Federal League Games April 19th

Don Sutton and the Grays had an easy time of it in Boston, with a 10-1 win over the Pilgrims.  Pie Traynor was a triple short of hitting for the cycle.  The New York Knights enjoyed their stay in the Big Easy, with a 5-1 win over the Jazz Kings.  "Eggie" Hensley improved to 2-1 with a shutdown performance for the Gothams.  The Liberty finished strong at home, but not enough to overcome the Senators 6 run lead in the first two frames.  Babe Ruth and Bill Terry powered the Washington offense.

NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2099 Federal League                 Date: 4/20/2099
 
PITTSBURGH AT BOSTON
Grays........... 0 0 1  3 2 0  3 1 0  - 10 16  0
Pilgrims........ 0 0 0  0 0 0  0 0 1  -  1  9  2
Win:Sutton(2-1) Loss:Walsh(0-4)
Homeruns- P.Traynor(1st), H.Aaron(1st)
 
Don Sutton went the distance as the Pittsburgh Grays defeated the Boston
Pilgrims by a score of 10 to 1 at Braves Field.
 
Pie Traynor was a seemingly constant irritant to the hometown fans as he
provided much of the offense for the visitors.  He lined a one-base hit in
the 5th inning, doubled scoring two baserunners in the 7th inning and blasted
a solo shot in the 8th inning.  Pittsburgh had 16 hits for the afternoon.
 
The win went to Sutton(2-1) who allowed 1 run in the game. Ed Walsh(0-4)
absorbed the loss.  He was touched for 10 hits and 2 walks in 6 innings.  
 
 
NEW YORK AT NEW ORLEANS
Knights......... 0 0 0  0 0 0  0 0 1  -  1  5  0
Jazz Kings...... 0 0 0  0 1 1  0 3    -  5  8  1
Win:Hensley(1-1) Loss:Jenkins(0-3) Save:Brown(1st)
Homeruns- P.Waner(1st)
 
At Dodger Stadium the New Orleans Jazz Kings easily handled the New York
Knights by the score of 5 to 1.
 
New Orleans went ahead for good in the 5th inning plating an isolated run
utilizing 2 base hits.  For the game New Orleans out-hit New York 8 to 5.
 
The win was credited to Eggie Hensley(1-1) who went 6 and 1/3 innings allowing
no runs. Hensley got relief help from Dave Brown who gained credit for his
1st save.  The losing pitcher was Ferguson Jenkins(0-3).  
 
With this win, New Orleans has a 8-6 record.  They have been 6-4 lately.  With
the loss, New York has a record of 3-7 lately, 6-8 overall.
 
WASHINGTON AT PHILADELPHIA
Senators........ 2 4 0  1 2 1  2 0 0  - 12 18  0
Liberty......... 0 0 0  0 2 1  0 2 1  -  6 13  0
Win:Ryan(2-0) Loss:Hoyt(1-1)
Homeruns- B.Ruth(3rd), B.Terry(3rd), E.Mathews(7th)
 
The Washington Senators put 4 runs on the scoreboard in the 2nd inning and had
very little trouble at Penmar Park downing the Philadelphia Liberty.  The
score was 12 to 6.
 
Washington claimed the early lead in the first inning when they tallied 2 runs
on 2 hits.  The critical plate appearance was by Bill Terry who silenced the
crowd when he smashed a two-run homer.  Offensively, Washington was a
juggernaut.  They scored in 6 separate innings.  
 
Nolan Ryan(2-0) picked up the victory, allowing 5 runs in 7 and 1/3 innings.
Waite Hoyt(1-1) was the losing pitcher.  He gave up 6 hits and 1 walk in 1
and 2/3 innings.
 

Notice from the Office of the President, Federal League

The Federal League President's office announces that the Philadelphia Liberty are trading Bob Feller to the Boston Pilgrims for John Clarkson.  The trade will take effect immediately for today's games.

Notice from the Office of the President, Continental League

The Continental League President's office announced that the Chicago White Bears have dealt Carl Hubbell to the Kansas City Cattle Barons.  Kansas City will send Jack Chesbro to Chicago in return.  The transaction will be in effect for this afternoon's games.

A Great Game In Detroit

The Model Ts battled back, and tied it up in the 9th. Each team had their chances in extra innings. I think the Ts were too quick to pinch hit for their pitchers, and had only a tired Dean to resort to in the end. Still, they nearly managed to tie it in the bottom of the 17th, and had runners at the corners with only one out when Duffy hit into a 1-6-3 game ending DP.

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BOXSCORE: 2099 Kansas City Cattle Barons At 2099 Detroit Model Ts   4/19/2099
 
