Post by CSCommish on Mar 24, 2016 6:40:25 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is Saturday morning, an 8-day sim to get us to 7/31/1969; get your exports in by 8:00 AM Eastern.
Trade Deadline is Sunday night!
Breaking News
Friday 7/22/1969: Ron Taylor out for full season
CLEVELAND - Cleveland's right-hander Ron Taylor experienced probably the worst case scenario for a pitcher, a season ending injury. After pitching in the 8th inning of the game against Seattle, Taylor complained about serious pain in his throwing arm. He had to leave the game. After being taken to a local hospital, Taylor was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Torn Ligament Elbow. Opposing players hit .222 against Ron this season. While posting an ERA of 2.81 he went 15-4 in 23 starts, fanning 53 and walking 34 hitters. He has 9 complete games and 3 shutouts. He's 2nd in the American League in wins!
Thursday 7/21/1969: Washington's Gerard out for 6 weeks
WASHINGTON - When it rains, it pours. Washington's right-hander Dave Gerard will not pitch for at least 6 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Cleveland where he left the field in the 5th inning. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle which will require surgery. This season Gerard compiled an ERA of 4.27, going 4-11 in 19 starts. He fanned 107 while giving up 125 hits in 135 innings. He has 4 complete games and 2 shutouts.
Monday 7/18/1969: Cincinnati has no chance in a 2-hitter by Diego Segui
LOS ANGELES (N) - Los Angeles (N)'s right-hander Diego Segui is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Cincinnati found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Segui 1st shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 3rd shutouts in his career. 'Pitching a great game is always a good thing. And it doesn't get much better than today.' Segui (5-4) fanned 5 and walked 2, throwing 112 pitches. The hitting star for Los Angeles (N) was second baseman Cookie Rojas, he got 2 hits in 4 AB, blasting a homerun, with 2 RBI. Los Angeles (N) scored 3 runs on 6 hits.
Monday 7/18/1969: Cleveland's Buddin wins Player of the Week award
Cleveland's third baseman Don Buddin had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. In 22 at bats he hit .455 with 3 HR and 9 RBI. The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Los Angeles (N)'s Don Dillard this time, as the centerfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Don was on fire, hitting .458 with 4 HR and 10 RBI. He got at least one hit each game this week and is on a 10 game hitting streak right now.
Sunday 7/17/1969: Chicago (A)'s Earl Battey gets milestone hit
DETROIT - Chicago (A)'s catcher Earl Battey was in good mood after the game against Detroit, and he had every reason as he made some history while collecting his 2000th career hit. His hit in the 8th inning was a single off Roger Nelson. Along with his 2000 hits, Earl collected 196 homeruns and 1014 RBI in 14 seasons. 'My firends always told me that I will do it one day. I never believed it. Good that I was wrong!'
Saturday 7/16/1969: Frank Robinson punishes Chicago (N) with three dingers
SAN FRANCISCO - Frank Robinson was in a groove, and the results spoke for themselves. He powered San Francisco to a 13-2 win over Chicago (N) by homering three times. A pitch from Al Downing in the 1st inning left his bat for a two-run homerun, landing 341 feet from home plate in left field. Number 2 in the 5th inning, a shot estimated at 426 feet, cleared the wall in left-center. His 3rd shot, a two-run homerun off Ken Holtzman in the 7th inning, cleared the fence in right-center. Overall he went 3 for 5, scoring three runs and collecting 5 RBI. His homerun total this year is 18, along with 49 RBI. The induction into the Hall of Fame is almost a sure thing for him now! Lee Maye was the last player to hit 3 homeruns in a game, doing it 9/12/1968.
Saturday 7/16/1969: Dick Luebke out for 6 weeks
NEW YORK (A) - New York (A)'s southpaw Dick Luebke suffered a severe injury on Saturday and will be out for at least 6 weeks. In the 7th of the game against Cleveland he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle. Opposing players hit .175 against Dick this season. While posting an ERA of 2.25 he went 0-0 in 0 starts, fanning 6 and walking 8 hitters.
Saturday 7/16/1969: Mudcat Grant shuts out California on 2 hits
CHICAGO (A) - Chicago (A)'s right-hander Mudcat Grant is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking California on just 2 hits. It's his 4th shutout this season, and the 49th time he has done it in his career. 'Things like that happen. You take the mound and everything works. My velocity was pretty good today and I guess it showed.' Grant (15-4) was overpowering, fanning 11 while walking 3, throwing 111 pitches. The hitting star for Chicago (A) was shortstop Luis Aparicio, he finished 1 for 3. The final score of the game was 3-0.
