Time Warp Baseball

[Matt from TN]

Originally posted by tward13
So who had the big hits in the last inning for Boston? Just wondering if Gramps had the clutch hit.

I deleted the box score & don't know off hand who got the hits, but if it had been an ancestor, I would've mentioned it for sure... so it must not have been him... He might've had one of the singles, but not the GW double...

[Matt from TN]

WORLD SERIES

Braves 3 - Yankees 5: The Yankees led this game 2-0, but Boston scored a run in the top of the 7th and 8th innings to tie the score. With one out in the bottom of the 8th, New York first baseman Ralph "Thunder" Tumbridge hit an RBI double to give the Yankees a 3-2 lead. With two outs, pitcher Davie "Nightmare" Kendrick reached on an error and centerfielder Ping "The Outlander" Hung made the Braves pay with a 2-run triple. In the top of the 9th, catcher Dud Dietzsch hit a 2-out RBI single, but that was all the Braves could manage.

Braves 6 - Yankees 3: The Yankees had a 3-1 lead until Braves leftfielder John Schmeider hit a 2-out, 2-run homerun to tie the game in the top of the 6th. They added another run in the 7th and tacked on two more in the 8th. Meanwhile, Boston's Bourbon Allen allowed just 3 runs (2 earned) off 9 hits and no walks in this complete game victory.

Yankees 5 - Braves 6: New York led this game 4-0 before the Braves scored 2 runs in the bottom of the 5th and another run in the 6th. The Yankees added a run in the 7th to give themselves a 5-3 lead. In the bottom of the 9th, Yankees starter Art Booth allowed two singles and a walk to load the bases. Boston tied the game on back-to-back sacrifice flies off the bats of first baseman "Sluggo" Warren and shortstop David "Harlequin" Hunter. With two outs, pinch runner David Goldbard stole second base, and he scored the winning run when pinch hitter Albert McGill stroked a single into centerfield.

Yankees 1 - Braves 2: New York's Davie Kendrick and Boston's Otto "Kaiser" Kahle locked up in an epic pitcher's duel. After 9 innings, the game remained scoreless. In the top of the 10th, the Yankees scored their first run when Braves second baseman Jude McGill pulled the first baseman off the bag on a routine throw with two outs. In the bottom of the 10th, New York reliever Steve Schaefer walked two batters. With two outs, centerfielder Roy "The Natural" Hobbs hit a game-winning triple to give Boston a commanding 3-games-to-1 lead in the series.

Yankees 3 - Braves 9: Boston hammered New York starter Patrick Paulsen early and often. They jumped out to a 9-2 lead after 5 innings and never looked back as Bourbon Allen allowed just 3 runs (2 earned) off 7 hits and a walk.

Boston catcher Dud Dietzsch was named World Series MVP. He hit .600 (12 for 20) with 5 RBI and an amazing 1.369 OPS.

[mauboy]

BOOOOOO!!!!!!

You choked Swervin'! BOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

[Matt from TN]

WEB PAGES UPDATED... INCLUDING WORLD SERIES BOX SCORES...


September Batters of the Month:

AL - "Fat Gus" Kahle, 3B, New York Yankees - He hit .488 with 11 RBI, 17 runs scored and 2 home runs.

NL - Foglesong "Fuzz" Allen, LF, New York Giants - He hit .418 with 19 RBI, 10 runs scored, 6 steals and 2 home runs.

September Pitchers of the Month:

AL - Jethro "Dodge" Lee, Washington Senators - He went 4-1 with a 1.04 ERA and 1 shutout.

NL - Whiskey Allen, Jr., Boston Braves - He went 5-0 with a 1.04 ERA and 2 shutouts.




Updated List of Ancestors with Links:


Donald "Duckie" Andrew, 2B, Indians, Age 32 - He finished 2nd in the AL with 61 steals.

Bourbon Allen, SP, Braves, Age 31 - He went 2-0 with a 2.00 ERA in the World Series. He was the only pitcher to get 2 wins.