  Cattle Barons      AB  R  H RBI AVG     Model Ts           AB  R  H RBI AVG
  B.McPhee 2B         8  0  2  0 .226     C.Gehringer 2B      4  0  0  0 .368  
  E.Roush LF          7  2  3  1 .297     W.McDonald P        0  0  0  0 ----  
  C.Klein RF          8  1  2  1 .193     B.Lemon P           0  0  0  0 .400  
  H.Wilson CF         6  1  3  1 .314   C-L.Doby PH           1  0  0  0 .361  
  B.Leonard 1B        8  0  2  1 .228     B.Foster P          0  0  0  0 .300  
  B.Ewing C           7  0  2  1 .213   E-H.McNair PH         1  0  0  0 .500  
  H.Jennings SS       6  0  1  0 .292     J.Palmer P          0  0  0  0 .000  
  R.Dandridge 3B      7  0  1  0 .345   H-J.Sewell PH,3B      1  0  0  0 .300  
  S.Paige P           3  1  1  0 .200     N.Allen SS          7  1  3  0 .308  
  R.Fingers P         1  0  0  0 .000     M.Mantle CF         6  0  0  0 .200  
D-J.Burkett PH        1  0  0  0 .370     C.Smith RF          8  1  2  0 .317  
  J.Chesbro P         0  0  0  0 .333     B.Dickey C          7  0  1  1 .231  
F-T.Young PH          1  0  0  0 .077     D.Brouthers 1B      5  2  4  1 .438  
  H.Pennock P         0  0  0  0 ----     H.Duffy LF          7  0  2  2 .409  
  W.Ford P            0  0  0  0 .000     A.Radcliff 3B       5  0  0  0 .231  
J-B.Taylor PH         1  0  0  0 .000   G-E.Slaughter PR      0  0  0  0 ----  
  L.Day P             0  0  0  0 .000     D.Drysdale P        0  0  0  0 .125  
                                        I-R.Schalk PH         1  0  0  0 .167  
                                          D.Dean P            0  0  0  0 .286  
                                          A.Joss P            1  0  0  0 .000  
                                        A-S.Musial PH         1  0  0  0 .256  
                                          J.Haines P          0  0  0  0 .667  
                                        B-T.McCarthy PH,2B    5  0  1  0 .333  
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      64  5 17  5                 Totals      60  4 13  4
 
A-Pinch Hit For Joss In 5th Inning
B-Pinch Hit For Haines In 7th Inning
C-Pinch Hit For Lemon In 10th Inning
D-Pinch Hit For Fingers In 11th Inning
E-Pinch Hit For Foster In 12th Inning
F-Pinch Hit For Chesbro In 14th Inning
G-Pinch Ran For Radcliff In 14th Inning
H-Pinch Hit For Palmer In 14th Inning
I-Pinch Hit For Drysdale In 15th Inning
J-Pinch Hit For Ford In 16th Inning
 
INJURY: Webster McDonald INJURED (for 15 more games) in 9th inning
 
Cattle Barons... 0 0 2  0 1 0  0 0 0  0 0 0  0 0 0  0 2 -  5 17  1
Model Ts........ 0 0 0  0 1 1  0 0 1  0 0 0  0 0 0  0 1 -  4 13  0
 
Cattle Barons (9-5)      IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA  SCORESHEET
S.Paige                   7       4   2   2   1   7   0 111   2.17  A1 D1
R.Fingers BS(2nd)         3       2   1   1   2   3   0  50   3.86  D2 E4
J.Chesbro                 3       3   0   0   2   1   0  44   1.69  E5 F7
H.Pennock                 0 1/3   0   0   0   2   0   0  16   5.00  F8 G1
W.Ford                    1 2/3   1   0   0   1   1   0  24   1.88  G2 G8
L.Day WIN(2-2)            2       3   1   1   0   1   0  25   1.31  G9
Totals                   17      13   4   4   8  13   0
 
Model Ts (11-3)          IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA  SCORESHEET
A.Joss                    5       8   3   3   3   2   0  86   2.08  A1 C7
J.Haines                  2       0   0   0   0   1   0  19   4.40  C8 D4
W.McDonald                1 1/3   0   0   0   0   0   0  15   2.57  D5 D8
B.Lemon                   1 2/3   0   0   0   1   0   0  17   4.32  D9 E5
B.Foster                  2       1   0   0   0   2   0  25   1.04  E6 F3
J.Palmer                  2       3   0   0   1   1   0  42   2.25  F4 G4
D.Drysdale                1       1   0   0   0   0   0  12   1.96  G5 G7
D.Dean LOSS(1-3)          2       4   2   2   0   1   0  34   8.63  G8
Totals                   17      17   5   5   5   7   0
 
ATTENDANCE- 41,191 DATE- Sunday, April 19th 2099 TIME- Day WEATHER- Bad
T- 5:08
LEFT ON BASE- Cattle Barons:14  Model Ts:15
DOUBLE PLAYS- Cattle Barons: 3  Model Ts: 1
ERRORS- H.Wilson
DOUBLES- H.Wilson(5th), B.Leonard(6th), S.Paige, D.Brouthers(2nd), H.Duffy(2nd),
         T.McCarthy(1st)
TRIPLES- D.Brouthers(1st)
STOLEN BASES- E.Roush-2(2nd), H.Duffy(1st), T.McCarthy(1st)
CAUGHT STEALING- B.Ewing, T.McCarthy
SACRIFICE HITS- E.Roush
SACRIFICE FLIES- B.Dickey
WALKS- H.Wilson-2, B.Ewing, H.Jennings-2, J.Sewell, M.Mantle-2, D.Brouthers-3,
       H.Duffy, A.Radcliff
HIT BY PITCH- N.Allen
STRIKE OUTS- E.Roush, C.Klein, H.Wilson, B.Ewing, H.Jennings, R.Dandridge-2,
             C.Gehringer, J.Sewell, N.Allen, M.Mantle-2, C.Smith, B.Dickey,
             D.Brouthers, H.Duffy-2, A.Radcliff-2, A.Joss
GIDP- S.Paige, C.Smith, H.Duffy-2
WILD PITCHES- R.Fingers-2
WEB GEMS- Top 9th: Dan Brouthers robbed Ray Dandridge of a base hit.
 
