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luckymann · 11-13-2022, 10:30 PM

In a season that is panning out not too unlike the one before, we are there or thereabouts without really looking like we're going to finish on top. Once again, the lads' effort cannot be faulted and I retain the belief that we're headed in the right direction and not far off a return to postseason play. We go a combined 35-28 since June 1. We'd be in an even stronger position were it not for our 4-11 record in extra-inning games - yet again demonstrating a slight lack of poise when the game is on the line.

Once again, the most pleasing aspect of our offence has been how evenly spread it has been. Elliott has been superb again, while Kiner's slippage hasn't been too bad. Key contributions from Kerr, Seminick, Gustine and Joost have more than adequately covered that.

While very much still a work-in-progress, one cannot help but regale in how good our staff has been so far. Top-ranked Starter ERA, 3rd for the pen. Meyer is showing signs he'll be a good one, winning the July rookie award, while Houtteman has revelled in Matlock's old role as stopper. He's still only 20 and destined for the spin eventually (most likely for '49), but for now he is proving integral to our relief corps, along with Woods, Hughes and veteran Jim Tobin, in his last go-around with us.

The NL has finally strung out a bit, with really only four sides in the hunt: the Cubs (who go 20-7 in July and are looking dangerous again), Reds, ourselves and the Cards, who currently hold a slight lead. In the AL, the Red Sox have failed to capitalise on their strong early form and the A's are lurking. The Yanks will need an almighty charge from here to figure in proceedings.

News, Leaders and Top 20s

Ted Williams has just slipped back a bit in his quest to hit 400, but is still putting together another sublime campaign, while Johnny Mize is making his age-34 season a memorable one.

Monthly Award Winners

June

American League

Batter – Ted Williams (Red Sox): 382 / 3 HR / 26 RBI
Pitcher – Virgil Trucks (Athletics): 5-1 / 1.27 / 33 K / 49.2 IP
Rookie – Mel Parnell (Red Sox): 3-1 / 3.19 / 10 K / 42.1 IP

National League

Batter – Sid Gordon (Giants): 398 / 8 HR / 21 RBI
Pitcher – Ken Raffensberger (Reds): 5-1 / 1.81 / 21 K / 49.2 IP
Rookie – Allie Clark (Reds): 315 / 3 HR / 19 RBI

July

American League

Batter – Larry Doby (Indians): 400 / 6 HR / 25 RBI
Pitcher – Schoolboy Rowe (Yankees): 4-1 / 1.82 / 23 K / 49.1 IP
Rookie – Earl Torgeson (Browns): 364 / 7 HR / 18 RBI

National League

Batter – Johnny Mize (Cubs): 392 / 6 HR / 26 RBI
Pitcher – Johnny Schmitz (Cubs): 5-1 / 1.14 / 29 K / 47.1 IP
Rookie – Russ Meyer (Pirates): 3-2 / 2.34 / 17 K / 34.2 IP

Milestones and Observations of Note

Another pitcher down for the season at the Yanks, with Bill Donovan lost to an elbow injury.
A rotator cuff strain will keep Reds rookie hurler Allie Clark out of action for the better part of two months.
Veteran Willie Wells finally makes it to 300 HR and is later traded to the Reds.
Schoolboy Rowe gets his 200th career win.
Red Sox owner Rick Moreno dies, with control of the franchise passing to his son Rick jr.

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11-13-2022, 10:30 PM	#1434
luckymann Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 13,791	The View from the Gangplank August 1, 1947 In a season that is panning out not too unlike the one before, we are there or thereabouts without really looking like we're going to finish on top. Once again, the lads' effort cannot be faulted and I retain the belief that we're headed in the right direction and not far off a return to postseason play. We go a combined 35-28 since June 1. We'd be in an even stronger position were it not for our 4-11 record in extra-inning games - yet again demonstrating a slight lack of poise when the game is on the line. Once again, the most pleasing aspect of our offence has been how evenly spread it has been. Elliott has been superb again, while Kiner's slippage hasn't been too bad. Key contributions from Kerr, Seminick, Gustine and Joost have more than adequately covered that. While very much still a work-in-progress, one cannot help but regale in how good our staff has been so far. Top-ranked Starter ERA, 3rd for the pen. Meyer is showing signs he'll be a good one, winning the July rookie award, while Houtteman has revelled in Matlock's old role as stopper. He's still only 20 and destined for the spin eventually (most likely for '49), but for now he is proving integral to our relief corps, along with Woods, Hughes and veteran Jim Tobin, in his last go-around with us. The NL has finally strung out a bit, with really only four sides in the hunt: the Cubs (who go 20-7 in July and are looking dangerous again), Reds, ourselves and the Cards, who currently hold a slight lead. In the AL, the Red Sox have failed to capitalise on their strong early form and the A's are lurking. The Yanks will need an almighty charge from here to figure in proceedings. News, Leaders and Top 20s Ted Williams has just slipped back a bit in his quest to hit 400, but is still putting together another sublime campaign, while Johnny Mize is making his age-34 season a memorable one. Monthly Award Winners June *American League* Batter – Ted Williams (Red Sox): 382 / 3 HR / 26 RBI Pitcher – Virgil Trucks (Athletics): 5-1 / 1.27 / 33 K / 49.2 IP Rookie – Mel Parnell (Red Sox): 3-1 / 3.19 / 10 K / 42.1 IP *National League* Batter – Sid Gordon (Giants): 398 / 8 HR / 21 RBI Pitcher – Ken Raffensberger (Reds): 5-1 / 1.81 / 21 K / 49.2 IP Rookie – Allie Clark (Reds): 315 / 3 HR / 19 RBI July *American League* Batter – Larry Doby (Indians): 400 / 6 HR / 25 RBI Pitcher – Schoolboy Rowe (Yankees): 4-1 / 1.82 / 23 K / 49.1 IP Rookie – Earl Torgeson (Browns): 364 / 7 HR / 18 RBI *National League* Batter – Johnny Mize (Cubs): 392 / 6 HR / 26 RBI Pitcher – Johnny Schmitz (Cubs): 5-1 / 1.14 / 29 K / 47.1 IP Rookie – Russ Meyer (Pirates): 3-2 / 2.34 / 17 K / 34.2 IP Milestones and Observations of Note Another pitcher down for the season at the Yanks, with Bill Donovan lost to an elbow injury. A rotator cuff strain will keep Reds rookie hurler Allie Clark out of action for the better part of two months. Veteran Willie Wells finally makes it to 300 HR and is later traded to the Reds. Schoolboy Rowe gets his 200th career win. Red Sox owner Rick Moreno dies, with control of the franchise passing to his son Rick jr. S+ HOME REPORTS HOME PIRATES HOME __________________ HISTORICAL DO-OVERS A'S RED SOX DODGERS PIRATES 2.0 & MARINERS COMING SOON! CUSTOM SAVES ECLIPSE LEAGUE MOON SHOT LEAGUE EVERYMAN LEAGUE LGB Last edited by luckymann; 11-13-2022 at 10:40 PM.