The Start Of Baseball - Page 39

scott1964 · 10-27-2019, 08:17 PM

June 1st 1938 Update
The St Louis Cardinals are trying to distance themselves from the rest in the National League. Cleveland is trying to stay in the hunt in the American League. Joe DiMaggio
(Chicago Cubs) is hitting .430. Johnny Mize (Philadelphia Athletics) is leading the Home Run race with 13.

Standings

Batting Stats

Pitching Stats

Washington Senators Report
Record 29-14: 1st Place
Lefty Grove (6-0, 3.18 in May) and Hank Greenberg (.345, 9 HR, 37 RBIs) are named Pitcher and Batter of the Month. 20-11 during the month help us to stay on the top of the
American League. Joe Medwick is in the top 8 in batting average.

scott1964 · 10-27-2019, 08:36 PM

June 5th 1938 Update
Bob Feller's 2nd No Hitter

scott1964 · 10-27-2019, 08:49 PM

June 7th 1938 Update
McCall No Hits Senators

scott1964 · 10-28-2019, 01:27 PM

July 1st 1938 Update
Another month in the books brings not one but, two No Hitters. The Washington Senators were on both ends of those. Both St Louis And Washington see their respective leads
increase. Joe DiMaggio still is the top hitter with his .414 batting average. The top player in Home Runs is White Sox Hal Trosky with 21.

Standings

Batting Stats

Pitching Stats

Washington Senators Report
Record 45-25: 1st Place
16-11 in June
Joe Medwick and Bob Feller are named Batter and Pitchers of the Month. Bob Feller pitches Washingtonian's 5th No Hitter and 2nd of his career.

scott1964 · 10-28-2019, 01:41 PM

July 4th 1938 Update
All Star Game Rosters

scott1964 · 10-28-2019, 01:56 PM

July 6th 1938
All Star Game

scott1964 · 10-28-2019, 05:10 PM

August 1st 1938 Update
Nothing has changed much since the beginning of the month. The Cardinals briefly took a dive to 3rd Place, but came back. Washington has held on to the top spot on the American
League. The Top 6 Home Run hitter have very productive, each has on occasion hit 2 in a single game. Cubs' Joe DiMaggio is trying to be the first person to hit over .400 for the
season since Ernie Lombardi hit .410 in 1936.

Standings

Batting Stats

Pitching Stats

Washington Senators Report
Record 59-38: 1st place
14-13 for July
A 5 game losing streak did nothing to dent the lead over Boston. Bob Feller is once again named Pitcher of the Month (4-1, 2.48, 46 Ks)

scott1964 · 10-28-2019, 08:00 PM

September 1st 1938 Update
The usual two teams lead the Leagues. Tigers' Chester Wieczorek hit 3 HRs in a single game. The Athletics win 10 in a row.

Standings

Batting Stats

Pitching Stats

Washington Senators Report
Record 75-49: 1st Place
16-11 in August
Bob Feller is a three-peat for Pitcher of the Month (7-0, 2.78 era). Philadelphia gave us a scare as they won 10 straight games top come with a half game.

scott1964 · 10-28-2019, 09:02 PM

September 10th 1938 Update
American League Pennant
Senators lose ace Lefty Grove for the rest of the year with a herniated back disc,

National League Pennant
New York Giants enter the picture with 9 consecutive wins.

scott1964 · 10-28-2019, 09:55 PM

September 21st 1938
Pennant Update
Around 10 games to go

scott1964 · 10-28-2019, 10:25 PM

September 28th 1938 Update
5 game left

scott1964 · 10-28-2019, 10:55 PM

Final 1938 Standings
The Washington Senators will meet the St Louis Cardinals. This will be repeat of the 1936 World Series. St Louis is hoping for revenge, while Washington is looking for 16th Championship.

scott1964 · 10-29-2019, 11:30 AM

1938 World Series

Game 1
St Louis at Washington
Carl Hubbell (17-13, 3.85) vs Schoolboy Rowe (19-13, 3.85)
Mickey Cochrane's 2 RBI single lifts Cardinals 6-3. Schoolboy Rowe is injured (mild shoulder inflammation).