41,191 fans watched an exciting game at Navin Field.  The Kansas City Cattle
Barons topped the Detroit Model Ts by the slimmest of margins, 5 to 4.
 
Both teams were tied at 3 runs apiece after nine innings.  Kansas City was
victorious in the 17th inning.  Edd Roush led off and he delivered a single.
Chuck Klein next to the plate and he lined a base-hit.  Hack Wilson then
smacked a single.  Dizzy Dean then picked Wilson off first base.  After an
out was recorded, Buck Ewing came up and he laced a single.  Kansas City had
17 hits overall, while Detroit had 13.  
 
Leon Day(2-2) was the winner allowing 1 run in 2 innings. Dean(1-3) took the
loss in relief.  He gave up 4 hits and no walks in 2 innings.

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News Update

Detroit, MI - The Model Ts announced that they would put pitcher Webster McDonald on the 15 day disabled list as the result of an injury suffered in today's tremendous 17 inning marathon with the Kansas City Cattle Barons. The Model Ts emptied their bullpen in pursuit of a victory the eluded them. McDonald has been a valuable part of the Model Ts bullpen this year. He joins Model T 3rd baseman Mike Schmidt on the DL. The Model Ts acquired him shortly after the season commenced in a trade with Cincinnati for Amos Rusie.  His current stats are below.

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 DATE Opp  INN  H  R ER BB Ks HR WLS  RECORD SV   ERA  Ks
 4/ 6 KCH  0.2  0  0  0  0  0  0       0- 0   0  0.00   0
 4/ 7 CHH  1.2  2  2  2  0  1  0       0- 0   0  7.71   1
 4/ 9 SLH  2.0  2  0  0  0  0  0   S   0- 0   1  4.15   1
 4/13 NCH  1.0  0  0  0  0  0  0   S   0- 0   2  3.38   1
 4/14 NCH  0.1  0  0  0  0  0  0       0- 0   2  3.18   1
 4/19 KCH  1.1  0  0  0  0  0  0       0- 0   2  2.57   1

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Continental League Games April 19th

The Cattle Barons and Model Ts locked horns in a titanic struggle 17 inning struggle that saw the Model T's come back in the 9th inning to send it to extras.  The Barons finally took the lead in the 17th after Detroit had used every pitcher on the roster and only Dizzy Dean remained.  Even with two runs scored against them, Detroit fought back gamely, scoring one run and leaving two men on the basepaths as Hugh Duffy who had already notched two hits and stole a base hit into a game ending double play.  In other action the White Bears rallied for two in the bottom of the 9th for a comeback win over Nashville as Max Carey hit a bases loaded single.  Finally, the River Captains notched a 4-1 win over cellar dwelling Cincinnati.

NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2099 Continental League             Date: 4/20/2099
 
NASHVILLE AT CHICAGO
Commodores...... 0 0 0  0 0 0  0 3 0  -  3  6  1
White Bears..... 0 0 1  0 1 0  0 0 2  -  4 11  0
Win:Marquard(2-1) Loss:Wilhelm(0-2)
Homeruns- R.Yount(1st)
 
George Davis had 4 hits and 2 RBI at Schorling Park as the Chicago White Bears
staged a comeback win over the Nashville Commodores by the count of 4 to
3.
 
Chicago scored the decisive runs in a big bottom of the 9th inning with 2 runs
utilizing 4 base hits.  After an out was recorded, Phil Rizzuto got things
rolling when he stroked a one-base hit.  Joe Dimaggio was next and he laced a
base-knock.  After another out, Davis came to the plate and singled.  Davis
took second on the throw.  Lou Gehrig came up and he was walked intentionally
to load the bases.  Max Carey stepped into the box and delivered a base-hit.
Chicago had 11 hits for the game and Nashville had 6.  
 
The winning pitcher was Rube Marquard(2-1) who allowed no runs in 1 and 2/3
innings. The loss was charged to Hoyt Wilhelm(0-2) in relief.  He pitched 1
and 2/3 innings allowing 4 hits and 2 walks.
 
Chicago's manager was all smiles after the ballgame, 'It sure was looking
pretty dim there for a while, but our guys never gave up - and neither did
our fans - they kept cheering us on.  What a sweet win!'
 
KANSAS CITY AT DETROIT
Cattle Barons... 0 0 2  0 1 0  0 0 0  0 0 0  0 0 0  0 2 -  5 17  1
Model Ts........ 0 0 0  0 1 1  0 0 1  0 0 0  0 0 0  0 1 -  4 13  0
Win:Day(2-2) Loss:Dean(1-3)
 
41,191 fans watched an exciting game at Navin Field.  The Kansas City Cattle
Barons topped the Detroit Model Ts by the slimmest of margins, 5 to 4.
 
Both teams were tied at 3 runs apiece after nine innings.  Kansas City was
victorious in the 17th inning.  Edd Roush led off and he delivered a single.
Chuck Klein next to the plate and he lined a base-hit.  Hack Wilson then
smacked a single.  Dizzy Dean then picked Wilson off first base.  After an
out was recorded, Buck Ewing came up and he laced a single.  Kansas City had
17 hits overall, while Detroit had 13.  
 
