The Start Of Baseball - Page 25

scott1964 · 01-16-2019, 09:34 PM

July 1st 1914 Update
The Pittsburgh Pirates continue to lead the National League, upping their lead to 9 games over Brooklyn. Over in the American League, the Washington Senators come from
the middle of the pack, come a calling past a lackluster Boston team and a sinking Detroit Tigers one. The Yankees are holding their own while Cleveland has righted their ship.

Standings

Batting Stats

Pitching Stats

Washington Senators Report
Record 40-29: 1st Place
Senators go 18-9 in June to vault into the top spot in the American League. Walter Johnson is once again named Pitcher of the Month with his 6-0, 2.02 era showing.

scott1964 · 01-17-2019, 08:23 PM

August 1st 1914 Update
The Pittsburgh Pirates have opened up the National League, the second place team, the Cardinals, are a distant 14.5 games behind. Not so over in the American League,
the Senators lead the Naps by a single game. And the rest of the pack is not far behind.

Standings

Batting Stats

Pitching Stats

Washington Senators Report
Record 53-44: 1st Place
Eddie Collins and Walter Johnson both were named Batter and Pitcher of the Month. Despite the 3rd, 4th, and 5th best hitters, we are struggling to break out.

scott1964 · 01-17-2019, 11:02 PM

September 1st 1914 Update
The Pittsburgh Pirates saw their lead shrink to 11.5 games over St Louis. In the American League, Cleveland rode an 8 game winning streak to claim the top.

Standings

Batting Stats

Pitching Stats

Washington Senators Report
Record 65-57: 2nd Place 2.5 GB
A 12-13 August sent us down to second place. All to a seven game losing streak and streaking Cleveland team

scott1964 · 01-17-2019, 11:38 PM

September 22nd 1914 Update
The Pittsburgh Pirates clinched the National League, for their third title in the past four years. Over in the American League,
the Cleveland Naps got red hot and are about to clinch their 9th title since the turn of the century.

scott1964 · 01-19-2019, 09:52 PM

1914 Final Standings
The Cleveland Naps will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in the World Series

scott1964 · 01-19-2019, 09:58 PM

1914 World Series
Cleveland Naps win their 8th title, the most of any team.

scott1964 · 01-20-2019, 08:39 PM

Off Season
Retirements: Notables: Mike Donlin, George Stone, Doc Adkins, and Nap Lajoie

Name Changes:
None

Draft

Washington Draft

scott1964 · 01-22-2019, 05:55 PM

1915 Season

The Top Prospects

Predicted Standings
Looking at the predictions it will look like the Chicago White Sox will the one to beat , and in the National League it looks like Pittsburgh
will once again return. On to this season and lets find out who will go to the World Series.

scott1964 · 01-22-2019, 06:05 PM

A new association was born, Pro Baseball Association. The American Association will play the Eastern League in a best of seven for the championship.

scott1964 · 01-23-2019, 09:15 PM

May 1915 Update
5 teams come out of the gate on fire. Still too early to guess but we have some nice races up and going now.

Standings

Batting Stats

Pitching Stats

Washington Senators Report
Record:12-4 1st Place
Eddie Collins is named Batter of the Month while Rogers Hornsby is named Rookie of the Month.

Around the Diamonds
Over in the American Association, the Kansas City Blues are hot and lead by 3 games over the Toledo Mud Hens. SP Pat Reilly (5-0, 1.08) leads KC. Mike Fitzgerald (Jersey City)
is batting .407 in the Eastern League. Martin Farrell (Memphis) is another batting over .400 at .425, in the Southern Association. The New York State Leagues sees another .400
hitter in Guy Zinn (Syracuse) at .411. But the surprise is in the Western Canada League, William McCormick (Calgary) is batting a blistering .438.

scott1964 · 01-27-2019, 08:46 PM

June 1st 1915 Update
The Chicago White Sox surges atop the American League thanks to a 9-1 run. Over in the National League, there are 4 teams seesawing back and forth with the New York Giants
currently leading by a single game over the Cardinals. The Boston Braves are the unluckiest team as they were on the receiving end of a 17 game losing streak.

