Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century League (1901-1960) - Page 2

dbain21 · 03-07-2017, 09:41 AM

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After serving up 2 of the 3 long balls belted by Lou Gehrig during a doubleheader on Sunday, August 7, Big Ed Walsh exclaimed, "'The Iron Horse' cannot be stopped.. you can only hope to contain him." Gehrig accepted his fourth Player of the Week award in the past five weeks. "Biscuit Pants" batted .458 with 11 hits in 24 at-bats, 4 home runs and 6 RBIs. This season Gehrig has hit at a .300 clip and produced 87 RBI, 30 home runs and 72 runs.

It's always a thrill for fans of the team and students of the game alike when a superstar in the making shows what he's got. Heinie Zimmerman, the Chicago Cubs 25-year-old third baseman, put himself in the spotlight last week making him the clear-cut choice for National League Player of the Week honors.He ripped 11 hits in 26 at-bats, compiling a .423 average with 2 home runs and 5 RBIs.
Hitting .340 to date, Zimmerman has 16 home runs and 35 RBIs. He has played in 54 games.

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dbain21 · 03-09-2017, 09:35 AM

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When Ted Kluszewski steps into the batter's box, he means business. His outstanding play this week has netted the Cincinnati first baseman the well-deserved National League Player of the Week Award. Playing in 8 games he lashed out a .367 average with 11 hits, 4 home runs, 13 RBIs and 5 runs scored. This season "Big Klu" is batting .281 with 28 home runs. He has scored 64 runs and driven in 81.

This week's top performer in the American League was left fielder Babe Ruth of the Boston Red Sox. He pounded out a .440 average and was voted the Player of the Week. Over the last week Ruth connected for 11 hits in 25 at-bats and 4 home runs, drove in 12 runs and scored 8 times. "The Bambino" is laboring through this season with a .236 BA and 17 round-trippers.

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Nap Lajoie, known affectionately as "the old man" by the younger players in the Phillies clubhouse, showed his teammates how to do it last week -- and in the process the 35-year-old vet beat out all competition for the National League Player of the Week Award. He put up a .542 batting average, 13 hits in 24 at-bats, 2 home runs and 6 RBIs. Lajoie also scored 7 runs. This season Lajoie is batting .306 with 148 hits, 12 home runs, 62 RBIs, 43 walks, .365 OBP and has scored 67 runs. He has played in 118 games.

The marquee name in the American League this week is "Hammerin'" Hank Greenberg of the Detroit Tigers. The hot-hitting 24-year-old first baseman put up a .440 average and .548 on-base percentage, piling up 11 hits in 25 at-bats, 3 home runs, 11 RBIs and 5 runs scored. That kind of hitting got him the AL Player of the Week honors. For the year Greenberg is batting .212 with 19 home runs.

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Frank Schulte of the Chicago Cubs had an enormous week at the plate and today was voted the Player of the Week by the National League. "Wildfire" batted .565 (13-for-23) with 1 home run and 7 RBIs. This year Schulte is hitting .272 with 124 hits, 22 home runs, 74 RBIs and has scored 60 runs.

His lightning swing and solid bat took the American League by storm. All week Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees stunned opponents with an electrifying performance to capture the American League Player of the Week honors. The talented first baseman sparked his team by hitting .389 with 3 home runs, 10 RBIs and 4 runs scored. So far this season Gehrig has hit .295 with 35 home runs, 101 RBIs and and scored 84 times.

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dbain21 · 03-15-2017, 07:27 AM

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Dale Mitchell of the Indians relied on a sharp eye and a quick bat to outpace all other American League hitters last week and collect the Player of the Week Award. He hit .615 with 8 hits in 13 at-bats, 1 home run and 5 RBIs following his recall from the Boxborough Tumbleweeds.

Harry Danning stepped up to the plate in a big way last week and today he took home the National League Player of the Week honors. The New York catcher ripped opposing pitchers for 11 hits in 21 at-bats and 3 home runs. He put together a sizzling .524 batting average as he knocked in 13 runs and scored 7 times. This season Danning is batting .254 with 103 hits and 7 home runs. He has scored 35 times and has 51 RBI.