Leon Day(2-2) was the winner allowing 1 run in 2 innings. Dean(1-3) took the
loss in relief.  He gave up 4 hits and no walks in 2 innings.
 
CINCINNATI AT ST. LOUIS
Beergardeners... 0 0 0  0 0 1  0 0 0  -  1  6  1
River Captains.. 0 0 0  0 1 3  0 0    -  4 11  1
Win:Young(1-2) Loss:Rusie(0-2)
 
Candy Jim Taylor had 3 base hits and Cy Young was able to finish what he
started and was credited with a complete game at Terrapin Park as the St.
Louis River Captains beat the Cincinnati Beergardeners by the count of 4 to
1.
 
St. Louis brought 3 runs across the plate in the bottom of the 6th inning with
the help of 5 hits.  The key at-bat was by Johnny Evers who came through for
the home fans when he delivered a base-hit which was good for two runs.  St.
Louis banged out 11 hits on the afternoon.  
 
The win was credited to Young(1-2) who went the whole way allowing 1 run. Amos
Rusie(0-2) suffered the loss.  With this win, St. Louis has a 5-9 record.
They have been 4-6 lately.  With the loss, Cincinnati has a record of 4-6
lately, 4-10, worst in the league overall.
 

News Update

Pittsburgh announced that Chick Hafey will be on the 15 day DL due to an injury suffered in today's game. Hafey has not been well throughout the season, which is reflected in his slow start. Grays Player Manager John Ward told me that he thought we mightsee a new Chick with a couple weeks to heal.

Strat-O-Matic Report

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 DATE Opp AB  R  H RB BB Ks HR SB   Avg HR's RBI's
 4/ 7 NOH  1  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  .000  0     0
 4/ 8 NOH  1  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  .000  0     0
 4/ 9 WAH  4  0  0  0  0  1  0  0  .000  0     0
 4/11 WAH  4  0  1  0  0  2  0  0  .100  0     0
 4/12 WAH  4  0  1  0  0  1  0  0  .143  0     0
 4/13 PHN  3  0  0  0  0  1  0  0  .118  0     0
 4/16 NYH  4  1  1  0  0  1  0  0  .143  0     0
 4/17 NYH  3  0  0  0  1  0  0  0  .125  0     0
 4/18 NYH  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  .125  0     0

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Federal League Games April 18th

Gaylord Perry dominated the hometown Liberty at Penmar Park as the Jazz Kings rolled to an easy 8-1 victory over their Philadelphia hosts.  Tom Scales doubled, tripled and bombed a 3 run dinger to ignite the New Orleans squad.  Boston hosted a much more subdued affairs as the home town Pilgrims managed a 2-1 win over visiting a visiting Washington squad.  Boston starter Stan Coveleski had to leave the game in the 5th innings, and Sam Streeter was able to preserve the game and earn the win.  The winning run was scored when Joe Cronin scored on a steal attempt of third was misplayed by backup Senators' catcher Cap Anson who threw wildly down the third base line.  No such drama in New York as the Grays bombed the Knights, 11-1.  Bill Byrd who has been on and off for Pittsburgh was definitely on today, and the home town team couldn't get anything going at the plate.

NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2099 Federal League                 Date: 4/19/2099
 
NEW ORLEANS AT PHILADELPHIA
Jazz Kings...... 1 4 0  0 0 1  0 0 2  -  8 13  0
Liberty......... 0 1 0  0 0 0  0 0 0  -  1  7  2
Win:Perry(1-1) Loss:Gibson(0-3)
Homeruns- G.Goslin(2nd), T.Scales(2nd)
 
Gaylord Perry was able to finish what he started and was credited with a
complete game and Tubby Scales lofted one into the 'cheap seats' and had 3
RBI as the New Orleans Jazz Kings defeated the Philadelphia Liberty 8 to 1 at
Penmar Park.
 
Scales had a big day with his bat.  He tripled in the 1st inning, lofted a
three-run bomb in the 2nd inning and doubled in the 6th inning.  New Orleans
managed 13 hits in their victory.  
 
Perry(1-1) allowed 1 run on the game. Bob Gibson(0-3) ended up with the loss.
He surrendered 8 hits and 1 walk in 5 innings.
 
WASHINGTON AT BOSTON
Senators........ 0 0 0  0 0 0  1 0 0  -  1  5  2
Pilgrims........ 1 0 0  0 1 0  0 0    -  2  5  1
Win:Streeter(1-0) Loss:Salmon(1-2)
 
Center fielder Hank Aaron had 2 base hits at Braves Field as the Boston
Pilgrims beat the Washington Senators by the count of 2 to 1.
 
Sam Streeter(1-0) was called upon to do the job and he was the winning
pitcher.  He went 4 and 1/3 innings surrendering 4 hits and 1 walk lowering
his ERA to 4.13.  Both teams totaled 5 hits on the afternoon.  
 
Harry Salmon(1-2) was charged with the loss.  He was stingy with the
baserunners, allowing just 5 hits and 1 walk in 8 innings.
 
 
PITTSBURGH AT NEW YORK
Grays........... 1 0 0  3 0 0  3 3 1  - 11 16  1
Knights......... 0 0 0  0 0 0  1 0 0  -  1  9  0
Win:Byrd(2-2) Loss:Grimes(1-1)
Homeruns- M.Ott(1st), W.Stargell(4th)
 
Willie Stargell touched them all and had 3 RBI and Bill Byrd allowed
Pittsburgh's manager to rest his bullpen, tossing a complete game as the
Pittsburgh Grays smashed the overmatched New York Knights, 11 to 1.
 
