A really gutsy period from the Bucs, who despite a horror run of injuries, grind away and eventually overhaul the Cubs to set up a grandstand finish in the NL this year. Their combined record for July and August is an impressive 37-24.
Not exactly sure what they are up to, but the Bucs keep adding OFs to their squad, with Babe Young the latest. They have such a surfeit that last seasons's MVP Wally Judnich finds himself at AAA. Wild Bill Wright looks headed for that MVP he's long threatened to grab.
Cannot speak highly enough about how this staff has applied itself in the face of so many players going down hurt. Lanier's effort has been nigh on superhuman and Jim Tobin has really stepped up just when they needed him to.
The Yanks look safe this year, with their 17-10 August kicking them away from a game Red Sox challenge that peters out when they lose their big guy, Ted Williams, for two months. The Yanks aren't without problems as they lose Johnny Mize for a couple months in late July, meaning hell be lucky to get back on the field this season. An elbow injury to Ray Brown not long after puts him in the same precarious boat.
The Cubs lose a key recruit only weeks after acquiring him, as pitcher Denny Galehouse is knocked out for the season. They, the Bucs and Giants look set for a good old-fashioned dogfight here.
News and Leaders.
Monthly Award Winners
July
American League
- Batter Elbie Fletcher (Red Sox): 348 / 4 HR / 23 RBI
- Pitcher Lee Grissom (Athletics): 4-0 / 1.15 / 29 K / 39 IP
- Rookie Ed Hanyzewski (Browns): 2-0 / 0.61 / 3 SV / 8 K / 14.2 IP
National League
- Batter Stan Musial (Cardinals): 274 / 6 HR / 17 RBI
- Pitcher Ewald Pyle (Cardinals): 4-0 / 1.32 / 22 K / 41 IP
- Rookie Ewald Pyle
August
American League
- Batter Charlie Keller (Yankees): 323 / 7 HR / 20 RBI
- Pitcher Joe Dobson (Browns): 6-0 / 1.97 / 26 K / 50.1 IP
- Rookie Red Munger (Senators): 4-0 / 1.62 / 16 K / 33.1 IP
National League
- Batter Mel Ott (Giants): 299 / 8 HR / 21 RBI
- Pitcher Preacher Roe (Dodgers): 5-0 / 1.19 / 28 K / 53 IP
- Rookie Preacher Roe
Milestones and Observations of Note
- Red Ruffing reaches 250 career wins, Barney Brown 200.
- Obviously not interested in extending his soon-to-expire contract, the Braves trade away ace Mort Cooper to Cincy for a couple prospects.
- The Senators trade veteran Willie Wells, along with 2B Crash Davis, to the Giants for OF Dave Philley, 2B Edward Bachmann and SS Ray Piano.
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