The Start Of Baseball - Page 28

scott1964 · 03-05-2019, 01:21 PM

October 1st Update
A three way tie in the American League. The winner will take on the Boston Braves in the World Series

Batting Stats

Pitching Stats

scott1964 · 03-05-2019, 01:41 PM

Final 1919 Standings
The Washington Senators beat both the Boston Red Sox and the St Louis Browns to claim the American League title. Oscar Charleston (.320, 14 HR, 107 RBIs) was the hero,
hitting for the cycle in a 9-6 victory over the Brown. The Senators will take on the Boston Braves in a best of 9 series. The Braces last appear in the World Series back in 1906
as the Boston Beaneaters, in which they lost to the Cleveland Naps. Washington is making their 3rd appearance in the past 4 years. Having won it all in 1916 and 1917, the Senators
are hoping for their 7th Championship.

scott1964 · 03-05-2019, 02:07 PM

1919 World Series
Down 4 games to 2, Braves come back and shut out Senators on two consecutive games.

scott1964 · 03-07-2019, 10:02 PM

Off Season

Retirements: Notables: Honus Wagner and Charles "Chief" Bender

Draft: Rounds 1-3

Misc
Another leagues joins the fold. The Negro League will set up shop. 8 teams will take the field for the 1920 season

scott1964 · 03-11-2019, 03:27 PM

Off Season Moves
Two trades to bolster our attack for the 1920 season.
Shipped Jim Viox (.287, 9 RBIs in 1919) off to Baltimore and receiving pitchers Jeff Tesreau (2-4, 4.09 in AAA) and Lefty Grove.
We ship pitcher Harry Harper (5-6, 3.98 in 1919) off to the Cardinals and pick up a more experienced pitcher in Hooks Dauss
(10-18, 2.79 in 1919)

League News
Today the League voted on updating the rules.
Active Roster Size decreased to 20 from 24
Spring Training Size decreased to 26 from 30
Expanded Roster Size decreased to 25 from 30
Disabled Length shortened from 15 to 14 days

scott1964 · 03-11-2019, 05:08 PM

1920 Season
Predicted Standings
Looks like a rematch in the making of the 1897 World Series, Senators beat the Phillies 4-1. That was the last time Philly was in the Series.
Looks to be another exciting season with runs, hits, and injuries.

The Top Prospects

The 1920 Washington Senators Opening Day Lineups

scott1964 · 03-11-2019, 08:13 PM

May 1st 1920 Season
The St Louis Browns are looking at an early lead as they attempt to get back in the Post Season. In the National League, the Pittsburgh Pirates are out in front to an early lead too.
Both teams have their work cut out for them. Both Boston team are on streaks, the Red Sox are on a roll with 7 straight wins while the Braves are on a five game run.

Standings

Batting Stats

Pitching Stats

Washington Senators Report
Record 11-5: 2nd Place 1 GB
Both Pete Alexander and Eppa Rixey are off to a 4-0 start. Rookie Joe Sewell is batting .361.

Around The Diamonds
In the Negro League, the Havana Cuban Stars West have 4 of the 7 top batters. Inge Hopper (Wichita Falls Spudders) in the Texas League has 6 home runs. Over in the American
Association, Fresno Mammoths' Ray Topham is 6-0.

scott1964 · 03-12-2019, 09:59 PM

June 1st 1920
Both League leaders are enjoying slight leads. Jacob Reiser (St Louis Browns)is the pitcher to watch 6-0, 1.53 ERA. It is still too early to tell in the season.

Standings

Batting Stats

Pitching Stats

Washington Senators Report
Record 27-18: 2nd Place 2.5 GB Browns
A mediocre 16-13 May leave us a few games behind St Louis. Despite leading almost all offensive categories, we have Pete Alexander 3-5 last month, Eppa Rixey 2-3, and
Herb Pennock was the lone exception at 4-1. Rookie Joe Sewell is named Rookie of the Month batting .352.