Whiskey Allen, Jr., SP, Braves, Age 30 - He was 3rd in the NL with a 2.21 ERA. Now the big question is, was this the real Junior? We'll see if he can repeat next season. He went 1-0 with a 5.00 ERA in th Series.

Sam Kass, CF, Pirates, Age 29 - He had a real breakout season, leading the NL in homeruns, RBI and runs scored. He was 2nd in OPS.

August "Fat Gus" Kahle, 3B, Yankees, Age 27 - He finished 2nd in the AL batting race, but he hit just .167 in the World Series.

Harry Finley, C, Yankees, Age 26 - He won his 5th consecutive Gold Glove.

George "The General" Ward, RF, Braves, Age 26 - He hit .318 with 3 RBI in the Series.

Otto "Kaiser" Kahle, SP, Braves, Age 25 - He went 1-1 with a 1.00 ERA in the World Series. He allowed 5 runs (2 earned) in his first appearance (a Game 1 loss), but then he allowed just 1 unearned run over 10 innings in that great Game 4 win.

Adolf "The Human Torch" Greisbach, SS, Tigers, Age 24 - After finishing 2nd for two straight years, he finally won a batting title!

Foglesong "Fuzz" Allen, LF, Giants, Age 22 He had an exceptional season, leading the NL in steals and finishing second in runs scored and the batting race.

Frank Smith, SP, Robins, Age 21 - He was 2nd in the NL with a 2.13 ERA.

Bobby "Tree" Martin, 2B, Giants, Age 25 - He had an incredible rookie season, winning a batting title and setting new rookie records for hits and average.

Swervin' Ervin Skjerly, CF, Yankees, Age 22 - He hit .333 (6 for 18) in the World Series.

Ping "The Outlander" Hung, CF, Yankees, Age 20 - He hit .455 with 3 RBI, 4 runs scored and 4 steals in his first World Series.

John "Pops" Falise, RF, Phillies, Age 39
Genaro "Tito" Nunez, 2B, Red Sox, Age 38
"Nasty Ned" Fargo, SP, Browns, Age 36
Will Miller, LF, Senators, Age 36
Thomas Strasser, CF, Tigers, Age 37
Chuck "Pudge" Harris, C, Cardinals, Age 35
Ahrend "Professor" Nagel, SP, Athletics, Age 34
Horst "Harry" Nagel, C, Braves, Age 32
Ben "Rabbi" Baum, CF, Athletics, Age 31
Salvatore "The Sicilian Saucer" Rossi, CF, Athletics, Age 28
Levi "Tyke" Walls, SS, Giants, Age 33
Kid Fite, 2B, Tigers, Age 27
David "Pops" McAuliffe, 3B, Cubs, Age 25
David Wickersham, SP, Cubs, Age 24
Lloyd Johnson, 1B, Giants, Age 23
Alan Liao, 3B, Reds, Age 24
Woodrow "Woody" Woodworth, 2B, Browns, Age 24
Carmack "Country" Alford, LF, Reds, Age 23
Carl "Dutch" Kahle, 3B, Senators, Age 24
John "Bucky" Smith, SP, Cubs, Age 22
Leonard "Sunny" Davie, C, White Sox, Age 22
Ricardo "Tiny" Bowden, SS, Red Sox, Age 22
Keith "Dead-Eye" Laverick, 1B, Cardinals, Age 22
F.X. Ditty, 2B, Robins, Age 21
Dewey Mickelsen, CF, Cubs, Age 21
Wolter "Boeken" Tjeenk-Willink, LF, Senators, Age 21
Virgil "Tank" Lusk, C, Athletics, Age 21
Damon "Lefty" Bowden, SP, Indians, Age 19
George "The Joker" Bowers, SP, Indians, Age 19
Blake "Hitman" Crocitto, SS, Senators, Age 20
David "Harlequin" Hunter, 2B, Braves, Age 19
Bill "Red" Finley, SP, Pirates, Age 18
Jimmy "The Schnozz" Ditty, RF, Yankees, Age 19
Al "Flaky II" Arsenault, LF, Red Sox, Age 19
Jeronimo "Flaky Jr." Arsenault, SP, Browns, Age 17
Peyton "Flamethrower" Arana, SP, Cardinals, Age 21
William "Bill" Berry, LF, Indians, Age 17
Walt "Pops" Gustafson, SP, Red Sox, Age 18

[scprideandms]

Way to go Allen's!!! Maybe Jr has finally turned the corner??

