Saturday, May 19, 2007
NL Transaction July 20th
The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled 24 year old pitcher Dick Hall from Triple A. Hall is making the transition from outfielder to pitcher beginning this year. His 1st 3 years with the Pirates he was strictly an outfielder. Last year he hit .216 with 3 homers and 28 RBI in 343 plate appearances. This year he pitched 2 1/3 scoreless innings in one appearance before going down on the farm May 19th.
NL Transaction July 20th
The Chicago Cubs sent 32 year old righthanded reliever John Andre to the minors today. Andre was in his 1st major league season. In 45 innings, including 3 starts, Andre was (1-2) with a 4.37 ERA. He will never pitch in the majors again.Friday, May 18, 2007
NL Game recaps July 19th
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 1955 National League Date: 7/20/1955
CINCINNATI AT PHILADELPHIA
Redlegs......... 0 3 1 0 1 6 0 0 0 - 11 18 1
Phillies........ 0 1 1 4 1 1 1 0 0 - 9 14 0
Win:Ridzik(1-3) Loss:Roberts(9-11) Save:Freeman(7th)Homeruns- S.Palys(5th), W.Post-2(23rd), B.Morgan(8th), W.Jones(14th)
Right fielder Wally Post launched 2 homeruns and had 3 RBI at Connie Mack Stadium where the Cincinnati Redlegs beat the Philadelphia Phillies by the score of 11 to 9. The Philadelphia fans didn't appreciate the big day Post had. He hit a single in the 1st inning, lofted a solo-blast 'downtown' in the 3rd inning and cleared the fences for a two-run home run (his 23rd of the season) in the 6th inning. Philadelphia was not lacking for run support as they scored in 6 separate innings, yet victory eluded them as they seemed to forget that pitching is also needed to win ballgames. Steve Ridzik(1-3) picked up the victory, allowing 2 runs in 2 and 2/3 innings. Hersh Freeman earned the save, his 7th. Robin Roberts(9-11) ended up with the loss. He was hit hard and gave up 14 hits and 2 walks in 5 and 1/3 innings.
CINCINNATI AT PHILADELPHIA
Redlegs......... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 - 1 5 0
Phillies........ 0 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 - 7 8 0
Win:Dickson(5-8) Loss:Nuxhall(10-7)
Homeruns- W.Post(24th), S.Lopata(26th)
Murry Dickson went 9 strong innings and Stan Lopata blasted a homerun and had 3 RBI at Connie Mack Stadium as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Redlegs by the count of 7 to 1. Dickson(5-8) gave Philadelphia a solid outing. He didn't give up much, just 5 hits and no walks in 9 innings improving his ERA from 4.46 to 4.20. Philadelphia rapped out 8 hits for the afternoon. Joe Nuxhall(10-7) was the loser. He was not very effective, surrendering 7 runs in 6 and 2/3 innings. 'Dickson took our guys to school' Birdie Tebbetts said. 'Too bad he doesn't pitch for us - it would make my job a whole lot easier!'
MILWAUKEE AT PITTSBURGH
Braves.......... 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 2 0 - 5 12 0
Pirates......... 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 - 3 8 0
Win:Burdette(8-7) Loss:Law(6-10) Save:Vargas(3rd)Homeruns- D.Crandall-2(18th)
Del Crandall smacked 2 homeruns and had 3 RBI as the Milwaukee Braves topped the lifeless Pittsburgh Pirates by a score of 5 to 3 at Forbes Field. Crandall provided much of the offense. He lined a single in the 4th inning, hit a bases-empty home run in the 7th inning and smashed a two-run homer (his 18th of the season) in the 8th inning. Milwaukee out-hit Pittsburgh for the game, 12 hits to 8. The winning pitcher was Lew Burdette(8-7) who allowed 2 runs in 7 and 2/3 innings. Burdette was helped out by Roberto Vargas who recorded his 3rd save.Vern Law(6-10) absorbed the loss. He surrendered 8 hits and 3 walks in 7 innings.
ST. LOUIS AT NEW YORK
Cardinals....... 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 - 5 7 1
Giants.......... 3 3 0 0 1 1 2 0 - 10 14 0
Win:Hearn(8-9) Loss:Schmidt(0-1)
Homeruns- W.Moon(13th), B.Virdon(15th), S.Hemus(6th), D.Mueller(6th)
Don Mueller lofted one into the 'cheap seats' and had 3 RBI as the New York Giants beat the St. Louis Cardinals by a score of 10 to 5. New York started with a bang, jumping out to an early lead in their half of the first as they scored 3 runs on 2 base hits. The crucial at-bat was provided by Mueller who excited the crowd when he lost the ball over the fence for three runs (his 6th of the season). New York finished with 14 hits while St. Louis ended up with 7. Jim Hearn(8-9) got credit for the victory, pitching 7 and 2/3 innings and allowing 5 runs. The losing pitcher was Willard Schmidt(0-1) in his major league debut. He surrendered 4 hits and 3 walks in 1 and 2/3 innings.
