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1906 Playoffs

NABL News: Playoffs begin
Monday, October 8th, 1906: The North American BaseBall League playoffs are here -- so let the games begin! It's time to crown the North American Series champion for 1906. Now that the regular season has ended and the best ballclubs have been decided, it's playoff time. Any ballplayer worth his salt wants those coveted championship rings. A real ballplayer knows that he needs those little golden treasures to seal his fame in the league annals. The second season is here starting today with some sparkling series on tap:
Brooklyn Superbas versus New York Highlanders.

Brooklyn at New York
Tuesday 10/9
Rube Waddell (26-11, 2.77) vs Deacon Phillippe (17-14, 3.65)
Brooklyn 9 New York 4:
Jim Adams 3-4, HR, 4 RBIs. Nixey Callahan 2-4, 2 RBIs.

Wednesday 10/10
Otto Hess (17-15, 2.45) vs Bob Wicker (24-12, 3.28)
Brooklyn 10 New York 6:
Frank Foutz HR. Honus Wagner 3-5, RBI.

New York at Brooklyn
Friday 10/12
Andy Coakley (18-16, 2.88) vs George Winter (19-15, 2.35)
New York 9 Brooklyn 4:
Pete O'Brien 2-4, 2 RBIs. Doc Gessler 2 RBIs.

Saturday 10/13
Deacon Phillippe (0-1, 6.14) vs Rube Waddell (1-0 4.00)
Brooklyn 6 New York 3:
Frank Chance triple, 2 RBIs. Rube Waddell scatters six hits.

Sunday 10/14
Bob Wicker (0-1, 3.38) vs Otto Hess (1-0, 6.00)
New York 11 Brooklyn 4:
Honus Wagner HR, 2 RBI. Jim Adams 3 RBIs. Pete O'Brien HR, 2 RBIs.

Brooklyn at New York
Tuesday 10/16
George Winter (0-1, 5.06) vs Andy Coakley (1-0, 3.00)
New York 8 Brooklyn 7 (10):
Roy Thomas 2-5, 4 RBIs. Rip Cannell's RBI single wins it in the 10th.

Wednesday 10/17
Rube Waddell (2-0 2.00) vs Deacon Phillippe (0-2, 3.52)
Brooklyn 5 New York 3:
Frank Foutz HR (2). Roy Thomas 2 RBIs.

Brooklyn Superbas Capture North American Series
Wednesday, October 17th, 1906: It was Brooklyn and New York challenging one other in the 1906 North American BaseBall League North American Series this season. On paper, there wasn't much difference between the two strong ballclubs, but on the field, the verdict went to the Superbas.

It was the 4th for the new league champions. They defeated the Highlanders 4-3 in the series, winning the last game today by a 5-3 score.

1906 Off Season
Senators News
Market Research has determined that the Washington market has increased to below average.

Retirements
3B Lave Cross .286 avg. 1197 hits, 593 RBIs
C John Otten .274 avg. 606 hits, 10 HR.
P Rip Egan
P Bill Kissinger
P Art Herman
P George Blackburn

Draft
C Jim Ball (2 seasons)
CF Frank Burke (2 seasons)
SS Jack Hannifin (3 seasons)
P Sam Lanford (2 games)
1B Monty Pfyl

(1 game)

League News
Awards
National League Announces Glove Wizard Award Winners
Monday, October 29th, 1906: The Glove Wizard Award winners don't get the recognition of the home run hitters, but they are very much appreciated by managers, their teammates and by the fans, who know the value of defensive excellence. Great defense makes a difference in baseball. This year's top glovemen in the National League are:

Pitcher: Nick Altrock (Philadelphia Phillies)
Catcher: Harry Bemis (Cincinnati Reds)
First Baseman: Dan McGann (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Second Baseman: Johnny Evers (St. Louis Cardinals)
Third Baseman: Bill Bradley (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Shortstop: Kid Elberfeld (Boston Doves)
Left Fielder: Fred Clarke (New York Giants)
Center Fielder: Roy Thomas (Brooklyn Superbas)
Right Fielder: Chick Stahl (Chicago Cubs)

1906 Glove Wizard Award Trophies Given out by AL
Monday, October 29th, 1906: Making the play is the mark of great defenders. Spearing a liner, diving in the hole or crashing headlong into the wall makes no difference to these awe-inspiring fielders. Magicians they sometimes appear to be, showing up out of nowhere to rob a batter of a hit and to turn a hit into an out. Pitchers love 'em and batters curse 'em. These defensive wizards will collect their 1906 American League Glove Wizard Awards tonight:

Pitcher: Vic Willis (Cleveland Naps)
Catcher: Fred Jacklitsch (Philadelphia Athletics)
First Baseman: Frank Chance (New York Highlanders)
Second Baseman: Miller Huggins (Philadelphia Athletics)
Third Baseman: Charlie Hickman (Philadelphia Athletics)
Shortstop: George Davis (New York Highlanders)
Left Fielder: Matty McIntyre (Washington Senators)
Center Fielder: Jimmy Slagle (Detroit Tigers)
Right Fielder: Harry Lumley (St. Louis Browns)

New York's Karger Reaps NL's Rookie Award
Tuesday, October 30th, 1906: Ed Karger's age didn't show very often in his first year. He performed more like a veteran on the hill for the New York Giants and today he walked away with the 1906 National League Newcomer of the Year Award.

The 23-year-old starter registered a 19-11 record this season in 39 starts. Over 288.1 innings he gave up 290 hits, struck out 77 and issued 60 walks as he held the opposition to a .248 batting average and fashioned a 2.28 ERA.

AL's Top Rookie Crowned
Tuesday, October 30th, 1906: This year's outstanding newcomer has been selected and the honor goes to the New York rookie Johnny Bates -- the recipient of the 1906 American League Newcomer of the Year Award.

The talented Highlanders center fielder took the trophy by hitting .348 in 134 games this season and finished with 191 hits, 8 home runs, 147 RBIs and 112 runs scored.

Brooklyn Ace Cops NL Outstanding Pitcher Award
Thursday, November 1st, 1906: The Outstanding Pitcher Award for 1906 has been presented and the National League winner is Rube Waddell of Brooklyn.

"It's always nice to receive an award like this," said Waddell. "I just hope I can improve on my performance next year and be in the running again," the Superbas star told reporters.

Waddell excelled with an impressive 26-11 record in 40 starts. In 327.2 innings he yielded 320 hits and 70 walks, while striking out 227 and compiling a fine 2.77 ERA.

Premier Reliever Scores Best Hurler Honors
Thursday, November 1st, 1906: Jim St.Vrain had a sensational 1906 season in the American League and today the Washington reliever was proclaimed this year's Outstanding Pitcher Award recipient.

St.Vrain recorded no saves in no relief appearances, struck out 237 in 364.2 innings and posted a record of 25 wins and 19 losses to go with his 2.79 ERA.

1906 Premier Batter Selected By NL
Friday, November 2nd, 1906: It's been a year of triumph for veteran Honus Wagner of the Brooklyn Superbas as he hit his way to the 1906 National League Outstanding Hitter Award.

The 32-year-old veteran compiled a .327 average and .402 on-base percentage by putting together 206 hits, 43 doubles, 21 triples, 5 home runs and 81 walks. He also scored 136 times and drove in 119 runs.

Ty Cobb Gets Best Bat Trophy
Friday, November 2nd, 1906: Ty Cobb was hitting on all cylinders in 1906, making Boston a very happy organization. He put up some solid numbers this year and was awarded the American League's Outstanding Hitter Award today.

The right fielder piled up 231 hits, 43 doubles, 10 triples, 11 home runs and 134 runs batted in on the way to crafting a .360 batting average.

Draft
NABL News: First-Year Player Draft
Thursday, November 1st, 1906: For the newcomer to professional baseball, today's amateur draft is a rite of passage. Every young player in the country is filtered through the draft pool, assessed, reassessed, scrutinized and run through several mock drafts even before they get to the real thing. But on draft day, once you've been picked, you have a shot to do what so few men in history have done, become a North American BaseBall League ballplayer. St. Louis, Chicago, Detroit, Pittsburgh and Chicago will have the first five picks. The top ten players, as rated by BNN, are:

1. George Bell, 31 year-old starting pitcher out of college.
2. Oscar Graham, 28 year-old starting pitcher out of college.
3. Rube Manning, 23 year-old starting pitcher out of college.
4. Walter Johnson, 18 year-old starting pitcher out of high-school.
5. Bill Bailey, 18 year-old starting pitcher out of high-school.
6. George McQuillan, 21 year-old starting pitcher out of college.
7. Roy Hitt, 19 year-old starting pitcher out of high-school.
8. Tris Speaker, 18 year-old center fielder out of high-school.
9. Larry Doyle, 20 year-old second baseman out of college.
10. Eddie Collins, 19 year-old shortstop out of college.

The Top 5
Walter Johnson by St Louis Browns.
Tris Speaker by Chicago Cubs.
George McQuillan by Detroit.
Nap Rucker by Pittsburgh.
Heinie Berger by Chicago Cubs.