Wednesday 7/13/1969: California's Walker severely injured
CALIFORNIA - California's ace Jerry Walker will not pitch again this year, suffering a serious injury in the game against Baltimore on Wednesday. California wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Walker had suffered a Torn Back Muscle. Opposing players hit .258 against Jerry this season. While posting an ERA of 3.63 he went 7-7 in 19 starts, fanning 82 and walking 28 hitters.
Monday 7/11/1969: Chicago (A) has no chance in a 2-hitter by Lew Krausse Jr.
CHICAGO (A) - Washington's right-hander Lew Krausse Jr. is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Chicago (A) on just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 4th time he has done it in his career. Krausse Jr. (4-2) struck out 3 and walked 4, throwing 78 of 140 pitches for strikes. 'My catcher called a very good game. I have to give credit to him.' The hitting star for Washington was rightfielder Tony Gonzalez, he stroked 3 hits in 5 AB, and driving in 2 runs. Washington improved its record to 31-54, scoring 7 runs on 12 hits.
Monday 7/11/1969: Rich Beck pitches his 4th shutout of the season
OAKLAND - Cleveland's right-hander Rich Beck is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Oakland on just 2 hits. It's his 4th shutout this season, and the 11th time he has done it in his career. 'I didn't feel that I had good stuff while warming up. But it got better the more I threw the ball. I guess I was lucky.' Beck (9-4) struck out 3 and issued 1 BB, throwing 62 of 107 pitches for strikes. Don Buddin provided Cleveland with the offense Beck needed as he went 2 for 4, hitting two dingers, scoring three times and driving in 4 runs. Cleveland scored 6 runs on 9 hits.
Sunday 7/10/1969: Bobby Darwin (MIN) will miss 9 weeks
MINNESOTA - Minnesota's rightfielder Bobby Darwin suffered a serious injury when he was struck by a pitch from Kansas City's Ernie Broglio. He collapsed in pain and was helped off the field. Darwin will probaby miss 9 weeks. Fractured Socket Eye was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. Bobby has gone 54 for 217 (.249) this season, hitting 7 homeruns and driving in 24 runs. He has scored 30 runs on his own.
Sunday 7/10/1969: Joe Pepitone out for full season
MINNESOTA - Minnesota's leftfielder Joe Pepitone will miss the rest of the season. He injured himself running the bases in the game between Minnesota and Kansas City. The injury didn't seem to be serious the moment it happened. But suddenly Pepitone collapsed in pain and had to be carried off the field. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Torn Thigh Muscle. Surgery will be performed next week. Pepitone has hit for a .268 average this season. He has 25 extra base hits along with 137 total bases, resulting in a .460 slugging percentage.
General News
Friday 7/8/1969 :
SFG: Gaylord Perry pitches a 3-hit shutout against Chicago (N)!!
Monday 7/11/1969 :
CLE: Rich Beck pitches a 2-hit shutout against Oakland!!
WS2: Lew Krausse Jr. pitches a 2-hit shutout against Chicago (A)!!
ATL: Jack Hiatt sets a new single game NL-Record for Bases on Balls with 4!
Tuesday 7/12/1969 :
HOU: Jerry Koosman pitches a 3-hit shutout against Atlanta!!
Friday 7/15/1969 :
ATL: Hank Aaron sets a new single game NL-Record for Bases on Balls with 4!
Saturday 7/16/1969 :
CHA: Mudcat Grant pitches a 2-hit shutout against California!!
SFG: Frank Robinson slams 3 homers against Chicago (N).
Sunday 7/17/1969 :
CHA: Earl Battey gets his 2000th career hit!!
Monday 7/18/1969 :
American League-Player of the Week:
3B Don Buddin (CLE)!
He batted .455 in 22 AB, with 3 HR and 9 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
CF Don Dillard (LAN)!
He batted .458 in 24 AB, with 4 HR and 10 RBI.
LAN: Diego Segui pitches a 2-hit shutout against Cincinnati!!
Friday 7/22/1969 :
CIN: Johnny Callison sets a new single game NL-Record for Bases on Balls with 4!
Injuries
Friday 7/8/1969 :
BAL: John Weekly was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Saturday 7/9/1969 :
CAL: Horace Clarke was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Sunday 7/10/1969 :
SEP: Tommie Aaron was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Swollen Ear.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
MIN: Joe Pepitone was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Torn Thigh Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
MIN: Bobby Darwin was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Socket Eye.