ST. LOUIS AT NEW YORK
Cardinals....... 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 6 0 - 8 8 0
Giants.......... 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 1 - 5 10 1
Win:Jackson(6-9) Loss:McCall(4-4)
Homeruns- H.Thompson(19th)
Larry Jackson went the distance and Nels Burbrink had 2 base hits and 2 RBI at the Polo Grounds as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the New York Giants 8 to 5. St. Louis came through with the game-winning runs in the 8th inning scoring 6 runners on 5 hits. The key offensive moment was provided by Ken Boyer who silenced the Polo Grounds as he laced a one-base hit plating two runs. St. Louis managed 8 in their victory. The victory was credited to Jackson(6-9) who went the distance, allowing 5 runs. Windy McCall(4-4) absorbed the loss. He gave up 5 runs and 5 hits in 7 innings.
CINCINNATI AT PHILADELPHIARedlegs......... 0 3 1 0 1 6 0 0 0 - 11 18 1
Phillies........ 0 1 1 4 1 1 1 0 0 - 9 14 0
Win:Ridzik(1-3) Loss:Roberts(9-11) Save:Freeman(7th)Homeruns- S.Palys(5th), W.Post-2(23rd), B.Morgan(8th), W.Jones(14th)
Right fielder Wally Post launched 2 homeruns and had 3 RBI at Connie Mack Stadium where the Cincinnati Redlegs beat the Philadelphia Phillies by the score of 11 to 9. The Philadelphia fans didn't appreciate the big day Post had. He hit a single in the 1st inning, lofted a solo-blast 'downtown' in the 3rd inning and cleared the fences for a two-run home run (his 23rd of the season) in the 6th inning. Philadelphia was not lacking for run support as they scored in 6 separate innings, yet victory eluded them as they seemed to forget that pitching is also needed to win ballgames. Steve Ridzik(1-3) picked up the victory, allowing 2 runs in 2 and 2/3 innings. Hersh Freeman earned the save, his 7th. Robin Roberts(9-11) ended up with the loss. He was hit hard and gave up 14 hits and 2 walks in 5 and 1/3 innings.
CINCINNATI AT PHILADELPHIARedlegs......... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 - 1 5 0
Phillies........ 0 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 - 7 8 0
Win:Dickson(5-8) Loss:Nuxhall(10-7)
Homeruns- W.Post(24th), S.Lopata(26th)
Murry Dickson went 9 strong innings and Stan Lopata blasted a homerun and had 3 RBI at Connie Mack Stadium as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Redlegs by the count of 7 to 1. Dickson(5-8) gave Philadelphia a solid outing. He didn't give up much, just 5 hits and no walks in 9 innings improving his ERA from 4.46 to 4.20. Philadelphia rapped out 8 hits for the afternoon. Joe Nuxhall(10-7) was the loser. He was not very effective, surrendering 7 runs in 6 and 2/3 innings. 'Dickson took our guys to school' Birdie Tebbetts said. 'Too bad he doesn't pitch for us - it would make my job a whole lot easier!'
MILWAUKEE AT PITTSBURGHBraves.......... 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 2 0 - 5 12 0
Pirates......... 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 - 3 8 0
Win:Burdette(8-7) Loss:Law(6-10) Save:Vargas(3rd)Homeruns- D.Crandall-2(18th)
Del Crandall smacked 2 homeruns and had 3 RBI as the Milwaukee Braves topped the lifeless Pittsburgh Pirates by a score of 5 to 3 at Forbes Field. Crandall provided much of the offense. He lined a single in the 4th inning, hit a bases-empty home run in the 7th inning and smashed a two-run homer (his 18th of the season) in the 8th inning. Milwaukee out-hit Pittsburgh for the game, 12 hits to 8. The winning pitcher was Lew Burdette(8-7) who allowed 2 runs in 7 and 2/3 innings. Burdette was helped out by Roberto Vargas who recorded his 3rd save.Vern Law(6-10) absorbed the loss. He surrendered 8 hits and 3 walks in 7 innings.