11-04-2011, 05:43 PM	#303
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,626	1906 Playoffs NABL News: Playoffs begin Monday, October 8th, 1906: The North American BaseBall League playoffs are here -- so let the games begin! It's time to crown the North American Series champion for 1906. Now that the regular season has ended and the best ballclubs have been decided, it's playoff time. Any ballplayer worth his salt wants those coveted championship rings. A real ballplayer knows that he needs those little golden treasures to seal his fame in the league annals. The second season is here starting today with some sparkling series on tap: Brooklyn Superbas versus New York Highlanders. Brooklyn at New York Tuesday 10/9 Rube Waddell (26-11, 2.77) vs Deacon Phillippe (17-14, 3.65) Brooklyn 9 New York 4: Jim Adams 3-4, HR, 4 RBIs. Nixey Callahan 2-4, 2 RBIs. Wednesday 10/10 Otto Hess (17-15, 2.45) vs Bob Wicker (24-12, 3.28) Brooklyn 10 New York 6: Frank Foutz HR. Honus Wagner 3-5, RBI. New York at Brooklyn Friday 10/12 Andy Coakley (18-16, 2.88) vs George Winter (19-15, 2.35) New York 9 Brooklyn 4: Pete O'Brien 2-4, 2 RBIs. Doc Gessler 2 RBIs. Saturday 10/13 Deacon Phillippe (0-1, 6.14) vs Rube Waddell (1-0 4.00) Brooklyn 6 New York 3: Frank Chance triple, 2 RBIs. Rube Waddell scatters six hits. Sunday 10/14 Bob Wicker (0-1, 3.38) vs Otto Hess (1-0, 6.00) New York 11 Brooklyn 4: Honus Wagner HR, 2 RBI. Jim Adams 3 RBIs. Pete O'Brien HR, 2 RBIs. Brooklyn at New York Tuesday 10/16 George Winter (0-1, 5.06) vs Andy Coakley (1-0, 3.00) New York 8 Brooklyn 7 (10): Roy Thomas 2-5, 4 RBIs. Rip Cannell's RBI single wins it in the 10th. Wednesday 10/17 Rube Waddell (2-0 2.00) vs Deacon Phillippe (0-2, 3.52) Brooklyn 5 New York 3: Frank Foutz HR (2). Roy Thomas 2 RBIs. Brooklyn Superbas Capture North American Series Wednesday, October 17th, 1906: It was Brooklyn and New York challenging one other in the 1906 North American BaseBall League North American Series this season. On paper, there wasn't much difference between the two strong ballclubs, but on the field, the verdict went to the Superbas. It was the 4th for the new league champions. They defeated the Highlanders 4-3 in the series, winning the last game today by a 5-3 score. 1906 Off Season Senators News Market Research has determined that the Washington market has increased to below average. Retirements 3B Lave Cross .286 avg. 1197 hits, 593 RBIs C John Otten .274 avg. 606 hits, 10 HR. P Rip Egan P Bill Kissinger P Art Herman P George Blackburn Draft C Jim Ball (2 seasons) CF Frank Burke (2 seasons) SS Jack Hannifin (3 seasons) P Sam Lanford (2 games) 1B Monty Pfyl (1 game) League News Awards National League Announces Glove Wizard Award Winners Monday, October 29th, 1906: The Glove Wizard Award winners don't get the recognition of the home run hitters, but they are very much appreciated by managers, their teammates and by the fans, who know the value of defensive excellence. Great defense makes a difference in baseball. This year's top glovemen in the National League are: Pitcher: Nick Altrock (Philadelphia Phillies) Catcher: Harry Bemis (Cincinnati Reds) First Baseman: Dan McGann (Pittsburgh Pirates) Second Baseman: Johnny Evers (St. Louis Cardinals) Third Baseman: Bill Bradley (Pittsburgh Pirates) Shortstop: Kid Elberfeld (Boston Doves) Left Fielder: Fred Clarke (New York Giants) Center Fielder: Roy Thomas (Brooklyn Superbas) Right Fielder: Chick Stahl (Chicago Cubs) 1906 Glove Wizard Award Trophies Given out by AL Monday, October 29th, 1906: Making the play is the mark of great defenders. Spearing a liner, diving in the hole or crashing headlong into the wall makes no difference to these awe-inspiring fielders. Magicians they sometimes appear to be, showing up out of nowhere to rob a batter of a hit and to turn a hit into an out. Pitchers love 'em and batters curse 'em. These defensive wizards will collect their 1906 American League Glove Wizard Awards tonight: Pitcher: Vic Willis (Cleveland Naps) Catcher: Fred Jacklitsch (Philadelphia Athletics) First Baseman: Frank Chance (New York Highlanders) Second Baseman: Miller Huggins (Philadelphia Athletics) Third Baseman: Charlie Hickman (Philadelphia Athletics) Shortstop: George Davis (New York