Game 2
St Louis at Washington
Jack Wilson (16-8, 3.81) vs Guy Bush (17-10-3.48)
Arky Vaughan goes 2-3, with a HR and 3 RBIs. Wilson walks 8 Senators.Rookie Woody Rich picks up his first career win, Washington 12-7 over Cardinals.

Game 3
Washington at St Louis
Bob Feller (26-10, 2.63) vs Freddie Fitzsimmons (15-13, 4.23)
Fitzsimmons out duels Feller 2-1

Game 4
Washington at St Louis
Vern Olsen (4-4, 3.33) vs Cy Blanton (21-9, 4.02)
Rookie pitcher Woody Rich hits a 3 run home run to tie but will lose in the bottom of the 8th, 9-6. Bob Elliot hits a go ahead RBI single.

Game 5
Washington at St Louis
Bob Feller (0-1, 2.25) vs Carl Hubbell (1-0, 3.00)
Cards down Senators 5-1.

scott1964 · 11-04-2019, 07:45 PM

Off Season

Retirements

Draft

Awards

Upcoming Eligible HOF Class

scott1964 · 11-04-2019, 08:16 PM

1939 Season

Top Prospects
Batters

Pitchers

Predicted Standings

scott1964 · 11-05-2019, 03:19 PM

May 1st 1939 Update
The season is just underway as the month of April comes to a close. All teams are in the race as Detroit is picking up the pace in the American League, the Phillies are trying to
distance themselves fro the rest of the National League. Indians' Bill Terry is closing in on 4000 hits, only 122 to go. Dodger Bob Johnson needs 6 home runs for 200.

Standings

Major Injuries
Ernie Winegard (Philadelphia Athletics) 4 months torn labrum
Robert Schremser (Detroit Tigers) 7 months torn labrum
Benny Frey (Cleveland Indians) 2-3 month torn UCL
Gus Dugas (Brooklyn Dodgers) 3-4 post concussion syndrome
Ken Chase (Brooklyn Dodgers) 13 months torn flexor tendon

scott1964 · 11-05-2019, 10:55 PM

June 1st 1939 Update
Another month is in the books, with some excitement to go along. The Detroit Tigers won 10 straight games to claim first place in the American League, then went south with 7 of
9 lost. Philadelphia came storming to the top with a 17-12 month of May. The Browns were the top team in June to claim the second place spot. Over in the National League,
another Philadelphia team is on top with a slight lead over the New York Giants. Both were chasing each other.

Standings

Batting Stats

Pitching Stats

Injuries
Schoolboy Rowe (Washington Senators) 12 months torn labrum
Ernie Winegard (Philadelphia Athletics) 3 months torn labrum
Robert Schremser (Detroit Tigers) 6 months torn labrum
Benny Frey (Cleveland Indians) 6 weeks torn UCL
Gus Dugas (Brooklyn Dodgers) 3-4 months post concussion syndrome
Ken Chase (Brooklyn Dodgers) 12 months torn flexor tendon
Frankie Kelleher (Chicago White Sox) 4 months broken bone in elbow

Washington Senators Report
Record 21-21: 5th Place 5 GB
Lost Schoolboy Rowe for the rest of the season. Made two moves. Traded Percy Jones (0-1. 2 saves 6.91 era) to the Philadelphia Phillies for Max Butcher. And Roy Sherid (1-3, 7.53 era) to the
Chicago Cubs for Nels Potter. Vern Olsen and William Matheny were purchased from the PCL (San Francisco Seals). Pitching Roster is set at: Bob Feller (5-5, 2.61), Lefty Grove (2-4, 5.06),
Vern Olsen (3-1, 3.73), and Nels Potter (0-1. 11.61)

scott1964 · 11-07-2019, 09:29 PM

July 1st 1939 Update
Surprises were in store for the month of June. The Washington Senators were hot all month long. On the other side of the diamond, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh were exchanging
barbs while the Giants went down for the count. Cubs' Joe DiMaggio is on a quest to be .400 hitter at the end of the season. The second half of the season is coming up.