Around The Diamonds
Inge Hopper (Wichita Falls Spudders, Texas League) has 13 HRs as well as former Senators' Owen Swain (Louisville Colonels, American Association). Trader Horne (Troy Horses,
New York State League) is the number one pitcher with his 11 wins

scott1964 · 03-13-2019, 05:40 PM

July 1st 1920 Update
The Pittsburgh Pirates opened up their lead over Brooklyn to 6.5 games, while St Louis increased theirs to 4 over the Senators. Nobody is hitting the ball out of the ball park
and Shoeless Joe Jackson (Pittsburgh Pirates) is hitting over .425. Walter Johnson (Washington Senators) picks up his 300th win

Standings

Batting Stats

Pitching Stats

Washington Senators Report
Record 42030: 2nd Place 4 GB St Louis
Another mediocre month (15-12) for June. Lost 3 of 4 to last place Philadelphia. Joe Sewell once again was named Rookie of the Month.

Around The Diamonds
A tight race is on in the Negro League, 2 games separate the top 4 teams. Inge Hopper (Wichita Falls Spudders, Texas League) has 19 HRs. And the same is for Owen Swain
(Louisville Colonels, American Association)

scott1964 · 03-13-2019, 08:45 PM

August 1st 1920 Update
No changes in the leaders, each holds a comfortable lead.

Standings

Batting Stats

Pitching Stats

Washington Senators Report
Record 59-41: 2nd Place 6.5GB St Louis
Eppa Rixey is named Pitcher of the Month (6-1, 2.45). A slightly better month of July (17-11) than June. Swept the Tigers to cap off the month.

Around The Diamonds
In the PCL, Tom Lukanovic (San Fransisco Seals) pitched a No Hitter and then was traded to Charlotte in the North Carolina State League.

scott1964 · 03-14-2019, 07:59 PM

September 1st 1920
Both leagues saw some changes. St Louis went south with an 9 game losing streak. Pittsburgh saw a 7 game skid. Brooklyn gained a single game. Braves' Babe Ruth has 27 home
runs and needs 2 to tie his mark set in 1918. Shoeless Joe Jackson is hitting over .400 and could be very well above that mark at the end of the season.

Standings

Batting Stats

Pitching Stats

Washington Senators Report
Record 79-48: 1st Place
A 20-7 August helped the Senators catch up then pass the St Louis Browns. Browns went 8-18. George Sisler hits for the cycle. Joe Sewell is once again named Rookie of the Month.

Around The Diamonds
The Chicago Giants are riding a 14 game winning streak in the
Negro League, lead it by 9 games over the Chicago American Giants

scott1964 · 03-14-2019, 08:42 PM

September 16th 1920 Update
There are 15 games or so left in the American League, while 10 remain in the National League. Babe Ruth (Boston Braves) hit home run #30 and needs just 1 more to tie Roger
Connor's single season mark from 1889.

scott1964 · 03-14-2019, 09:57 PM

Final 1920 Standings
The Washington Senators are back in the World Series, having lost last season to the Boston Braves. Pittsburgh on the other hand are hoping for revenge from the1917 WS.
The Pirates have not won since 1886 and are 1-7 in titles. Washington is looking for their 7th title.

scott1964 · 03-14-2019, 10:14 PM

1920 World Series
Pirates roll over Senators for their 2nd Championship

scott1964 · 03-19-2019, 09:07 PM

Off Season

Retirements

Draft

scott1964 · 03-23-2019, 07:30 PM

1920 Season

Predicted Standings

The Top 30

Washington Senators

scott1964 · 03-24-2019, 07:27 PM

May 1st 1921 Update
Brooklyn and Pittsburgh are back and forth over in the National League. In the American League, rivals New York and Washington were going head to head

Standings

Batting Stats

Pitching Stats

Washington Senators Report
Record 14-4: 1st Place
Herb Pennock was named Pitcher of the Month going 4-0, 0.75 era. Senators started out hot winning 10 straight games.

Around The Diamonds
Blainey Hall (Indianapolis ABCs, Negro League) is hitting a blistering .508. Former Senators Hugh Canavan (Los Angeles Angels, Pacific Coast League) is 7-0, 0.80, with 3 shut outs.
Lou Gehrig (Wichita Falls Spudders, Texas League) has 5 HRs. The Fort Worth Panthers in the Texas League are on a 12 game winning streak.

scott1964 · 03-24-2019, 09:09 PM

June 1st 1921 Update
Reb Russell (Brooklyn Robins) is the first player to hit 3 home runs in a single game. The race is beginning to tighten up in the National League, a 2 game lead separates Brooklyn,
Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh.