The Batter of the Month honoree for August in the American League is Washington Senators left fielder Tillie Walker. He showed no mercy as he finished the month with a .286 batting average, 11 home runs, 31 RBIs, and 23 runs scored. So far this year Walker has 24 home runs and a .288 batting average.

It's perhaps an award he'll win many more times through his career, as at age 25, Heinie Zimmerman has a lot of baseball ahead of him. But for now the young Chicago Cubs star can enjoy the numbers he put upin August, which have garnered him the nod as the National League Batter of the Month. His breakout month featured a .374 average with 6 home runs, 19 RBIs and 25 runs scored. Zimmerman on the season is batting .346 with 20 home runs. His totals include 49 RBIs and 54 runs scored. He has played in 76 games.

The American League announced today that Larry Jansen has been chosen the league's Pitcher of the Month. The Boston starter had everything working for him last month as he glided to a 6-1 record. In August Jansen chalked up a 1.78 ERA in 50.2 innings with 26 strikeouts and 7 walks. This season-to-date Jansen has 16 wins and 9 losses and a 2.83 ERA.

In August, Pete Donohue tore through the National League like a seasoned veteran -- quite impressive for a player only 24 years old. The young Cincinnati starter posted a 6-1 mark and an ERA of 1.72 to earn the Pitcher of the Month award. In 57.2 innings he collected 17 strikeouts while limiting the opposition to a .215 average. Checking out his stats for the season, Donohue has registered 8 wins and 4 losses in 12 starts, 2.23 ERA and struck out 44 batters in 137.1 innings.

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dbain21 · 03-17-2017, 07:23 AM

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It was announced today that St. Louis left fielder Joe Medwick has been acclaimed by the National League as the Player of the Week for his outstanding play last week. "Muscles" posted a .458 batting average as he collected 11 hits in 24 at-bats, 3 home runs and 11 RBIs. In the current season, Medwick has put up a .263 batting average with 134 hits, 18 home runs, 83 runs batted in and scored 64 runs.

Pitchers who faced the St. Louis Browns last week were happy to see Roy "Squirrel" Sievers in the rear view mirror. The 30-year-old left fielder was dubbed the American League Player of the Week for a 9-game tear that saw him hit at a .353 clip. For the week he also chalked up 12 hits in 34 at-bats, 4 home runs, 8 RBIs and 9 runs scored. Sievers is hitting .245 this season with 30 home runs, 95 RBIs and 75 runs scored. He has 124 hits in 507 at-bats.

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dbain21 · 03-19-2017, 06:56 AM

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With two weeks remaining in the regular season, the Phillies and the Cardinals are battling down to the wire. The Indians hold a commanding 8.5 game lead over the Red Sox and appear poised to clinch the American League pennant.

At the age of 26, Home Run Baker might have some potential he hasn't realized yet -- if his success at the plate last week is any indication. The Philadelphia third baseman put up some exceptional numbers the past seven days with a .476 batting average. For his efforts Baker collected the American League Player of the Week Award. He racked up 10 hits in 21 at-bats, 3 home runs and 7 RBIs last week in 6 games. So far this year Baker is batting .283 with 21 home runs, 73 RBIs and 60 runs scored.

Cliff Melton is capable of a great game every time he takes the hill and last week the New York Giants hurler proved that point with gusto to become the newest National League Player of the Week.
"Mountain Music" picked up 3 wins and 1 loss and rang up 6 strikeouts in 9 innings to finish with a splendid 3.00 ERA. To date Melton is 11-5 in 75 appearances with a 1.77 ERA and has 101 strikeouts in 122.1 innings.

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dbain21 · 03-21-2017, 07:58 AM

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Fans of the Cleveland Indians have a lot to get excited about, as the club has captured the American League crown. For his part, starting pitcher Mike Garcia said the division championship is "just a start" for his team. "We want to go all the way, win the World Series," he said. "Winning the division - we could get used to this."

