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ayaghmour2 · 06-09-2020, 09:41 PM

July 6th, 1931
Toronto Wolves (32-49): 5
Chicago Cougars (45-36): 12

W: Jim Crawford (8-7)
L: Barry Wood (6-6)

The offense exploded for 21 hits which each player recording at least one in a 12-5 win. Jim Kyle was 4-for-5 with 3 runs, 3 RBI's, and just a triple short of the cycle. John Kincaid was 4-for-6 with a double and two runs scored. Russ Combs was 3-for-5 with a steal, walk, run scored, and RBI. Vince York was 3-for-5 with two runs scored and driven in. Harry Simmons was 2-for-5 with a triple, run scored, and RBI. Bill Ashbaugh was 2-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored. Jim Crawford made the start, although he wasn't too sharp. He pitched all nine, but allowed 9 hits, 5 runs, and 5 walks with 3 strikeouts.

July 7th, 1931
Toronto Wolves (33-49): 10
Chicago Cougars (45-37): 5

W: Buddy Adams (4-2)
L: W: Steve Castellini (5-10)

We couldn't finish the sweep as the Wolves topped us 10-5 in the finale. Of course, Steve Castellini made the start, and he was roughed up for 10 hits and 9 runs with 2 walks and 3 strikeouts in 5.2 innings pitched. Tom Taylor was 3-for-5 with a double and 2 RBI's. John Kincaid was 3-for-5 with a double, run scored, and driven in. Fred Barrell was 1-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored.

We used the off day for travel and made our way to Philly for four with the Sailors.

July 9th, 1931
Chicago Cougars (45-38): 1
Philadelphia Sailors (46-37): 2

W: Rollie Beal (11-6)
L: Max Wilder (9-8)

The Sailor faithful were treated to an excellent pitcher's duel between Rollie Beal and Max Wilder. We were up 1-0 in the 8th, but the Sailors put together two runs in the bottom half to take the opener 2-1. Wilder looked good the rest of the game, just 6 hits, 2 runs, and 2 walks with 4 strikeouts in 8 strong innings. Tom Taylor was 3-for-4 with 2 steals and an RBI in his old home park. Harry Simmons was 1-for-2 with a walk. Cy Bryant was 1-for-2 with a double and sac-bunt.

July 10th, 1931
Chicago Cougars (46-38): 3
Philadelphia Sailors (46-38): 1

W: Dick Lyons (10-4)
L: Herb Lowman (8-6)

Another low scoring affair in this one, but we came out on top this time 3-1. Dick Lyons pitched to another complete game victory, allowing 9 hits and just one run with 6 strikeouts as he became the first Cougar to 10 wins. John Kincaid was 3-for-5 with a double and pair of RBI's. Tom Taylor was 2-for-5 with a solo homer. Russ Combs was 2-for-5 with a run scored. Cy Bryant and Fred Barrell were both 1-for-4 with a double.

July 11th, 1931
Chicago Cougars (47-38): 2
Philadelphia Sailors (46-39): 1

W: Dick Leudtke(10-6)
L: Oscar Morse (11-9)

All three games in the series the loser scored just one run, and today we got our second pitcher to reach double digit wins. Dick Leudtke pitched a great game, 5 hits, a run, and 3 strikeouts in the complete game victory. Phil Vaughan was 2-for-4 with an RBI. Cy Bryant was 1-for-3 with a run scored and sac-bunt.

July 11th, 1931
Chicago Cougars (48-38): 6
Toronto Wolves (34-52): 5

W: Jim Crawford (9-7)
L: Barry Wood (6-7)

Our road trip would bring us North of the border, starting with two games with the Wolves on their turf this time. It was a tight one, but we held off a late Toronto rally to win the opener 6-5. Crawford went all nine, with three of the five runs he allowed unearned. He allowed 10 hits and struck out just one and went 1-for-3 with a sac-bunt and two run double. Former Wolf Cy Bryant was 2-for-3 with a walk and 2 runs scored. Fred Barrell was 2-for-4 with a double, run scored, and driven in. Vince York was 2-for-4 with 2 doubles and a run scored. John Kincaid was 1-for-4 with a double, run scored, and two driven in.

Stars of the Week
Tom Taylor : 26 AB, 11 H, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .423 AVG, 1.098 OPS
John Kincaid : 27 AB, 12 H, 0 HR, 5 RBI, .444 AVG, 1.074 OPS
Jim Kyle : 6 AB, 4 H, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .667 AVG, 2.000 OPS

Awards
Player of the Week: RF Tom Taylor

Weekly Summary
It was a nice 4-2 week, but we're still five games behind the Cannons (53-33) who don't like to lose too much. Brooklyn (47-40) slumped and we pushed our way past the Sailors (46-40), so just New York (51-35) stands between us and Baltimore.

