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ayaghmour2 · 10-14-2020, 09:15 PM

June 26th, 1933
Chicago Cougars (45-25): 0
Philadelphia Sailors (35-35): 6

W: Doc Newell (5-7)
L: Tommy Wilcox (10-6)

Well, I rolled the dice and threw out Tommy Wilcox on short rest to make up for the random double header we have to deal with. To be fair, Wilcox pitched really well and his night was ruined by a trio of errors, including one of his own. 5 of the 6 runs were unearned and he allowed 9 hits and 2 walks with just one strikeout in 8 innings. Not a great start by any means, but given the circumstances he did well. We didn't hit anyways, so it didn't matter who I threw as Doc Newell allowed just 4 hits and he struck out 3 in a complete game shutout.

June 27th, 1933
Chicago Cougars (46-25): 4
Philadelphia Sailors (35-36): 0

W: Norm Stewart (2-0)
L: Russ Reel (8-4)

We got a scare in this one, as Wilder left during the fifth in a 2-0 ball game. He ended up being fine, but enter Rule-5 Pick Norm Stewart who was lights out in relief. He tossed 4.2 innings with just 1 hit and 1 walk as we at least got the finale. The offense woke up a bit too, with Slim Bloom going a perfect 3-for-3 with a double, walk, and run scored. Bill Ashbaugh was 2-for-4 with a homer and a pair of RBI's. John Kincaid was 2-for-4 with a triple, run, and RBI.

June 28th, 1933
Toronto Wolves (25-47): 3
Chicago Cougars (47-25): 5

W: Dick Lyons (10-3)
L: Chuck Cole (1-2)

We returned home to host the Wolves for four, with the finale a double header. Dick Lyons was really good in the opener, allowing 4 hits and 3 runs with a walk and 3 strikeouts in a complete game victory. Cy Bryant was 2-for-4 with a double, run, and 3 RBI's. Tom Taylor was 1-for-3 with a walk, 2 runs, and a stolen base. Bill Ashbaugh was 1-for-4 with a double, run, and RBI.

June 29th, 1933
Toronto Wolves (25-48): 4
Chicago Cougars (48-25): 5
14 Innings

W: Chick Meehan (2-0)
L: Bernie Johnson (1-2)

This wasn't what either team wanted, 14 innings before a double header. It was the Wolves fault, as they scored 3 in the 8th to tie it. No one could score until the 14th, where Mike Taylor walked it off with a single. We didn't need to use that many pitchers, as Jim Crawford (on a 130 pitch pitch count) tossed 11 innings with 11 hits, 4 runs (1 earned), a walk, and 2 strikeouts. Filling in at short, Harry Simmons made the error that created the three runs in the 8th. Regardless, Chick Meehan was outstanding in 3 innings of relief work, allowing just 1 hit while striking out two. Slim Bloom had another strong game, 3-for-6 with a double and run scored. The starter Crawford was 2-for-4 with a double, run, and RBI. Cy Bryant was 2-for-5 with an RBI. Simmons was 1-for-3 with a run scored.

June 30th, 1933
Chicago Cougars (49-25): 5
Toronto Wolves (25-49): 4
Game 1
12 Innings

W: Bill Kline (3-1)
L: Eddie Quinn (6-11)
SV: Chick Meehan (8)

We're actually in Toronto now, I forgot how we leave just for the final day of June, and now play two as the away team. Like yesterday, we'd have extras, and like yesterday, the score would be 5-4. This time, no walkoff, as we took the first game of the double header. John Kincaid gave us the lead with an RBI double in the 12th, but it was the only hit for him in six trips (he walked once). Cy Bryant was 3-for-5 with a steal, double, and RBI. Mike Taylor was 2-for-6 with a solo homer. Dick Leudtke made the start, tossing 10 innings with 9 hits, 4 runs, and 2 strikeouts. Bill Kline and Chick Meehan both tossed scoreless innings, with Kline striking one out and Chick walking one.