The Phillies reduced their magic number to 2 games with 4 contests remaining in the final week of the regular season while the Cardinals have a slim chance with 6 games to go.

Boston Red Sox right fielder Gavvy Cravath thrived under pressure last week and copping the Player of the Week award in the American League. "Cactus" put up a .500 batting average (11-for-22) with 2 home runs, 7 RBIs and scored 8 times. This season Cravath has banged out 69 hits in 197 at-bats for a .350 average with 14 home runs. He is getting on base at a .465 pace and his totals also include 41 RBIs and 38 runs scored.

Cy Seymour made contact with the ball at every opportunity and reeled in the National League Player of the Week Award.
The center fielder hit .688 for the Giants, recording 11 hits in 16 at-bats, 1 home run, 3 RBIs and 5 runs scored. This season Seymour is swinging the bat at a .336 rate with 183 hits in 544 at-bats. To date he has hit 14 home runs, scored 74 runs and driven in 73.

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dbain21 · 03-23-2017, 09:38 AM

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*** END REGULAR SEASON ***

The Philadelphia Phillies are champions of the National League, but don't plan the parade quite yet. "It's a nice accomplishment, but we haven't done anything until we win the World Series," said starting pitcher Pete Alexander. "We're going to celebrate this for sure, but the real celebration is still to come for fans in Philadelphia."

The award-winners for the batter and pitcher of the month were announced today.

Mickey Mantle nabbed September's American League Batter of the Month honors. The New York center fielder put together a .301 batting average with 12 home runs, 27 RBIs and 20 runs scored.
Mantle supplied a .291 BA with 40 home runs and 92 RBI this season.

Seasoned by several years of professional experience, 27-year-old "Turkey" Mike Donlin put together a solid offensive month for St. Louis and was crowned September's top batter in the National League. He batted .347 with 5 home runs, 14 RBIs and 26 runs scored. On the year Donlin hit .316 with 21 home runs, 64 RBIs and 97 runs scored.

Despite the number of years he's been in the league, Carl Hubbell still gets excited when he puts together a quality stretch like he had in September. The 33-year-old starter for Detroit was named American League Pitcher of the Month earlier today. "Meal Ticket" collected 5 wins and 1 loss with 23 strikeouts in his 6 starts, putting up a fine 1.52 ERA in 47.1 innings of work. Hubbell delivered a record of 21-14 with 121 strikeouts and 67 walks in 284.2 innings and a 3.00 ERA.

Ewell Blackwell has made fans throughout Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century League take notice over the past month with an exceptional 5-1 record. No pitcher in the National League threw better in September, garnering him the Pitcher of the Month award today. In 6 starts "The Whip" compiled a 2.98 ERA, putting up a 5-1 record, striking out 45 and tossing 45.1 innings. This year Blackwell compiled a 14-13 mark with a 3.49 ERA in 36 starts.

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dbain21 · 03-24-2017, 08:26 AM

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Game 1 of Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century (OOTP 17) League - World Series

One game in and the World Series is already looking exhausting.

The Cleveland Indians and the Philadelphia Phillies needed 13 innings to settle Game 1, with the Indians finally taking the 4-3 victory at Shibe Park. Earning player of the game honors in the win was Cleveland starting pitcher Bob Feller, who threw 9 innings of 4-hit ball. The Indians and Phillies will play a best-of-7 series.

Dale Mitchell was one of the major contributors to the win for Cleveland. The light-hitting pinch hitter stroked a single to right-center in the top of the 13th inning. For the day, he went 1-1.

"Good pitching, clutch hitting," said Cleveland skipper Derek Bain. "I can't complain."

Game 2 is scheduled for Thursday, October 6th, 1960 at Shibe Park. Slated to start are Wes Ferrell for Cleveland and Al Orth for Philadelphia.