[Matt from TN]

1931 Postseason

World Series Champs - Boston Braves 4th NL Pennant, 2nd WS Title... They ended the 3rd longest World Series championship draught dating back to 1910 (The longest is the A's in 1906)

AL Champs - New York Yankees 8th AL Pennant... Their 8th pennant is a major league best (Phillies have 7)... But they have not won a WS since 1912, which is now the 3rd longest draught


AL BOY: Valentino "Vegas Val" Vietti, CLE, .358, 16 HR, 91 RBI --- Some day (maybe now) the Braves will regret trading him.
NL BOY: Sam Kass, PIT, .310, 27 HR, 106 RBI, 13 SB

AL POY: Jethro "Dodge" Lee, WSH, 27-6, 2.14 ERA, 75 BB, 169 K --- Oh, I bet the Braves wish they had him back too.
NL POY: Scott Fenner, PHI, 26-11, 2.00 ERA, 55 BB, 114 K

AL ROY: Maurice Misisca, CHA, .249, 17 HR, 81 RBI --- He set a new AL Rookie HR record.
NL ROY: Bobby "Tree" Martin, NYG, .388, 4 HR, 67 RBI --- He set new NL Rookie Records for hits and average. This also give the Giants back-to-back ROY's.


AL AVG: Adolf "The Human Torch" Greisbach, DET, .392
NL AVG: Bobby "Tree" Martin, NYG, .388 --- This is a new NL Rookie record

AL HR: Quenton Misisca, DET, 23
NL HR: Sam Kass, PIT, 27

AL RBI: Quenton Misisca, DET and Ralph "Thunder" Tumbridge, NYA, 110
NL RBI: Sam Kass, PIT, 106

AL SB: Leroy "The Rebel Streak" Davis, BOS, 65
NL SB: Foglesong "Fuzz" Allen, NYG, 57

AL ERA: Jethro "Dodge" Lee, WSH, 2.14
NL ERA: Scott Fenner, PHI, 2.00 --- This was the lowest ERA since Tim "Presto" Lopresto's 1.87 in 1922, which was the last sub-2.00 ERA

AL Wins: Jethro "Dodge" Lee, WSH, 27
NL Wins: Scott Fenner, PHI, 26

AL K's: Jethro "Dodge" Lee, WSH, 169
NL K's: Tobe Palmer, PHI, 178

AL Saves: Steve Braby, DET, Dale Cisek, SLA, and Mitchell Hayman, BOS, 11
NL Saves: Paul Maisonet, STL 14


Records

AL - 17 Rookie Home Runs, Maurice Misisca, CHA

NL - .388 Rookie Average, Bobby "Tree" Martin, NYG
NL - 210 Rookie Hits, Bobby "Tree" Martin, NYG


Milestones

700 Stolen Bases - Will Miller, WSH - He became the 4th player in history to pass this milestone.

114 Saves - Paul Maisonet, STL - With a major league-leading 14 saves this season, he tied Joe Kenny (who retired after last season) for first all-time in career saves.

2500 Hits - Thomas Strasser, DET

2000 Hits - Levi "Tyke" Walls, then with PHA

[Matt from TN]

Originally posted by scprideandms
Way to go Allen's!!! Maybe Jr has finally turned the corner??

Didn't we say that after his 1928 season when he went 20-8, 2.53? Let's hope it's the real thing this time.