Standings

Batting Stats

Pitching Stats

Washington Senators Report
Record 31-16: 1st Place
Walter Johnson (11-3, 2.94) is named Pitcher of the Month for his 7-2, 2.67 performance

Around The Diamonds
Former Senators Owen Swain has hit 19 home runs in American Association with the Louisville Colonels. Howie Gregory (Los Angeles Angels PCL) pitches a no hitter

scott1964 · 03-25-2019, 10:09 AM

July 1st Update
Looks like the team to beat in the American League are the Washington Senators. Backed by Walter Johnson's 9-0 effort in June, Washington has opened a sizable lead
over second place Cleveland. In the National League, the Brooklyn Robins are sitting out in front of the Philadelphia Phillies by 9 games. Brave's Babe Ruth leads all batters
with his 22 home runs.

Standings

Batting Stats

Pitching Stats

Washington Senators Report
Record 55-21: 1st Place
Senators are on a 9 game winning streak to finish out June. Walter Johnson was once again named Pitcher of the Month and is on a personal best 13 game undefeated streak
which he broke from 1916.

Around The Diamonds
String Bean Williams (New York Bacharach Giants) is leading the Negro League in batting average, .442. Lou Gehrig (Wichita Falls Spudders) is still performing well in the Texas
League, .308 and 13 HR.

scott1964 · 03-25-2019, 08:23 PM

August 1st 1921 Update
Both leaders are sitting up top of their leagues with sizable leads.

Standings

Batting Stats

Pitching Stats

Washington Senators Report
Record 79-26: 1st Place
Senators are on a 10 game roll to close out the month. Hack Wilson (.327, 4 HR, 19 RBIs) is named Rookie of the Month and Eppa Rixey (8-0, 1.75) is named Pitcher of the Month.
Walter Johnson set a record for the most conservative win with 13, the Rixey broke it with his 14th.

Around The Diamonds
In the PCL, the Los Angles Angels are 91-38, Frank Lankenau is 20-4, 1.51 leads their attack. Lou Gehrig is still in the Texas League and hitting .341 with 19 HR and 84 RBIs.
Jim Bottomley (Charlotte Hornets) in the North Carolina State League is tearing it up with his .421 BA and 20 HR, 91 RBIs. Jim is looking for a repeat of the his rookie season
where he lead the Hornets to a Championship.

03-05-2019, 01:21 PM	#541
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	October 1st Update A three way tie in the American League. The winner will take on the Boston Braves in the World Series Batting Stats Pitching Stats __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

03-05-2019, 01:41 PM	#542
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	Final 1919 Standings The Washington Senators beat both the Boston Red Sox and the St Louis Browns to claim the American League title. Oscar Charleston (.320, 14 HR, 107 RBIs) was the hero, hitting for the cycle in a 9-6 victory over the Brown. The Senators will take on the Boston Braves in a best of 9 series. The Braces last appear in the World Series back in 1906 as the Boston Beaneaters, in which they lost to the Cleveland Naps. Washington is making their 3rd appearance in the past 4 years. Having won it all in 1916 and 1917, the Senators are hoping for their 7th Championship. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals. Last edited by scott1964; 03-05-2019 at 01:46 PM.

03-05-2019, 02:07 PM	#543
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	1919 World Series Down 4 games to 2, Braves come back and shut out Senators on two consecutive games. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

03-07-2019, 10:02 PM	#544
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	Off Season Retirements: Notables: Honus Wagner and Charles "Chief" Bender Draft: Rounds 1-3 Misc Another leagues joins the fold. The Negro League will set up shop. 8 teams will take the field for the 1920 season __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

03-11-2019, 03:27 PM	#545
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	Off Season Moves Two trades to bolster our attack for the 1920 season. Shipped Jim Viox (.287, 9 RBIs in 1919) off to Baltimore and receiving pitchers Jeff Tesreau (2-4, 4.09 in AAA) and Lefty Grove. We ship pitcher Harry Harper (5-6, 3.98 in 1919) off to the Cardinals and pick up a more experienced pitcher in Hooks Dauss (10-18, 2.79 in 1919) League News Today the League voted on updating the rules. Active Roster Size decreased to 20 from 24 Spring Training Size decreased to 26 from 30 Expanded Roster Size decreased to 25 from 30 Disabled Length shortened from 15 to 14 days __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals. Last edited by scott1964; 03-11-2019 at 03:31 PM.