He will be OK in about 9 weeks.
SDG: Chris Zachary was injured when he was hit by a line drive.
Diagnosis: Broken Finger.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
NYA: Dick Allen is sick.
Diagnosis: Viral Infection.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 7/11/1969 :
NYA: Mickey Mantle was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Jammed Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
KCR: Ray Rippelmeyer was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
SDG: Steve Hargan was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Tuesday 7/12/1969 :
PHI: Ken Boswell was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Foot.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Wednesday 7/13/1969 :
CAL: Jerry Walker was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Back Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
Saturday 7/16/1969 :
NYA: Dick Luebke was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 weeks.
MON: Bob D. Johnson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Sunday 7/17/1969 :
BOS: Jim Hardin was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
SFG: Bud Harrelson was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He will be OK in about 4 weeks.
SDG: Tom Hilgendorf was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
PHI: Ken Boswell was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 7/18/1969 :
STL: Lee May was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Wrist.
He is out for about one week.
Tuesday 7/19/1969 :
CAL: Jim McGlothlin was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Wednesday 7/20/1969 :
WS2: Fred Newman was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Bicep Tendon.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
CLE: Rich Beck was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Tricep Tendon.
He will be OK in about 2-3 weeks.
CLE: Claude Osteen is sick.
Diagnosis: Stomach Flu.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Thursday 7/21/1969 :
WS2: Dave Gerard was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 weeks.
Friday 7/22/1969 :
BOS: Jim King was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hamstring Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 weeks.
CLE: Ron Taylor was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Ligament Elbow.
He is definitely out for the season!
Trade Deadline is Sunday night!
Breaking News
Friday 7/22/1969: Ron Taylor out for full season
CLEVELAND - Cleveland's right-hander Ron Taylor experienced probably the worst case scenario for a pitcher, a season ending injury. After pitching in the 8th inning of the game against Seattle, Taylor complained about serious pain in his throwing arm. He had to leave the game. After being taken to a local hospital, Taylor was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Torn Ligament Elbow. Opposing players hit .222 against Ron this season. While posting an ERA of 2.81 he went 15-4 in 23 starts, fanning 53 and walking 34 hitters. He has 9 complete games and 3 shutouts. He's 2nd in the American League in wins!
Thursday 7/21/1969: Washington's Gerard out for 6 weeks
WASHINGTON - When it rains, it pours. Washington's right-hander Dave Gerard will not pitch for at least 6 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Cleveland where he left the field in the 5th inning. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle which will require surgery. This season Gerard compiled an ERA of 4.27, going 4-11 in 19 starts. He fanned 107 while giving up 125 hits in 135 innings. He has 4 complete games and 2 shutouts.
Monday 7/18/1969: Cincinnati has no chance in a 2-hitter by Diego Segui
LOS ANGELES (N) - Los Angeles (N)'s right-hander Diego Segui is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Cincinnati found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Segui 1st shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 3rd shutouts in his career. 'Pitching a great game is always a good thing. And it doesn't get much better than today.' Segui (5-4) fanned 5 and walked 2, throwing 112 pitches. The hitting star for Los Angeles (N) was second baseman Cookie Rojas, he got 2 hits in 4 AB, blasting a homerun, with 2 RBI. Los Angeles (N) scored 3 runs on 6 hits.
Monday 7/18/1969: Cleveland's Buddin wins Player of the Week award
Cleveland's third baseman Don Buddin had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. In 22 at bats he hit .455 with 3 HR and 9 RBI. The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Los Angeles (N)'s Don Dillard this time, as the centerfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Don was on fire, hitting .458 with 4 HR and 10 RBI. He got at least one hit each game this week and is on a 10 game hitting streak right now.
Sunday 7/17/1969: Chicago (A)'s Earl Battey gets milestone hit
DETROIT - Chicago (A)'s catcher Earl Battey was in good mood after the game against Detroit, and he had every reason as he made some history while collecting his 2000th career hit. His hit in the 8th inning was a single off Roger Nelson. Along with his 2000 hits, Earl collected 196 homeruns and 1014 RBI in 14 seasons. 'My firends always told me that I will do it one day. I never believed it. Good that I was wrong!'