[scprideandms]

Bourbon needs 78 wins for 300, he might just do it!!!! and only 14 CG to get 300 there

[Matt from TN]

Franchise Histories

For the record, the Cubs have the most winning seasons with 20. However, they have had only 2 winning seasons over the past 10 years, which means they had 18 winning seasons over the first 21 years.

The Red Sox have the fewest winning seasons with just 6. They do have 4 .500 seasons though. The Pirates have just 9 winning seasons, but at least they have been to 4 WS. The Braves just had their 10th winning season this year, but they won pennants in 4 of those 10 seasons, including 2 WS titles.

BLUE - Won World Series
GREEN - Won Pennant but No WS Played
BLACK - Won Pennant

Boston Red Sox - 1 Pennant, 1-0 in WS, Last Pennant (1918), Last WS Title (1918)
Most Wins 81 (1928), Most Losses 91 (1921)
Winning Seasons 6, Losing Seasons 21, .500 Seasons 4
Longest Winning Streak: 1 Season
Longest Losing Streak: 12 Seasons (1906-17)
1900-10: 2-8
1911-20: 2-7-1 - 1918
1921-30: 2-5-3
1931-40: 0-1
Last 10 Seasons 2-5-3
Last 5 Seasons 1-2-2

Chicago White Sox - 5 Pennants, 1-4 in WS, Last Pennant (1930), Last WS Title (1920)
Most Wins 102 (1920), Most Losses 91 (1910)
Winning Seasons 16, Losing Seasons 15
Longest Winning Streak: 9 Seasons (1913-21)
Longest Losing Streak: 9 Seasons (1904-12)
1900-10: 1-9 - 1903
1911-20: 8-2 - 1917, 1919, 1920
1921-30: 6-4 - 1930
1931-40: 1-0
Last 10 Seasons 6-4
Last 5 Seasons 4-1

Cleveland Indians - 5 Pennants, 2-3 in WS, Last Pennant (1916), Last WS Title (1916)
Most Wins 107 (1910), Most Losses 100 (1931)
Winning Seasons 17, Losing Seasons 14
Longest Winning Streak: 13 Seasons (1906-18)
Longest Losing Streak: 5 Seasons (1927-Current)
1900-10: 6-4 - 1907, 1910
1911-20: 9-1 - 1914, 1915, 1916
1921-30: 2-8
1931-40: 0-1
Last 10 Seasons 1-9
Last 5 Seasons 0-5

Detroit Tigers - 1 Pennant, 1-0 in WS, Last Pennant (1928), Last WS Win (1928)
Most Wins 93 (1928), Most Losses 94 (1906, 1922)
Winning Seasons 16, Losing Seasons 15
Longest Winning Streak: 5 Seasons (1901-05)
Longest Losing Streak: 7 Seasons (1906-12)
1900-10: 5-5
1911-20: 3-7
1921-30: 6-4 - 1928
1931-40: 1-0
Last 10 Seasons 7-3
Last 5 Seasons 4-1

New York Yankees - 8 Pennants, 3-5 in WS, Last Pennant (1931), Last WS Win (1912)
Most Wins 103 (1923), Most Losses 93 (1920)
Winning Seasons 16, Losing Seasons 14, .500 Seasons 1
Longest Winning Streak: 8 Seasons (1905-12)
Longest Losing Streak: 7 Seasons (1915-21)
1900-10: 7-3 - 1905, 1908, 1909
1911-20: 3-7 - 1911, 1912
1921-30: 5-4-1 - 1923, 1927
1931-40: 1-0 - 1931
Last 10 Seasons 6-3-1
Last 5 Seasons 3-2

Philadelphia Athletics - 4 Pennants, 1-3 in WS, Last Pennant (1929), Last WS Title (1906)
Most Wins 98 (1929), Most Losses 97 (1917)
Winning Seasons 18, Losing Seasons 13
Longest Winning Streak: 7 Seasons (1925-Present)
Longest Losing Streak: 10 Seasons (1912-21)
1900-10: 8-2 - 1906
1911-20: 1-9
1921-30: 8-2 - 1925, 1926, 1929
1931-40: 1-0
Last 10 Seasons 9-1
Last 5 Seasons 5-0

