Saturday, May 12, 2007
AL transaction July 18th
The Kansas City Athletics called up 25 year old rookie outfielder Don Plarski. Kansas City skipper Lou Boudreu is palnning to try him out in centerfield occasionally.
NL Game recaps July 18th
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 1955 National League Date: 7/19/1955
CHICAGO AT PHILADELPHIA
Cubs............ 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 - 7 15 1
Phillies........ 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 - 6 9 0
Win:Pollet(4-2) Loss:Meyer(7-8)
Homeruns- H.Chiti(7th), D.Ennis(18th)
One run was the difference at Connie Mack Stadium as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 7 to 6. Chicago scored the deciding run in the 9th inning. After an out was recorded, Jim King stroked a base-hit. Frankie Baumholtz was next and he laced a single. Baumholtz took second on the throw. Eddie Miksis then was walked intentionally to load the bases. Harry Chiti followed and he hit a sacrifice fly scoring the run. A wild affair, this game saw the lead change 5 times. Howie Pollet(4-2) got the win allowing no runs in 1 and 2/3 innings. Jack Meyer(7-8) was hit with the loss in relief. He surrendered 2 hits and 1 walk in 1 inning.
CINCINNATI AT BROOKLYN
Redlegs......... 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 2 6 0
Dodgers......... 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 10 1
Win:Black(6-0) Loss:Spooner(8-1)
Smoky Burgess had 2 base hits and Joe Black pitched a complete game as the Cincinnati Redlegs topped the Brooklyn Dodgers by a score of 2 to 1 at Ebbets Field. Cincinnati scored 1 run in the top of the 6th inning. After an out was recorded, Gus Bell lined a base-hit. Bell stole second with some aggressive base running. Burgess then doubled scoring the run. Brooklyn had a chance in the 9th but they came up short. The victory went to Black(6-0) who went the distance allowing 1 run. Karl Spooner(8-1) was the losing pitcher. He gave up 6 hits and 1 walk in 6 innings. The Cincinnati ballclub's record now stands at 50-36. With the loss, the Brooklyn ballclub's record is 59-31.
MILWAUKEE AT NEW YORK
Braves.......... 0 3 1 2 0 0 1 3 3 - 13 16 0
Giants.......... 2 0 0 0 0 4 0 2 0 - 8 15 2
Win:Buhl(12-3) Loss:Wilhelm(4-3)
Homeruns- B.Bruton(6th), D.Crandall(16th), A.Dark(5th), W.Lockman-2(13th)
The Milwaukee Braves had an easy time of it at Polo Grounds defeating the New York Giants by a score of 13 to 8. New York was unable to claim the lead after Milwaukee went ahead in the 7th inning plating an isolated run on 2 hits. Milwaukee kept the pressure on throughout the contest as they scored in 6 different innings. The victory, his league leading 12th, was credited to Bob Buhl(12-3) who went 6 innings, allowing 6 runs. Hoyt Wilhelm(4-3) was the loser in relief. He got hit pretty hard, allowing 6 hits and 2 walks in 3 and 1/3 innings. With this win, Milwaukee has a 54-35 record. They have been 4-6 lately. With this loss, New York has a 3-7 record of late, 45-44 overall.
CHICAGO AT PHILADELPHIACubs............ 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 - 7 15 1
Phillies........ 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 - 6 9 0
Win:Pollet(4-2) Loss:Meyer(7-8)
Homeruns- H.Chiti(7th), D.Ennis(18th)
One run was the difference at Connie Mack Stadium as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 7 to 6. Chicago scored the deciding run in the 9th inning. After an out was recorded, Jim King stroked a base-hit. Frankie Baumholtz was next and he laced a single. Baumholtz took second on the throw. Eddie Miksis then was walked intentionally to load the bases. Harry Chiti followed and he hit a sacrifice fly scoring the run. A wild affair, this game saw the lead change 5 times. Howie Pollet(4-2) got the win allowing no runs in 1 and 2/3 innings. Jack Meyer(7-8) was hit with the loss in relief. He surrendered 2 hits and 1 walk in 1 inning.
CINCINNATI AT BROOKLYNRedlegs......... 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 2 6 0
Dodgers......... 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 10 1
Win:Black(6-0) Loss:Spooner(8-1)
Smoky Burgess had 2 base hits and Joe Black pitched a complete game as the Cincinnati Redlegs topped the Brooklyn Dodgers by a score of 2 to 1 at Ebbets Field. Cincinnati scored 1 run in the top of the 6th inning. After an out was recorded, Gus Bell lined a base-hit. Bell stole second with some aggressive base running. Burgess then doubled scoring the run. Brooklyn had a chance in the 9th but they came up short. The victory went to Black(6-0) who went the distance allowing 1 run. Karl Spooner(8-1) was the losing pitcher. He gave up 6 hits and 1 walk in 6 innings. The Cincinnati ballclub's record now stands at 50-36. With the loss, the Brooklyn ballclub's record is 59-31.