June 30th, 1933
Chicago Cougars (51-25): 6
Toronto Wolves (25-50): 1
Game 2

W: Tommy Wilcox (11-6)
L: Buddy Adams (4-12)

Ahh, perfect symmetry. Our 50th win is the Wolves 50th loss. The first to 50 in the CA for both categories, although Boston was the first team overall to 50 losses. Tommy Wilcox was brilliant, allowing just 1 run off 8 hits with 5 strikeouts in the complete game victory. It's been a busy run for Wilcox, but it's his last start of the first half and he'll get a chance to rest. He hit a little too, 2-for-3 with a double, sac-bunt, run, and 2 RBI's. Tom Taylor was 2-for-4 with a run, walk, and RBI. Bill Ashbaugh was 1-for-4 with a double, run, and walk.

July 1st, 1933
Philadelphia Sailors (36-39): 2
Chicago Cougars (51-25): 13

W: Claude Purvis (1-0)
L: Doc Newell (5-8)

Back home to end the second half with four with the Sailors. The offense exploded, piling on 13 runs in the opening victory. This is a start that never should have happened, as former stopper Claude Purvis tossed all nine in a 13-2 win. He allowed 7 hits, 2 runs, and 3 walks with just 1 strikeout in his first career start. Turns out Max Wilder was hurt more then I thought (he's healthy now) as this was supposed to be his start. He even flexed with the bat, 2-for-4 with a sac-bunt, run scored, and RBI. Mike Taylor was 3-for-5 with a triple, run, and 2 RBI's. Slim Bloom was 2-for-3 with a double, homer, 2 runs, 2 walks, and 2 RBI's. Bobby Sprague was 1-for-2 with a homer, 3 runs, 3 RBI's, and 3 walks. Ed Calvert was 2-for-4 with 2 runs, a walk, and RBI. John Kincaid was 1-for-4 with a triple, walk, run, and RBI.

July 2nd, 1933
Philadelphia Sailors (36-40): 0
Chicago Cougars (51-25): 3

W: Dick Lyons (11-3)
L: Russ Reel (8-5)

We continue to play well, as a Dick Lyons shutout extends our win streak to seven. He allowed 7 hits and struck out 2 in the win. Only three Cougars had hits after every Cougars had one yesterday. Bill Ashbaugh was 2-for-4 with a pair of runs scored. Tom Taylor was 2-for-4 with a two run homer. John Kincaid was 2-for-4 with an RBI. And that was the offense.

Stars of the Week
Mike Taylor : 29 AB, 11 H, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .379 AVG, 1.006 OPS
Dick Lyons : 2 Wins, 18.0 IP, 1 BB, 5 K, 1.50 ERA
Slim Bloom : 26 AB, 9 H, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .346 AVG, 1.105 OPS

Transactions
Placed 2B Slim Bloom on the 15-Day DL. Claimed SS Forrest Sylvester off waivers. Placed Sylvester on the active roster.

Injury Report
2B Slim Bloom (FABL Chicago Cougars): back tightness (1-2 weeks)
LF Rich Langton (B San Jose Cougars): strained triceps (2-3 weeks)
RP Lee Ralph (C La Crosse Lions): torn labrum (9 months)
A lot of guys were activated, but I'm not going to list them all out.

Weekly Summary
Despite dropping the Monday match, we finished with seven straight wins and are now 52-25 (.675) with 2 games left before the All-Star break. Things look really good for us, with Cleveland (42-34) now in second and 9 and a half games behind. The Saints (42-36) had a rough week and now sit double digit out. The Fed isn't as spread out, but the reigning pennant winning Keystones (49-28) hold comfortable leads on the Dynamos (44-33), Eagles (43-36), and Gothams (40-38).

I didn't initially plan on using Sylvester, he was a depth claim (and can be optioned to AAA), but with Bloom getting hurt and Combs still not healthy, I thought I might as well bring the 31-year-old veteran along. A former 2nd Rounder back in 1923, he's gotten into a game every year from 1925-1933 with the Sailors. In 3,419 career plate appearances, he owns a .264/.330/.336 (87 OPS+) line with 2 homers, 49 steals, and 339 RBI's. He's an excellent defender at short, with a +47.5 zone rating and 1.040 efficiency. He's definitely worth stashing as my middle infielders continue to prove fragile. The lefty hasn't hit much this year, but I just need him on hand in case we need an upgrade in the field.