Standings

Batting Stats

Pitching Stats

Washington Senators Report
Record 42-30: 1st place
Despite losing Schoolboy Rowe, we had the most productive month of the season so far, 21-9. Bob Feller is named Pitcher of the Month (4-2, 2.12).

Major Injuries
Schoolboy Rowe (Washington Senators) 10 months torn labrum
Ernie Winegard (Philadelphia Athletics) 5 weeks torn labrum
Robert Schremser (Detroit Tigers) 5 months torn labrum
Gus Dugas (Brooklyn Dodgers) 7 weeks post concussion syndrome
Ken Chase (Brooklyn Dodgers) 11 months torn flexor tendon
Frankie Kelleher (Chicago White Sox) 3 months broken bone in elbow
Hal Trosky (White Sox) Season end severe hip strain

scott1964 · 11-08-2019, 08:46 PM

1939 All Star Event

All Star Game

scott1964 · 11-09-2019, 08:44 PM

August 1st 1939 Update
In the National League, the Pirates shot to the top thanks to a current 7 game winning streak. But the New York Giants are in the ball park so to speak with their 5 game streak.
The American League sees the Washington Senators on a comfortable 10 game lead over the Boston Red Sox. Senators' Bob Feller is riding a personal 8 game winning streak
and a 12 game undefeated streak

Standings

Batting Stats

Pitching Stats

Major Injuries
Schoolboy Rowe (Washington Senators) 9 months torn labrum
Ernie Winegard (Philadelphia Athletics) 11 months torn labrum
Robert Schremser (Detroit Tigers) 4 months torn labrum
Gus Dugas (Brooklyn Dodgers) 3 weeks post concussion syndrome
Ken Chase (Brooklyn Dodgers) 10 months torn flexor tendon
Frankie Kelleher (Chicago White Sox) 7 weeks broken bone in elbow
Hal Trosky (White Sox) Season end severe hip strain

Washington Senators Report
Record 61-37: 1st Place American League
We lead the Al by 10 games over the Red Sox. Additions Nels Potter (8-3, 3.61) and Max Butcher (1-1, 1.96, 4 sv) are paying off

10-27-2019, 08:17 PM	#761
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	June 1st 1938 Update The St Louis Cardinals are trying to distance themselves from the rest in the National League. Cleveland is trying to stay in the hunt in the American League. Joe DiMaggio (Chicago Cubs) is hitting .430. Johnny Mize (Philadelphia Athletics) is leading the Home Run race with 13. Standings Batting Stats Pitching Stats Washington Senators Report Record 29-14: 1st Place Lefty Grove (6-0, 3.18 in May) and Hank Greenberg (.345, 9 HR, 37 RBIs) are named Pitcher and Batter of the Month. 20-11 during the month help us to stay on the top of the American League. Joe Medwick is in the top 8 in batting average. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

10-27-2019, 08:36 PM	#762
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	June 5th 1938 Update Bob Feller's 2nd No Hitter __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

10-27-2019, 08:49 PM	#763
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	June 7th 1938 Update McCall No Hits Senators __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

10-28-2019, 01:27 PM	#764
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	July 1st 1938 Update Another month in the books brings not one but, two No Hitters. The Washington Senators were on both ends of those. Both St Louis And Washington see their respective leads increase. Joe DiMaggio still is the top hitter with his .414 batting average. The top player in Home Runs is White Sox Hal Trosky with 21. Standings Batting Stats Pitching Stats Washington Senators Report Record 45-25: 1st Place 16-11 in June Joe Medwick and Bob Feller are named Batter and Pitchers of the Month. Bob Feller pitches Washingtonian's 5th No Hitter and 2nd of his career. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

10-28-2019, 01:41 PM	#765
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	July 4th 1938 Update All Star Game Rosters __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

10-28-2019, 01:56 PM	#766
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	July 6th 1938 All Star Game __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