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dbain21 · 03-25-2017, 07:16 AM

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Game 2 of Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century (OOTP 17) League - World Series

With starter Thornton Lee leading the charge, the Cleveland Indians defeated the Philadelphia Phillies, 3-1, in Game 2 of the World Series today. The left-hander threw 8 innings of 3-hit ball at Shibe Park to help Cleveland take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-7 series.

Larry Doby went 1 for 4 with a triple against the Phillies. In the top of the first inning, he grounded out, driving in 1 run, putting Cleveland in front, 1-0.

"We put some tough at-bats on some tough pitches," said Cleveland shortstop Lou Boudreau.

The next game is scheduled for Saturday, October 8th, 1960 at Cleveland Stadium. The scheduled starters for the game are Robin Roberts for Philadelphia and George Uhle for Cleveland.

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dbain21 · 03-27-2017, 10:33 AM

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Game 3 of Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century (OOTP 17) League - World Series

The Cleveland Indians are one game away from a sweep after a 12-7 win over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies at Cleveland Stadium today. Indians second baseman Bobby Avila was named player of the game, as he was 1-2 with a home run and 2 walks. He scored 3 times. Cleveland now holds a 3-0 advantage in the best-of-7 World Series.

A crucial at-bat came with the bases loaded and two out in the bottom of the sixth inning. That's when third baseman Al Rosen, who won the Most Valuable Player Award in 1953, hit a 2-run single. The Indians went on to win as Rosen and Larry Doby knocked in 3 runs each.

Game 4 is set to be played on Sunday, October 9th, 1960 at Cleveland Stadium. The scheduled starters for the game are Harry Coveleski for the Phillies and Wes Ferrell for the Indians.

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dbain21 · 03-28-2017, 01:57 PM

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Game 4 of Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century (OOTP 17) League - World Series

Sometimes the winner is the one who got the lucky bounces and the lucky calls, and sometimes the winner is just the one who played better. It was the latter case in 1960, as the Cleveland Indians topped the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 tonight at Cleveland Stadium to win the World Series. Wes Ferrell scattered 8 hits and allowed only one run to over 9 innings to secure the victory.

"When you play for championships, you have to play better than the team in the other dugout. We did that in this series, and all year. Now we're the best team in baseball," said Cleveland catcher Sherm Lollar, who was named series MVP.

The Indians took the series 4-0. The new titleholders completed the regular season with a first-place finish in the American and a 88-66 record.

Cleveland third baseman Al Rosen grinned and nodded when asked to comment on Lollar's words.

"Sherm said it best -- we played better than the other team," he said.

Hometown officials announced they were already planning a "grand celebration" for the winners in the days to come.

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03-07-2017, 09:41 AM	#21
dbain21 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 114	Week 17 News and Notes from the Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century (OOTP 17) League (1901-19 http://www.tuatarasoftware.com/Hardb..._100_home.html After serving up 2 of the 3 long balls belted by Lou Gehrig during a doubleheader on Sunday, August 7, Big Ed Walsh exclaimed, "'The Iron Horse' cannot be stopped.. you can only hope to contain him." Gehrig accepted his fourth Player of the Week award in the past five weeks. "Biscuit Pants" batted .458 with 11 hits in 24 at-bats, 4 home runs and 6 RBIs. This season Gehrig has hit at a .300 clip and produced 87 RBI, 30 home runs and 72 runs. It's always a thrill for fans of the team and students of the game alike when a superstar in the making shows what he's got. Heinie Zimmerman, the Chicago Cubs 25-year-old third baseman, put himself in the spotlight last week making him the clear-cut choice for National League Player of the Week honors.He ripped 11 hits in 26 at-bats, compiling a .423 average with 2 home runs and 5 RBIs. Hitting .340 to date, Zimmerman has 16 home runs and 35 RBIs. He has played in 54 games. https://www.amazon.com/Hardball-Retr.../dp/150879099X