Highlanders) Left Fielder: Matty McIntyre (Washington Senators) Center Fielder: Jimmy Slagle (Detroit Tigers) Right Fielder: Harry Lumley (St. Louis Browns) New York's Karger Reaps NL's Rookie Award Tuesday, October 30th, 1906: Ed Karger's age didn't show very often in his first year. He performed more like a veteran on the hill for the New York Giants and today he walked away with the 1906 National League Newcomer of the Year Award. The 23-year-old starter registered a 19-11 record this season in 39 starts. Over 288.1 innings he gave up 290 hits, struck out 77 and issued 60 walks as he held the opposition to a .248 batting average and fashioned a 2.28 ERA. AL's Top Rookie Crowned Tuesday, October 30th, 1906: This year's outstanding newcomer has been selected and the honor goes to the New York rookie Johnny Bates -- the recipient of the 1906 American League Newcomer of the Year Award. The talented Highlanders center fielder took the trophy by hitting .348 in 134 games this season and finished with 191 hits, 8 home runs, 147 RBIs and 112 runs scored. Brooklyn Ace Cops NL Outstanding Pitcher Award Thursday, November 1st, 1906: The Outstanding Pitcher Award for 1906 has been presented and the National League winner is Rube Waddell of Brooklyn. "It's always nice to receive an award like this," said Waddell. "I just hope I can improve on my performance next year and be in the running again," the Superbas star told reporters. Waddell excelled with an impressive 26-11 record in 40 starts. In 327.2 innings he yielded 320 hits and 70 walks, while striking out 227 and compiling a fine 2.77 ERA. Premier Reliever Scores Best Hurler Honors Thursday, November 1st, 1906: Jim St.Vrain had a sensational 1906 season in the American League and today the Washington reliever was proclaimed this year's Outstanding Pitcher Award recipient. St.Vrain recorded no saves in no relief appearances, struck out 237 in 364.2 innings and posted a record of 25 wins and 19 losses to go with his 2.79 ERA. 1906 Premier Batter Selected By NL Friday, November 2nd, 1906: It's been a year of triumph for veteran Honus Wagner of the Brooklyn Superbas as he hit his way to the 1906 National League Outstanding Hitter Award. The 32-year-old veteran compiled a .327 average and .402 on-base percentage by putting together 206 hits, 43 doubles, 21 triples, 5 home runs and 81 walks. He also scored 136 times and drove in 119 runs. Ty Cobb Gets Best Bat Trophy Friday, November 2nd, 1906: Ty Cobb was hitting on all cylinders in 1906, making Boston a very happy organization. He put up some solid numbers this year and was awarded the American League's Outstanding Hitter Award today. The right fielder piled up 231 hits, 43 doubles, 10 triples, 11 home runs and 134 runs batted in on the way to crafting a .360 batting average. Draft NABL News: First-Year Player Draft Thursday, November 1st, 1906: For the newcomer to professional baseball, today's amateur draft is a rite of passage. Every young player in the country is filtered through the draft pool, assessed, reassessed, scrutinized and run through several mock drafts even before they get to the real thing. But on draft day, once you've been picked, you have a shot to do what so few men in history have done, become a North American BaseBall League ballplayer. St. Louis, Chicago, Detroit, Pittsburgh and Chicago will have the first five picks. The top ten players, as rated by BNN, are: 1. George Bell, 31 year-old starting pitcher out of college. 2. Oscar Graham, 28 year-old starting pitcher out of college. 3. Rube Manning, 23 year-old starting pitcher out of college. 4. Walter Johnson, 18 year-old starting pitcher out of high-school. 5. Bill Bailey, 18 year-old starting pitcher out of high-school. 6. George McQuillan, 21 year-old starting pitcher out of college. 7. Roy Hitt, 19 year-old starting pitcher out of high-school. 8. Tris Speaker, 18 year-old center fielder out of high-school. 9. Larry Doyle, 20 year-old second baseman out of college. 10. Eddie Collins, 19 year-old shortstop out of college. The Top 5 Walter Johnson by St Louis Browns. Tris Speaker by Chicago Cubs. George McQuillan by Detroit. Nap Rucker by Pittsburgh. Heinie Berger by Chicago Cubs. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.