10-28-2019, 05:10 PM	#767
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	August 1st 1938 Update Nothing has changed much since the beginning of the month. The Cardinals briefly took a dive to 3rd Place, but came back. Washington has held on to the top spot on the American League. The Top 6 Home Run hitter have very productive, each has on occasion hit 2 in a single game. Cubs' Joe DiMaggio is trying to be the first person to hit over .400 for the season since Ernie Lombardi hit .410 in 1936. Standings Batting Stats Pitching Stats Washington Senators Report Record 59-38: 1st place 14-13 for July A 5 game losing streak did nothing to dent the lead over Boston. Bob Feller is once again named Pitcher of the Month (4-1, 2.48, 46 Ks) __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

10-28-2019, 08:00 PM	#768
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	September 1st 1938 Update The usual two teams lead the Leagues. Tigers' Chester Wieczorek hit 3 HRs in a single game. The Athletics win 10 in a row. Standings Batting Stats Pitching Stats Washington Senators Report Record 75-49: 1st Place 16-11 in August Bob Feller is a three-peat for Pitcher of the Month (7-0, 2.78 era). Philadelphia gave us a scare as they won 10 straight games top come with a half game. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

10-28-2019, 09:02 PM	#769
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	September 10th 1938 Update American League Pennant Senators lose ace Lefty Grove for the rest of the year with a herniated back disc, National League Pennant New York Giants enter the picture with 9 consecutive wins. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

10-28-2019, 09:55 PM	#770
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	September 21st 1938 Pennant Update Around 10 games to go __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

10-28-2019, 10:25 PM	#771
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	September 28th 1938 Update 5 game left __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

10-28-2019, 10:55 PM	#772
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	Final 1938 Standings The Washington Senators will meet the St Louis Cardinals. This will be repeat of the 1936 World Series. St Louis is hoping for revenge, while Washington is looking for 16th Championship. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

10-29-2019, 11:30 AM	#773
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	1938 World Series Game 1 St Louis at Washington Carl Hubbell (17-13, 3.85) vs Schoolboy Rowe (19-13, 3.85) Mickey Cochrane's 2 RBI single lifts Cardinals 6-3. Schoolboy Rowe is injured (mild shoulder inflammation). Game 2 St Louis at Washington Jack Wilson (16-8, 3.81) vs Guy Bush (17-10-3.48) Arky Vaughan goes 2-3, with a HR and 3 RBIs. Wilson walks 8 Senators.Rookie Woody Rich picks up his first career win, Washington 12-7 over Cardinals. Game 3 Washington at St Louis Bob Feller (26-10, 2.63) vs Freddie Fitzsimmons (15-13, 4.23) Fitzsimmons out duels Feller 2-1 Game 4 Washington at St Louis Vern Olsen (4-4, 3.33) vs Cy Blanton (21-9, 4.02) Rookie pitcher Woody Rich hits a 3 run home run to tie but will lose in the bottom of the 8th, 9-6. Bob Elliot hits a go ahead RBI single. Game 5 Washington at St Louis Bob Feller (0-1, 2.25) vs Carl Hubbell (1-0, 3.00) Cards down Senators 5-1. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

11-04-2019, 07:45 PM	#774
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	Off Season Retirements Draft Awards Upcoming Eligible HOF Class __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

11-04-2019, 08:16 PM	#775
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	1939 Season Top Prospects Batters Pitchers Predicted Standings __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

11-05-2019, 03:19 PM	#776
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	May 1st 1939 Update The season is just underway as the month of April comes to a close. All teams are in the race as Detroit is picking up the pace in the American League, the Phillies are trying to distance themselves fro the rest of the National League. Indians' Bill Terry is closing in on 4000 hits, only 122 to go. Dodger Bob Johnson needs 6 home runs for 200. Standings Major Injuries Ernie Winegard (Philadelphia Athletics) 4 months torn labrum Robert Schremser (Detroit Tigers) 7 months torn labrum Benny Frey (Cleveland Indians) 2-3 month torn UCL Gus Dugas (Brooklyn Dodgers) 3-4 post concussion syndrome Ken Chase (Brooklyn Dodgers) 13 months torn flexor tendon __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