New York fell behind quickly as the Pittsburgh offense came through in the
first inning scoring a single run using 2 hits.  Pittsburgh rapped out 16
hits for the afternoon.  
 
The win was credited to Byrd(2-2) who went the whole way allowing 1 run.
Burleigh Grimes(1-1) was the loser.  He got hit pretty hard, allowing 10 hits
and 2 walks in 7 innings.  
 
 

Continental League Games April 18th

The St. Louis River Captains overcame a 5 run first inning deficit to defeat Dizzy Dean and the Detroit Model Ts in extras today.  After starting pitcher Bill Holland was shelled in the first, Roosevelt Davis held the River Captains together, throwing 4 scoreless innings, before yielding to John Donaldson in the 6th inning.  Meanwhile the River Captains kept chopping away at the lead, to force a 10th inning and eventual win.  In Chicago, Joe "Iron Man" McGinnity and Leon Day dueled to a 1-0 victory for the White Bears, with the only score being a first inning Lou Gehrig homer.  Cincinnati also managed a tight 2-1 win over the visiting Commodores.

NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2099 Continental League             Date: 4/19/2099
 
ST. LOUIS AT DETROIT
River Captains.. 1 0 0  1 0 2  2 0 0  3 -  9 14  1
Model Ts........ 6 0 0  0 0 0  0 0 0  1 -  7 14  0
Win:Williams(2-1) Loss:Dean(1-2)
Homeruns- T.Williams(4th), S.Pennington(1st), J.Sewell(1st)
 
Superman Pennington went deep and had 4 RBI at Navin Field as the St. Louis
River Captains beat the Detroit Model Ts in 10 innings 9 to 7.
 
Both teams were tied at 6 runs apiece after nine innings.  St. Louis came out
on top in the 10th inning.  Dobie Moore led off and he slapped a one-base
hit.  Pennington stepped up to the plate and he doubled.  Candy Jim Taylor
then laced a base-hit.  Taylor took second on the throw.  Bill Perkins
followed and he slapped a single.  Tom Williams stepped into the box and laid
down a sacrifice bunt.  Both teams finished the game with 14 hits.  
 
The win was credited to Williams(2-1) who went 4 innings allowing 1 run. Dizzy
Dean(1-2) took the loss.  He surrendered 8 runs and 12 hits in 9 innings.
 
KANSAS CITY AT CHICAGO
Cattle Barons... 0 0 0  0 0 0  0 0 0  -  0  7  0
White Bears..... 1 0 0  0 0 0  0 0    -  1  3  0
Win:McGinnity(2-1) Loss:Day(1-2)
Homeruns- L.Gehrig(4th)
 
Joe McGinnity tossed a shutout as the Chicago White Bears topped the Kansas
City Cattle Barons by a score of 1 to 0 at Schorling Park.
 
McGinnity(2-1) was very good in the win.  He gave up just 7 hits and 1 walk in
9 innings improving his ERA from 2.50 to 1.67.  Kansas City threatened in the
9th but their rally came up short.  
 
Leon Day(1-2) was the losing pitcher. He allowed just 1 run and 3 hits in 8
innings.  'We lose our concentration for one pitch, and we lose the game.'
Kansas City's manager said after the game.  'Maybe now these guys will listen
when I say they have to concentrate on EVERY pitch.'
 
NASHVILLE AT CINCINNATI
Commodores...... 0 1 0  0 0 0  0 0 0  -  1  5  0
Beergardeners... 0 1 1  0 0 0  0 0    -  2  6  0
Win:Brown(1-1) Loss:Winters(1-1) Save:Jones(1st)
 
At Redland Field, the Cincinnati fans witnessed a great pitcher's duel.  Ray
Brown(1-1) finally bested his Nashville opposite, Nip Winters(1-1), by the
score of 2 to 1.
 
Cincinnati had 1 run cross the plate in the bottom of the 3rd inning.  That
scoring would be all that was needed.  After the 3rd inning, neither team was
able to score.  
 
Slim Jones recorded the save, his 1st.  Winters was charged with the loss.  He
surrendered 6 hits and 2 walks in 6 innings.  
 
 

Federal League Games April 17th

The Philadelphia Liberty took advantage of four Jazz King errors to take a two game lead over New Orleans, Washington, New York and Boston in the standings.  Andy Cooper threw a solid complete game, and got plenty of help from Eddie Mathews who contributed a home run, a double and two singles.  The New York Knights managed a one run win over the visiting Grays after Billy Willians smashed a two run home run to deep right center field.  Tim Keefe went the distance for his second win for the Gothams.  Finally, Harmon Killebrew's bottom of the ninth, two-out three run homer sent the Senators and Pilgrim into a 15 inning game, which the Pilgrims managed to win with back to back doubles from Hank Greenberg and "Shoeless Joe" Jackson.

NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2099 Federal League                 Date: 4/18/2099
 
NEW ORLEANS AT PHILADELPHIA
Jazz Kings...... 0 3 0  0 0 0  0 0 0  -  3  7  4
Liberty......... 3 2 1  0 0 0  2 0    -  8  9  0
Win:Cooper(2-1) Loss:Bunning(1-1)
Homeruns- N.Robinson(1st), E.Mathews(6th)
 
Andy Cooper was able to finish what he started and was credited with a
complete game and Eddie Mathews had 4 hits and 4 RBI as the Philadelphia
Liberty topped the New Orleans Jazz Kings by a score of 8 to 3 at Penmar
Park.
 