St. Louis Browns - 4 Pennants, 1-0 in WS, Last Pennant (1922), Last WS Title (1922)
Most Wins 89 (1904), Most Losses 98 (1930)
Winning Seasons 11, Losing Seasons 18, .500 Seasons 2
Longest Winning Streak: 2 Seasons (1901-02, 1918-19, 1921-22)
Longest Losing Streak: 7 Seasons (1910-16)
1900-10: 5-5 - 1901, 1902, 1904
1911-20: 2-7-1
1921-30: 4-6 - 1922
1931-40: 0-0-1
Last 10 Seasons 3-6-1
Last 5 Seasons 1-3-1

Washington Senators - 3 Pennants, 2-1 in WS, Last Pennant (1924), Last WS Title (1924)
Most Wins 87 (1924), Most Losses 88 (1907)
Winning Seasons 12, Losing Seasons 18, .500 Seasons 1
Longest Winning Streak: 4 Seasons (1921-1924)
Longest Losing Streak: 5 Seasons (1916-20, 1927-Present)
1900-10: 3-6-1
1911-20: 4-6 - 1913
1921-30: 5-5 - 1921, 1924
1931-40: 0-1
Last 10 Seasons 4-6
Last 5 Seasons 0-5



Boston Braves - 4 Pennants, 2-1 in WS, Last Pennant (1931), Last WS Title (1931)
Most Wins 105 (1928), Most Losses 102 (1915)
Winning Seasons 10, Losing Seasons 21
Longest Winning Streak: 3 Seasons (1902-04)
Longest Losing Streak: 14 Seasons (1914-27)
1900-10: 6-4 - 1904, 1910
1911-20: 1-9
1921-30: 2-8 - 1928
1931-40: 1-0 - 1931
Last 10 Seasons 3-7
Last 5 Seasons 3-2

Brooklyn Robins - 2 Pennants, 2-0 in WS, Last Pennant (1926), Last WS Title (1926)
Most Wins 91 (1926), Most Losses 94 (1927)
Winning Seasons 17, Losing Seasons 13, .500 Seasons 1
Longest Winning Streak: 5 Seasons (1922-26)
Longest Losing Streak: 4 Seasons (1903-06)
1900-10: 3-7
1911-20: 7-2-1 - 1919
1921-30: 7-3 - 1926
1931-40: 0-1
Last 10 Seasons 7-3
Last 5 Seasons 2-3

Chicago Cubs - 3 Pennants, 2-1 in WS, Last Pennant (1917), Last WS Title (1917)
Most Wins 93 (1913), Most Losses 97 (1925)
Winning Seasons 20, Losing Seasons 11
Longest Winning Streak: 14 Seasons (1901-14)
Longest Losing Streak: 6 Seasons (1922-27)
1900-10: 10-0 - 1905
1911-20: 7-3 - 1913, 1917
1921-30: 3-7
1931-40: 0-1
Last 10 Seasons 2-8
Last 5 Seasons 2-3

Cincinnati Reds - 1 Pennant, 0-1 in WS, Last Pennant (1920)
Most Wins 92 (1927), Most Losses 95 (1906)
Winning Seasons 19, Losing Seasons 12
Longest Winning Streak: 11 Seasons (1913-1923)
Longest Losing Streak: 3 Seasons (1924-26)
1900-10: 5-5
1911-20: 9-1 - 1920
1921-30: 4-6
1931-40: 1-0
Last 10 Seasons 4-6
Last 5 Seasons 2-3