MILWAUKEE AT NEW YORKBraves.......... 0 3 1 2 0 0 1 3 3 - 13 16 0
Giants.......... 2 0 0 0 0 4 0 2 0 - 8 15 2
Win:Buhl(12-3) Loss:Wilhelm(4-3)
Homeruns- B.Bruton(6th), D.Crandall(16th), A.Dark(5th), W.Lockman-2(13th)
The Milwaukee Braves had an easy time of it at Polo Grounds defeating the New York Giants by a score of 13 to 8. New York was unable to claim the lead after Milwaukee went ahead in the 7th inning plating an isolated run on 2 hits. Milwaukee kept the pressure on throughout the contest as they scored in 6 different innings. The victory, his league leading 12th, was credited to Bob Buhl(12-3) who went 6 innings, allowing 6 runs. Hoyt Wilhelm(4-3) was the loser in relief. He got hit pretty hard, allowing 6 hits and 2 walks in 3 and 1/3 innings. With this win, Milwaukee has a 54-35 record. They have been 4-6 lately. With this loss, New York has a 3-7 record of late, 45-44 overall.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
NL Transaction July 18th
The Cincinnati Redlegs sent Ray Jablonski, a major disapointment, to Triple A today. On December 8th of last year Cincinnati sent their best relief pitcher, Frank Smith, to St. Louis for third baseman Jablonski, who had hit .281 with 10 homers and 116 RBI for the Redbirds last year. Expecting this kind of production from the 29 year old, in his 3rd season, has led to severe fan reaction with Jablonski's .255 avg, 9 homers, and 20 RBI. Cincinnati skipper Birdie Tebbets said "Ray has not felt comfortable all year after 2 big years for the Cardinals. We just can't wait any longer as Brooklyn is playing really well right now".
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
NL game recaps Sunday July 17th
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 1955 National League Date: 7/18/1955 
CHICAGO AT PHILADELPHIA 
CHICAGO AT PHILADELPHIA 
CINCINNATI AT BROOKLYN 
CINCINNATI AT BROOKLYN 
MILWAUKEE AT NEW YORK 
MILWAUKEE AT NEW YORK 
ST. LOUIS AT PITTSBURGH
ST. LOUIS AT PITTSBURGH
CHICAGO AT PHILADELPHIACubs............ 0 2 0 0 0 1 2 2 0 - 7 10 1
Phillies........ 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 - 4 4 1
Win:Hillman(1-0) Loss:Rogovin(0-1) Save:Pollet(1st)Homeruns- J.King(7th), R.Jackson(11th), S.Lopata(24th)
Dave Hillman went 6 strong innings at Connie Mack Stadium as the Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies by the count of 7 to 4. Hillman(1-0) had a solid outing for Chicago. He surrendered 1 hit and 1 walk in 6 innings lowering his ERA from 3.60 to 3.12. Overall Chicago out-hit Philadelphia 10 to 4. Howie Pollet gained credit for his 1st save. Saul Rogovin(0-1) took the loss. The Chicago ballclub's record now stands at 44-45. With the loss Philadelphia now has a record of 38-50.
CHICAGO AT PHILADELPHIACubs............ 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 - 3 10 0
Phillies........ 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 - 4 10 2
Win:Miller(4-2) Loss:Minner(5-7) Save:Roberts(2nd)Homeruns- E.Banks(22nd), S.Lopata(25th), D.Ennis(17th)
First baseman Stan Lopata hit a homerun and had 2 RBI as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Chicago Cubs 4 to 3 at Connie Mack Stadium. Bob Miller(4-2) did the job in relief, and he got credit for the win. He went 2 innings surrendering 3 hits and no walks. Chicago had a chance in the 9th but they came up short. Robin Roberts recorded the save, his 2nd. Paul Minner(5-7) was hit with the loss. He got hit pretty hard, allowing 10 hits and 3 walks in 7 and 2/3 innings. Philadelphia now has a record of 39-50. With the loss, Chicago has a record of 6-4 lately, 44-46 overall.
CINCINNATI AT BROOKLYNRedlegs......... 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 1 4 1
Dodgers......... 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 - 5 9 0
Win:Craig(1-0) Loss:Staley(6-8)
Rookie Roger Craig, in his 1st Major League start, pitched a complete game at Ebbets Field as the amazing Brooklyn Dodgers beat the Cincinnati Redlegs by the count of 5 to 1. Craig(1-0) looked very much in control throughout the day. He didn't give up much, just 4 hits and 3 walks in 9 innings. Brooklyn banged out 9 on the afternoon. Gerry Staley(6-8) was hit with the loss. He pitched 6 innings giving up 6 hits and 2 walks.
