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reds1 · 04-24-2025, 12:27 AM

October 20, 1958

Mid-Month Snapshot

Barely two weeks into the new season and already there are plenty of highlights to talk about:

The Downie Chiefs of the Eastern League became the first team to reach 10 wins on the season, thanks to a 6-game winning streak. In eight of their 10 victories, they limited their opponents to 2 runs or less.

The defending champion Pulberry Trolleys were in first place in the West after the first week with a 5-2 record, but this past week saw them go just 1-5. That sends them tumbling down the standings and below .500 in the early going. That bumpy week saw them get swept by the Balmoral Giants and drop 2 of 3 to the Wolseley Unions.

30-year old 2B Harley Truman (.364/.431/.818, 5 HR, 17 RBI, 5 BB, 233 OPS+, 246 wRC+, 1.1 WAR), who was drafted 14th overall by the Downie Chiefs in 1951-52 before being traded to the Brunswick Legends in January 1955, has largely been an afterthought throughout his 6+ years in the ULB. But he has emerged as one of the United Leagues’ best players this season in the early going. He has already racked up more WAR in his first 12 games than he did in any of his previous 6 seasons and earned his first career Player of the Week honor in the process.

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Here are the Standings after the first two weeks of play:

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Highlights

October 12 – Cobourg’s Raymond Williams Ties Career Home Run Record

32-year old CF Raymond Williams (.372/.442/.698, 3 HR, 13 RBI, 5 BB, 209 OPS+, 209 wRC+, 0.8 WAR) entered the season just three home runs shy of the career record, held by Stuart Bentham, who retired with 333. Williams didn’t waste any time beginning his assault, hitting a 2-run home run on Opening Day in Cobourg’s 6-0 win over the Queensland Eagles.

Six days later he tied it, thanks to a two home run performance. He hit a two-run home run in the 1st inning, then a 3-run home run in the 8th, both off Stratford Barons’ RHP Joseph Sellwood. Williams went 2 for 3, with 2 R, 5 RBI, 1 BB on the afternoon and was responsible for all of the Redlegs’ runs in their 5-2 win.

Now the watch is on for his next homer which will make United Leagues history.

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October 13 – Carlton Hawking Sets All New Career Doubles Record

In front of the home crowd, Wolseley’s Carlton Hawking (.306/.340/.429, 1 HR, 9 RBI, 3 BB, 108 OPS+, 115 wRC+, -0.1 WAR) became the United Leagues’ all-time doubles leader in a game against the Sherburn Tigers. In the bottom of the 4th inning and trailing 7-0 with a runner on first, Hawking connected on RHP Kieran Bunce’s 1-0 offering, sending it into the gap in left centerfield for double number 478. That moved him past Stuart Bentham on the all-time list. After the crowd gave him a standing ovation, the fans got more excitement when LF Steven Burkill immediately followed with a 3-run home run to get the Unions on the board. Alas, Wolseley ended up falling to the Tigers, 14-5. Hawking went 2 for 4, 1 R, 1 RBI, 1BB on the day.

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October 14 – Pi-ao Quian & Aaron Saunderson Set New Record of 252 Career Wins on Same Day
Quian Throws 1-hit Shutout, Saunderson Smacks Grand Slam to Help Own Cause

Brunswick Legends’ RHP Pi-ao Quian and Wolseley Unions’ RHP Aaron Saunderson entered the season tied with Hall of Famer Anastasio Rodríguez for most career wins. So, it was only fitting that both set a new record of 252 on the same day.

In his first start of the season, the 41-year old Quian (1-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.22 WHIP, 2.19 FIP) dazzled the struggling Embro Suns, surrendering just one hit and going the distance in the Legends’ 5-0 victory. Embro’s only hit came in the fourth inning, when 2B Napana Mamo lined a one-out single into shallow left-center. The Taiwanese-born Quian went 9.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 108 PI, GS: 87 on the mound.

Further out west, Wolseley’s Aaron Saunderson (1-1, 5.87 ERA, 1.63 WHIP, 2.98 FIP) was making his second start of the young season. The 18-year veteran limited the visiting Sherburn Tigers to one run off of seven hits through the first five innings with the Unions holding onto a 2-1 lead. In the bottom of the 5th, LF Steven Burkill led off with a first-pitch solo home run to increase Wolseley’s lead. 3B Carlos Ortíz and 1B Harry Herold then hit singles before 2B Kane Viccars was hit by a pitch to load the bases with one out. That set up Saunderson, who jumped on LHP Kozue Saito’s first offering, sending it 343 ft. into the amazed leftfield stands for a GRAND SLAM home run. It was the Australian’s first home run in six years and the eighth of his career. That home run proved to be the difference, as the Tigers mounted a furious comeback in the 8th inning, scoring 5 runs to make the score 7-6 and knocking Saunderson out of the game. But the Unions would get an insurance run in the bottom of the 8th to give their two-time Satchel Paige Award winner his record-setting 252nd career win and keep pace with Pi-ao Quian. Saunderson’s line on the day was 7.1 IP, 11 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 1 HR, 121 PI, GS: 34.