Standings

Batting Stats

Pitching Stats

Washington Senators Report
Eddie Collins, Heinie Groh, and rookie Rogers Hornsby are sitting atop the American League Batting chart. Hornsby was once again named the Rookie of the Month.

Around The Diamonds
Walt Leverenz (Brooklyn Tip Tops) leads the Federal League with his 5 shut outs. Charles Wetherford (Cambridge Orphans) is an early favorite of the New England
League pitching triple crown. His stats are 10-4, 1.29 era and 73 strike outs.

scott1964 · 01-28-2019, 12:09 PM

July 1st 1915 Update
The Chicago White Sox are turning up the pressure and lead Washington by 6 games. Chicago pulled off a 17-9 month of June. Over in the National League, the St Louis Cardinals
are fending off three other teams. Bill James (St Louis Browns) and Jim Shaw (Chicago White Sox) each threw no hitters during the month. Which one will stay in the hunt? Stay
tuned to find out.

Standings

Batting Stats

Pitching Stats

Washington Senators Report
Record 41-28: 2nd Place 6 GB
A lackluster month of June (14-13) and the White Sox 6 game winning streak in the middle of the month have the Senators trying to stay in the hunt.

Around The Diamonds
Oscar Miller (St Paul Saints) from the American Association is tearing up the league with his 4.1 WAR rating but a dismal 6-11 record. Still in the same league we have Thomas Quailey
(Minneapolis Miners) and his league leading 15 wins. Ping Bodie (Buffalo Bison) has hit more home runs (8) in the Eastern League than he did in the majors in one season, and the season
is not even half way through.Over in the New York States League, Pat Folbre (Elmira Colonels) has already hit 18 HR.

scott1964 · 01-28-2019, 02:07 PM

August 1st 1915 Update
Chicago pulls off another spectacular month with their 26-6 record, they now lead Washington by 13. St Louis continues to lead the National League, increasing to 7
games over the Pirates. Another No Hitter was tossed by a Chicago team, the Cub's Harry Colveleski pitched one on 24th.

Standings

Batting Stats

Pitching Stats

Washington Senators Report
Record 56-40: 2nd Place 13GB
An average month sees the Senators further behind the American League leading White Sox. Rogers Hornsby is named Rookie of the Month for the third time this season

Around The Diamonds
Walt Leverenz (Brooklyn Tip Tops) increases his lead in the Federal League with his 8th shut outs. Hippo Vaugh (Buffalo Bison) formerly of Detroit has found new life in the Eastern
League with his league lead 17th victory. Meanwhile over in the Central Association, Joseph Sloan (Keokuk Indians) won his 18th game and enjoys boating in the off season.

scott1964 · 01-28-2019, 06:45 PM

September 1st 1915 Update
The Chicago White Sox have all but sewn up the American League, 19-8 in August alone. They are on track to win over 100 games. On the other side are the Philadelphia
Atheltics and Detroit Tigers and a 100 lose season might be in the cards. The last team to lose 100 games were the Chicago White Sox in 1907. Over in the National League,
the St Louis Cardinals are enjoying a sizable lead over the Pirates.

Standings

Batting Stats

Pitching Stats

Washington Senators Report
Record 59-52: 2nd Place 18 GB
The season is all but over, a fourth straight mediocre month at 13-12. Rogers Hornsby makers it three Rookie of the Months. Walter Johnson picks up win #200 and his 2000th strike out.