This might also be a good summary point since it is the end of the month. Things have gone really well and our offense, pitching, and defense sit top two in nearly every category for the CA. We finished June 18-11 which is actually slightly worse then our 19-10 May. A lot has been at home, where we are 30-15. On the road, we're 22-10 which is a slightly better win percentage. Still a lot of games left, but I like our chances.

Minor League Report

SP Art Black (AAA Milwaukee Blues): If Wilder had to miss time, this is who would have came up. It hasn't been the best season for the recently turned 24-year-old, but he really caught fire in June. He was 6-1 with a 3.38 ERA with 14 strikeouts in 7 starts. A former 5th Round Pick, Black has moved from a 2-pitch pitcher to a 5-pitch pitcher and he's definitely got the stuff to start. He gets a lot of movement on all his pitches, but he can occasionally lose his control. It'll be hard to find starts for Black right now, but he's the next guys up and Max Wilder, although still strong, is getting up there.

RF Billy Marshall (AA Mobile Commodores): It's been a strong month for the 22-year-old Marshall who was named the Dixie League Batter of the Month. He hit .365 with 2 homers and 16 RBI's in June. For the full season, he's batting .353/.413/.492 (138 OPS+) with 5 homers, 6 steals, and 42 RBI's across 286 plate appearances. Marshall has been splitting his time pretty equally between center and right this year, but with Serna in Mobile with him, he's likely to just man right. He's got good speed and the potential to hit for a really high average. Kind of like Vince York, but better on defense. I really like Marshall and he projects to be a future big league starter.

SP Gordie Thompson (A Lincoln Legislators): Formerly one of our top prospects, a torn UCL cut his 1932 short and we're a little worried if he can still start. He's done well in 13 starts between A and AA. In 6 in A he's 3-1 with a 2.05 ERA (192 ERA+), 1.05 WHIP, and 9 strikeouts. In 7 in AA he's 5-1 with a 3.21 ERA (126 ERA+), 1.15 WHIP, and 17 strikeouts. I still hope he can start, but his future may be in relief. He's Rule-5 eligible, so I'll likely bring him up in September and give him a chance to work out of the pen.