New York Giants - 4 Pennants, 2-2 in WS, Last Pennant (1922), Last WS Title (1921)
Most Wins 90 (1922, 1923), Most Losses 97 (1929)
Winning Seasons 12, Losing Seasons 18, .500 Seasons 1
Longest Winning Streak: 6 Seasons (1918-1923)
Longest Losing Streak: 7 Seasons (1908-14)
1900-10: 1-8-1 - 1907
1911-20: 5-5 - 1918
1921-30: 5-5 - 1921, 1922
1931-40: 1-0
Last 10 Seasons 5-5
Last 5 Seasons 1-4

Philadelphia Phillies - 7 Pennants, 5-0 in WS, Last Pennant (1930), Last WS Title (1930)
Most Wins 100 (1927), Most Losses 91 (1920)
Winning Seasons 16, Losing Seasons 14, .500 Seasons 1
Longest Winning Streak: 8 Seasons (1924-Present)
Longest Losing Streak: 9 Seasons (1915-1923)
1900-10: 7-2-1 - 1901, 1902, 1903
1911-20: 1-9
1921-30: 7-3 - 1925, 1927, 1929, 1930
1931-40: 1-0
Last 10 Seasons 8-2
Last 5 Seasons 5-0

Pittsburgh Pirates - 4 Pennants, 1-3 in WS, Last Pennant (1912), Last WS Win (1909)
Most Wins 92 (1908), Most Losses 103 (1928)
Winning Seasons 9, Losing Seasons 21, .500 Seasons 1
Longest Winning Streak: 5 Seasons (1908-12)
Longest Losing Streak: 7 Seasons (1913-19)
1900-10: 4-6 - 1908, 1909
1911-20: 2-8 - 1911, 1912
1921-30: 2-7-1
1931-40: 0-1
Last 10 Seasons 2-7-1
Last 5 Seasons 1-4

St. Louis Cardinals - 6 Pennants, 2-4 in WS, Last Pennant (1924), Last WS Win (1923)
Most Wins 103 (1915), Most Losses 96 (1931)
Winning Seasons 17, Losing Seasons 11, .500 Seasons 3
Longest Winning Streak: 5 Seasons (1914-18, 1921-25)
Longest Losing Streak: 4 Seasons (1908-11)
1900-10: 3-6-1 - 1906
1911-20: 6-2-2 - 1914, 1915, 1916
1921-30: 8-2 - 1923, 1924
1931-40: 0-1
Last 10 Seasons 7-3
Last 5 Seasons 3-2

[scprideandms]

Here's hopin the Braves draft Tequila Allen this year!!!! Or if not that at least an NL team so he can face his ancestors!!!!

[Matt from TN]

Key Retirees:


"Smally" Becker, 2B
St. Louis Browns 1915-1931



Becker was a St. Louis icon during his 17-year tenure with the Browns. He won three Gold Gloves and helped pilot the team to its only World Championship in 1922. He was to 1919 AL BOY, and he finished his career with a .312 average, 2384 hits, 516 doubles (6th All-Time), 1099 RBI, 1071 runs scored and an incredibly low 296 K's.


Other Notable Retirees:

David Duncan, SP - 194-133, 3.65 ERA, 1343 K's, 200 CG. Was the 1923 AL POY.



Retiring Ancestors:


Genaro "Tito" Nunez, 2B
Chicago White Sox 1911-1912
Boston Red Sox 1912-1931



Tito was one of the best base running, run scoring threats in major league history. He scored 100 or more runs an amazing 10 times. He led the AL in steals 10 times from 1914-1924. He won 4 batting titles, and twice he set a new AL batting average record (.402 in 1918 and .413 in 1923). Amazingly for a middle infielder, he led the AL in slugging and OPS 6 times each. He was the 1912 AL ROY and 1923 AL BOY. He won 8 Gold Gloves and was part of the Red Sox only World Championship in 1918. He finished his career with a .346 average (12th Best All-Time), 3338 hits (3rd All-Time), 1220 RBI (16th All-Time), 1843 runs (Most All-Time), 1109 walks (12th All-Time) and 789 stolen bases (2nd All-Time).

