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August 22nd , 1932
New York Stars (81-43): 7
Chicago Cougars (75-49): 8
10 Innings

W: Steve Castellini (7-5)
L: Jim Scott (0-2)

We won't get swept! We tried real hard to lose this one, letting the Stars score five runs in the last three innings, but we walked it off in the 10th with a Mike Smith pinch-hit single. Max Wilder had a rough start, 14 hits and 6 runs with 3 walks and 7 strikeouts in 7.1 innings. Ace McSherry blew the save, allowing 3 hits, a run, and a walk in an inning. Castellini picked up the win with a perfect 10th. Cy Bryant was 3-for-5 with 3 runs, 2 steals, and an RBI. Jim Kyle was 2-for-4 with a sac-fly, double, triple, run, and 2 RBI's. Arnold Bower was 2-for-5 with a double and run scored. Mike Taylor, who was given a day off, hit a pinch hit two run homer in the 8th.

August 23rd , 1932
New York Stars (82-43): 10
Chicago Cougars (75-50): 4

W: Gene Stevens (11-5)
L: Dick Lyons (14-6)

Can't say I'm surprised we lost this one, as the home team has lost three of four in each of our three series. We're now an even 8-8 against the Stars on the year and they sit 7.5 games ahead of us. Dick Lyons had a rough start, 6 innings with 12 hits, 8 runs (7 earned), 2 walks, and a strikeout. Steve Castellini went 3 with 3 hits, 2 runs, and 2 strikeouts. Mike Taylor was 2-for-4 with 2 runs and a solo homer. Vince York was 2-for-4 with an RBI. Harry Simmons was 1-for-3 with a walk and run scored. Mike Smith had another big pinch hit at bat, this time a two run homer.

August 24th , 1932
Brooklyn Kings (61-65): 6
Chicago Cougars (76-50): 7

W: Dick Leudtke (15-7)
L: Del Lyons (7-4)

We'd welcome the Kings to town for three and the first one was too close for comfort. We gave up 3 in the 8th, but former King Mike Taylor ended the game with a walkoff homer. It was a huge game for Taylor who was 4-for-5 with two solo shots and three runs scored. Vince York was 2-for-4 with 2 runs and 2 RBI's. Cy Bryant was 2-for-4 with a pair of RBI's. Harry Simmons and Bill Ashbaugh were both 2-for-4. Starter Dick Leudtke was 2-for-4 with a run scored. He pitched all nine and allowed 13 hits, 6 runs, 2 walks, and struck out 2.

August 25th , 1932
Brooklyn Kings (62-65): 5
Chicago Cougars (75-51): 1

W: Mike Murphy (4-0)
L: Jim Crawford (13-10)

Mike Murphy continued his excellent start to his Brooklyn career, and the Kings evened the series with a 5-1 win. Jim Crawford went all nine, allowing 10 hits, 5 runs, and a walk with 3 strikeouts. Phil Vaughan was 3-for-4 with an RBI. Mike Smith was 2-for-4 with a double and run scored. Tom Taylor was 2-for-4 with a double.

August 26th , 1932
Brooklyn Kings (62-66): 7
Chicago Cougars (76-51): 9
12 Innings

W: Len Moore (2-2)
L: Lyman Weigel (6-9)

We gotta chill with these walk off wins... Tommy Wilcox continued to pitch awful, but we managed to win with a walk-off two run shot from Tom Taylor. Wilcox allowed 10 hits and 7 runs with 2 strikeouts in 7 innings. Len Moore had a solid relief outing, 3 innings with 4 hits and 2 walks. Taylor had a great game, 4-for-6 with 2 homers, 3 runs, 4 RBI's, and a walk. Bill Ashbaugh was 2-for-6 with a two run homer. Vince York was 2-for-4 with 2 walks and 2 runs. Cy Bryant was 2-for-4 with a sac-bunt, walk, and run scored. Arnold Bower was 2-for-6 with a sac bunt and a pair of RBI's. Russ Combs was 2-for-3 before leaving with a minor injury.

August 27th , 1932
Montreal Saints (56-73): 3
Chicago Cougars (77-51): 5

W: Max Wilder (11-7)
L: Dave Paynter (11-12)

The Saints were in town for a quick two game set, and we took the opener 5-3. Max Wilder went all nine with 8 hits, 3 runs, and 5 strikeouts. He was also 1-for-3 with a two run double. Harry Simmons was 3-for-4 with a double, run, and RBI. Tom Taylor was 2-for-4 with 2 RBI's. Mike Taylor was 1-for-3 with a walk and run scored.

August 28th , 1932
Montreal Saints (56-74): 3
Chicago Cougars (78-51): 7

W: Dick Lyons (15-6)
L: Earle Whitten (2-7)

We completed a much needed sweep with a 7-3 win. Dick Lyons looked solid, allowing 8 hits and 3 runs (1 earned) with 5 walks and 2 strikeouts in the complete game victory. Jim Kyle was 3-for-4 with a steal, double, 2 runs, and 3 RBI's. Tom Taylor was 2-for-4 with a steal and two runs scored. Arnold Bower was 2-for-3 with a pair of runs driven in. Vince York was 2-for-4 with a run scored. Cy Bryant was 1-for-4 with a triple and run scored. Bill Ashbaugh was 1-for-4 with a double and run scored.

Stars of the Week
Tom Taylor : 31 AB, 13 H, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .419 AVG, 1.083 OPS
Mike Taylor : 22 AB, 8 H, 4 HR, 5 RBI, .364 AVG, 1.440 OPS
Mike Smith : 7 AB, 5 H, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .714 AVG, 2.000 OPS

Weekly Summary
So we got 5-2 and don't pick up a single game... With the Stars magic number at 18, we're still technically in the race, but I don't see us coming back. If we were in the Federal Association, we'd hold a 6.5 game lead over the first place Keystones (71-57). We only have three more games against the Stars (86-44) so we can't even try to make up games quickly. Also, they're 20-6 in August and show no signs of slowing down. We went 17-10 (it felt like 10-17...) so even with playing well over .600 ball, we lost games.

We're off to start the week, but then have two more games against the Saints. We're off to start September before hosting the Wolves (39-91) for three. This is five games against the worst two teams in the league, so if we can to try to get back into this, we have to will all five. New York has to face Cleveland (71-58) for two and then one in Philly (63-65) and Baltimore (61-69). Baltimore (and Montreal and Toronto) are already eliminated from the playoffs as well.

Injury Report
CF Ken Allen (AA Mobile Commodores): Activated from the DL
SP Ike Quinn (A Lincoln Legislators): Strained hamstring (6-7 weeks)
C Billy Wiseman (B San Jose Cougars): Fractured finger (4-5 weeks)
RF Ben McDonald (C La Crosse Lions): Activated from the DL