03-09-2017, 09:35 AM	#22
dbain21 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 114	Week 18 News and Notes from the Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century (OOTP 17) League (1901-19 http://www.tuatarasoftware.com/Hardb..._100_home.html When Ted Kluszewski steps into the batter's box, he means business. His outstanding play this week has netted the Cincinnati first baseman the well-deserved National League Player of the Week Award. Playing in 8 games he lashed out a .367 average with 11 hits, 4 home runs, 13 RBIs and 5 runs scored. This season "Big Klu" is batting .281 with 28 home runs. He has scored 64 runs and driven in 81. This week's top performer in the American League was left fielder Babe Ruth of the Boston Red Sox. He pounded out a .440 average and was voted the Player of the Week. Over the last week Ruth connected for 11 hits in 25 at-bats and 4 home runs, drove in 12 runs and scored 8 times. "The Bambino" is laboring through this season with a .236 BA and 17 round-trippers. https://www.amazon.com/Hardball-Retr.../dp/150879099X

03-11-2017, 07:48 AM	#23
dbain21 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 114	Week 19 News and Notes from the Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century (OOTP 17) League (1901-19 http://www.tuatarasoftware.com/Hardb..._100_home.html Nap Lajoie, known affectionately as "the old man" by the younger players in the Phillies clubhouse, showed his teammates how to do it last week -- and in the process the 35-year-old vet beat out all competition for the National League Player of the Week Award. He put up a .542 batting average, 13 hits in 24 at-bats, 2 home runs and 6 RBIs. Lajoie also scored 7 runs. This season Lajoie is batting .306 with 148 hits, 12 home runs, 62 RBIs, 43 walks, .365 OBP and has scored 67 runs. He has played in 118 games. The marquee name in the American League this week is "Hammerin'" Hank Greenberg of the Detroit Tigers. The hot-hitting 24-year-old first baseman put up a .440 average and .548 on-base percentage, piling up 11 hits in 25 at-bats, 3 home runs, 11 RBIs and 5 runs scored. That kind of hitting got him the AL Player of the Week honors. For the year Greenberg is batting .212 with 19 home runs. https://www.amazon.com/Hardball-Retr.../dp/150879099X

03-13-2017, 08:48 AM	#24
dbain21 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 114	Week 20 News and Notes from the Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century (OOTP 17) League (1901-19 http://www.tuatarasoftware.com/Hardb..._100_home.html Frank Schulte of the Chicago Cubs had an enormous week at the plate and today was voted the Player of the Week by the National League. "Wildfire" batted .565 (13-for-23) with 1 home run and 7 RBIs. This year Schulte is hitting .272 with 124 hits, 22 home runs, 74 RBIs and has scored 60 runs. His lightning swing and solid bat took the American League by storm. All week Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees stunned opponents with an electrifying performance to capture the American League Player of the Week honors. The talented first baseman sparked his team by hitting .389 with 3 home runs, 10 RBIs and 4 runs scored. So far this season Gehrig has hit .295 with 35 home runs, 101 RBIs and and scored 84 times. https://www.amazon.com/Hardball-Retr.../dp/150879099X

03-15-2017, 07:27 AM	#25
dbain21 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 114	Week 21 News and Notes from the Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century (OOTP 17) League (1901-19 http://www.tuatarasoftware.com/Hardb..._100_home.html Dale Mitchell of the Indians relied on a sharp eye and a quick bat to outpace all other American League hitters last week and collect the Player of the Week Award. He hit .615 with 8 hits in 13 at-bats, 1 home run and 5 RBIs following his recall from the Boxborough Tumbleweeds. Harry Danning stepped up to the plate in a big way last week and today he took home the National League Player of the Week honors. The New York catcher ripped opposing pitchers for 11 hits in 21 at-bats and 3 home runs. He put together a sizzling .524 batting average as he knocked in 13 runs and scored 7 times. This season Danning is batting .254 with 103 hits and 7 home runs. He has scored 35 times and has 51 RBI. The Batter of the Month honoree for August in the American League is Washington Senators left fielder Tillie Walker. He showed no mercy as he finished the month with a .286 batting average, 11 home runs, 31 RBIs, and 23 runs scored. So far this year Walker has 24 home runs and a .288 batting average. It's perhaps an award he'll win many more times through his career, as at age 25, Heinie Zimmerman has a lot of baseball ahead of him. But for now the young Chicago Cubs star can enjoy the numbers he put upin August, which have garnered him the nod as the National League Batter of the Month. His breakout month featured a .374 average with 6 home runs, 19 RBIs and 25 runs scored. Zimmerman on the season is batting .346 with 20 home runs. His totals include 49 RBIs and 54 runs scored. He has played in 76 games. The American League announced today that Larry Jansen has been chosen the league's Pitcher of the Month. The Boston starter had everything working for him last month as he glided to a 6-1 record. In August Jansen chalked up a 1.78 ERA in 50.2 innings with 26 strikeouts and 7 walks. This season-to-date Jansen has 16 wins and 9 losses and a 2.83 ERA. In August, Pete Donohue tore through the National League like a seasoned veteran -- quite impressive for a player only 24 years old. The young Cincinnati starter posted a 6-1 mark and an ERA of 1.72 to earn the Pitcher of the Month award. In 57.2 innings he collected 17 strikeouts while limiting the opposition to a .215 average. Checking out his stats for the season, Donohue has registered 8 wins and 4 losses in 12 starts, 2.23 ERA and struck out 44 batters in 137.1 innings. https://www.amazon.com/Hardball-Retr.../dp/150879099X

03-17-2017, 07:23 AM	#26
dbain21 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 114	Week 22 News and Notes from the Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century (OOTP 17) League (1901-19 http://www.tuatarasoftware.com/Hardb..._100_home.html It was announced today that St. Louis left fielder Joe Medwick has been acclaimed by the National League as the Player of the Week for his outstanding play last week. "Muscles" posted a .458 batting average as he collected 11 hits in 24 at-bats, 3 home runs and 11 RBIs. In the current season, Medwick has put up a .263 batting average with 134 hits, 18 home runs, 83 runs batted in and scored 64 runs. Pitchers who faced the St. Louis Browns last week were happy to see Roy "Squirrel" Sievers in the rear view mirror. The 30-year-old left fielder was dubbed the American League Player of the Week for a 9-game tear that saw him hit at a .353 clip. For the week he also chalked up 12 hits in 34 at-bats, 4 home runs, 8 RBIs and 9 runs scored. Sievers is hitting .245 this season with 30 home runs, 95 RBIs and 75 runs scored. He has 124 hits in 507 at-bats. https://www.amazon.com/Hardball-Retr.../dp/150879099X

03-19-2017, 06:56 AM	#27
dbain21 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 114	Week 23 News and Notes from the Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century (OOTP 17) League (1901-19 http://www.tuatarasoftware.com/Hardb..._100_home.html With two weeks remaining in the regular season, the Phillies and the Cardinals are battling down to the wire. The Indians hold a commanding 8.5 game lead over the Red Sox and appear poised to clinch the American League pennant. At the age of 26, Home Run Baker might have some potential he hasn't realized yet -- if his success at the plate last week is any indication. The Philadelphia third baseman put up some exceptional numbers the past seven days with a .476 batting average. For his efforts Baker collected the American League Player of the Week Award. He racked up 10 hits in 21 at-bats, 3 home runs and 7 RBIs last week in 6 games. So far this year Baker is batting .283 with 21 home runs, 73 RBIs and 60 runs scored. Cliff Melton is capable of a great game every time he takes the hill and last week the New York Giants hurler proved that point with gusto to become the newest National League Player of the Week. "Mountain Music" picked up 3 wins and 1 loss and rang up 6 strikeouts in 9 innings to finish with a splendid 3.00 ERA. To date Melton is 11-5 in 75 appearances with a 1.77 ERA and has 101 strikeouts in 122.1 innings. https://www.amazon.com/Hardball-Retr.../dp/150879099X

03-21-2017, 07:58 AM	#28
dbain21 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 114	Week 24 News and Notes from the Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century (OOTP 17) League (1901-19 http://www.tuatarasoftware.com/Hardb..._100_home.html Fans of the Cleveland Indians have a lot to get excited about, as the club has captured the American League crown. For his part, starting pitcher Mike Garcia said the division championship is "just a start" for his team. "We want to go all the way, win the World Series," he said. "Winning the division - we could get used to this." The Phillies reduced their magic number to 2 games with 4 contests remaining in the final week of the regular season while the Cardinals have a slim chance with 6 games to go. Boston Red Sox right fielder Gavvy Cravath thrived under pressure last week and copping the Player of the Week award in the American League. "Cactus" put up a .500 batting average (11-for-22) with 2 home runs, 7 RBIs and scored 8 times. This season Cravath has banged out 69 hits in 197 at-bats for a .350 average with 14 home runs. He is getting on base at a .465 pace and his totals also include 41 RBIs and 38 runs scored. Cy Seymour made contact with the ball at every opportunity and reeled in the National League Player of the Week Award. The center fielder hit .688 for the Giants, recording 11 hits in 16 at-bats, 1 home run, 3 RBIs and 5 runs scored. This season Seymour is swinging the bat at a .336 rate with 183 hits in 544 at-bats. To date he has hit 14 home runs, scored 74 runs and driven in 73. https://www.amazon.com/Hardball-Retr.../dp/150879099X

03-23-2017, 09:38 AM	#29
dbain21 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 114	Week 25 News and Notes from the Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century (OOTP 17) League (1901-19 http://www.tuatarasoftware.com/Hardb..._100_home.html * END REGULAR SEASON * The Philadelphia Phillies are champions of the National League, but don't plan the parade quite yet. "It's a nice accomplishment, but we haven't done anything until we win the World Series," said starting pitcher Pete Alexander. "We're going to celebrate this for sure, but the real celebration is still to come for fans in Philadelphia." The award-winners for the batter and pitcher of the month were announced today. Mickey Mantle nabbed September's American League Batter of the Month honors. The New York center fielder put together a .301 batting average with 12 home runs, 27 RBIs and 20 runs scored. Mantle supplied a .291 BA with 40 home runs and 92 RBI this season. Seasoned by several years of professional experience, 27-year-old "Turkey" Mike Donlin put together a solid offensive month for St. Louis and was crowned September's top batter in the National League. He batted .347 with 5 home runs, 14 RBIs and 26 runs scored. On the year Donlin hit .316 with 21 home runs, 64 RBIs and 97 runs scored. Despite the number of years he's been in the league, Carl Hubbell still gets excited when he puts together a quality stretch like he had in September. The 33-year-old starter for Detroit was named American League Pitcher of the Month earlier today. "Meal Ticket" collected 5 wins and 1 loss with 23 strikeouts in his 6 starts, putting up a fine 1.52 ERA in 47.1 innings of work. Hubbell delivered a record of 21-14 with 121 strikeouts and 67 walks in 284.2 innings and a 3.00 ERA. Ewell Blackwell has made fans throughout Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century League take notice over the past month with an exceptional 5-1 record. No pitcher in the National League threw better in September, garnering him the Pitcher of the Month award today. In 6 starts "The Whip" compiled a 2.98 ERA, putting up a 5-1 record, striking out 45 and tossing 45.1 innings. This year Blackwell compiled a 14-13 mark with a 3.49 ERA in 36 starts. https://www.amazon.com/Hardball-Retr.../dp/150879099X

03-24-2017, 08:26 AM	#30
dbain21 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 114	Feller Handcuffs Phillies, Indians Seize 1-0 Advantage in World Series http://www.tuatarasoftware.com/Hardb..._box_2616.html Game 1 of Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century (OOTP 17) League - World Series One game in and the World Series is already looking exhausting. The Cleveland Indians and the Philadelphia Phillies needed 13 innings to settle Game 1, with the Indians finally taking the 4-3 victory at Shibe Park. Earning player of the game honors in the win was Cleveland starting pitcher Bob Feller, who threw 9 innings of 4-hit ball. The Indians and Phillies will play a best-of-7 series. Dale Mitchell was one of the major contributors to the win for Cleveland. The light-hitting pinch hitter stroked a single to right-center in the top of the 13th inning. For the day, he went 1-1. "Good pitching, clutch hitting," said Cleveland skipper Derek Bain. "I can't complain." Game 2 is scheduled for Thursday, October 6th, 1960 at Shibe Park. Slated to start are Wes Ferrell for Cleveland and Al Orth for Philadelphia. https://www.amazon.com/Hardball-Retr...dp/150879099X/

03-25-2017, 07:16 AM	#31
dbain21 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 114	Cleveland Seizes 2-0 Advantage in Low-Scoring Affair http://www.tuatarasoftware.com/Hardb..._box_2617.html Game 2 of Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century (OOTP 17) League - World Series With starter Thornton Lee leading the charge, the Cleveland Indians defeated the Philadelphia Phillies, 3-1, in Game 2 of the World Series today. The left-hander threw 8 innings of 3-hit ball at Shibe Park to help Cleveland take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-7 series. Larry Doby went 1 for 4 with a triple against the Phillies. In the top of the first inning, he grounded out, driving in 1 run, putting Cleveland in front, 1-0. "We put some tough at-bats on some tough pitches," said Cleveland shortstop Lou Boudreau. The next game is scheduled for Saturday, October 8th, 1960 at Cleveland Stadium. The scheduled starters for the game are Robin Roberts for Philadelphia and George Uhle for Cleveland. https://www.amazon.com/Hardball-Retr...dp/150879099X/

03-27-2017, 10:33 AM	#32
dbain21 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 114	Avila, Indians Sink Phillies Again in Game 3 http://www.tuatarasoftware.com/Hardb..._box_2618.html Game 3 of Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century (OOTP 17) League - World Series The Cleveland Indians are one game away from a sweep after a 12-7 win over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies at Cleveland Stadium today. Indians second baseman Bobby Avila was named player of the game, as he was 1-2 with a home run and 2 walks. He scored 3 times. Cleveland now holds a 3-0 advantage in the best-of-7 World Series. A crucial at-bat came with the bases loaded and two out in the bottom of the sixth inning. That's when third baseman Al Rosen, who won the Most Valuable Player Award in 1953, hit a 2-run single. The Indians went on to win as Rosen and Larry Doby knocked in 3 runs each. Game 4 is set to be played on Sunday, October 9th, 1960 at Cleveland Stadium. The scheduled starters for the game are Harry Coveleski for the Phillies and Wes Ferrell for the Indians. https://www.amazon.com/Hardball-Retr...dp/150879099X/

03-28-2017, 01:57 PM	#33
dbain21 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 114	World Series Sweep for Cleveland http://www.tuatarasoftware.com/Hardb..._box_2619.html Game 4 of Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century (OOTP 17) League - World Series Sometimes the winner is the one who got the lucky bounces and the lucky calls, and sometimes the winner is just the one who played better. It was the latter case in 1960, as the Cleveland Indians topped the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 tonight at Cleveland Stadium to win the World Series. Wes Ferrell scattered 8 hits and allowed only one run to over 9 innings to secure the victory. "When you play for championships, you have to play better than the team in the other dugout. We did that in this series, and all year. Now we're the best team in baseball," said Cleveland catcher Sherm Lollar, who was named series MVP. The Indians took the series 4-0. The new titleholders completed the regular season with a first-place finish in the American and a 88-66 record. Cleveland third baseman Al Rosen grinned and nodded when asked to comment on Lollar's words. "Sherm said it best -- we played better than the other team," he said. Hometown officials announced they were already planning a "grand celebration" for the winners in the days to come. https://www.amazon.com/Hardball-Retr...dp/150879099X/