Around The Diamonds
Clay Schoonover (Roanoke Tigers) over in the Virginia League is batting .350. New York States League Harry Delano (Scranton Miners) picked up his 28th win of the season. Bob Groom
over in the Northwestern League is looking for a team, any team. Former Senators Rowdy Elliot (Los Angeles Angels) is leading the Pacific Coast League with his .328 BA.

scott1964 · 01-28-2019, 10:25 PM

September 15th 1915 Update
We are coming to the end of the 1915 Season with around 15 games to go. St Louis is trying to hold off a surging New York Giants team. Over in the American League the Chicago
White Sox have lost 7 straight and see their lead over St Louis shrinking.

scott1964 · 01-28-2019, 11:31 PM

1915 Final Standings
The Chicago White Sox will take on the St Louis Cardinals. The White Sox last appeared in the World Series in 1888 when the team was the Columbus Solons and lost to
the Boston Beaneaters. The Cardinals last appeared in 1913 and lost to the New York Yankees.

scott1964 · 01-28-2019, 11:42 PM

1915 World Series
St Louis Cardinals sweep the Chicago White Sox to claim title. First National League team to win since the Cubs won in 1907. Cardinals are 2-2 in this century.

scott1964 · 01-29-2019, 08:00 PM

Minor Leagues Champions

Federal League disbands
American Association: Columbus Senators
Eastern League: Newark Indians
Pacific Coast League: San Fransisco Seals
Southern Association: Little Rock Travels
Western League: Denver Bears
New England League: Brockton Shoemakers
Northwestern League: Victoria Bees
New York States League: Scranton Miners
Western Canada League: Calgary Cowboys
Virginia League: Petersberg Goobers
Central Association: Kewanee Boilermakers
Western Association: Oklahoma City Mets
Wisconsin State League: Fond du Lac Giants

Pro Baseball Association Playoffs

scott1964 · 01-29-2019, 08:41 PM

Off Season
Retirements:

Washington Senators Retirements

Awards
American League
Rookie of the Year: Rogers Hornsby (Washington Senators)
Pitcher of the Year: Walter Johnson (Washington Senators)
MVP: Walter Johnson (Washington Senators)

National League
Rookie of the Year: Turner Barber (St Louis Cardinals)
Pitcher of the Year: Bob Shawkey (Brooklyn Robins)
MVP: Tillie Shafer (New York Giants)

Draft

scott1964 · 02-03-2019, 08:30 PM

1916 Season
Another season is a about to start. Who will meet in the World Series? Will the Cardinals repeat? Is the Cleveland era coming to an end?

Predicted Standings

The Top Prospects

01-16-2019, 09:34 PM	#481
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	July 1st 1914 Update The Pittsburgh Pirates continue to lead the National League, upping their lead to 9 games over Brooklyn. Over in the American League, the Washington Senators come from the middle of the pack, come a calling past a lackluster Boston team and a sinking Detroit Tigers one. The Yankees are holding their own while Cleveland has righted their ship. Standings Batting Stats Pitching Stats Washington Senators Report Record 40-29: 1st Place Senators go 18-9 in June to vault into the top spot in the American League. Walter Johnson is once again named Pitcher of the Month with his 6-0, 2.02 era showing. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

01-17-2019, 08:23 PM	#482
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	August 1st 1914 Update The Pittsburgh Pirates have opened up the National League, the second place team, the Cardinals, are a distant 14.5 games behind. Not so over in the American League, the Senators lead the Naps by a single game. And the rest of the pack is not far behind. Standings Batting Stats Pitching Stats Washington Senators Report Record 53-44: 1st Place Eddie Collins and Walter Johnson both were named Batter and Pitcher of the Month. Despite the 3rd, 4th, and 5th best hitters, we are struggling to break out. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

01-17-2019, 11:02 PM	#483
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	September 1st 1914 Update The Pittsburgh Pirates saw their lead shrink to 11.5 games over St Louis. In the American League, Cleveland rode an 8 game winning streak to claim the top. Standings Batting Stats Pitching Stats Washington Senators Report Record 65-57: 2nd Place 2.5 GB A 12-13 August sent us down to second place. All to a seven game losing streak and streaking Cleveland team __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

01-17-2019, 11:38 PM	#484
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	September 22nd 1914 Update The Pittsburgh Pirates clinched the National League, for their third title in the past four years. Over in the American League, the Cleveland Naps got red hot and are about to clinch their 9th title since the turn of the century. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

01-19-2019, 09:52 PM	#485
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	1914 Final Standings The Cleveland Naps will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in the World Series __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

01-19-2019, 09:58 PM	#486
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	1914 World Series Cleveland Naps win their 8th title, the most of any team. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

01-20-2019, 08:39 PM	#487
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	Off Season Retirements: Notables: Mike Donlin, George Stone, Doc Adkins, and Nap Lajoie Name Changes: None Draft Washington Draft __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

01-22-2019, 05:55 PM	#488
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	1915 Season The Top Prospects Predicted Standings Looking at the predictions it will look like the Chicago White Sox will the one to beat , and in the National League it looks like Pittsburgh will once again return. On to this season and lets find out who will go to the World Series. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

01-22-2019, 06:05 PM	#489
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	A new association was born, Pro Baseball Association. The American Association will play the Eastern League in a best of seven for the championship. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

01-23-2019, 09:15 PM	#490
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	May 1915 Update 5 teams come out of the gate on fire. Still too early to guess but we have some nice races up and going now. Standings Batting Stats Pitching Stats Washington Senators Report Record:12-4 1st Place Eddie Collins is named Batter of the Month while Rogers Hornsby is named Rookie of the Month. Around the Diamonds Over in the American Association, the Kansas City Blues are hot and lead by 3 games over the Toledo Mud Hens. SP Pat Reilly (5-0, 1.08) leads KC. Mike Fitzgerald (Jersey City) is batting .407 in the Eastern League. Martin Farrell (Memphis) is another batting over .400 at .425, in the Southern Association. The New York State Leagues sees another .400 hitter in Guy Zinn (Syracuse) at .411. But the surprise is in the Western Canada League, William McCormick (Calgary) is batting a blistering .438. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

01-27-2019, 08:46 PM	#491
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	June 1st 1915 Update The Chicago White Sox surges atop the American League thanks to a 9-1 run. Over in the National League, there are 4 teams seesawing back and forth with the New York Giants currently leading by a single game over the Cardinals. The Boston Braves are the unluckiest team as they were on the receiving end of a 17 game losing streak. Standings Batting Stats Pitching Stats Washington Senators Report Eddie Collins, Heinie Groh, and rookie Rogers Hornsby are sitting atop the American League Batting chart. Hornsby was once again named the Rookie of the Month. Around The Diamonds Walt Leverenz (Brooklyn Tip Tops) leads the Federal League with his 5 shut outs. Charles Wetherford (Cambridge Orphans) is an early favorite of the New England League pitching triple crown. His stats are 10-4, 1.29 era and 73 strike outs. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

01-28-2019, 12:09 PM	#492
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	July 1st 1915 Update The Chicago White Sox are turning up the pressure and lead Washington by 6 games. Chicago pulled off a 17-9 month of June. Over in the National League, the St Louis Cardinals are fending off three other teams. Bill James (St Louis Browns) and Jim Shaw (Chicago White Sox) each threw no hitters during the month. Which one will stay in the hunt? Stay tuned to find out. Standings Batting Stats Pitching Stats Washington Senators Report Record 41-28: 2nd Place 6 GB A lackluster month of June (14-13) and the White Sox 6 game winning streak in the middle of the month have the Senators trying to stay in the hunt. Around The Diamonds Oscar Miller (St Paul Saints) from the American Association is tearing up the league with his 4.1 WAR rating but a dismal 6-11 record. Still in the same league we have Thomas Quailey (Minneapolis Miners) and his league leading 15 wins. Ping Bodie (Buffalo Bison) has hit more home runs (8) in the Eastern League than he did in the majors in one season, and the season is not even half way through.Over in the New York States League, Pat Folbre (Elmira Colonels) has already hit 18 HR. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals. Last edited by scott1964; 01-28-2019 at 12:12 PM.

01-28-2019, 02:07 PM	#493
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	August 1st 1915 Update Chicago pulls off another spectacular month with their 26-6 record, they now lead Washington by 13. St Louis continues to lead the National League, increasing to 7 games over the Pirates. Another No Hitter was tossed by a Chicago team, the Cub's Harry Colveleski pitched one on 24th. Standings Batting Stats Pitching Stats Washington Senators Report Record 56-40: 2nd Place 13GB An average month sees the Senators further behind the American League leading White Sox. Rogers Hornsby is named Rookie of the Month for the third time this season Around The Diamonds Walt Leverenz (Brooklyn Tip Tops) increases his lead in the Federal League with his 8th shut outs. Hippo Vaugh (Buffalo Bison) formerly of Detroit has found new life in the Eastern League with his league lead 17th victory. Meanwhile over in the Central Association, Joseph Sloan (Keokuk Indians) won his 18th game and enjoys boating in the off season. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

01-28-2019, 06:45 PM	#494
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	September 1st 1915 Update The Chicago White Sox have all but sewn up the American League, 19-8 in August alone. They are on track to win over 100 games. On the other side are the Philadelphia Atheltics and Detroit Tigers and a 100 lose season might be in the cards. The last team to lose 100 games were the Chicago White Sox in 1907. Over in the National League, the St Louis Cardinals are enjoying a sizable lead over the Pirates. Standings Batting Stats Pitching Stats Washington Senators Report Record 59-52: 2nd Place 18 GB The season is all but over, a fourth straight mediocre month at 13-12. Rogers Hornsby makers it three Rookie of the Months. Walter Johnson picks up win #200 and his 2000th strike out. Around The Diamonds Clay Schoonover (Roanoke Tigers) over in the Virginia League is batting .350. New York States League Harry Delano (Scranton Miners) picked up his 28th win of the season. Bob Groom over in the Northwestern League is looking for a team, any team. Former Senators Rowdy Elliot (Los Angeles Angels) is leading the Pacific Coast League with his .328 BA. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

01-28-2019, 10:25 PM	#495
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	September 15th 1915 Update We are coming to the end of the 1915 Season with around 15 games to go. St Louis is trying to hold off a surging New York Giants team. Over in the American League the Chicago White Sox have lost 7 straight and see their lead over St Louis shrinking. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

01-28-2019, 11:31 PM	#496
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	1915 Final Standings The Chicago White Sox will take on the St Louis Cardinals. The White Sox last appeared in the World Series in 1888 when the team was the Columbus Solons and lost to the Boston Beaneaters. The Cardinals last appeared in 1913 and lost to the New York Yankees. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

01-28-2019, 11:42 PM	#497
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	1915 World Series St Louis Cardinals sweep the Chicago White Sox to claim title. First National League team to win since the Cubs won in 1907. Cardinals are 2-2 in this century. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

01-29-2019, 08:00 PM	#498
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	Minor Leagues Champions Federal League disbands American Association: Columbus Senators Eastern League: Newark Indians Pacific Coast League: San Fransisco Seals Southern Association: Little Rock Travels Western League: Denver Bears New England League: Brockton Shoemakers Northwestern League: Victoria Bees New York States League: Scranton Miners Western Canada League: Calgary Cowboys Virginia League: Petersberg Goobers Central Association: Kewanee Boilermakers Western Association: Oklahoma City Mets Wisconsin State League: Fond du Lac Giants Pro Baseball Association Playoffs __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

01-29-2019, 08:41 PM	#499
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	Off Season Retirements: Washington Senators Retirements Awards American League Rookie of the Year: Rogers Hornsby (Washington Senators) Pitcher of the Year: Walter Johnson (Washington Senators) MVP: Walter Johnson (Washington Senators) National League Rookie of the Year: Turner Barber (St Louis Cardinals) Pitcher of the Year: Bob Shawkey (Brooklyn Robins) MVP: Tillie Shafer (New York Giants) Draft __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

02-03-2019, 08:30 PM	#500
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	1916 Season Another season is a about to start. Who will meet in the World Series? Will the Cardinals repeat? Is the Cleveland era coming to an end? Predicted Standings The Top Prospects __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.