2-0 

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

 
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

 
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

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

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

 
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

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

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

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

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

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

[seth70liz76]

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

[ifspuds]

Go Beavers!

(and hurray, it's back!)

[Dagrims]

Originally Posted by seth70liz76

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.

I like the addition of this type of story to the game narratives. It breathes more life into the dynasty.

[seth70liz76]

Originally Posted by Dagrims

I like the addition of this type of story to the game narratives. It breathes more life into the dynasty.

That's why you have to follow all the CIE threads. Somethings just don't lend themselves to a full 'storyline' post; it is important detals, but just did not fit with a 250-500 word write up. It could be the seed for a 'storyline' post for sometime down the line.

[seth70liz76]

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.

[seth70liz76]

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.

[seth70liz76]

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.