10-14-2020, 09:15 PM	#239
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	Week 12: June 26th-July 2nd June 26th, 1933 Chicago Cougars (45-25): 0 Philadelphia Sailors (35-35): 6 W: Doc Newell (5-7) L: Tommy Wilcox (10-6) Well, I rolled the dice and threw out Tommy Wilcox on short rest to make up for the random double header we have to deal with. To be fair, Wilcox pitched really well and his night was ruined by a trio of errors, including one of his own. 5 of the 6 runs were unearned and he allowed 9 hits and 2 walks with just one strikeout in 8 innings. Not a great start by any means, but given the circumstances he did well. We didn't hit anyways, so it didn't matter who I threw as Doc Newell allowed just 4 hits and he struck out 3 in a complete game shutout. June 27th, 1933 Chicago Cougars (46-25): 4 Philadelphia Sailors (35-36): 0 W: Norm Stewart (2-0) L: Russ Reel (8-4) We got a scare in this one, as Wilder left during the fifth in a 2-0 ball game. He ended up being fine, but enter Rule-5 Pick Norm Stewart who was lights out in relief. He tossed 4.2 innings with just 1 hit and 1 walk as we at least got the finale. The offense woke up a bit too, with Slim Bloom going a perfect 3-for-3 with a double, walk, and run scored. Bill Ashbaugh was 2-for-4 with a homer and a pair of RBI's. John Kincaid was 2-for-4 with a triple, run, and RBI. June 28th, 1933 Toronto Wolves (25-47): 3 Chicago Cougars (47-25): 5 W: Dick Lyons (10-3) L: Chuck Cole (1-2) We returned home to host the Wolves for four, with the finale a double header. Dick Lyons was really good in the opener, allowing 4 hits and 3 runs with a walk and 3 strikeouts in a complete game victory. Cy Bryant was 2-for-4 with a double, run, and 3 RBI's. Tom Taylor was 1-for-3 with a walk, 2 runs, and a stolen base. Bill Ashbaugh was 1-for-4 with a double, run, and RBI. June 29th, 1933 Toronto Wolves (25-48): 4 Chicago Cougars (48-25): 5 14 Innings W: Chick Meehan (2-0) L: Bernie Johnson (1-2) This wasn't what either team wanted, 14 innings before a double header. It was the Wolves fault, as they scored 3 in the 8th to tie it. No one could score until the 14th, where Mike Taylor walked it off with a single. We didn't need to use that many pitchers, as Jim Crawford (on a 130 pitch pitch count) tossed 11 innings with 11 hits, 4 runs (1 earned), a walk, and 2 strikeouts. Filling in at short, Harry Simmons made the error that created the three runs in the 8th. Regardless, Chick Meehan was outstanding in 3 innings of relief work, allowing just 1 hit while striking out two. Slim Bloom had another strong game, 3-for-6 with a double and run scored. The starter Crawford was 2-for-4 with a double, run, and RBI. Cy Bryant was 2-for-5 with an RBI. Simmons was 1-for-3 with a run scored. June 30th, 1933 Chicago Cougars (49-25): 5 Toronto Wolves (25-49): 4 Game 1 12 Innings W: Bill Kline (3-1) L: Eddie Quinn (6-11) SV: Chick Meehan (8) We're actually in Toronto now, I forgot how we leave just for the final day of June, and now play two as the away team. Like yesterday, we'd have extras, and like yesterday, the score would be 5-4. This time, no walkoff, as we took the first game of the double header. John Kincaid gave us the lead with an RBI double in the 12th, but it was the only hit for him in six trips (he walked once). Cy Bryant was 3-for-5 with a steal, double, and RBI. Mike Taylor was 2-for-6 with a solo homer. Dick Leudtke made the start, tossing 10 innings with 9 hits, 4 runs, and 2 strikeouts. Bill Kline and Chick Meehan both tossed scoreless innings, with Kline striking one out and Chick walking one. June 30th, 1933 Chicago Cougars (51-25): 6 Toronto Wolves (25-50): 1 Game 2 W: Tommy Wilcox (11-6) L: Buddy Adams (4-12) Ahh, perfect symmetry. Our 50th win is the Wolves 50th loss. The first to 50 in the CA for both categories, although Boston was the first team overall to 50 losses. Tommy Wilcox was brilliant, allowing just 1 run off 8 hits with 5 strikeouts in the complete game victory. It's been a busy run for Wilcox, but it's his last start of the first half and he'll get a chance to rest. He hit a little too, 2-for-3 with a double, sac-bunt, run, and 2 RBI's. Tom Taylor was 2-for-4 with a run, walk, and RBI. Bill Ashbaugh was 1-for-4 with a double, run, and walk. July 1st, 1933 Philadelphia Sailors (36-39): 2 Chicago Cougars (51-25): 13 W: Claude Purvis (1-0) L: Doc Newell (5-8) Back home to end the second half with four with the Sailors. The offense exploded, piling on 13 runs in the opening victory. This is a start that never should have happened, as former stopper Claude Purvis tossed all nine in a 13-2 win. He allowed 7 hits, 2 runs, and 3 walks with just 1 strikeout in his first career start. Turns out Max Wilder was hurt more then I thought (he's healthy now) as this was supposed to be his start. He even flexed with the bat, 2-for-4 with a sac-bunt, run scored, and RBI. Mike Taylor was 3-for-5 with a