After we finish the quick two game set with the Wolves, we'll head home for four with Montreal (34-51) to start a homestand. We'll then get four with the Kings who have slumped a little after their 12 game win streak. That's the first half of a homestand that takes us towards the end of the month. The second leg is much tougher, as we'll get both Baltimore and New York. We need to win both those series so we can get closer to first.

I spent all off season trying to trade Dick Lyons, but no one really showed much interest. He was coming off the worst season in his four year career, finishing 12-13 with a 4.99 ERA (98 ERA+), 1.57 WHIP, and 72 strikeouts in 230.2 innings pitched. This year, however, he's completely rebounded. As our first ten game winner, he's 10-4 with a 3.38 ERA (127 ERA+), 1.41 WHIP, and 48 strikeouts in 125.1 innings pitched. Lyons has been excellent all season and has allowed five or more runs in just three of his seventeen starts and he's only failed to get out of the 6th inning once all season. I'm glad I couldn't move him, as with Russel's injury and Castellini's struggles, Lyons has been crucial for us.

I was actually pretty surprised Taylor was voted Player of the Week. He hit well, 11-for-26 (.423) with a homer and 6 RBI's, but it wasn't too spectacular of a week. I'm hoping it's a sign of better things to come, as Taylor is hitting a mediocre .280/.345/.431 (97 OPS+) with 13 homers, 13 steals, and 49 RBI's a little past the half way point in the season. He his third in the CA in homer and on pace for another 20/20 season, but last year's drop in production seems to be exactly how good Taylor is. Still, at just 26, I'm hoping Taylor can regain some of his 1928/1929 form down the stretch as we looked to try to win the pennant.

Injury Report
RP Pete Walker (AAA Milwaukee Blues): Returned from the DL
RP Bob Bliss (A Lincoln Legislators): Herniated disc (one week)
LF Harry Humphrey (A Lincoln Legislators): Strained oblique (3-4 weeks)
RF Bill De Berarinis (B San Jose Cougars): Bone marrow edema (5 weeks)
RP Lee Ralph (C La Crosse Lions): Returned from the DL