Mathews enjoyed a big evening at the plate.  He stroked a one-base hit in the
1st inning, doubled bringing in two baserunners in the 2nd inning, hit a
single in the 4th inning and lifted one out of the park for a two run home
run in the 7th inning.  Philadelphia rapped out 9 hits for the night.
 
Cooper(2-1) picked up the complete game victory, allowing 3 runs. Jim
Bunning(1-1) was given the loss.  He allowed 9 hits and 3 walks in 6 and 2/3
innings.  
 
 
WASHINGTON AT BOSTON
Senators........ 0 0 0  0 3 0  0 0 3  0 0 0  0 0 0  -  6 13  1
Pilgrims........ 1 0 0  3 0 2  0 0 0  0 0 0  0 0 1  -  7 15  3
Win:Rixey(2-0) Loss:Nichols(1-1)
Homeruns- H.Killebrew(3rd)
 
The Boston Pilgrims edged the Washington Senators in 15 innings at Braves
Field by the score of 7 to 6.
 
The score was tied at 6 after nine.  Boston came out the victor in the 15th
inning.  Hank Greenberg doubled.  After an out was recorded, Joe Jackson
stepped in and he doubled giving Boston the win and sending the home town
fans into a frenzy.  Boston managed 15 hits in their victory.  
 
Eppa Rixey(2-0) was the winner allowing no runs in 1 inning. Kid Nichols(1-1)
ended up with the loss in relief.  He surrendered 1 run and 3 hits in 1 and
1/3 innings.
 
PITTSBURGH AT NEW YORK
Grays........... 0 0 0  1 1 0  0 0 0  -  2  7  0
Knights......... 0 0 0  1 0 0  2 0    -  3  8  0
Win:Keefe(2-2) Loss:Plank(0-2)
Homeruns- B.Williams(2nd)
 
Tim Keefe completed the game without help from the bullpen and Billy Williams
went yard and had 2 RBI at Yankee Stadium where the New York Knights beat the
Pittsburgh Grays by the score of 3 to 2.
 
Keefe(2-2) gave a fine effort for New York.  He went 9 innings allowing 7 hits
and 4 walks.  Pittsburgh could do no damage in the 9th.  
 
Eddie Plank(0-2) absorbed the loss.  He allowed 3 runs and 8 hits in 8
innings.
 

Continental League Games April 17th

The Detroit Model Ts continued their winning ways, with a narrow win at home over St. Louis.  Jim Palmer was able to throw a complete game for Detroit.   In Chicago, KC pitcher Juan Marichal earned his third win with a strong outing over the White Bears, 4-1.  Carl Hubbell suffered his first loss.  The Beergardners finally let loose an offensive barrage, scoring 9 runs in the 8th inning to avoid yet another loss to Nashville.

NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2099 Continental League             Date: 4/18/2099
 
ST. LOUIS AT DETROIT
River Captains.. 1 0 3  0 0 0  0 0 0  -  4  5  2
Model Ts........ 0 3 1  0 1 0  0 0    -  5 12  1
Win:Palmer(2-0) Loss:Cockrell(0-1)
Homeruns- T.Stearnes(2nd)
 
Jim Palmer was able to finish what he started and was credited with a complete
game as the Detroit Model Ts outscored the St. Louis River Captains 5 to
4.
 
Palmer(2-0) had a strong outing.  He allowed only 5 hits and 5 walks in 9
innings reducing his ERA from 3.46 to 2.45.  St. Louis made it exciting in
the 9th, but they were unable to push the needed runs across.  
 
The loss was charged to Phil Cockrell(0-1).  He got hit pretty hard, allowing
11 hits and 3 walks in 6 and 2/3 innings.  Despite losing St. Louis' manager
was optimistic after the game.  'We'll get over this one.  Sometimes the
breaks fall your way, sometimes they don't.  Any one of a dozen little things
go different, and we come out on top.'
 
KANSAS CITY AT CHICAGO
Cattle Barons... 1 0 1  0 1 0  0 0 1  -  4  9  1
White Bears..... 0 0 0  0 0 0  1 0 0  -  1  4  0
Win:Marichal(3-0) Loss:Hubbell(1-1) Save:Fingers(3rd)
Homeruns- E.Roush(1st), C.Klein(2nd)
 
Juan Marichal carried a no-hitter into the 6th inning and Chuck Klein hit one
over the fence at Schorling Park as the Kansas City Cattle Barons beat the
Chicago White Bears by the count of 4 to 1.
 
Marichal(3-0) pitched a fine game.  He went 7 innings allowing 4 hits and 2
walks.  The right-handed Marichal lost his chance for a no-hitter when Bonnie
Serrell singled with nobody out in the 6th inning.  Overall Kansas City
out-hit Chicago 9 to 4.  
 
Rollie Fingers was credited with his 3rd save. The losing pitcher was Carl
Hubbell(1-1).  He gave up 7 hits and 5 walks in 6 innings.  
 