11-05-2019, 10:55 PM	#777
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	June 1st 1939 Update Another month is in the books, with some excitement to go along. The Detroit Tigers won 10 straight games to claim first place in the American League, then went south with 7 of 9 lost. Philadelphia came storming to the top with a 17-12 month of May. The Browns were the top team in June to claim the second place spot. Over in the National League, another Philadelphia team is on top with a slight lead over the New York Giants. Both were chasing each other. Standings Batting Stats Pitching Stats Injuries Schoolboy Rowe (Washington Senators) 12 months torn labrum Ernie Winegard (Philadelphia Athletics) 3 months torn labrum Robert Schremser (Detroit Tigers) 6 months torn labrum Benny Frey (Cleveland Indians) 6 weeks torn UCL Gus Dugas (Brooklyn Dodgers) 3-4 months post concussion syndrome Ken Chase (Brooklyn Dodgers) 12 months torn flexor tendon Frankie Kelleher (Chicago White Sox) 4 months broken bone in elbow Washington Senators Report Record 21-21: 5th Place 5 GB Lost Schoolboy Rowe for the rest of the season. Made two moves. Traded Percy Jones (0-1. 2 saves 6.91 era) to the Philadelphia Phillies for Max Butcher. And Roy Sherid (1-3, 7.53 era) to the Chicago Cubs for Nels Potter. Vern Olsen and William Matheny were purchased from the PCL (San Francisco Seals). Pitching Roster is set at: Bob Feller (5-5, 2.61), Lefty Grove (2-4, 5.06), Vern Olsen (3-1, 3.73), and Nels Potter (0-1. 11.61) __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

11-07-2019, 09:29 PM	#778
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	July 1st 1939 Update Surprises were in store for the month of June. The Washington Senators were hot all month long. On the other side of the diamond, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh were exchanging barbs while the Giants went down for the count. Cubs' Joe DiMaggio is on a quest to be .400 hitter at the end of the season. The second half of the season is coming up. Standings Batting Stats Pitching Stats Washington Senators Report Record 42-30: 1st place Despite losing Schoolboy Rowe, we had the most productive month of the season so far, 21-9. Bob Feller is named Pitcher of the Month (4-2, 2.12). Major Injuries Schoolboy Rowe (Washington Senators) 10 months torn labrum Ernie Winegard (Philadelphia Athletics) 5 weeks torn labrum Robert Schremser (Detroit Tigers) 5 months torn labrum Gus Dugas (Brooklyn Dodgers) 7 weeks post concussion syndrome Ken Chase (Brooklyn Dodgers) 11 months torn flexor tendon Frankie Kelleher (Chicago White Sox) 3 months broken bone in elbow Hal Trosky (White Sox) Season end severe hip strain __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

11-08-2019, 08:46 PM	#779
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	1939 All Star Event All Star Game __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

11-09-2019, 08:44 PM	#780
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	August 1st 1939 Update In the National League, the Pirates shot to the top thanks to a current 7 game winning streak. But the New York Giants are in the ball park so to speak with their 5 game streak. The American League sees the Washington Senators on a comfortable 10 game lead over the Boston Red Sox. Senators' Bob Feller is riding a personal 8 game winning streak and a 12 game undefeated streak Standings Batting Stats Pitching Stats Major Injuries Schoolboy Rowe (Washington Senators) 9 months torn labrum Ernie Winegard (Philadelphia Athletics) 11 months torn labrum Robert Schremser (Detroit Tigers) 4 months torn labrum Gus Dugas (Brooklyn Dodgers) 3 weeks post concussion syndrome Ken Chase (Brooklyn Dodgers) 10 months torn flexor tendon Frankie Kelleher (Chicago White Sox) 7 weeks broken bone in elbow Hal Trosky (White Sox) Season end severe hip strain Washington Senators Report Record 61-37: 1st Place American League We lead the Al by 10 games over the Red Sox. Additions Nels Potter (8-3, 3.61) and Max Butcher (1-1, 1.96, 4 sv) are paying off __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.