Checking in with the Landis Millers on June 1, 1945
Much to everyone’s surprise the Landis Millers were still in the thick of things as the calendar rolled into June. Boone Tucker’s club had won every series to that point: taking two of three games from Hickory, Thomasville, Concord and rival Salisbury(!).
Early standings:- Concord 10-5
- Landis 9-5 (one game rained out)
- Salisbury 9-6
- Lexington 8-6
- Hickory 8-6
John Meeks (.321) and
Phil Durham (.320) led the Millers in batting average during this stretch. Durham had 10 RBIs and Meeks 9. Pitcher
John Twitty was 2-1 with a sub 3.00 ERA. Reliever
Nick Midkiff had yet to give up an earned run in 9.1 innings pitched.
Dave Hallstrom was 3-0 in relief with a save…
Over in the Carolina League on June 1, 1945:
- Charlotte Hornets 22-12
- Burlington Bees 19-15
- Asheville Tourists 19-15
- Raleigh Capitals 18-16
Charlotte pitcher
Jonathan Hiestand already has six wins, with an ERA of 1.10.
EDITOR’S NOTE: I am really starting to like this Landis team. It’s a mish-mash group but with a lot of leaders and sparkplugs. So far, overachieving!