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reds1 · 03-02-2016, 01:33 PM

January 12, 1943

1943 All-Star Game: The East Proves Too Much to Handle for the West

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Downie, Perth (BP) – The United Leagues took a break from regular play to celebrate the stars of the 1942-43 season in the sixth annual All-Star Game. The Eastern League continued its dominance in the top inter-league matchup with a convincing 8-2 victory, held at Gibson Ballpark in Downie. It’s the third consecutive victory for the Eastern League which now leads the annual series, 4 games to 2.

The game was played under partly cloudy skies, 63 degrees F weather. To the pleasant surprise of League officials and organizers, the game was a sellout (30,300). But it wasn’t just the fine weather that drew the crowds; recent international events have raised the hope among Braelanders that the tide of war was now turning. After advances made by the Empire of Japan into Luzon, Philippines and Wilkes Island in December, the ongoing Battle of Guadalcanal and the Solomon Islands campaign signaled for the first time that the Allies were turning to the offensive in the Pacific.

With Japan’s military advances now being checked, it was fair to say that fear and uncertainly in Braeland was now slowly being replaced with a cautious optimism. In a region starved for good news, the glimmer of hope now offered was embraced by Braelanders. The renewed enthusiasm and excitement was palpable among all who attended the game.

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Top of the 1st:

The Western League struck first. SS Katsunan Chikafuji led off with a single and reached third when CF Clint Jones immediately followed with a single of his own.
After LF Ron Westmacott struck out swinging, C Danny Trowbridge singled in Chikafuji for the game’s first run.
Western All-Stars 1 – Eastern All-Stars 0

Bottom of the 2nd:

The East tied things up in the second. 1B Stuart Bentham led off with a first-pitch single and reached third on LF Steven Winstanley’s single. Bentham then scored on a fielder’s choice to even things up.
Western All-Stars 1 – Eastern All-Stars 1

Top of the 3rd:

As he did in the first inning, Katsunan Chikafuji led off with a single. But when Ron Westmacott doubled into right field with one out, RF Mark Elston threw out Chikafuji at home plate to preserve the tie.
But Westmacott scored the go-ahead run when Danny Trowbridge reached first safely on an error (E5). However, the Westerners’ lead would not last long.
Western All-Stars 2 – Eastern All-Stars 1

Bottom of the 3rd:

RHP Aaron Saunderson started the inning for the Western League, but alas, he was unable finish it.
PH Thomas Murphy led off with a double and reached third on a ground out. Mark Elston then singled him home to tie the game up once again. SS Jake Walker immediately followed and tripled, scoring Elston for the go ahead run.
A single by Stuart Bentham scored Walker and the Eastern League now led 4-2.
Steven Winstanley and 3B Derek Sakurai followed with back-to-back walks to load the bases. That ended Saunderson’s day, who was replaced with LHP David Nixon.
But a walk to C Dylan Watkins and single by 2B Brian Main plated two more, increasing the Easterners lead to 6-2.
Finally Thomas Murphy who led off the inning, grounded into a double play (U6-3), ending the East’s big comeback.
Western All-Stars 2 – Eastern All-Stars 6

Bottom of the 7th:

The East would add to their lead in the seventh. Derek Sakurai led off with a walk, reached second on a sac bunt and third base on a PH Bart Wallwin single. Sakurai then scored on a wild pitch by RHP Morgan Tice during PH Merlin Teeters at-bat.
Western All-Stars 2 – Eastern All-Stars 7

Bottom of the 8th:

Eyebrows were raised (at least mine were) in the 8th inning.
With two out, PH Yoshifumi Tamura singled and was immediately replaced with PR Jim Friend. Despite a five-run lead in the late innings, Friend nevertheless broke for second. But a throwing error by C Aaron Skidmore allowed Friend to reach third base.
PH Terry Aspden then singled to score Friend for the game’s final run.
Western All-Stars 2 – Eastern All-Stars 8

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For the second year in a row, a Brunswick Legend player earned Player of the Game honours. Stuart Bentham went 2-3 with 1 RBI and 2 R.

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Here are the complete All-Star rosters:

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Here are the standings as of January 12, 1943:

03-02-2016, 01:33 PM	#227
reds1 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 3,899	January 12, 1943 1943 All-Star Game: The East Proves Too Much to Handle for the West -------- Downie, Perth (BP) – The United Leagues took a break from regular play to celebrate the stars of the 1942-43 season in the sixth annual All-Star Game. The Eastern League continued its dominance in the top inter-league matchup with a convincing 8-2 victory, held at Gibson Ballpark in Downie. It’s the third consecutive victory for the Eastern League which now leads the annual series, 4 games to 2. The game was played under partly cloudy skies, 63 degrees F weather. To the pleasant surprise of League officials and organizers, the game was a sellout (30,300). But it wasn’t just the fine weather that drew the crowds; recent international events have raised the hope among Braelanders that the tide of war was now turning. After advances made by the Empire of Japan into Luzon, Philippines and Wilkes Island in December, the ongoing Battle of Guadalcanal and the Solomon Islands campaign signaled for the first time that the Allies were turning to the offensive in the Pacific. With Japan’s military advances now being checked, it was fair to say that fear and uncertainly in Braeland was now slowly being replaced with a cautious optimism. In a region starved for good news, the glimmer of hope now offered was embraced by Braelanders. The renewed enthusiasm and excitement was palpable among all who attended the game. -------- Top of the 1st: The Western League struck first. SS Katsunan Chikafuji led off with a single and reached third when CF Clint Jones immediately followed with a single of his own. After LF Ron Westmacott struck out swinging, C Danny Trowbridge singled in Chikafuji for the game’s first run. Western All-Stars 1 – Eastern All-Stars 0 Bottom of the 2nd: The East tied things up in the second. 1B Stuart Bentham led off with a first-pitch single and reached third on LF Steven Winstanley’s single. Bentham then scored on a fielder’s choice to even things up. Western All-Stars 1 – Eastern All-Stars 1 Top of the 3rd: As he did in the first inning, Katsunan Chikafuji led off with a single. But when Ron Westmacott doubled into right field with one out, RF Mark Elston threw out Chikafuji at home plate to preserve the tie. But Westmacott scored the go-ahead run when Danny Trowbridge reached first safely on an error (E5). However, the Westerners’ lead would not last long. Western All-Stars 2 – Eastern All-Stars 1 Bottom of the 3rd: RHP Aaron Saunderson started the inning for the Western League, but alas, he was unable finish it. PH Thomas Murphy led off with a double and reached third on a ground out. Mark Elston then singled him home to tie the game up once again. SS Jake Walker immediately followed and tripled, scoring Elston for the go ahead run. A single by Stuart Bentham scored Walker and the Eastern League now led 4-2. Steven Winstanley and 3B Derek Sakurai followed with back-to-back walks to load the bases. That ended Saunderson’s day, who was replaced with LHP David Nixon. But a walk to C Dylan Watkins and single by 2B Brian Main plated two more, increasing the Easterners lead to 6-2. Finally Thomas Murphy who led off the inning, grounded into a double play (U6-3), ending the East’s big comeback. Western All-Stars 2 – Eastern All-Stars 6 Bottom of the 7th: The East would add to their lead in the seventh. Derek Sakurai led off with a walk, reached second on a sac bunt and third base on a PH Bart Wallwin single. Sakurai then scored on a wild pitch by RHP Morgan Tice during PH Merlin Teeters at-bat. Western All-Stars 2 – Eastern All-Stars 7 Bottom of the 8th: Eyebrows were raised (at least mine were) in the 8th inning. With two out, PH Yoshifumi Tamura singled and was immediately replaced with PR Jim Friend. Despite a five-run lead in the late innings, Friend nevertheless broke for second. But a throwing error by C Aaron Skidmore allowed Friend to reach third base. PH Terry Aspden then singled to score Friend for the game’s final run. Western All-Stars 2 – Eastern All-Stars 8 -------- For the second year in a row, a Brunswick Legend player earned Player of the Game honours. Stuart Bentham went 2-3 with 1 RBI and 2 R. -------- Here are the complete All-Star rosters: -------- Here are the standings as of January 12, 1943: __________________ United Leagues of Braeland Last edited by reds1; 07-05-2017 at 12:02 AM.