06-09-2020, 09:41 PM	#136
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	Week 13: July 6th-July 12th July 6th, 1931 Toronto Wolves (32-49): 5 Chicago Cougars (45-36): 12 W: Jim Crawford (8-7) L: Barry Wood (6-6) The offense exploded for 21 hits which each player recording at least one in a 12-5 win. Jim Kyle was 4-for-5 with 3 runs, 3 RBI's, and just a triple short of the cycle. John Kincaid was 4-for-6 with a double and two runs scored. Russ Combs was 3-for-5 with a steal, walk, run scored, and RBI. Vince York was 3-for-5 with two runs scored and driven in. Harry Simmons was 2-for-5 with a triple, run scored, and RBI. Bill Ashbaugh was 2-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored. Jim Crawford made the start, although he wasn't too sharp. He pitched all nine, but allowed 9 hits, 5 runs, and 5 walks with 3 strikeouts. July 7th, 1931 Toronto Wolves (33-49): 10 Chicago Cougars (45-37): 5 W: Buddy Adams (4-2) L: W: Steve Castellini (5-10) We couldn't finish the sweep as the Wolves topped us 10-5 in the finale. Of course, Steve Castellini made the start, and he was roughed up for 10 hits and 9 runs with 2 walks and 3 strikeouts in 5.2 innings pitched. Tom Taylor was 3-for-5 with a double and 2 RBI's. John Kincaid was 3-for-5 with a double, run scored, and driven in. Fred Barrell was 1-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored. We used the off day for travel and made our way to Philly for four with the Sailors. July 9th, 1931 Chicago Cougars (45-38): 1 Philadelphia Sailors (46-37): 2 W: Rollie Beal (11-6) L: Max Wilder (9-8) The Sailor faithful were treated to an excellent pitcher's duel between Rollie Beal and Max Wilder. We were up 1-0 in the 8th, but the Sailors put together two runs in the bottom half to take the opener 2-1. Wilder looked good the rest of the game, just 6 hits, 2 runs, and 2 walks with 4 strikeouts in 8 strong innings. Tom Taylor was 3-for-4 with 2 steals and an RBI in his old home park. Harry Simmons was 1-for-2 with a walk. Cy Bryant was 1-for-2 with a double and sac-bunt. July 10th, 1931 Chicago Cougars (46-38): 3 Philadelphia Sailors (46-38): 1 W: Dick Lyons (10-4) L: Herb Lowman (8-6) Another low scoring affair in this one, but we came out on top this time 3-1. Dick Lyons pitched to another complete game victory, allowing 9 hits and just one run with 6 strikeouts as he became the first Cougar to 10 wins. John Kincaid was 3-for-5 with a double and pair of RBI's. Tom Taylor was 2-for-5 with a solo homer. Russ Combs was 2-for-5 with a run scored. Cy Bryant and Fred Barrell were both 1-for-4 with a double. July 11th, 1931 Chicago Cougars (47-38): 2 Philadelphia Sailors (46-39): 1 W: Dick Leudtke(10-6) L: Oscar Morse (11-9) All three games in the series the loser scored just one run, and today we got our second pitcher to reach double digit wins. Dick Leudtke pitched a great game, 5 hits, a run, and 3 strikeouts in the complete game victory. Phil Vaughan was 2-for-4 with an RBI. Cy Bryant was 1-for-3 with a run scored and sac-bunt. July 11th, 1931 Chicago Cougars (48-38): 6 Toronto Wolves (34-52): 5 W: Jim Crawford (9-7) L: Barry Wood (6-7) Our road trip would bring us North of the border, starting with two games with the Wolves on their turf this time. It was a tight one, but we held off a late Toronto rally to win the opener 6-5. Crawford went all nine, with three of the five runs he allowed unearned. He allowed 10 hits and struck out just one and went 1-for-3 with a sac-bunt and two run double. Former Wolf Cy Bryant was 2-for-3 with a walk and 2 runs scored. Fred Barrell was 2-for-4 with a double, run scored, and driven in. Vince York was 2-for-4 with 2 doubles and a run scored. John Kincaid was 1-for-4 with a double, run scored, and two driven in. Stars of the Week Tom Taylor : 26 AB, 11 H, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .423 AVG, 1.098 OPS John Kincaid : 27 AB, 12 H, 0 HR, 5 RBI, .444 AVG, 1.074 OPS Jim Kyle : 6 AB, 4 H, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .667 AVG, 2.000 OPS Awards Player of the Week: RF Tom Taylor Weekly Summary It was a nice 4-2 week, but we're still five games behind the Cannons (53-33) who don't like to lose too much. Brooklyn (47-40) slumped and we pushed our way past the Sailors (46-40), so just New York (51-35) stands between us and Baltimore. After we finish the quick two game set with the Wolves, we'll head home for four with Montreal (34-51) to start a homestand. We'll then get four with the Kings who have slumped a little after their 12 game win streak. That's the first half of a homestand that takes us towards the end of the month. The second leg is much tougher, as we'll get both Baltimore and New York. We need to win both those series so we can get closer to first. I spent all off season trying to trade Dick Lyons, but no one really showed much interest. He was coming off the worst season in his four year career, finishing 12-13 with a 4.99 ERA (98 ERA+), 1.57 WHIP, and 72 strikeouts in 230.2 innings pitched. This year, however, he's completely rebounded. As our first ten game winner, he's 10-4 with a 3.38 ERA (127 ERA+), 1.41 WHIP, and 48 strikeouts in 125.1 innings pitched. Lyons has been excellent all season and has allowed five or more runs in just three of his seventeen starts and he's only failed to get out of the 6th inning once all season. I'm glad I couldn't move him, as with Russel's injury and Castellini's struggles, Lyons has been crucial for us. I was actually pretty surprised Taylor was voted Player of the Week. He hit well, 11-for-26 (.423) with a homer and 6 RBI's, but it wasn't too spectacular of a week. I'm hoping it's a sign of better things to come, as Taylor is hitting a mediocre .280/.345/.431 (97 OPS+) with 13 homers, 13 steals, and 49 RBI's a little past the half way point in the season. He his third in the CA in homer and on pace for another 20/20 season, but last year's drop in production seems to be exactly how good Taylor is. Still, at just 26, I'm hoping Taylor can regain some of his 1928/1929 form down the stretch as we looked to try to win the pennant. Injury Report RP Pete Walker (AAA Milwaukee Blues): Returned from the DL RP Bob Bliss (A Lincoln Legislators): Herniated disc (one week) LF Harry Humphrey (A Lincoln Legislators): Strained oblique (3-4 weeks) RF Bill De Berarinis (B San Jose Cougars): Bone marrow edema (5 weeks) RP Lee Ralph (C La Crosse Lions): Returned from the DL