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July 26th, 1932
Chicago Cougars (58-39): 6
Baltimore Cannons (50-49): 7

W: Lee Drouillard (4-2)
L: Claude Purvis (4-6)

We were in Baltimore for a four game set, and it did not start as planned. We rallied for three in the ninth to tie it before Claude Purvis walked a runner in so the Cannons literally walked off as winners. John Kincaid was 3-for-5 with a double, run, and 2 RBI's. Mike Taylor was 2-for-4 with a triple, walk, and two runs scored in his Cougars debut. Cy Bryant was 2-for-5 with a run scored. Steve Castellini made the start, 8 innings with 10 hits, 6 runs, a walk, and strikeout. Purvis allowed 2 hits and 2 walks while getting just one out.

July 27th, 1932
Chicago Cougars (59-39): 8
Baltimore Cannons (50-50): 7

W: Tommy Wilcox (1-0)
L: Bob Miller (8-10)
SV: Len Moore (1)

The Cannons scored seven again, but we managed to score eight today to even the series. It was Tommy Wilcox's Cougar debut, and while it wasn't pretty, we got the win. He went just 6 with 10 hits, 6 runs, a walk, and a strikeout. Len Moore picked up a three inning save, allowing 2 hits, a run, and a walk with a strikeout. Tom Taylor was 3-for-4 with 2 doubles, a sac-fly, a run, and 2 RBI's. Cy Bryant was 3-for-5 with a steal, RBI, and two runs scored. Arnold Bower was 2-for-4 with a walk, run, and RBI. Bill Ashbaugh was 2-for-5 with an RBI. Russ Combs was 1-for-4 with a walk, 2 runs, and 2 RBI's.

July 28th, 1932
Chicago Cougars (59-40): 3
Baltimore Cannons (51-50): 9

W: Dutch Leverett (3-2)
L: Dick Lyons (12-5)

Baltimore got ahead early and didn't look back, securing at least a split with a 9-3 win. Dick Lyons was roughed up for 11 hits and 7 runs (4 earned) with a walk in 7 innings. Gus Cain allowed 2 hits and 2 runs with a strikeout in an inning. John Kincaid was 2-for-4 with a homer and 2 RBI's. Vince York was 1-for-3 with a double and walk. Tom Taylor was 2-for-4.

July 29th, 1932
Chicago Cougars (60-40): 6
Baltimore Cannons (51-51): 2

W: Dick Leudtke (11-7)
L: Rabbit Day (14-10)

We escaped Baltimore with a split and left Baltimore with our 60th win on the season. Dick Leudtke looked good, going all nine with 7 hits, 2 runs, 2 walks, and 2 strikeouts. He was also 1-for-4 with a run scored. Tom Taylor was 2-for-5 with a homer, 2 runs, and 2 RBI's. Arnold Bower was 2-for-4 with a triple, walk, and two runs scored. Mike Taylor was 2-for-5 with a run scored and two driven in. John Kincaid was 2-for-4 with an RBI.

July 30th, 1932
Chicago Cougars (60-41): 4
Brooklyn Kings (47-57): 7

W: Jim Crawford (11-8)
L: Del Lyons (4-2)

It didn't take long for Taylor and Wilcox to return to Brooklyn, as we'd face the Kings for four. Wilcox is scheduled to pitch the first, but Taylor was hitting fifth for us and Fred Barrell 5th for them. Mike homered off starter and former Cougar Mike Murphy, but the Kings took the opener. Taylor was 2-for-4 with 2 runs and RBI's. Vince York was 2-for-5 with a triple, run, and RBI. John Kincaid was 2-for-4 with a double and RBI. Russ Combs was 1-for-4 with a walk and run. Jim Crawford (who I tried to use to net another big starting pitcher) had a terrible start, 7.2 innings with 9 hits, 7 runs, 2 walks, and 5 strikeouts.

July 31st, 1932
Chicago Cougars (61-41): 7
Brooklyn Kings (47-58): 6

W: Steve Castellini (6-3)
L: Johnny Jacob (4-6)
SV: Claude Purvis (15)

We tried to blow this one, but managed to hold on to finish an awful July with a win. John Kincaid went 3-for-4 with a triple, run, and RBI. Vince York was 3-for-5 with a double, run, and RBI. Mike Taylor was 2-for-5 with a double, run, and RBI. Tom Taylor was 2-for-5 with a double and run scored. Cy Bryant was 2-for-3 with a walk and 2 RBI's. Steve Castellini looked better, 7 innings with 10 hits, 4 runs, a walk, and strikeout. Claude Purvis "saved" the game with 2 hits, 4 walks, 2 runs (1 earned), and 2 strikeouts in 2 innings.

Stars of the Week
John Kincaid : 24 AB, 13 H, 1 HR, 7 RBI, .542 AVG, 1.375 OPS
Tom Taylor : 26 AB, 10 H, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .385 AVG, 1.008 OPS
Mike Taylor : 27 AB, 10 H, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .370 AVG, .985 OPS

Weekly Summary
11-18...

We went 11-18 in July after starting the season 40-23 and we even spent most of the month at home. I have no clue why we started sucking as we still rank top four in every category except home runs hit, home runs allowed, walks (offense), and bullpen ERA. The Stars (66-38) have pulled ahead of us by four games and we're almost closer to the Sailors (57-47) who are nine out then them. We're stuck in a long road trip with two more in Brooklyn before a crucial four game series with the Stars. Montreal (46-58) is after, but we need a big week in the baddest way. A sweep of the Stars wouldn't even put us ahead of them, so we cannot afford to keep dropping games like we are.

We'll get Max Wilder back from the DL who's replacing Cluade Purvis on the roster and Steve Castellini in the rotation. Castellini will fill the stopper role for now, but if Jim Crawford continues to struggle he'll return to the rotation. It's do or die time already and unless we pull off a 4-2 or 5-1 I'm not sure we can recover.

Although I counted us out last August and we decided to go out and win a title...

Transactions
Optioned RP Claude Purvis to AAA
Claimed SP Herb Lowman off waivers from the Philadelphia Sailors