CINCINNATI AT BROOKLYNRedlegs......... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 2 1
Dodgers......... 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 - 4 6 0
Win:Bessent(1-0) Loss:Minarcin(4-5)
Homeruns- P.Reese(6th), C.Furillo(17th)
Right fielder Carl Furillo touched them all and had 3 RBI and rookie Don Bessent, in his 1st big league start, allowed 2 hits while blanking Cincinnati at Ebbets Field as the Brooklyn Dodgers beat the Cincinnati Redlegs by the count of 4 to 0. Bessent(1-0) dominated Cincinnati hitters. He allowed just 2 hits and no walks in 9 innings lowering his ERA from 1.93 to 0.98. Brooklyn managed only 6 on the afternoon. Rudy Minarcin(4-5) was hit with the loss. He pitched 4 and 2/3 innings giving up 6 hits and 4 walks.
MILWAUKEE AT NEW YORKBraves.......... 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 5 0
Giants.......... 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 - 4 6 0
Win:Antonelli(8-6) Loss:Conley(9-7)
Homeruns- J.Adcock(16th), W.Lockman(11th), H.Thompson(18th)
Left fielder Whitey Lockman lofted one into the 'cheap seats' and scored 3 times and Johnny Antonelli pitched a complete game as the New York Giants beat the Milwaukee Braves by a score of 4 to 2. New York came up with 2 runs in the 7th inning. The key at-bat was by Hank Thompson who excited the crowd when he blasted a two-run home run (his 18th of the season). New York managed only 6 on the afternoon. The winning pitcher was Antonelli(8-6) who allowed 2 runs for the game. Gene Conley(9-7) was the loser. He allowed 6 hits and 5 walks in 8 innings.
MILWAUKEE AT NEW YORKBraves.......... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 1 2
Giants.......... 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 2 - 6 11 1
Win:Giel(4-2) Loss:Nichols(7-4)
Homeruns- B.Hofman(10th)
Bobby Hofman cracked a homer and had 4 RBI and Rookie Paul Giel took a no-hitter into the 9th inning at Polo Grounds as the New York Giants beat the Milwaukee Braves by the count of 6 to 0. Giel(4-2) was simply too much for the Milwaukee batters. He gave up just 1 hit and 3 walks in 9 innings reducing his ERA from 1.77 to 1.48. The right-handed Giel lost his no-hit bid when Bill Bruton singled with one out in the 9th inning. New York totaled 11 on the afternoon. Chet Nichols(7-4) was the loser. He pitched 5 innings allowing 5 hits and 2 walks. When questioned about his counterpart after the game, Nichols was lavish in his praise, 'It was obvious very early on that we were going to be in for a long night. Giel brought his 'A' game with him - he had good stuff and was able to spot it perfectly. He probably only made one or two bad pitches the entire game!
ST. LOUIS AT PITTSBURGHCardinals...0 0 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 - 6 8 1 Pirates.......0 1 0 0 0 4 0 0 2 - 7 13 1
Win:Kline(4-11) Loss:Lapalme(2-2)
Homeruns- F.Thomas(21st), G.Freese(3rd)
Rookie Gene Freese had 4 hits and 3 RBI at Forbes Field as the Pittsburgh Pirates staged a comeback win over the slumping St. Louis Cardinals by the count of 7 to 6. Pittsburgh erupted with the game winning runs in the bottom of the 9th inning with 2 runs on 2 hits. After an out was recorded, Dale Long keyed the rally when he ripped a base-knock. One out later, Freese came up and he cleared the fences for a two-run home run (his 3rd of the season) resulting in an exciting win for Pittsburgh and a wild post-game celebration by the home town fans. This was a game of many highs and lows for the home town fans, as the lead kept changing - 5 times in all. Ron Kline(4-11) got the win allowing no runs in 1 and 1/3 innings. Paul Lapalme(2-2) was given the loss in relief. 'What a win!', Kline said. 'These are the kind of games that stand out in your mind at the end of aseason.'
Cardinals..... 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 - 3 6 1 Pirates......... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 10 0 Win:Haddix(9-8) Loss:Face(4-4)
Homeruns- W.Moon(12th)
Stan Musial had 2 base hits and Harvey Haddix racked up an impressive total of 11 strikeouts as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the hopeless Pittsburgh Pirates by a score of 3 to 0 at Forbes Field. Haddix(9-8) put on a good performance with his league leading 3rd shutout. He didn't give up much, just 10 hits and 1 walk in 9 innings lowering his ERA to 3.52. St. Louis won despite being out-hit by Pittsburgh 10 hits to 6. Roy Face(4-4) was hit with the loss. He pitched 7 innings giving up 4 hits and 4 walks. 'He was really impressive today,' Face said of his counterpart. 'Our guys were just swinging at air.'
