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ayaghmour2 · 01-29-2020, 07:58 PM

September 16th, 1929
Brooklyn Kings (62-78): 8
Chicago Cougars (56-86): 17

W: Dick Lyons (15-12)
L: Bill Kutz (1-2)

The offense exploded in this one and an 8 run 2nd helped the cause. Luke Nixon had another 5 hit game, going 5-for-6 with a double, RBI, 2 steals, and 4 runs scored. Bill Ashbaugh was a homer away from the cycle, 4-for-6 with 2 runs and 4 RBI's. Vince York was 3-for-6 with a double, run scored, and 2 RBI's. Slim Bloom was 2-for-4 with a triple, sac-fly, 2 runs, and 2 RBI's. Joe Davis was 2-for-3 with a walk, hit by pitch, RBI, 2 runs, and 2 steals. George Jordan was 2-for-5 with a double, walk, run, and 2 RBI's. Mack Deal was 2-for-5 with a walk, steal, run scored, and RBI. Dick Lyons had a rough start, 13 hits and 8 runs (7 earned) with 2 strikeouts in 8 innings. He was 1-for-4 with a run scored and two driven in at the plate.

September 17th, 1929
Brooklyn Kings (63-78): 12
Chicago Cougars (56-87): 4

W: Tommy Wilcox (2-0)
L: Cotton Taylor (6-10)

We dropped the finale as the Kings left Chicago with a 12-4 win. Cotton Taylor allowed 9 hits and 9 runs (7 earned) with 4 walks and 2 strikeouts in 5 innings. Charlie O'Hare left with injury after 3.1 innings with 4 hits, a run, walk, and strikeout. Harry Simmons was 2-for-4 with a steal and run scored. Art Panko was 1-for-4 with a triple, run scored, and RBI. Bill Ashbaugh was 1-for-4 with a run scored and pair of RBI's.

September 18th, 1929
Montreal Saints (72-69): 6
Chicago Cougars (56-88): 2

W: John Lizak (1-2)
L: Ben Curtin (2-4)

The Saints opened the four game split set with a 6-2 win. Ben Curtin allowed 5 runs off 9 hits and 7 walks with 2 strikeouts in 8.1 innings. Chick Meehan got the final 2 outs, but allowed 3 hits and a run. Slick Hostetter was 2-for-3 with a walk, double, homer, and 2 RBI's. Mack Deal was 2-for-3 with a double and steal. John Dibblee was 1-for-4 with a run scored.

September 19th, 1929
Montreal Saints (73-69): 11
Chicago Cougars (56-89): 3

W: Denny Wren (1-0)
L: Milt Nelson (0-1)

The first half of the four game series ended with an 11-3 defeat. In his big league debut, Milt Nelson allowed 7 runs (6 earned) off 7 hits with 2 strikeouts in 5.1 innings. His 10 walks tied our team single game record. Luckily, he has no where to go except up after this start... George Jordan was 3-for-4 with a double, run scored, and RBI.Vince York was 2-for-4 with a steal and run scored. Mack Deal was 2-for-4 with a double and run scored. Fred Barrell was 1-for-3 with a double, RBI, and walk.

September 21st, 1929
Montreal Saints (73-70): 6
Chicago Cougars (57-89): 7
10 Innings

W: Ace McSherry (3-5)
L: Leo Hall (8-9)

After the off day, we scored 3 in the 8th (after allowing 2 in the top half) to tie the game. In the 10th, Luke Nixon sent us home walk off winners with an RBI single. He was 3-for-6 in the game. John Dibblee a homer away from the cycle, going 3-for-5 with a run scored and driven in. Mack Deal was 2-for-4 with a double, 2 runs, and an RBI. Bill Ashbaugh was 2-for-5 with a double, triple, run scored, and RBI. Bob McCarty was 2-for-5 with a double, run scored, and RBI. Art Panko was 1-for-2 with a walk and RBI. Harry Simmons was 1-for-4 with a double, run scored, walk, and RBI.

September 22nd, 1929
Montreal Saints (73-71): 3
Chicago Cougars (58-89): 4

W: Ray Powell (2-0)
L: Dave Paynter (11-14)

Another close one as we took the finale 4-3 to secure the split. Gus Cain had a really great start against the team that took him in the Rule-5 Draft and later released him, going 7+ innings with 8 hits, 2 runs (1 earned), 1 walk, and 3 strikeouts. Powell blew the save, allowing a hit and run with a strikeout in 2 innings. Harry Simmons was 2-for-4 with a double and 2 runs scored. Bob McCarty was 2-for-4 with a run scored. Art Panko was 1-for-2 with a RBI and 2 walks. Johnny Johnson was 1-for-3 with a double, walk, and 2 RBI's.