ST. LOUIS AT NEW YORKCardinals....... 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 - 5 7 1
Giants.......... 3 3 0 0 1 1 2 0 - 10 14 0
Win:Hearn(8-9) Loss:Schmidt(0-1)
Homeruns- W.Moon(13th), B.Virdon(15th), S.Hemus(6th), D.Mueller(6th)
Don Mueller lofted one into the 'cheap seats' and had 3 RBI as the New York Giants beat the St. Louis Cardinals by a score of 10 to 5. New York started with a bang, jumping out to an early lead in their half of the first as they scored 3 runs on 2 base hits. The crucial at-bat was provided by Mueller who excited the crowd when he lost the ball over the fence for three runs (his 6th of the season). New York finished with 14 hits while St. Louis ended up with 7. Jim Hearn(8-9) got credit for the victory, pitching 7 and 2/3 innings and allowing 5 runs. The losing pitcher was Willard Schmidt(0-1) in his major league debut. He surrendered 4 hits and 3 walks in 1 and 2/3 innings.
ST. LOUIS AT NEW YORKCardinals....... 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 6 0 - 8 8 0
Giants.......... 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 1 - 5 10 1
Win:Jackson(6-9) Loss:McCall(4-4)
Homeruns- H.Thompson(19th)
Larry Jackson went the distance and Nels Burbrink had 2 base hits and 2 RBI at the Polo Grounds as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the New York Giants 8 to 5. St. Louis came through with the game-winning runs in the 8th inning scoring 6 runners on 5 hits. The key offensive moment was provided by Ken Boyer who silenced the Polo Grounds as he laced a one-base hit plating two runs. St. Louis managed 8 in their victory. The victory was credited to Jackson(6-9) who went the distance, allowing 5 runs. Windy McCall(4-4) absorbed the loss. He gave up 5 runs and 5 hits in 7 innings.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
NL Transaction July 19th
The St. Louis Cardinals called up 27 year old righthander Willard Schmidt from Triple A today. Schmidt had been up with the Cardinals for two brief cups of coffee in 1952 & 1953. He compiled a 2-5 record with a 6.54 ERA in 52 innings. Harry Walker, the Redbird skipper, will insert Schmidt into the rotation immediately.
NL Transaction July 19th
The Cincinnati Redlegs called up 24 year old rookie lefthander Don Gross from Triple A today. Gross, from Weidman, Michigan, will be used as a spot starter according to Redleg manager Birdie Tebbets.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
AL game recaps Tuesday July 19th
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 1955 American League Date: 7/20/1955
BALTIMORE AT DETROIT
Orioles......... 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 2 10 2
Tigers.......... 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 - 5 8 0
Win:Lary(7-11) Loss:McDonald(1-6)
Homeruns- C.Maxwell(3rd)
Charlie Maxwell went yard and had 3 RBI and Frank Lary went the distance as the Detroit Tigers outscored the Baltimore Orioles 5 to 2. Lary(7-11) gave Detroit a solid outing. He went 9 innings surrendering 10 hits and 3 walks. Detroit managed 8 in their victory. Jim McDonald(1-6) suffered the loss. He got hit hard, allowing 6 hits and 2 walks in 3 and 2/3 innings.
BOSTON AT KANSAS CITY
Red Sox......... 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 - 6 5 0
Athletics....... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 6 0
Win:Nixon(6-6) Loss:Ditmar(4-7)
Homeruns- T.Williams(12th)
Ted Williams cracked a homer and Willard Nixon tossed a shutout at Municipal Stadium as the Boston Red Sox beat the hapless Kansas City Athletics 6 to 0. Nixon(6-6) was virtually untouchable. He gave up just 6 hits and 1 walk in 9 innings lowering his ERA to 4.32. Boston had only 5 hits for the game. The losing pitcher was Art Ditmar(4-7). The winning ways continue for Boston. They now have a record of 8-2 in recent days. With this loss, Kansas City has a 4-6 record of late, 31-58 overall.
NEW YORK AT CHICAGO
Yankees......... 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 - 3 7 3
White Sox....... 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 - 4 7 1
Win:Consuegra(6-2) Loss:Konstanty(5-2)
In a dramatic ending, the impressive Chicago White Sox staged a comeback win over the New York Yankees by the count of 4 to 3. Chicago had the game winning rally in the 9th inning scoring 2 runs utilizing 2 base hits. George Kell led off the inning for Chicago when he drew a walk. Bob Kennedy came next and he delivered a base-hit. Sherm Lollar then reached on an error. Jim Brideweser stepped in and he reached on an error scoring a run. Chico Carrasquel came to the plate and slapped a single making Chicago the victors to the delight of the home town faithful. Chicago and New York each finished the night with 7 hits. Sandy Consuegra(6-2) went 1 inning allowing no runs for the victory. Jim Konstanty(5-2) was the loser in relief. He allowed 2 runs and 2 hits in 1 inning. 'We just wouldn't give up,' Carrasquel said. 'Much of the credit goes to our fans - they were with us the whole way.'
WASHINGTON AT CLEVELAND
Nationals....... 4 3 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 - 10 13 0
Indians......... 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 - 9 10 2
Win:Stone(9-6) Loss:Lemon(9-9)
Homeruns- C.Courtney(2nd), C.Paula(2nd), R.Sievers(14th), R.Kiner(15th), H.Evers(8th)
Catcher Clint Courtney blasted a homerun and had 3 RBI at Municipal Stadium where the Washington Nationals beat the Cleveland Indians by the score of 10 to 9. Dean Stone(9-6) earned his pay with a solid performance for Washington. He went 7 and 1/3 innings surrendering 5 hits and 5 walks. Cleveland had a chance to come back in the 9th but they came up short. Bob Lemon(9-9) absorbed the loss. He pitched 1 and 2/3 innings allowing 6 hits and 2 walks.
BALTIMORE AT DETROITOrioles......... 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 2 10 2
Tigers.......... 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 - 5 8 0
Win:Lary(7-11) Loss:McDonald(1-6)
Homeruns- C.Maxwell(3rd)
Charlie Maxwell went yard and had 3 RBI and Frank Lary went the distance as the Detroit Tigers outscored the Baltimore Orioles 5 to 2. Lary(7-11) gave Detroit a solid outing. He went 9 innings surrendering 10 hits and 3 walks. Detroit managed 8 in their victory. Jim McDonald(1-6) suffered the loss. He got hit hard, allowing 6 hits and 2 walks in 3 and 2/3 innings.
BOSTON AT KANSAS CITYRed Sox......... 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 - 6 5 0
Athletics....... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 6 0
Win:Nixon(6-6) Loss:Ditmar(4-7)
Homeruns- T.Williams(12th)
Ted Williams cracked a homer and Willard Nixon tossed a shutout at Municipal Stadium as the Boston Red Sox beat the hapless Kansas City Athletics 6 to 0. Nixon(6-6) was virtually untouchable. He gave up just 6 hits and 1 walk in 9 innings lowering his ERA to 4.32. Boston had only 5 hits for the game. The losing pitcher was Art Ditmar(4-7). The winning ways continue for Boston. They now have a record of 8-2 in recent days. With this loss, Kansas City has a 4-6 record of late, 31-58 overall.
NEW YORK AT CHICAGOYankees......... 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 - 3 7 3
White Sox....... 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 - 4 7 1
Win:Consuegra(6-2) Loss:Konstanty(5-2)
In a dramatic ending, the impressive Chicago White Sox staged a comeback win over the New York Yankees by the count of 4 to 3. Chicago had the game winning rally in the 9th inning scoring 2 runs utilizing 2 base hits. George Kell led off the inning for Chicago when he drew a walk. Bob Kennedy came next and he delivered a base-hit. Sherm Lollar then reached on an error. Jim Brideweser stepped in and he reached on an error scoring a run. Chico Carrasquel came to the plate and slapped a single making Chicago the victors to the delight of the home town faithful. Chicago and New York each finished the night with 7 hits. Sandy Consuegra(6-2) went 1 inning allowing no runs for the victory. Jim Konstanty(5-2) was the loser in relief. He allowed 2 runs and 2 hits in 1 inning. 'We just wouldn't give up,' Carrasquel said. 'Much of the credit goes to our fans - they were with us the whole way.'
WASHINGTON AT CLEVELANDNationals....... 4 3 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 - 10 13 0
Indians......... 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 - 9 10 2
Win:Stone(9-6) Loss:Lemon(9-9)
Homeruns- C.Courtney(2nd), C.Paula(2nd), R.Sievers(14th), R.Kiner(15th), H.Evers(8th)
Catcher Clint Courtney blasted a homerun and had 3 RBI at Municipal Stadium where the Washington Nationals beat the Cleveland Indians by the score of 10 to 9. Dean Stone(9-6) earned his pay with a solid performance for Washington. He went 7 and 1/3 innings surrendering 5 hits and 5 walks. Cleveland had a chance to come back in the 9th but they came up short. Bob Lemon(9-9) absorbed the loss. He pitched 1 and 2/3 innings allowing 6 hits and 2 walks.
AL Transaction July 19th
The New York Yankees activated middle infielder Jerry Coleman from the disabled list. In his 7th big league season (all with the Yankees), the 30 year old Coleman was hitting .227 in 22 at bats before going on the DL. Last season he hit .189 with 3 homers and 29 RBI in 327 plate appearances.
AL Transaction July 19th
The Kansas City Athletics sent down 28 year old lefthander Lou Sleater to triple A today. Sleater, pictured here with Washington, is in his 4th major league season, but 1st since 1952. He has struggled all year with an 0-2 record and a 13.32 ERA over 25 2/3 innings pitched.
Sunday, May 13, 2007
AL game recaps July 18th
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 1955 American League Date: 7/19/1955
BALTIMORE AT CHICAGO
Orioles......... 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 - 5 9 0
White Sox... 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 - 4 11 2 Win:Wilson(7-8) Loss:Fornieles(5-3) Save:Dorish(5th)
Homeruns- J.Busby-2(5th)
The Baltimore Orioles edged the Chicago White Sox at Comiskey Park by the score of 5 to 4. Dave Pope had 3 extra base hits for the Orioles. Baltimore went ahead for good in the 5th inning when they tallied 2 runs on 3 hits. Chicago had a chance in the 9th but they came up short. The victory went to Jim Wilson(7-8) who went 7 and 2/3 innings, allowing 3 runs. Wilson was helped out by Harry Dorish who recorded his 5th save. Mike Fornieles(5-3) was charged with the loss. 'You have to give Chicago credit, they fought us tough to the end' Paul Richards said. 'It could have gone either way, but I'm glad we pulled out the victory.'
WASHINGTON AT KANSAS CITY
Nationals....... 0 0 2 2 1 3 0 0 0 - 8 12 1
Athletics....... 0 0 3 0 0 0 2 4 - 9 11 0
Win:Gorman(3-3) Loss:McDermott(3-6)
Homeruns- J.Groth(2nd), R.Sievers(13th)
16,200 fans watched an exciting game at Municipal Stadium. The Kansas City Athletics topped the Washington Nationals by the slimmest of margins, 9 to 8. Kansas City had the winning rally in the 8th inning when they scored 4 runs on 3 hits. The crucial at-bat was provided by Gus Zernial who made the Kansas City fans a happy lot when he doubled plating all three baserunners. Washington had a chance to come back in the 9th but they came up short. The win went to Tom Gorman(3-3) who allowed no runs in 2 innings. Mickey McDermott(3-6) took the loss in relief. He gave up 4 runs and 4 hits in 1 and 2/3 innings.
BALTIMORE AT CHICAGOOrioles......... 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 - 5 9 0
White Sox... 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 - 4 11 2 Win:Wilson(7-8) Loss:Fornieles(5-3) Save:Dorish(5th)
Homeruns- J.Busby-2(5th)
The Baltimore Orioles edged the Chicago White Sox at Comiskey Park by the score of 5 to 4. Dave Pope had 3 extra base hits for the Orioles. Baltimore went ahead for good in the 5th inning when they tallied 2 runs on 3 hits. Chicago had a chance in the 9th but they came up short. The victory went to Jim Wilson(7-8) who went 7 and 2/3 innings, allowing 3 runs. Wilson was helped out by Harry Dorish who recorded his 5th save. Mike Fornieles(5-3) was charged with the loss. 'You have to give Chicago credit, they fought us tough to the end' Paul Richards said. 'It could have gone either way, but I'm glad we pulled out the victory.'
WASHINGTON AT KANSAS CITYNationals....... 0 0 2 2 1 3 0 0 0 - 8 12 1
Athletics....... 0 0 3 0 0 0 2 4 - 9 11 0
Win:Gorman(3-3) Loss:McDermott(3-6)
Homeruns- J.Groth(2nd), R.Sievers(13th)
16,200 fans watched an exciting game at Municipal Stadium. The Kansas City Athletics topped the Washington Nationals by the slimmest of margins, 9 to 8. Kansas City had the winning rally in the 8th inning when they scored 4 runs on 3 hits. The crucial at-bat was provided by Gus Zernial who made the Kansas City fans a happy lot when he doubled plating all three baserunners. Washington had a chance to come back in the 9th but they came up short. The win went to Tom Gorman(3-3) who allowed no runs in 2 innings. Mickey McDermott(3-6) took the loss in relief. He gave up 4 runs and 4 hits in 1 and 2/3 innings.
