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ayaghmour2 · 06-08-2020, 07:30 PM

June 29th, 1931
Chicago Cougars (40-34): 11
New York Stars (40-31): 8
13 Innings

W: Ace McSherry (1-0)
L: Boyd Harper (2-5)

We started a four game series in New York with the second place Stars. We put up 6 runs in the 1st and it looked like this would be an easy win. In the bottom of the 8th, Taylor Collins allowed 5 runs and allowed the Stars to tie the game. It took extra frames to declare a winner, but Jim Kyle's base clearing triple gave us an 11-8 lead we managed to hang onto. Kyle had himself a game, 4-for-7 with 2 triples, a run scored, and 5 RBI's.Tom Taylor was 4-for-7 with a steal, 2 runs, and an RBI. Vince York was 2-for-5 with 2 runs, 2 walks, and an RBI. Dick Lyons, who made the start, was 1-for-2 with an RBI and sac-bunt. On the mound, he tossed 7 innings with 5 hits, 3 runs (1 earned), a walk, and strikeout. Collins didn't get an out, 4 hits and 5 runs with a walk. Ace McSherry made his season debut and picked up the win with a strikeout in two perfect frames.

June 30th, 1931
Chicago Cougars (40-35): 2
New York Stars (41-31): 8

W: Dick Richards (9-2)
L: Steve Castellini (5-8)

The offense took a night off as we ended our rough June 12-16. It was another rough outing for Castellini, 15 hits and 8 runs with 3 walks and 2 strikeouts in 7.1 innings pitched. Cy Bryant was 2-for-2 with a walk and sac-bunt. Slim Bloom was 2-for-4 with a run scored. Fred Barrell was 1-for-3 with a double, walk, and run scored. Vince York was 1-for-4 with a steal and run scored.

July 1st, 1931
Chicago Cougars (40-36): 2
New York Stars (42-31): 6

W: Mutt Pharr (5-4)
L: Jim Crawford (7-7)

We started July just like we ended June, scoring two runs in a loss to the Stars. Jim Crawford allowed 14 hits and 6 runs with 3 walks and 3 strikeouts in the 8 inning start. Lee Sparks was 2-for-3 with a double and 2 RBI's. Phil Vaughan was 1-for-2 with a pair of walks. Bill Ashbaugh was 1-for-4 with a run scored in his first FABL start at third.

July 2nd, 1931
Chicago Cougars (41-36): 2
New York Stars (42-32): 1

W: Dick Leudtke (8-6)
L: Gene Stevens (4-9)

We managed to salvage the finale after a gem start from Dick Leudtke. He went all nine with 7 hits, a run, walk, and two strikeouts. John Dibblee was the hero of the offense, 2-for-4 with a two run double. Cy Bryant was 1-for-2 with a run scored and two walks. Harry Simmons was 2-for-4. We're off after this one, and will head home to host the Foresters for a quick double header.

July 4th, 1931
Cleveland Foresters (27-50): 1
Chicago Cougars (42-36): 11
Game 1

W: Max Wilder (9-7)
L: George Barker (6-6)

We only get the Foresters for one day, and will play them twice. Game 1 couldn't have gone much better, as we crushed our guests 11-1. Harry Simmons was 3-for-5 with 2 doubles, 2 runs, and 5 RBI's. Fred Barrell was 3-for-4 with a double, walk, two runs, and two RBI's. Cy Bryant was 3-for-4 with a run scored and driven in. Vince York was 3-for-4 with a walk, RBI, and three runs scored. Tom Taylor was 1-for-3 with a steal, 2 walks, and 2 runs scored.

July 4th, 1931
Cleveland Foresters (27-51): 5
Chicago Cougars (43-36): 6
Game 2

W: Dick Lyons (9-4)
L: Karl Johnson (2-10)
SV: Chick Meehan (3)

Game two was much closer, but we managed to hold off a late 9th inning rally to sweep the double header with a 6-5 win. Dick Lyons pitched well in the start, 8 innings with 10 hits, 3 runs (2 earned), 2 walks, and 5 strikeouts. He was also 1-for-2 with a double, sac-bunt, run, and 2 RBI's. Chick Meehan had a rough ninth, but still picked up the save. He allowed 2 runs (1 earned) with 3 hits and a walk in the 9th. John Kincaid was 2-for-3 with a double, walk, run, and 2 RBI's. Harry Simmons was 2-for-4 with a run scored. Jim Kyle was 1-for-3 with a sac-fly and run scored.