04-24-2025, 12:27 AM	#849
reds1 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 3,919	October 20, 1958 Mid-Month Snapshot Barely two weeks into the new season and already there are plenty of highlights to talk about: The Downie Chiefs of the Eastern League became the first team to reach 10 wins on the season, thanks to a 6-game winning streak. In eight of their 10 victories, they limited their opponents to 2 runs or less. The defending champion Pulberry Trolleys were in first place in the West after the first week with a 5-2 record, but this past week saw them go just 1-5. That sends them tumbling down the standings and below .500 in the early going. That bumpy week saw them get swept by the Balmoral Giants and drop 2 of 3 to the Wolseley Unions. 30-year old 2B Harley Truman (.364/.431/.818, 5 HR, 17 RBI, 5 BB, 233 OPS+, 246 wRC+, 1.1 WAR), who was drafted 14th overall by the Downie Chiefs in 1951-52 before being traded to the Brunswick Legends in January 1955, has largely been an afterthought throughout his 6+ years in the ULB. But he has emerged as one of the United Leagues’ best players this season in the early going. He has already racked up more WAR in his first 12 games than he did in any of his previous 6 seasons and earned his first career Player of the Week honor in the process. ----------- Here are the Standings after the first two weeks of play: ----------- ----------- Highlights October 12 – Cobourg’s Raymond Williams Ties Career Home Run Record 32-year old CF Raymond Williams (.372/.442/.698, 3 HR, 13 RBI, 5 BB, 209 OPS+, 209 wRC+, 0.8 WAR) entered the season just three home runs shy of the career record, held by Stuart Bentham, who retired with 333. Williams didn’t waste any time beginning his assault, hitting a 2-run home run on Opening Day in Cobourg’s 6-0 win over the Queensland Eagles. Six days later he tied it, thanks to a two home run performance. He hit a two-run home run in the 1st inning, then a 3-run home run in the 8th, both off Stratford Barons’ RHP Joseph Sellwood. Williams went 2 for 3, with 2 R, 5 RBI, 1 BB on the afternoon and was responsible for all of the Redlegs’ runs in their 5-2 win. Now the watch is on for his next homer which will make United Leagues history. -------- October 13 – Carlton Hawking Sets All New Career Doubles Record In front of the home crowd, Wolseley’s Carlton Hawking (.306/.340/.429, 1 HR, 9 RBI, 3 BB, 108 OPS+, 115 wRC+, -0.1 WAR) became the United Leagues’ all-time doubles leader in a game against the Sherburn Tigers. In the bottom of the 4th inning and trailing 7-0 with a runner on first, Hawking connected on RHP Kieran Bunce’s 1-0 offering, sending it into the gap in left centerfield for double number 478. That moved him past Stuart Bentham on the all-time list. After the crowd gave him a standing ovation, the fans got more excitement when LF Steven Burkill immediately followed with a 3-run home run to get the Unions on the board. Alas, Wolseley ended up falling to the Tigers, 14-5. Hawking went 2 for 4, 1 R, 1 RBI, 1BB on the day. -------- October 14 – Pi-ao Quian & Aaron Saunderson Set New Record of 252 Career Wins on Same Day Quian Throws 1-hit Shutout, Saunderson Smacks Grand Slam to Help Own Cause Brunswick Legends’ RHP Pi-ao Quian and Wolseley Unions’ RHP Aaron Saunderson entered the season tied with Hall of Famer Anastasio Rodríguez for most career wins. So, it was only fitting that both set a new record of 252 on the same day. In his first start of the season, the 41-year old Quian (1-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.22 WHIP, 2.19 FIP) dazzled the struggling Embro Suns, surrendering just one hit and going the distance in the Legends’ 5-0 victory. Embro’s only hit came in the fourth inning, when 2B Napana Mamo lined a one-out single into shallow left-center. The Taiwanese-born Quian went 9.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 108 PI, GS: 87 on the mound. Further out west, Wolseley’s Aaron Saunderson (1-1, 5.87 ERA, 1.63 WHIP, 2.98 FIP) was making his second start of the young season. The 18-year veteran limited the visiting Sherburn Tigers to one run off of seven hits through the first five innings with the Unions holding onto a 2-1 lead. In the bottom of the 5th, LF Steven Burkill led off with a first-pitch solo home run to increase Wolseley’s lead. 3B Carlos Ortíz and 1B Harry Herold then hit singles before 2B Kane Viccars was hit by a pitch to load the bases with one out. That set up Saunderson, who jumped on LHP Kozue Saito’s first offering, sending it 343 ft. into the amazed leftfield stands for a GRAND SLAM home run. It was the Australian’s first home run in six years and the eighth of his career. That home run proved to be the difference, as the Tigers mounted a furious comeback in the 8th inning, scoring 5 runs to make the score 7-6 and knocking Saunderson out of the game. But the Unions would get an insurance run in the bottom of the 8th to give their two-time Satchel Paige Award winner his record-setting 252nd career win and keep pace with Pi-ao Quian. Saunderson’s line on the day was 7.1 IP, 11 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 1 HR, 121 PI, GS: 34. __________________ United Leagues of Braeland Last edited by reds1; 04-29-2025 at 09:37 AM.