03-11-2019, 05:08 PM	#546
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	1920 Season Predicted Standings Looks like a rematch in the making of the 1897 World Series, Senators beat the Phillies 4-1. That was the last time Philly was in the Series. Looks to be another exciting season with runs, hits, and injuries. The Top Prospects The 1920 Washington Senators Opening Day Lineups __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

03-11-2019, 08:13 PM	#547
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	May 1st 1920 Season The St Louis Browns are looking at an early lead as they attempt to get back in the Post Season. In the National League, the Pittsburgh Pirates are out in front to an early lead too. Both teams have their work cut out for them. Both Boston team are on streaks, the Red Sox are on a roll with 7 straight wins while the Braves are on a five game run. Standings Batting Stats Pitching Stats Washington Senators Report Record 11-5: 2nd Place 1 GB Both Pete Alexander and Eppa Rixey are off to a 4-0 start. Rookie Joe Sewell is batting .361. Around The Diamonds In the Negro League, the Havana Cuban Stars West have 4 of the 7 top batters. Inge Hopper (Wichita Falls Spudders) in the Texas League has 6 home runs. Over in the American Association, Fresno Mammoths' Ray Topham is 6-0. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

03-12-2019, 09:59 PM	#548
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	June 1st 1920 Both League leaders are enjoying slight leads. Jacob Reiser (St Louis Browns)is the pitcher to watch 6-0, 1.53 ERA. It is still too early to tell in the season. Standings Batting Stats Pitching Stats Washington Senators Report Record 27-18: 2nd Place 2.5 GB Browns A mediocre 16-13 May leave us a few games behind St Louis. Despite leading almost all offensive categories, we have Pete Alexander 3-5 last month, Eppa Rixey 2-3, and Herb Pennock was the lone exception at 4-1. Rookie Joe Sewell is named Rookie of the Month batting .352. Around The Diamonds Inge Hopper (Wichita Falls Spudders, Texas League) has 13 HRs as well as former Senators' Owen Swain (Louisville Colonels, American Association). Trader Horne (Troy Horses, New York State League) is the number one pitcher with his 11 wins __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

03-13-2019, 05:40 PM	#549
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	July 1st 1920 Update The Pittsburgh Pirates opened up their lead over Brooklyn to 6.5 games, while St Louis increased theirs to 4 over the Senators. Nobody is hitting the ball out of the ball park and Shoeless Joe Jackson (Pittsburgh Pirates) is hitting over .425. Walter Johnson (Washington Senators) picks up his 300th win Standings Batting Stats Pitching Stats Washington Senators Report Record 42030: 2nd Place 4 GB St Louis Another mediocre month (15-12) for June. Lost 3 of 4 to last place Philadelphia. Joe Sewell once again was named Rookie of the Month. Around The Diamonds A tight race is on in the Negro League, 2 games separate the top 4 teams. Inge Hopper (Wichita Falls Spudders, Texas League) has 19 HRs. And the same is for Owen Swain (Louisville Colonels, American Association) __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

03-13-2019, 08:45 PM	#550
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	August 1st 1920 Update No changes in the leaders, each holds a comfortable lead. Standings Batting Stats Pitching Stats Washington Senators Report Record 59-41: 2nd Place 6.5GB St Louis Eppa Rixey is named Pitcher of the Month (6-1, 2.45). A slightly better month of July (17-11) than June. Swept the Tigers to cap off the month. Around The Diamonds In the PCL, Tom Lukanovic (San Fransisco Seals) pitched a No Hitter and then was traded to Charlotte in the North Carolina State League. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

03-14-2019, 07:59 PM	#551
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	September 1st 1920 Both leagues saw some changes. St Louis went south with an 9 game losing streak. Pittsburgh saw a 7 game skid. Brooklyn gained a single game. Braves' Babe Ruth has 27 home runs and needs 2 to tie his mark set in 1918. Shoeless Joe Jackson is hitting over .400 and could be very well above that mark at the end of the season. Standings Batting Stats Pitching Stats Washington Senators Report Record 79-48: 1st Place A 20-7 August helped the Senators catch up then pass the St Louis Browns. Browns went 8-18. George Sisler hits for the cycle. Joe Sewell is once again named Rookie of the Month. Around The Diamonds The Chicago Giants are riding a 14 game winning streak in the Negro League, lead it by 9 games over the Chicago American Giants __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals. Last edited by scott1964; 03-14-2019 at 08:42 PM.