 
NASHVILLE AT CINCINNATI
Commodores...... 2 0 0  0 1 0  0 0 0  -  3  6  1
Beergardeners... 0 0 0  0 0 0  0 9    -  9 12  0
Win:Powell(1-2) Loss:Niekro(0-2)
Homeruns- B.Robinson(1st)
 
The Cincinnati Beergardeners tallied 9 runs in the 8th inning and easily
topped the Nashville Commodores; the final score was 9 to 3.
 
Cincinnati did all the necessary damage in the 8th inning as they showed no
mercy on Nashville blasting them for 8 hits and plating 9 runs.  The
highlight belonged to Dewey Creacy who made the crowd happy when he doubled
which was good for two runs.  Cincinnati had 12 hits for the game and
Nashville had 6.  
 
Willie Powell(1-2) was the winner allowing no runs in 2 innings. Phil
Niekro(0-2) was charged with the loss.  He was knocked around by Cincinnati,
allowing 10 hits and 3 walks in 7 innings.  
 
 

News Update

The Boston Pilgrims revealed that they'll be shipping Red Parnell to the Cincinnati Beergardners for outfielder Heine Manush.  Parnell has gotten off to a slow start this year, as had Manush.  Manush has needed to play a supporting role for a star studded Washington outfield, and he may be able to help Boston, which will be without star center fielder Willie Mays for another week due to injury.

News Update

The Continental League President's office announced this morning that the Kansas City Cattle Barons, which have cooled down after their hot start, made a bold move to acquire relief ace Herb Pennock from the Chicago White Bears.  In exchange, they'll send Dizzy Dismukes to the White Bears.  Pennock has already made 7 appearances, and started sharply, but has not been effective in his last 3.  Dismukes is a starter, but has not been able to last more than 6 innings in his two starts.  KC hopes that with their better rotation, Pennock can get some much needed rest and return to his earlier form, while Chicago gets a needed starter.

Federal League Games April 16th

The New York Knights rallied for 7 runs in the bottom of the 7th inning to overtake the Pittsburgh Grays, 9-4.  Christy Mathewson had held the Knights to 2 runs for the first 7 innings, but in the 8th, the Grays' bullpen took the ball, and the Knights quickly took advantage of their subpar performance.  Last week's Player of the Week, Mule Suttles, shows no sign of slowing down with his 4 hit performance today.  At Penmark Park in Philadelphia, Walter Johnson threw a complete game victory over the visiting Jazz Kings.  Eddie Mathews' 2 run homer proved to be the game winner for the first place Liberty.  Finally, Judy Johnson and Dick Redding propelled the Pilgrims to a 7-2 win over the Senators.  Boston is still awaiting stars Willie Ways and Bill Monroe, and hope their return can propel them towards the top of the league.
 

NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2099 Federal League                 Date: 4/17/2099
 
NEW ORLEANS AT PHILADELPHIA
Jazz Kings...... 1 0 0  0 0 0  0 0 1  -  2  6  0
Liberty......... 2 0 2  0 0 0  0 0    -  4  8  2
Win:Johnson(2-0) Loss:Alexander(1-1)
Homeruns- R.Connor(1st), E.Mathews(5th)
 
Third baseman Eddie Mathews hit one over the fence and had 3 RBI and Walter
Johnson was able to finish what he started and was credited with a complete
game as the Philadelphia Liberty topped the New Orleans Jazz Kings by a score
of 4 to 2 at Penmar Park.
 
Johnson(2-0) earned his pay with a solid performance for Philadelphia.  He
surrendered 6 hits and 4 walks in 9 innings.  Philadelphia had a total of 8
hits for the game.  
 
Pete Alexander(1-1) was the loser.  He allowed 7 hits and 1 walk in 6 innings.
 
WASHINGTON AT BOSTON
Senators........ 0 0 0  0 0 0  0 0 2  -  2  7  1
Pilgrims........ 0 0 0  0 0 5  2 0    -  7  8  2
Win:Redding(2-1) Loss:Bell(1-2)
 
Judy Johnson had 2 base hits and Dick Redding pitched a complete game as the
Boston Pilgrims defeated the Washington Senators by the score of 7 to 2 at
Braves Field.
 
Redding(2-1) had a strong outing.  He allowed only 7 hits and 3 walks in 9
innings reducing his ERA from 2.63 to 1.59.  The teams had been locked in a
scoreless duel until the 6th inning.  
 
William Bell(1-2) took the loss.  He pitched 5 and 2/3 innings and surrendered
7 hits and 1 walk.
 
PITTSBURGH AT NEW YORK
Grays........... 0 0 0  3 0 0  0 1 0  -  4  9  1
Knights......... 0 1 0  1 0 0  0 7    -  9 15  1
Win:Newhouser(1-0) Loss:Mendez(1-1)
 
First baseman Mule Suttles had 4 hits and 2 RBI as the New York Knights
defeated the Pittsburgh Grays 9 to 4 at Yankee Stadium.
 
Pittsburgh was unable to overcome the big offensive rally by New York in the
bottom of the 8th inning when they exploded for 7 runs on 7 hits.  The key
offensive moment was provided by Home Run Baker who made the home-town crowd
a happy bunch when he stroked a single which was good for two runs.  New York
had 15 hits for the game and Pittsburgh had 9.  
 
The victory was credited to Hal Newhouser(1-0) who went 1 inning, allowing 1
run. Jose Mendez(1-1) was hit with the loss in relief.  He gave up 3 runs and
3 hits in 1/3 of an inning.  
 
