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Chicago, Illinois – Greetings, faithful fans of the Chicago Chiefs! As we turn the calendar to June, let’s take a nostalgic look back at the
month of May, a time filled with both triumphs and trials for our beloved baseball club.

Our Chiefs held their own during this bustling month, posting a commendable 18-12 record. With 30 games crammed into 31 days,
it's no surprise that the team decided to shift to a six-man rotation. This strategic move ensured that our pitchers stayed fresh and
ready for the challenges ahead.

The month opened with a challenging road trip through Pittsburgh, New York, and Boston, but our boys in blue didn't let the tough competition
faze them. After that, we didn't lose a single series for the rest of May. However, our defense remains a work in progress, as evidenced by the
24 errors committed throughout the month. It wasn't a matter of one unfortunate player having a rough stretch; instead, 14 different Chiefs
contributed to the error count, with five of them committing multiple blunders. Out of the 30 games played, only 12 were error-free, leading to
16 unearned runs.

We anticipated some growing pains, especially given the roster changes we made in May. We began the season with rookies Harry Bailey
and Jorge Vallejo, who were known for their defensive prowess but struggled to find their groove at the plate. Both Bailey (.158 BA) and
Vallejo (.222 BA) were sent down, making way for Bob Starr and Gil Carr to join the lineup. This shuffle allowed us to reinsert Joe
Flanagan, and what a revelation he has been! Flanagan batted an impressive .361 with 18 RBIs in May while manning the hot corner. His
defensive efforts were steady enough to quell any concerns.

Our offense was further bolstered by the consistent performances of Ed Bloom and rookie Tom Spruill, both boasting on-base
percentages over .400. This provided ample opportunities for slugger Rod Shearer to shine. Shearer drove in a team-high 26 runs while
belting four home runs. As we step into June, Shearer stands just four homers shy of the magical 400 mark for his career. Additionally, he's
within reach of 1,500 RBIs and 2,000 hits – truly remarkable milestones.

The pitching staff also underwent significant changes. Bud Andrews, who struggled with a 6.49 ERA, was sent back to AAA Fort
Wayne. In his place, top prospect Roy Brandt and the relatively unknown Dode Hogan were called up to join the rotation. Both
rookies impressed, despite their win-loss records not reflecting their efforts. Hogan, for instance, dazzled with a 1.80 ERA over his first three
starts, all complete games, while Brandt allowed just two earned runs in his initial outings. Unfortunately, closer Dutch Lane had a tough
time in May, posting an ERA over seven with just one save. Nevertheless, he led the team with four wins, all one-run victories in consecutive
appearances.

The month of May brought its fair share of challenges, but our Chicago Chiefs demonstrated resilience and potential. As we move forward, the
hope and optimism of 1963 are alive and well, embodied in every swing, pitch, and play. Stay tuned, Chiefs fans, for more thrilling moments ahead!

-John "Scoop" Mitchell, Windy City News Sportswriter





PLAYERS OF THE MONTH FOR MAY
Hitter of the Month: Rod Shearer(.296/.352/.487, 34-115, 6 2B, 2 3B, 4 HR, 26 RBI, 21 RS, 11 BB)
Pitcher of the Month: Dode Hogan(1-2, 1.80 ERA, 25.0 IP, 14 K, 7 BB, 1.20 WHiP)
Rookie of the Month: Tom Spruill(.356/.431/.586, 31-87, 6 2B, 3B, 4 HR, 15 RBI, 9 RS, 13 BB)
Minor League Player of the Month: Frank Widdows(AA/AAA)(3-0, 1.82 ERA, 39.2 IP, 27 K, 0.93 WHiP)