03-14-2019, 08:42 PM	#552
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	September 16th 1920 Update There are 15 games or so left in the American League, while 10 remain in the National League. Babe Ruth (Boston Braves) hit home run #30 and needs just 1 more to tie Roger Connor's single season mark from 1889. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

03-14-2019, 09:57 PM	#553
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	Final 1920 Standings The Washington Senators are back in the World Series, having lost last season to the Boston Braves. Pittsburgh on the other hand are hoping for revenge from the1917 WS. The Pirates have not won since 1886 and are 1-7 in titles. Washington is looking for their 7th title. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

03-14-2019, 10:14 PM	#554
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	1920 World Series Pirates roll over Senators for their 2nd Championship __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

03-19-2019, 09:07 PM	#555
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	Off Season Retirements Draft __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

03-23-2019, 07:30 PM	#556
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	1920 Season Predicted Standings The Top 30 Washington Senators __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

03-24-2019, 07:27 PM	#557
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	May 1st 1921 Update Brooklyn and Pittsburgh are back and forth over in the National League. In the American League, rivals New York and Washington were going head to head Standings Batting Stats Pitching Stats Washington Senators Report Record 14-4: 1st Place Herb Pennock was named Pitcher of the Month going 4-0, 0.75 era. Senators started out hot winning 10 straight games. Around The Diamonds Blainey Hall (Indianapolis ABCs, Negro League) is hitting a blistering .508. Former Senators Hugh Canavan (Los Angeles Angels, Pacific Coast League) is 7-0, 0.80, with 3 shut outs. Lou Gehrig (Wichita Falls Spudders, Texas League) has 5 HRs. The Fort Worth Panthers in the Texas League are on a 12 game winning streak. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

03-24-2019, 09:09 PM	#558
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	June 1st 1921 Update Reb Russell (Brooklyn Robins) is the first player to hit 3 home runs in a single game. The race is beginning to tighten up in the National League, a 2 game lead separates Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh. Standings Batting Stats Pitching Stats Washington Senators Report Record 31-16: 1st Place Walter Johnson (11-3, 2.94) is named Pitcher of the Month for his 7-2, 2.67 performance Around The Diamonds Former Senators Owen Swain has hit 19 home runs in American Association with the Louisville Colonels. Howie Gregory (Los Angeles Angels PCL) pitches a no hitter __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

03-25-2019, 10:09 AM	#559
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	July 1st Update Looks like the team to beat in the American League are the Washington Senators. Backed by Walter Johnson's 9-0 effort in June, Washington has opened a sizable lead over second place Cleveland. In the National League, the Brooklyn Robins are sitting out in front of the Philadelphia Phillies by 9 games. Brave's Babe Ruth leads all batters with his 22 home runs. Standings Batting Stats Pitching Stats Washington Senators Report Record 55-21: 1st Place Senators are on a 9 game winning streak to finish out June. Walter Johnson was once again named Pitcher of the Month and is on a personal best 13 game undefeated streak which he broke from 1916. Around The Diamonds String Bean Williams (New York Bacharach Giants) is leading the Negro League in batting average, .442. Lou Gehrig (Wichita Falls Spudders) is still performing well in the Texas League, .308 and 13 HR. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

03-25-2019, 08:23 PM	#560
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	August 1st 1921 Update Both leaders are sitting up top of their leagues with sizable leads. Standings Batting Stats Pitching Stats Washington Senators Report Record 79-26: 1st Place Senators are on a 10 game roll to close out the month. Hack Wilson (.327, 4 HR, 19 RBIs) is named Rookie of the Month and Eppa Rixey (8-0, 1.75) is named Pitcher of the Month. Walter Johnson set a record for the most conservative win with 13, the Rixey broke it with his 14th. Around The Diamonds In the PCL, the Los Angles Angels are 91-38, Frank Lankenau is 20-4, 1.51 leads their attack. Lou Gehrig is still in the Texas League and hitting .341 with 19 HR and 84 RBIs. Jim Bottomley (Charlotte Hornets) in the North Carolina State League is tearing it up with his .421 BA and 20 HR, 91 RBIs. Jim is looking for a repeat of the his rookie season where he lead the Hornets to a Championship. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.