triple, run, and 2 RBI's. Slim Bloom was 2-for-3 with a double, homer, 2 runs, 2 walks, and 2 RBI's. Bobby Sprague was 1-for-2 with a homer, 3 runs, 3 RBI's, and 3 walks. Ed Calvert was 2-for-4 with 2 runs, a walk, and RBI. John Kincaid was 1-for-4 with a triple, walk, run, and RBI. July 2nd, 1933 Philadelphia Sailors (36-40): 0 Chicago Cougars (51-25): 3 W: Dick Lyons (11-3) L: Russ Reel (8-5) We continue to play well, as a Dick Lyons shutout extends our win streak to seven. He allowed 7 hits and struck out 2 in the win. Only three Cougars had hits after every Cougars had one yesterday. Bill Ashbaugh was 2-for-4 with a pair of runs scored. Tom Taylor was 2-for-4 with a two run homer. John Kincaid was 2-for-4 with an RBI. And that was the offense. Stars of the Week Mike Taylor : 29 AB, 11 H, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .379 AVG, 1.006 OPS Dick Lyons : 2 Wins, 18.0 IP, 1 BB, 5 K, 1.50 ERA Slim Bloom : 26 AB, 9 H, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .346 AVG, 1.105 OPS Transactions Placed 2B Slim Bloom on the 15-Day DL. Claimed SS Forrest Sylvester off waivers. Placed Sylvester on the active roster. Injury Report 2B Slim Bloom (FABL Chicago Cougars): back tightness (1-2 weeks) LF Rich Langton (B San Jose Cougars): strained triceps (2-3 weeks) RP Lee Ralph (C La Crosse Lions): torn labrum (9 months) A lot of guys were activated, but I'm not going to list them all out. Weekly Summary Despite dropping the Monday match, we finished with seven straight wins and are now 52-25 (.675) with 2 games left before the All-Star break. Things look really good for us, with Cleveland (42-34) now in second and 9 and a half games behind. The Saints (42-36) had a rough week and now sit double digit out. The Fed isn't as spread out, but the reigning pennant winning Keystones (49-28) hold comfortable leads on the Dynamos (44-33), Eagles (43-36), and Gothams (40-38). I didn't initially plan on using Sylvester, he was a depth claim (and can be optioned to AAA), but with Bloom getting hurt and Combs still not healthy, I thought I might as well bring the 31-year-old veteran along. A former 2nd Rounder back in 1923, he's gotten into a game every year from 1925-1933 with the Sailors. In 3,419 career plate appearances, he owns a .264/.330/.336 (87 OPS+) line with 2 homers, 49 steals, and 339 RBI's. He's an excellent defender at short, with a +47.5 zone rating and 1.040 efficiency. He's definitely worth stashing as my middle infielders continue to prove fragile. The lefty hasn't hit much this year, but I just need him on hand in case we need an upgrade in the field. This might also be a good summary point since it is the end of the month. Things have gone really well and our offense, pitching, and defense sit top two in nearly every category for the CA. We finished June 18-11 which is actually slightly worse then our 19-10 May. A lot has been at home, where we are 30-15. On the road, we're 22-10 which is a slightly better win percentage. Still a lot of games left, but I like our chances. Minor League Report SP Art Black (AAA Milwaukee Blues): If Wilder had to miss time, this is who would have came up. It hasn't been the best season for the recently turned 24-year-old, but he really caught fire in June. He was 6-1 with a 3.38 ERA with 14 strikeouts in 7 starts. A former 5th Round Pick, Black has moved from a 2-pitch pitcher to a 5-pitch pitcher and he's definitely got the stuff to start. He gets a lot of movement on all his pitches, but he can occasionally lose his control. It'll be hard to find starts for Black right now, but he's the next guys up and Max Wilder, although still strong, is getting up there. RF Billy Marshall (AA Mobile Commodores): It's been a strong month for the 22-year-old Marshall who was named the Dixie League Batter of the Month. He hit .365 with 2 homers and 16 RBI's in June. For the full season, he's batting .353/.413/.492 (138 OPS+) with 5 homers, 6 steals, and 42 RBI's across 286 plate appearances. Marshall has been splitting his time pretty equally between center and right this year, but with Serna in Mobile with him, he's likely to just man right. He's got good speed and the potential to hit for a really high average. Kind of like Vince York, but better on defense. I really like Marshall and he projects to be a future big league starter. SP Gordie Thompson (A Lincoln Legislators): Formerly one of our top prospects, a torn UCL cut his 1932 short and we're a little worried if he can still start. He's done well in 13 starts between A and AA. In 6 in A he's 3-1 with a 2.05 ERA (192 ERA+), 1.05 WHIP, and 9 strikeouts. In 7 in AA he's 5-1 with a 3.21 ERA (126 ERA+), 1.15 WHIP, and 17 strikeouts. I still hope he can start, but his future may be in relief. He's Rule-5 eligible, so I'll likely bring him up in September and give him a chance to work out of the pen. Attached Images Last edited by ayaghmour2; 10-15-2020 at 04:18 PM.