Stars of the Week
Bill Ashbaugh : 23 AB, 8 H, 0 HR, 7 RBI, .348 AVG, .957 OPS
Luke Nixon : 20 AB, 8 H, 0 HR, 2 RBI, .400 AVG, .979 OPS
Mack Deal : 21 AB, 8 H, 0 HR, 2 RBI, .381 AVG, .933 OPS

Looking Ahead
With the season almost over, we are off until September 28th where we start a two game series against Cleveland (60-84). We then get two days to travel to Cleveland for a four game set before ending our season with a single game against the Continental Association pennant winning Philadelphia Sailors (99-48). This week really sucks, as I'd love to let the young guys get playing time, but instead we only get 2 games the whole week. I'll likely do a shortened write up as there really won't be anything to report on. The minor league seasons also end today.

Injury Report
Charlie O'Hare will hit the DL with back spasms. He's likely done for the season. Milwaukee will get CF Wally Yinger back for their last game. Mobile lost LF Charlie Day with an oblique strain and 2B Hank Mitchell with an oblique strain. He likely will now not receive a callup.

Transactions
I decided to bring up a few additional players, recalling RP Ed Woodward, 3B Ben Hathaway, SP Benny Walker, and LF Juan Valquez just because the minor league seasons were ending. Our roster now sits at 34 of 35 with room for Joe Foley to return.

Minor League Report

LF Heinie Glass (A Lincoln Legislators): The lesser known Heinie in our system, Glass launched three homers in a 13-8 win over the Cedar Rapids Chiefs. Glass, a 6th Round Pick in 1926, spent most of his time on the Legislators bench, but still managed to hit 13 homers and 42 RBI's in just under 200 trips to the plate. He hit .282/.333/.541 (122 OPS+) but started in just 39 of his 83 games. The 24-year-old has struggled to find playing time this season, but he could find himself in an every day capacity next season with Vince York and George Jordan likely to start the season in Chicago and the outfield train slowly moving up.

3B John Kane (B San Jose Cougars): The 23-year-old was just named UMVA Player of the Year despite winning just 3 first place votes. His 80 total points edged Phiadelphia Cannon minor league SP Chuck Robison's 78 points despite Robison earning 4 first place votes. For the La Crosse Lions, Kane hit .300/.425/.413 (146 OPS+) with 2 homers, 8 steals, and 67 RBI's in 514 plate appearances to go with a +4.4 ZR at the hot corner. An 11th Round Pick from the College of San Diego Friars, Kane doesn't rank in our top 30 prospects and isn't even considered one of our top 3 third base prospects despite not having a single one in our top 30.

01-29-2020, 07:58 PM	#37
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	Week 22: September 16th-September 22nd September 16th, 1929 Brooklyn Kings (62-78): 8 Chicago Cougars (56-86): 17 W: Dick Lyons (15-12) L: Bill Kutz (1-2) The offense exploded in this one and an 8 run 2nd helped the cause. Luke Nixon had another 5 hit game, going 5-for-6 with a double, RBI, 2 steals, and 4 runs scored. Bill Ashbaugh was a homer away from the cycle, 4-for-6 with 2 runs and 4 RBI's. Vince York was 3-for-6 with a double, run scored, and 2 RBI's. Slim Bloom was 2-for-4 with a triple, sac-fly, 2 runs, and 2 RBI's. Joe Davis was 2-for-3 with a walk, hit by pitch, RBI, 2 runs, and 2 steals. George Jordan was 2-for-5 with a double, walk, run, and 2 RBI's. Mack Deal was 2-for-5 with a walk, steal, run scored, and RBI. Dick Lyons had a rough start, 13 hits and 8 runs (7 earned) with 2 strikeouts in 8 innings. He was 1-for-4 with a run scored and two driven in at the plate. September 17th, 1929 Brooklyn Kings (63-78): 12 Chicago Cougars (56-87): 4 W: Tommy Wilcox (2-0) L: Cotton Taylor (6-10) We dropped the finale as the Kings left Chicago with a 12-4 win. Cotton Taylor allowed 9 hits and 9 runs (7 earned) with 4 walks and 2 strikeouts in 5 innings. Charlie O'Hare left with injury after 3.1 innings with 4 hits, a run, walk, and strikeout. Harry Simmons was 2-for-4 with a steal and run scored. Art Panko was 1-for-4 with a triple, run scored, and RBI. Bill Ashbaugh was 1-for-4 with a run scored and pair of RBI's. September 18th, 1929 Montreal Saints (72-69): 6 Chicago Cougars (56-88): 2 W: John Lizak (1-2) L: Ben Curtin (2-4) The Saints opened the four game split set with a 6-2 win. Ben Curtin allowed 5 runs off 9 hits and 7 walks with 2 strikeouts in 8.1 innings. Chick Meehan got the final 2 outs, but allowed 3 hits and a run. Slick Hostetter was 2-for-3 with a walk, double, homer, and 2 RBI's. Mack Deal was 2-for-3 with a double and steal. John Dibblee was 1-for-4 with a run scored. September 19th, 1929 Montreal Saints (73-69): 11 Chicago Cougars (56-89): 3 W: Denny Wren (1-0) L: Milt Nelson (0-1) The first half of the four game series ended with an 11-3 defeat. In his big league debut, Milt Nelson allowed 7 runs (6 earned) off 7 hits with 2 strikeouts in 5.1 innings. His 10 walks tied our team single game record. Luckily, he has no where to go except up after this start... George Jordan was 3-for-4 with a double, run scored, and RBI.Vince York was 2-for-4 with a steal and run scored. Mack Deal was 2-for-4 with a double and run scored. Fred Barrell was 1-for-3 with a double, RBI, and walk. September 21st, 1929 Montreal Saints (73-70): 6 Chicago Cougars (57-89): 7 10 Innings W: Ace McSherry (3-5) L: Leo Hall (8-9) After the off day, we scored 3 in the 8th (after allowing 2 in the top half) to tie the game. In the 10th, Luke Nixon sent us home walk off winners with an RBI single. He was 3-for-6 in the game. John Dibblee a homer away from the cycle, going 3-for-5 with a run scored and driven in. Mack Deal was 2-for-4 with a double, 2 runs, and an RBI. Bill Ashbaugh was 2-for-5 with a double, triple, run scored, and RBI. Bob McCarty was 2-for-5 with a double, run scored, and RBI. Art Panko was 1-for-2 with a walk and RBI. Harry Simmons was 1-for-4 with a double, run scored, walk, and RBI. September 22nd, 1929 Montreal Saints (73-71): 3 Chicago Cougars (58-89): 4 W: Ray Powell (2-0) L: Dave Paynter (11-14) Another close one as we took the finale 4-3 to secure the split. Gus Cain had a really great start against the team that took him in the Rule-5 Draft and later released him, going 7+ innings with 8 hits, 2 runs (1 earned), 1 walk, and 3 strikeouts. Powell blew the save, allowing a hit and run with a strikeout in 2 innings. Harry Simmons was 2-for-4 with a double and 2 runs scored. Bob McCarty was 2-for-4 with a run scored. Art Panko was 1-for-2 with a RBI and 2 walks. Johnny Johnson was 1-for-3 with a double, walk, and 2 RBI's. Stars of the Week Bill Ashbaugh : 23 AB, 8 H, 0 HR, 7 RBI, .348 AVG, .957 OPS Luke Nixon : 20 AB, 8 H, 0 HR, 2 RBI, .400 AVG, .979 OPS Mack Deal : 21 AB, 8 H, 0 HR, 2 RBI, .381 AVG, .933 OPS Looking Ahead With the season almost over, we are off until September 28th where we start a two game series against Cleveland (60-84). We then get two days to travel to Cleveland for a four game set before ending our season with a single game against the Continental Association pennant winning Philadelphia Sailors (99-48). This week really sucks, as I'd love to let the young guys get playing time, but instead we only get 2 games the whole week. I'll likely do a shortened write up as there really won't be anything to report on. The minor league seasons also end today. Injury Report Charlie O'Hare will hit the DL with back spasms. He's likely done for the season. Milwaukee will get CF Wally Yinger back for their last game. Mobile lost LF Charlie Day with an oblique strain and 2B Hank Mitchell with an oblique strain. He likely will now not receive a callup. Transactions I decided to bring up a few additional players, recalling RP Ed Woodward, 3B Ben Hathaway, SP Benny Walker, and LF Juan Valquez just because the minor league seasons were ending. Our roster now sits at 34 of 35 with room for Joe Foley to return. Minor League Report LF Heinie Glass (A Lincoln Legislators): The lesser known Heinie in our system, Glass launched three homers in a 13-8 win over the Cedar Rapids Chiefs. Glass, a 6th Round Pick in 1926, spent most of his time on the Legislators bench, but still managed to hit 13 homers and 42 RBI's in just under 200 trips to the plate. He hit .282/.333/.541 (122 OPS+) but started in just 39 of his 83 games. The 24-year-old has struggled to find playing time this season, but he could find himself in an every day capacity next season with Vince York and George Jordan likely to start the season in Chicago and the outfield train slowly moving up. 3B John Kane (B San Jose Cougars): The 23-year-old was just named UMVA Player of the Year despite winning just 3 first place votes. His 80 total points edged Phiadelphia Cannon minor league SP Chuck Robison's 78 points despite Robison earning 4 first place votes. For the La Crosse Lions, Kane hit .300/.425/.413 (146 OPS+) with 2 homers, 8 steals, and 67 RBI's in 514 plate appearances to go with a +4.4 ZR at the hot corner. An 11th Round Pick from the College of San Diego Friars, Kane doesn't rank in our top 30 prospects and isn't even considered one of our top 3 third base prospects despite not having a single one in our top 30.