July 5th, 1931
Toronto Wolves (32-48): 4
Chicago Cougars (44-36): 5

W: Dick Leudtke (9-6)
L: Birdie Smith (5-11)

We welcomed the Wolves to town for a three game series. Tied at four in the 9th, Manager Dick Pozza let Dick Leudtke hit for himself, and he drove home Cy Bryant to help us walk-off 5-4 winners. Only one of the four runs Leudtke allowed were earned, and he had just 5 hits, a walk, and a strikeout. Russ Combs was 3-for-4 with a triple and run scored. Vince York was 2-for-3 with a walk, triple, double, and run scored. John Kincaid was 2-for-4 with a double, run scored, and RBI. Cy Bryant was 2-for-4 with a run scored and driven in. Tom Taylor was 1-for-4 with a walk and run scored.

Stars of the Week
Vince York : 27 AB, 10 H, 0 HR, 4 RBI, .370 AVG, .950 OPS
Cy Bryant : 23 AB, 10 H, 0 HR, 2 RBI, .435 AVG, .953 OPS
Dick Luedtke : 2 Wins, 18.0 IP, 2 BB, 3 K, 1.00 ERA

Weekly Summary
It wasn't a perfect week, but a split with the Stars is enough as we actually managed to win our games against the bad teams. It's a quick homestand we're on, as after we finish the Wolves series we'll use our off day to travel to Philly (43-36) for three with the now fifth place Sailors. The Kings (46-34) have been on a tear, and a 12 game wining streak has put them in second place behind just Baltimore (48-31). This makes things even harder for us, as now five teams are within five games of first place.

It was an excellent week for starter Dick Leudtke who tossed two complete games with just two earned runs. He's technically are fourth starter despite being 9-6 with a 3.55 ERA (121 ERA+), 1.20 WHIP, and 36 strikeouts in 132 innings. I think with how well him and the rest of the rotation has done, Steve Castellini will get his starts skipped whenever I can. Unlike his former teammate, Castellini has endured a rough season. He's now 5-9 with a 4.89 ERA (88 ERA+), 1.62 WHIP, and 26 strikeouts in 114 innings pitched.

And speaking of struggles, it's really hard to keep Taylor Collins on the active roster with how poor he's pitched. He's allowed 41 hits, 27 runs, and 16 walks in 27 innings and he's the only reason we have the worst bullpen ERA in the league. I think he's got excellent potential, but it's getting really tempting to release him. If I do, there are a lot of young options in AAA that I can bring up. Bill Kline, Mike Murphy, Ed Stevens, and Gus Cain are all MLB ready arms that are having solid seasons in Milwaukee. I won't be moving on from Collins yet, but if we start to slip, I may have to make a bold decision.

One last note is on the coaching staff. I've extended all my minor league coaches, but Assistant GM Dan Richards and Bench Coach Hank Sims are due for their contracts to expire. Sims was our former manager who has a good relationship with the team and Richards has been assistant since 1927. I'm comfortable with extending both of them. Richards will get five years, Sims three.

Injury Report
RP Elmer Wood (AAA Milwaukee Blues): Returned from the DL
2B Red O'Neal (AAA Milwaukee Blues): Back stiffness (6 days)
3B John Kane (A Lincoln Legislators): Returned from the DL
LF Dave Ward (B San Jose Cougars): Strained hamstring (8 weeks)
2B Tom Handy (C La Crosse Lions): Fractured foot (3-4 weeks)
RP Lee Ralph (C La Crosse Lions): Forearm tendinitis (5 days)

Minor League Report

LF Joe Davis (AA Mobile Commodores): While June was a rough month for the big league, it was not for Joe Davis. He took home Player of the Month while hitting .387 with 2 homers, 22 RBI's, and 33 runs scored. The season has gone great for him, as he's hit .337/.418/.523 (144 OPS+) with 6 homers, 7 steals, and 46 RBI's. He lost his 40-Man spot in the offseaosn, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have a path to the majors. Davis can handle all three outfield positions and has even had some success in the past out in center. And in 205 FABL PA's, he's got an alright .287/.347/.448 (97 OPS+) with 2 homers, 8 steals, and 28 RBI's. He's low in the depth chart, but Month's like these tend to shake things up.

SP Bobby Love (A Lincoln Legislators): It's been an excellent season in Lincoln for former 2nd Rounder Bobby Love. After six elite starts in San Jose, he's made seven really good ones in Lincoln. He's 4-1 with a 2.57 ERA (149 ERA+), 1.09 WHIP, and 56 strikeouts in 46.2 innings. Love has fallen back a little in the prospect chart, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have a big league future. He's got a nice low 90s fastball, but he has to work through his command issues. He's still got ways to go before being ready for the majors, but he may find himself in AA once the seasons ends.

06-08-2020, 07:30 PM	#135
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	Week 12: June 29th-July 5th June 29th, 1931 Chicago Cougars (40-34): 11 New York Stars (40-31): 8 13 Innings W: Ace McSherry (1-0) L: Boyd Harper (2-5) We started a four game series in New York with the second place Stars. We put up 6 runs in the 1st and it looked like this would be an easy win. In the bottom of the 8th, Taylor Collins allowed 5 runs and allowed the Stars to tie the game. It took extra frames to declare a winner, but Jim Kyle's base clearing triple gave us an 11-8 lead we managed to hang onto. Kyle had himself a game, 4-for-7 with 2 triples, a run scored, and 5 RBI's.Tom Taylor was 4-for-7 with a steal, 2 runs, and an RBI. Vince York was 2-for-5 with 2 runs, 2 walks, and an RBI. Dick Lyons, who made the start, was 1-for-2 with an RBI and sac-bunt. On the mound, he tossed 7 innings with 5 hits, 3 runs (1 earned), a walk, and strikeout. Collins didn't get an out, 4 hits and 5 runs with a walk. Ace McSherry made his season debut and picked up the win with a strikeout in two perfect frames. June 30th, 1931 Chicago Cougars (40-35): 2 New York Stars (41-31): 8 W: Dick Richards (9-2) L: Steve Castellini (5-8) The offense took a night off as we ended our rough June 12-16. It was another rough outing for Castellini, 15 hits and 8 runs with 3 walks and 2 strikeouts in 7.1 innings pitched. Cy Bryant was 2-for-2 with a walk and sac-bunt. Slim Bloom was 2-for-4 with a run scored. Fred Barrell was 1-for-3 with a double, walk, and run scored. Vince York was 1-for-4 with a steal and run scored. July 1st, 1931 Chicago Cougars (40-36): 2 New York Stars (42-31): 6 W: Mutt Pharr (5-4) L: Jim Crawford (7-7) We started July just like we ended June, scoring two runs in a loss to the Stars. Jim Crawford allowed 14 hits and 6 runs with 3 walks and 3 strikeouts in the 8 inning start. Lee Sparks was 2-for-3 with a double and 2 RBI's. Phil Vaughan was 1-for-2 with a pair of walks. Bill Ashbaugh was 1-for-4 with a run scored in his first FABL start at third. July 2nd, 1931 Chicago Cougars (41-36): 2 New York Stars (42-32): 1 W: Dick Leudtke (8-6) L: Gene Stevens (4-9) We managed to salvage the finale after a gem start from Dick Leudtke. He went all nine with 7 hits, a run, walk, and two strikeouts. John Dibblee was the hero of the offense, 2-for-4 with a two run double. Cy Bryant was 1-for-2 with a run scored and two walks. Harry Simmons was 2-for-4. We're off after this one, and will head home to host the Foresters for a quick double header. July 4th, 1931 Cleveland Foresters (27-50): 1 Chicago Cougars (42-36): 11 Game 1 W: Max Wilder (9-7) L: George Barker (6-6) We only get the Foresters for one day, and will play them twice. Game 1 couldn't have gone much better, as we crushed our guests 11-1. Harry Simmons was 3-for-5 with 2 doubles, 2 runs, and 5 RBI's. Fred Barrell was 3-for-4 with a double, walk, two runs, and two RBI's. Cy Bryant was 3-for-4 with a run scored and driven in. Vince York was 3-for-4 with a walk, RBI, and three runs scored. Tom Taylor was 1-for-3 with a steal, 2 walks, and 2 runs scored. July 4th, 1931 Cleveland Foresters (27-51): 5 Chicago Cougars (43-36): 6 Game 2 W: Dick Lyons (9-4) L: Karl Johnson (2-10) SV: Chick Meehan (3) Game two was much closer, but we managed to hold off a late 9th inning rally to sweep the double header with a 6-5 win. Dick Lyons pitched well in the start, 8 innings with 10 hits, 3 runs (2 earned), 2 walks, and 5 strikeouts. He was also 1-for-2 with a double, sac-bunt, run, and 2 RBI's. Chick Meehan had a rough ninth, but still picked up the save. He allowed 2 runs (1 earned) with 3 hits and a walk in the 9th. John Kincaid was 2-for-3 with a double, walk, run, and 2 RBI's. Harry Simmons was 2-for-4 with a run scored. Jim Kyle was 1-for-3 with a sac-fly and run scored. July 5th, 1931 Toronto Wolves (32-48): 4 Chicago Cougars (44-36): 5 W: Dick Leudtke (9-6) L: Birdie Smith (5-11) We welcomed the Wolves to town for a three game series. Tied at four in the 9th, Manager Dick Pozza let Dick Leudtke hit for himself, and he drove home Cy Bryant to help us walk-off 5-4 winners. Only one of the four runs Leudtke allowed were earned, and he had just 5 hits, a walk, and a strikeout. Russ Combs was 3-for-4 with a triple and run scored. Vince York was 2-for-3 with a walk, triple, double, and run scored. John Kincaid was 2-for-4 with a double, run scored, and RBI. Cy Bryant was 2-for-4 with a run scored and driven in. Tom Taylor was 1-for-4 with a walk and run scored. Stars of the Week Vince York : 27 AB, 10 H, 0 HR, 4 RBI, .370 AVG, .950 OPS Cy Bryant : 23 AB, 10 H, 0 HR, 2 RBI, .435 AVG, .953 OPS Dick Luedtke : 2 Wins, 18.0 IP, 2 BB, 3 K, 1.00 ERA Weekly Summary It wasn't a perfect week, but a split with the Stars is enough as we actually managed to win our games against the bad teams. It's a quick homestand we're on, as after we finish the Wolves series we'll use our off day to travel to Philly (43-36) for three with the now fifth place Sailors. The Kings (46-34) have been on a tear, and a 12 game wining streak has put them in second place behind just Baltimore (48-31). This makes things even harder for us, as now five teams are within five games of first place. It was an excellent week for starter Dick Leudtke who tossed two complete games with just two earned runs. He's technically are fourth starter despite being 9-6 with a 3.55 ERA (121 ERA+), 1.20 WHIP, and 36 strikeouts in 132 innings. I think with how well him and the rest of the rotation has done, Steve Castellini will get his starts skipped whenever I can. Unlike his former teammate, Castellini has endured a rough season. He's now 5-9 with a 4.89 ERA (88 ERA+), 1.62 WHIP, and 26 strikeouts in 114 innings pitched. And speaking of struggles, it's really hard to keep Taylor Collins on the active roster with how poor he's pitched. He's allowed 41 hits, 27 runs, and 16 walks in 27 innings and he's the only reason we have the worst bullpen ERA in the league. I think he's got excellent potential, but it's getting really tempting to release him. If I do, there are a lot of young options in AAA that I can bring up. Bill Kline, Mike Murphy, Ed Stevens, and Gus Cain are all MLB ready arms that are having solid seasons in Milwaukee. I won't be moving on from Collins yet, but if we start to slip, I may have to make a bold decision. One last note is on the coaching staff. I've extended all my minor league coaches, but Assistant GM Dan Richards and Bench Coach Hank Sims are due for their contracts to expire. Sims was our former manager who has a good relationship with the team and Richards has been assistant since 1927. I'm comfortable with extending both of them. Richards will get five years, Sims three. Injury Report RP Elmer Wood (AAA Milwaukee Blues): Returned from the DL 2B Red O'Neal (AAA Milwaukee Blues): Back stiffness (6 days) 3B John Kane (A Lincoln Legislators): Returned from the DL LF Dave Ward (B San Jose Cougars): Strained hamstring (8 weeks) 2B Tom Handy (C La Crosse Lions): Fractured foot (3-4 weeks) RP Lee Ralph (C La Crosse Lions): Forearm tendinitis (5 days) Minor League Report LF Joe Davis (AA Mobile Commodores): While June was a rough month for the big league, it was not for Joe Davis. He took home Player of the Month while hitting .387 with 2 homers, 22 RBI's, and 33 runs scored. The season has gone great for him, as he's hit .337/.418/.523 (144 OPS+) with 6 homers, 7 steals, and 46 RBI's. He lost his 40-Man spot in the offseaosn, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have a path to the majors. Davis can handle all three outfield positions and has even had some success in the past out in center. And in 205 FABL PA's, he's got an alright .287/.347/.448 (97 OPS+) with 2 homers, 8 steals, and 28 RBI's. He's low in the depth chart, but Month's like these tend to shake things up. SP Bobby Love (A Lincoln Legislators): It's been an excellent season in Lincoln for former 2nd Rounder Bobby Love. After six elite starts in San Jose, he's made seven really good ones in Lincoln. He's 4-1 with a 2.57 ERA (149 ERA+), 1.09 WHIP, and 56 strikeouts in 46.2 innings. Love has fallen back a little in the prospect chart, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have a big league future. He's got a nice low 90s fastball, but he has to work through his command issues. He's still got ways to go before being ready for the majors, but he may find himself in AA once the seasons ends. Attached Images