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1947 Post Season

It's Over! Cleveland Defeats Pittsburgh
Wednesday, October 8th, 1947
Another page has been added to the North American BaseBall League record book. The Cleveland Indians have won their 8th league championship with a 7-4 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

They took the North American Series 4-2 in games this season.

Off Season
Major Retirements

1947 Draft
NABL News: First-Year Player Draft
Sunday, October 12th, 1947
Today's North American BaseBall League first-year player draft will produce a new pool of potential all-stars, players with aspirations of one day holding position in the lineup, starting rotation or bullpen. The prime candidates, according to BNN's predictions, includes:

1. Robin Roberts, 21 year-old starting pitcher out of college.
2. Jim Delsing, 21 year-old center fielder out of college.
3. Roy Campanella, 25 year-old catcher out of college.
4. Hank Bauer, 25 year-old right fielder out of college.
5. Ray Boone, 24 year-old shortstop out of college.
6. Dick Kokos, 19 year-old right fielder out of high-school.
7. Cliff Mapes, 25 year-old center fielder out of college.
8. George Shuba, 22 year-old left fielder out of college.
9. Bob Rush, 21 year-old starting pitcher out of college.
10. Joe Tipton, 25 year-old catcher out of college.

1947 Draft Results

Awards
1947 Best Gloves Picked by NL
Monday, October 20th, 1947
Who are the Glove Wizard Award winners? They are the guys that steal outs. They make spectacular plays, but they also consistently make the routine plays. This year in the National League these defensive stalwarts made a name for themselves with their gloves:

Pitcher: Harry Brecheen (Boston Braves)
Catcher: Al Evans (Boston Braves)
First Baseman: Earl Torgeson (Cincinnati Reds)
Second Baseman: Bobby Doerr (Philadelphia Phillies)
Third Baseman: Spider Jorgensen (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Shortstop: Lou Boudreau (Chicago Cubs)
Left Fielder: Hank Steinbacher (Philadelphia Phillies)
Center Fielder: Stan Musial (St. Louis Cardinals)
Right Fielder: Gene Hermanski (St. Louis Cardinals)

AL Best Fielders for 1947 Selected
Monday, October 20th, 1947
In baseball circles, a player who has good range, a good arm and good hands is a great catch. Clubs strive to be strong in the field, especially "up the middle." Solid defenders can make a difference in the outcome of tight games and tight pennant races. The Glove Wizard Awards for 1947 in the American League go to these standout defenders:

Pitcher: Tex Hughson (Washington Senators)
Catcher: Jim Castiglia (St. Louis Browns)
First Baseman: Eddie Morgan (Cleveland Indians)
Second Baseman: Eddie Stanky (Chicago White Sox)
Third Baseman: Bob Dillinger (Philadelphia Athletics)
Shortstop: Lynn Myers (Chicago White Sox)
Left Fielder: Augie Bergamo (Chicago White Sox)
Center Fielder: Gene Woodling (Philadelphia Athletics)
Right Fielder: Tommy Holmes (Cleveland Indians)

Fain This Year's Best Rookie
Tuesday, October 21st, 1947
The debut season of Pittsburgh's first baseman Ferris Fain was capped off today with the announcement that he has been crowned the 1947 National League Newcomer of the Year Award winner.

Here are his season stats: 153 games played, a .303 average, 172 hits, 12 home runs, 121 walks and a .421 on-base percentage. Fain also drove in 95 runs and scored 98 times.

1947 Top Rookie Trophy Awarded
Tuesday, October 21st, 1947
Mel Parnell's age didn't show very often in his first year. He performed more like a veteran on the hill for the New York Yankees and today he walked away with the 1947 American League Newcomer of the Year Award.

The 25-year-old starter registered a 14-10 record this season in 23 starts. Over 224.2 innings he gave up 186 hits, struck out 106 and issued 60 walks as he held the opposition to a .224 batting average and fashioned a 2.28 ERA.

Mungo Picked Best NL Pitcher
Thursday, October 23rd, 1947
With speculation about his retirement gaining steam last offseason, Cardinals ace Van Mungo had something to prove. He proved it in award-winning style as he accepted the National League Walter Johnson Award today.

The veteran St. Louis hurler posted a record of 24 wins and 10 losses this year with a 2.87 ERA. In 36 starts he struck out 91 and walked 128 in 294.1 innings.

Feller of Cleveland Named Best Pitcher
Thursday, October 23rd, 1947
The Walter Johnson Award for 1947 has been presented and the American League winner is Bob Feller of Cleveland.

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

Feller excelled with an impressive 21-13 record in 37 starts. In 313 innings he yielded 224 hits and 143 walks, while striking out 221 and compiling a fine 2.21 ERA.

1947 Top Batter Selected In NL
Friday, October 24th, 1947
Ted Williams of the Pittsburgh Pirates proved that you can step out of the shadows and onto the stage if you've got the talent and the drive to hone your skills. Hard work, long hours and a tireless resolve paid off for him today in the form of the National League Ty Cobb Award.

Williams hit for a .356 average while collecting 196 hits, 24 doubles, 9 triples, 53 home runs, 146 RBIs and scoring 139 times.

Ron Northey Captures AL Ty Cobb Award
Friday, October 24th, 1947
It's been a year of triumph for veteran Ron Northey of the Washington Senators as he hit his way to the 1947 American League Ty Cobb Award.

The 27-year-old veteran compiled a .286 average and .360 on-base percentage by putting together 168 hits, 23 doubles, 4 triples, 37 home runs and 66 walks. He also scored 94 times and drove in 106 runs.

1947 Hall Of Fame

Dodgers News

Raffensberger Signs for 9 years
Tuesday, October 14th, 1947
A throng of media gathered as Ken Raffensberger announced that he had come to terms with the Dodgers and that he would be sticking around town another 9 years. Raffensberger is set to draw $432,000 in pay over that time.

In his career Raffensberger has 104 wins and 80 losses and a 3.59 ERA.

Yankees-Dodgers Swap: Rocco for Curtright
Tuesday, November 25th, 1947
It has been in the rumor mill for several weeks, but today team officials for New York and Brooklyn confirmed an agreement. The Yankees dealt 31-year-old first baseman Mickey Rocco and a 3rd round draft pick to the Dodgers for 35-year-old center fielder Guy Curtright and 24-year-old minor league second baseman Johnny Bero.

Over his 264-game career Rocco has compiled a .249 batting average and collected 156 hits, 15 home runs and 84 RBIs.

During his career Curtright has played in 348 games, batted .264 with 11 home runs and 253 base hits.

Phillies, Dodgers Make Deal
Monday, December 8th, 1947
The general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies has signed off on a trade for Brooklyn's 30-year-old minor league third baseman Bob Prichard and 24-year-old minor league reliever Ken Johnson. To complete the deal, the Phillies will send 30-year-old left fielder Barney McCosky to the Dodgers.

During his career McCosky is batting .301 and has totaled 20 home runs.

During his career Prichard has compiled a .263 batting average and collected 484 hits, 26 home runs and 257 RBIs.

04-18-2013, 11:34 PM	#771
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,626	1947 Post Season It's Over! Cleveland Defeats Pittsburgh Wednesday, October 8th, 1947 Another page has been added to the North American BaseBall League record book. The Cleveland Indians have won their 8th league championship with a 7-4 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates. They took the North American Series 4-2 in games this season. Off Season Major Retirements 1947 Draft NABL News: First-Year Player Draft Sunday, October 12th, 1947 Today's North American BaseBall League first-year player draft will produce a new pool of potential all-stars, players with aspirations of one day holding position in the lineup, starting rotation or bullpen. The prime candidates, according to BNN's predictions, includes: 1. Robin Roberts, 21 year-old starting pitcher out of college. 2. Jim Delsing, 21 year-old center fielder out of college. 3. Roy Campanella, 25 year-old catcher out of college. 4. Hank Bauer, 25 year-old right fielder out of college. 5. Ray Boone, 24 year-old shortstop out of college. 6. Dick Kokos, 19 year-old right fielder out of high-school. 7. Cliff Mapes, 25 year-old center fielder out of college. 8. George Shuba, 22 year-old left fielder out of college. 9. Bob Rush, 21 year-old starting pitcher out of college. 10. Joe Tipton, 25 year-old catcher out of college. 1947 Draft Results Awards 1947 Best Gloves Picked by NL Monday, October 20th, 1947 Who are the Glove Wizard Award winners? They are the guys that steal outs. They make spectacular plays, but they also consistently make the routine plays. This year in the National League these defensive stalwarts made a name for themselves with their gloves: Pitcher: Harry Brecheen (Boston Braves) Catcher: Al Evans (Boston Braves) First Baseman: Earl Torgeson (Cincinnati Reds) Second Baseman: Bobby Doerr (Philadelphia Phillies) Third Baseman: Spider Jorgensen (Pittsburgh Pirates) Shortstop: Lou Boudreau (Chicago Cubs) Left Fielder: Hank Steinbacher (Philadelphia Phillies) Center Fielder: Stan Musial (St. Louis Cardinals) Right Fielder: Gene Hermanski (St. Louis Cardinals) AL Best Fielders for 1947 Selected Monday, October 20th, 1947 In baseball circles, a player who has good range, a good arm and good hands is a great catch. Clubs strive to be strong in the field, especially "up the middle." Solid defenders can make a difference in the outcome of tight games and tight pennant races. The Glove Wizard Awards for 1947 in the American League go to these standout defenders: Pitcher: Tex Hughson (Washington Senators) Catcher: Jim Castiglia (St. Louis Browns) First Baseman: Eddie Morgan (Cleveland Indians) Second Baseman: Eddie Stanky (Chicago White Sox) Third Baseman: Bob Dillinger (Philadelphia Athletics) Shortstop: Lynn Myers (Chicago White Sox) Left Fielder: Augie Bergamo (Chicago White Sox) Center Fielder: Gene Woodling (Philadelphia Athletics) Right Fielder: Tommy Holmes (Cleveland Indians) Fain This Year's Best Rookie Tuesday, October 21st, 1947 The debut season of Pittsburgh's first baseman Ferris Fain was capped off today with the announcement that he has been crowned the 1947 National League Newcomer of the Year Award winner. Here are his season stats: 153 games played, a .303 average, 172 hits, 12 home runs, 121 walks and a .421 on-base percentage. Fain also drove in 95 runs and scored 98 times. 1947 Top Rookie Trophy Awarded Tuesday, October 21st, 1947 Mel Parnell's age didn't show very often in his first year. He performed more like a veteran on the hill for the New York Yankees and today he walked away with the 1947 American League Newcomer of the Year Award. The 25-year-old starter registered a 14-10 record this season in 23 starts. Over 224.2 innings he gave up 186 hits, struck out 106 and issued 60 walks as he held the opposition to a .224 batting average and fashioned a 2.28 ERA. Mungo Picked Best NL Pitcher Thursday, October 23rd, 1947 With speculation about his retirement gaining steam last offseason, Cardinals ace Van Mungo had something to prove. He proved it in award-winning style as he accepted the National League Walter Johnson Award today. The veteran St. Louis hurler posted a record of 24 wins and 10 losses this year with a 2.87 ERA. In 36 starts he struck out 91 and walked 128 in 294.1 innings. Feller of Cleveland Named Best Pitcher Thursday, October 23rd, 1947 The Walter Johnson Award for 1947 has been presented and the American League winner is Bob Feller of Cleveland. "It's always nice to receive an award like this," said Feller. "I just hope I can improve on my performance next year and be in the running again," the Indians star told reporters. Feller excelled with an impressive 21-13 record in 37 starts. In 313 innings he yielded 224 hits and 143 walks, while striking out 221 and compiling a fine 2.21 ERA. 1947 Top Batter Selected In NL Friday, October 24th, 1947 Ted Williams of the Pittsburgh Pirates proved that you can step out of the shadows and onto the stage if you've got the talent and the drive to hone your skills. Hard work, long hours and a tireless resolve paid off for him today in the form of the National League Ty Cobb Award. Williams hit for a .356 average while collecting 196 hits, 24 doubles, 9 triples, 53 home runs, 146 RBIs and scoring 139 times. Ron Northey Captures AL Ty Cobb Award Friday, October 24th, 1947 It's been a year of triumph for veteran Ron Northey of the Washington Senators as he hit his way to the 1947 American League Ty Cobb Award. The 27-year-old veteran compiled a .286 average and .360 on-base percentage by putting together 168 hits, 23 doubles, 4 triples, 37 home runs and 66 walks. He also scored 94 times and drove in 106 runs. 1947 Hall Of Fame Dodgers News Raffensberger Signs for 9 years Tuesday, October 14th, 1947 A throng of media gathered as Ken Raffensberger announced that he had come to terms with the Dodgers and that he would be sticking around town another 9 years. Raffensberger is set to draw $432,000 in pay over that time. In his career Raffensberger has 104 wins and 80 losses and a 3.59 ERA. Yankees-Dodgers Swap: Rocco for Curtright Tuesday, November 25th, 1947 It has been in the rumor mill for several weeks, but today team officials for New York and Brooklyn confirmed an agreement. The Yankees dealt 31-year-old first baseman Mickey Rocco and a 3rd round draft pick to the Dodgers for 35-year-old center fielder Guy Curtright and 24-year-old minor league second baseman Johnny Bero. Over his 264-game career Rocco has compiled a .249 batting average and collected 156 hits, 15 home runs and 84 RBIs. During his career Curtright has played in 348 games, batted .264 with 11 home runs and 253 base hits. Phillies, Dodgers Make Deal Monday, December 8th, 1947 The general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies has signed off on a trade for Brooklyn's 30-year-old minor league third baseman Bob Prichard and 24-year-old minor league reliever Ken Johnson. To complete the deal, the Phillies will send 30-year-old left fielder Barney McCosky to the Dodgers. During his career McCosky is batting .301 and has totaled 20 home runs. During his career Prichard has compiled a .263 batting average and collected 484 hits, 26 home runs and 257 RBIs. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.