 

News Update

Detroit, MI: Reports are that Mike Schmidt (Detroit Model Ts) will miss 2 weeks after leaving yesterday's game with St. Louis.  Joe Sewell, Alec Radcliffe, and Tommy McCarthy are all potential replacements.

Continental League Games April 16th

The Model Ts returned to their winning ways with a 3 -1 win at home over the River Captains. Don Drysdale turned in a sharp performance. The victory came at a cost, however, as Detroit third sacker suffered an injury and will be out for a couple weeks. This will test the Detroiters to see if they can keep winning without one of their starters.  The Cattle Barons remain cold as the White Bears dominated them 5-2.  "Old Hoss" Radbourne kept Kansas City in check while Joey D and the Bears were able to push 5 baserunners across.  Chicago has relied on some lesser known players such as Bonnie Serrell to improve their record to 5-6 after a slow start.  Another team that got off to a slow start has remained there, but the Cincinnati Beergardners did  manage their second win.  Sandy Koufax earned the save.  He'll need to continue to pitch well if Cincinnati is to make anything of this season, however.

NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2099 Continental League             Date: 4/17/2099
 
ST. LOUIS AT DETROIT
River Captains.. 0 0 0  0 0 1  0 0 0  -  1  5  0
Model Ts........ 2 0 1  0 0 0  0 0    -  3  6  1
Win:Drysdale(2-0) Loss:Spahn(0-2)
 
Don Drysdale pitched 9 strong innings as the Detroit Model Ts defeated the St.
Louis River Captains 3 to 1 at Navin Field.
 
St. Louis fell behind quickly as the Detroit offense came through in the first
inning when they scored 2 runs on 3 hits.  That was all the offense they were
to need.  Detroit had only 6 hits for the game.  
 
Drysdale(2-0) allowed 1 run on the game. Warren Spahn(0-2) suffered the loss.
He gave up 4 hits and 1 walk in 5 innings.
 
KANSAS CITY AT CHICAGO
Cattle Barons... 0 0 1  0 0 0  0 0 1  -  2  8  1
White Bears..... 0 0 0  0 3 0  1 1    -  5  9  1
Win:Radbourn(1-1) Loss:Roberts(1-2)
Homeruns- B.Serrell(1st), L.Gehrig(3rd)
 
Old Hoss Radbourn tossed a complete game at Schorling Park as the Chicago
White Bears beat the Kansas City Cattle Barons by the count of 5 to
2.
 
Chicago brought 3 runs across the plate in the 5th inning.  The key at-bat was
by Bonnie Serrell who excited the crowd when he blasted a two-run home run.
Chicago totaled 9 hits on the night.  
 
Radbourn(1-1), allowing 2 runs for the game, picked up the victory. The loss
was charged to Robin Roberts(1-2).  He surrendered 3 runs and 6 hits in 6
innings.
 
NASHVILLE AT CINCINNATI
Commodores...... 0 0 0  0 0 0  1 2 0  -  3  7  1
Beergardeners... 0 1 0  0 0 3  1 0    -  5 12  0
Win:Koufax(1-2) Loss:Galvin(1-2)
Homeruns- C.Yastrzemski(3rd), Q.Trouppe(1st)
 
In a close game it was the Cincinnati Beergardeners 5, the Nashville
Commodores 3 at Redland Field.
 
Cincinnati took the lead for keeps in the 2nd inning plating an isolated run
utilizing 2 base hits.  Cincinnati had 12 hits for the game and Nashville had
7.  
 
The win was credited to Sandy Koufax(1-2) who went 1 inning allowing no runs.
Pud Galvin(1-2) was given the loss.  He pitched 5 innings and surrendered 5
hits and no walks.
 
 

Federal League Player of the Week

Mule Suttles

Perhaps best analogized to a Ryan Howard type, George "Mule" Suttles hit for good average and tremendous power, while also striking out frequently as a result of his free swinging style.  With his 50 ounce bat, he was known for his tremendous home runs, one estimated at 600 feet.


He was, unsurprisingly, not terribly swift and mobile, and his fielding range was not distinguished, but he was able to handle the balls he did get to well.  Hit bat, however, powered his team, the St. Louis Stars, to championships in 1928, 1930 and 1931.  After the Negro National League folded at the end of the 1931 season, Suttles went on to play in Chicago and Detroit among other venues, including Cuba for winter ball.  After a hitting coach in Chicago helped him to adjust his free swinging style to cut down on strikeouts, Suttles helped Chicago claim a championship 1933.  Suttles still managed a home run in every 13.5 at bats, while maintaining a .315 batting average.


The Giants themselves fell victim of the Great Depression, and once more Suttles was on the move, this time to the Newark Eagles.  With his .356 batting average and home run every 12.5 at bats, he was part of what was known as the "million dollar infield."  Throughout the last half of the 1930s, Suttles continued to pile up gaudy stats.


Suttles also barnstormed (played exhibition games on organized tours for extra money in the off season) as did many ball players of the era, both black and white.  When a white team's pitcher faced Suttles, he asked Leo Durocher for advice.  "Just pitch and pray," was all one of baseball's great managers could offer.  Eventually, Suttles became a manager in the Negro Leagues.  He died in 1968 at the age of 67.


Suttles was inducted in the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1996.


Sources:


http://coe.ksu.edu/nlbemuseum/history/players/suttles.html


http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060729&content_id=1581874&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb