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August 19th, 1929
Chicago Cougars (46-69): 1
Montreal Saints (62-54): 2

W: Charlie Stedman (17-7)
L: Andy Chastain (1-3)

Offense was tough to come by in this one as the Saints edged us 2-1. Andy Chastain actually put together a really solid start, 8 innings with 6 hits, 2 runs, 3 walks, and a strikeout. Harry Simmons was 2-for-3 with a double, walk, and run scored. Bill Ashbaugh was 1-for-2 with a walk and sac-fly. John Dibblee was 1-for-3 with a sac-bunt.

August 20th, 1929
Chicago Cougars (47-69): 14
Montreal Saints (62-55): 4

W: Dick Lyons (13-10)
L: Harry Rodgers (10-12)

The offense showed up today as we gave ourselves a chance to split the series. Art Panko was 3-for-4 with a homer, walk, and 2 RBI's. Mack Deal was 2-for-3 with a walk, steal, and pair of RBI's. Bob McCarty was 2-for-4 with a double, sac-fly, 2 runs, and 2 RBI's. Fred Barrell was 1-for-3 with 2 RBI's, a walk, and run scored. Harry Simmons was 1-for-4 with a double, sac-fly, and 2 RBI's. Luke Nixon was 1-for-4 with a triple, run scored, and RBI. John Dibblee was 1-for-3 with a sac-fly, 2 runs, and 2 walks. Dick Lyons was 1-for-2 with a sac-bunt and RBI and tossed 7 innings with 6 hits, 4 runs (3 earned), 4 walks, and 2 strikeouts.

August 21st, 1929
Chicago Cougars (47-70): 1
Montreal Saints (63-55): 8

W: Dave Paynter (11-9)
L: Joe Foley (1-5)

We didn't put up a fight in the finale, as the Saints handed us our 70th loss on the season. Joe Foley allowed 10 hits, 8 runs (7 earned), and 7 walks. Mack Deal was 2-for-3 with an RBI. Mike Smith was 1-for-4 with a run scored. Luke Nixon was 1-for-3 with a walk.

August 22nd, 1929
Chicago Cougars (47-71): 1
New York Stars (65-51): 9

W: Dick Richards (13-6)
L: Charley O'Hare (7-6)

One was all we could muster up again as we opened the Stars series with a deflating 9-1 loss. Charley O'Hare was charged with all 9 (8 earned) on 9 hits, 6 walks, and a strikeout. Harry Simmons was 2-for-4 with a double and triple. Fred Barrell was 1-for-3 with a walk.

August 23rd, 1929
Chicago Cougars (47-72): 9
New York Stars (66-51): 11

W: Jack Carr (4-1)
L: Chick Meehan (0-2)
SV: Phil English (16)

The pitching let us down in this one, as the Stars were now one game away from the home sweep. Dick Kadlec allowed 12 hits and 8 runs in his 6 innings while walking 2 and striking out 3. Chick Meehan allowed 3 runs (2 earned), 2 hits, and a walk in the 7th. Art Panko was 3-for-4 with 2 runs, 4 RBI's, and just a homer away from the cycle. Luke Nixon was 2-for-2 with a sac-fly, walk, and two runs scored. Fred Barrell was 2-for-3 with a run scored and two driven in. Bill Ashbaugh was 2-for-5 with a RBI and two runs scored. Bob McCarty was 1-for-3 with a walk and run scored.

August 24th, 1929
Chicago Cougars (48-72): 6
New York Stars (66-52): 1

W: Dick Lyons (14-10)
L: Lou Martino (7-2)

There would be no sweep as a solid pitching performance from Dick Lyons lead us to the win. He went all 9 with 5 hits, a run, 3 walks, and 2 strikeouts. Mike Smith was 3-for-3 with a double, walk, run scored, and 2 RBI's. Bill Ashbaugh was 2-for-5 with 2 runs scored. Harry Simmons was 2-for-5. Luke Nixon was 1-for-4 with 2 runs and a sac-bunt. Mack Deal was 1-for-3 with a double, walk, and 2 RBI's.

August 25th, 1929
Chicago Cougars (49-72): 10
Cleveland Foresters (53-69): 9

W: Andy Chastain (2-3)
L: Eddie Gray (4-5)
SV: Ace McSherry (15)

We welcomed ourselves to Forester stadium with a nice 10-9 win. Bill Ashbaugh was 3-for-5 with 2 doubles, 2 runs, and 2 RBI's. Art Panko was 3-for-5 with a triple, run scored, and two driven in. Slick Hostetter was 2-for-5 with a double, homer, 2 runs, and 2 RBI's. Dick Fessel was 2-for-5 with a double, steal, run scored, and RBI. Harry Simmons was 2-for-5 with 2 runs and an RBI. Pitcher Andy Chastain was 2-for-4 with a double and RBI. He also gave up 9 runs off 11 hits with 7 walks in 7.2 innings. Ace McSherry retired the last four Foresters to earn the save.

Stars of the Week
Art Panko : 14 AB, 9 H, 1 HR, 8 RBI, .643 AVG, 1.881 OPS
Dick Lyons : 2 Wins, 16.0 IP, 7 BB, 4 K, 2.25 ERA
Harry Simmons : 28 AB, 9 H, 0 HR, 3 RBI, .321 AVG, .855 OPS

Looking Ahead
We headed home and will host the Foresters (53-69) for two before heading back on the road for four with the Sailors (80-42) who's lead is 11.5 as we approach the final month of the season. We'll start September with two games in three days hosting the now 7th Place Toronto Wolves (52-70) who are just 2.5 games ahead of us.

Rosters expand on Sunday as auditions for next year commence. The only real "locks" for roster spots next season are Bill Ashbaugh and Dick Lyons, although Fred Barrell, Mack Deal, Harry Simmons, and Bob McCarty will likely join them in the Opening Day lineup. John Dibblee will have a spot as long as he decides to play baseball, but beyond that, a lot of guys can earn or lose favor with their month. The outfield logjam will be fun to sort out as both George Jordan and Vince York are likely to get a lot of at bats. Gus Cain looks likely to join the rotation and Slim Bloom will get some time at short to allow Harry Simmons and Mack Deal to get a few days of rest after a long season.

Injury Report
3B Cliff Everett is now healthy and will head to AA Mobile. 19-year-old Pete Carey will miss the rest of San Jose's season with bicep tendinitis.

Minor League Report

1B Bill Miller (AA Mobile Commodores): A 5th Round Pick by Pittsburgh in 1922, Bill Miller was released before playing for them and eventually joined us in September of 1925. A native of Chicago, Miller is hitting .301/.357/.426 (103 OPS+) with 3 homers and 57 RBI's in 362 plate appearances for the Commodores. He's stuck behind Luke Nixon at first base and with Jim Fisher on his tail in Lincoln, Miller seems to be a man without a place. He's an excellent defensive first basemen with an impressive +10.2 ZR, so he may eventually get reps at other positions in the infield to improve his versatility.

SP Joe King (A Lincoln Legislators): Acquired in the Johnny Douglas trade (who's actually in AAA now), Joe King has done excellent since coming over from Philadelphia. In 11 starts with the Legislators, he's 6-2 with a 3.24 ERA (137 ERA+), 1.14 WHIP, and 26 strikeouts across 80.2 innings. With the season nearly over, he's not going to get much (if any) time in AA, but he can move up when callups move as well. He just turned 23, but King is only in his second professional season and he appears ready for the upper minors.