[tward13]

OK! Despite an"off" year Grandpa Ward finally gets a championship. Also now has over 1300 hits at age 26.

One of the quiet stars of the NL.

[M_Bowers]

Finally Adolf gets his well deserved batting title after finishing second twice in a row. Now eligible for the career lists he's atop the batting average all-time with a .375 average in over 2300 at bats.

[Matt from TN]

Ancestors Added in 1932:


Tequila Allen, 3B, Boston Red Sox



Allen is one of the most powerful young third basemen to enter the league up until now. He has the potential to hit a lot of homeruns, but he has shown the ability to hit for average, as well. He will begin the season in AAA, but he should be in the majors before long. The Red Sox organization needs a breath of fresh air, and Allen appears to be part of a growing youth movement. He could potentially be the starting third baseman in a year or two, since the current starter, Richard Virieux, is 37 now and hit just .249 last season.


Jonathan "White Rhino" Wright, LF, Brooklyn Dodgers



Wright has an exceptional eye at the plate, and he could be a future batting champ. He is a superb fielder, and that will allow him to play in the majors this season as a backup outfielder. Brooklyn has solid corner outfielders right now, so it is hard to see where he will fit in long term. However, great hitters always find a way into the lineup.


Trent "Whacker" Roberts, SP, Cleveland Indians



Roberts has the potential to be an exceptional pitcher. He joins a long list of impressive young pitchers in the Cleveland organization, but he will be in AAA this season. He has a lot of talent, but he appears to be a few years away from really being effective in the majors.

[fhomess]

Hey, what happened to Boeken Tjeenk-Willink? He was there at the end of 1931, and now I can't find him on the 1932 pages.

[metsgeek]

Originally posted by scprideandms
Here's hopin the Braves draft Tequila Allen this year!!!! Or if not that at least an NL team so he can face his ancestors!!!!

I doubt it will happen. The ancestors generally go in the top few picks of the draft...and Boston is coming off a World series win.

Originally posted by fhomess
Hey, what happened to Boeken Tjeenk-Willink? He was there at the end of 1931, and now I can't find him on the 1932 pages.

Hmmmmm.... I can't find him either. Sounds like a career-ending injury to me

[scprideandms]

durn Guess Tequilia will ahve to wait and face his ancestors in the WS!!!!

[scprideandms]

at least he's in Boston and close to home!!!

[Matt from TN]

Originally posted by fhomess
Hey, what happened to Boeken Tjeenk-Willink? He was there at the end of 1931, and now I can't find him on the 1932 pages.

It's a mystery... no career-ending injury... he's not listed as having retired... I did a search for him & couldn't find him... there's absolutely no explanation for it?!?!

So, I'll manually recreate him... and hope nothing like this ever happens again... how strange...

[Matt from TN]

1932

After an impressive 100-win season and a disappointing 5-game World Series loss, the Yankees enter the season as AL favorites. They still have dominant pitching and a very productive offense. It is possible that they could once again run away with the pennant, because no other team quite matches up to them. The White Sox come closest. They have their own outstanding pitching, but the question for them is the productivity of their offense. The Red Sox, Tigers, Athletics and Browns are all potential contenders, but each will have difficulty keeping up with New York. Cleveland moves into new Municipal Stadium, which appears to be more of a hitter's park than their old home. That should help an offense on the rise, but the development of their young pitching staff is a big key to their future. Washington will struggle to finish out of last, but a solid offense will do all it can to help them compete.

The Braves finally put memories of their horrendous past behind them after capturing the team's first World Championship since 1910. They remain the early favorites to win the pennant, with an impressive offense and blossoming rotation. The Phillies remain dangerous contenders with some of the best pitching in history. However, their offense is in a steep decline, and it is no longer an easy task for them to win everyday. After several seasons on the cusp of competing, the Giants and Pirates are now both serious contenders. The Cubs, Reds and Cardinals each have potential, but they still have many holes to fill. Brooklyn, after showing so much promise in 1930 by winning 88 games, lost 90 games in 1931. Now the team, who changed their name back to the Dodgers, is lacking enough talent to make much noise in a loaded National League. But they have some young, rising stars who should ensure better days ahead for this franchise.


Top Players by Position:

Catcher:
4.0 Willard Schwarz, Phillies
4.0 Harry Finley, Yankees
4.0 Leonard "Sunny" Davie, White Sox

First Base:
4.5 Quenton Misisca, Tigers
4.5 Howard "Cookie" Parrish, Cubs
4.0 Sal "The Sicilian Saucer" Rossi, Athletics

Second Base
4.5 Kid Fite, Tigers
4.0 Jerry "Slap" Hertzog, Athletics

Third Base
4.5 David "Pops" McAuliffe, Cubs
4.0 "Fat Gus" Kahle, Yankees
4.0 Carl "Dutch" Kahle, Senators

Shortstop
3.5 Ron Bennarivo, Reds
3.5 Adolf "The Human Torch" Greisbach, Tigers
3.5 Ricardo "Tiny" Bowden, Red Sox

Left Field
4.0 "Bull" Zegri, Athletics
4.0 John Schmeider, Braves
4.0 "Juicy" Shiflet, Red Sox
4.0 Oscar "The Kid" Vancini, Dodgers

Center Field
4.5 Ben "Rabbi" Baum, Athletics
4.5 Dave "Red Fox" Arkless, Cubs
4.0 Roy "The Natural" Hobbs, Braves
4.0 Sam Kass, Pirates

Right Field
4.5 Tyrell Chestnut, Red Sox
4.5 "Moonlight" Graham, Yankees
4.0 George "The General" Ward, Braves
4.0 Nick Graves, Tigers

Starting Pitchers
5.0 Scott Fenner, Phillies
5.0 Terry Schukraft, Phillies
5.0 Davie "Nightmare" Kendrick, Yankees
5.0 Jethro "Dodge" Lee, Senators
5.0 David Wickersham, Cubs
5.0 Otto "Kaiser" Kahle, Braves
5.0 "Punchy" Cote, Athletics
5.0 Frank Smith, Dodgers


Top Prospects by Position:

Catcher
4.0 Moe Sieferman, Dodgers
3.0 Dolly Waem, White Sox

First Base:
5.0 Hank Faver, Reds
3.5 Whit Sard, Phillies
3.5 Nate Ward, Reds

Second Base
5.0 "Pee Wee" Osborne, Reds
5.0 Augie Cost, Pirates
5.0 David "Harlequin" Hunter, Braves
4.0 Ray Dimeo, Tigers

Third Base
5.0 Tequila Allen, Red Sox
5.0 Dale Lamberty, Giants

Shortstop
5.0 Blake "Hitman" Crocitto, Senators
3.5 Keith Ahlberg, Cubs

Left Field
5.0 William "Bill" Berry, Indians
5.0 Jonathan "White Rhino" Wright, Dodgers
4.5 Al Arsenault, Red Sox
4.0 Tony Monachino, Athletics
4.0 John Storback, Tigers
4.0 Allen March, Yankees

Center Field
5.0 Rudy Young, Pirates

Right Field
5.0 Jimmy "The Schnozz" Ditty, Yankees
3.5 Ira Van Guilder, Tigers
3.5 John Shears, Athletics

Starting Pitchers
5.0 Micky Guyton, Senators
5.0 Peyton "Flamethrower" Arana, Cardinals
5.0 Lon Grabenhorst, Cardinals
5.0 Vic Gorin, Cardinals
5.0 Jeronimo Arsenault, Browns
5.0 Abraham Dickens, Browns
5.0 Gerald Saxton, Browns
5.0 Leo Flowers, White Sox
5.0 Clint Rohm, Giants
5.0 Trent "Whacker" Roberts, Indians
5.0 George "The Joker" Bowers, Indians
5.0 Bill "Red" Finley, Pirates
5.0 Remmy Paul, Dodgers