Saturday 7/16/1969: Frank Robinson punishes Chicago (N) with three dingers
SAN FRANCISCO - Frank Robinson was in a groove, and the results spoke for themselves. He powered San Francisco to a 13-2 win over Chicago (N) by homering three times. A pitch from Al Downing in the 1st inning left his bat for a two-run homerun, landing 341 feet from home plate in left field. Number 2 in the 5th inning, a shot estimated at 426 feet, cleared the wall in left-center. His 3rd shot, a two-run homerun off Ken Holtzman in the 7th inning, cleared the fence in right-center. Overall he went 3 for 5, scoring three runs and collecting 5 RBI. His homerun total this year is 18, along with 49 RBI. The induction into the Hall of Fame is almost a sure thing for him now! Lee Maye was the last player to hit 3 homeruns in a game, doing it 9/12/1968.
Saturday 7/16/1969: Dick Luebke out for 6 weeks
NEW YORK (A) - New York (A)'s southpaw Dick Luebke suffered a severe injury on Saturday and will be out for at least 6 weeks. In the 7th of the game against Cleveland he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle. Opposing players hit .175 against Dick this season. While posting an ERA of 2.25 he went 0-0 in 0 starts, fanning 6 and walking 8 hitters.
Saturday 7/16/1969: Mudcat Grant shuts out California on 2 hits
CHICAGO (A) - Chicago (A)'s right-hander Mudcat Grant is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking California on just 2 hits. It's his 4th shutout this season, and the 49th time he has done it in his career. 'Things like that happen. You take the mound and everything works. My velocity was pretty good today and I guess it showed.' Grant (15-4) was overpowering, fanning 11 while walking 3, throwing 111 pitches. The hitting star for Chicago (A) was shortstop Luis Aparicio, he finished 1 for 3. The final score of the game was 3-0.
Wednesday 7/13/1969: California's Walker severely injured
CALIFORNIA - California's ace Jerry Walker will not pitch again this year, suffering a serious injury in the game against Baltimore on Wednesday. California wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Walker had suffered a Torn Back Muscle. Opposing players hit .258 against Jerry this season. While posting an ERA of 3.63 he went 7-7 in 19 starts, fanning 82 and walking 28 hitters.
Monday 7/11/1969: Chicago (A) has no chance in a 2-hitter by Lew Krausse Jr.
CHICAGO (A) - Washington's right-hander Lew Krausse Jr. is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Chicago (A) on just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 4th time he has done it in his career. Krausse Jr. (4-2) struck out 3 and walked 4, throwing 78 of 140 pitches for strikes. 'My catcher called a very good game. I have to give credit to him.' The hitting star for Washington was rightfielder Tony Gonzalez, he stroked 3 hits in 5 AB, and driving in 2 runs. Washington improved its record to 31-54, scoring 7 runs on 12 hits.
Monday 7/11/1969: Rich Beck pitches his 4th shutout of the season
OAKLAND - Cleveland's right-hander Rich Beck is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Oakland on just 2 hits. It's his 4th shutout this season, and the 11th time he has done it in his career. 'I didn't feel that I had good stuff while warming up. But it got better the more I threw the ball. I guess I was lucky.' Beck (9-4) struck out 3 and issued 1 BB, throwing 62 of 107 pitches for strikes. Don Buddin provided Cleveland with the offense Beck needed as he went 2 for 4, hitting two dingers, scoring three times and driving in 4 runs. Cleveland scored 6 runs on 9 hits.
Sunday 7/10/1969: Bobby Darwin (MIN) will miss 9 weeks
MINNESOTA - Minnesota's rightfielder Bobby Darwin suffered a serious injury when he was struck by a pitch from Kansas City's Ernie Broglio. He collapsed in pain and was helped off the field. Darwin will probaby miss 9 weeks. Fractured Socket Eye was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. Bobby has gone 54 for 217 (.249) this season, hitting 7 homeruns and driving in 24 runs. He has scored 30 runs on his own.
Sunday 7/10/1969: Joe Pepitone out for full season
MINNESOTA - Minnesota's leftfielder Joe Pepitone will miss the rest of the season. He injured himself running the bases in the game between Minnesota and Kansas City. The injury didn't seem to be serious the moment it happened. But suddenly Pepitone collapsed in pain and had to be carried off the field. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Torn Thigh Muscle. Surgery will be performed next week. Pepitone has hit for a .268 average this season. He has 25 extra base hits along with 137 total bases, resulting in a .460 slugging percentage.
General News
Friday 7/8/1969 :
SFG: Gaylord Perry pitches a 3-hit shutout against Chicago (N)!!
Monday 7/11/1969 :
CLE: Rich Beck pitches a 2-hit shutout against Oakland!!
WS2: Lew Krausse Jr. pitches a 2-hit shutout against Chicago (A)!!
ATL: Jack Hiatt sets a new single game NL-Record for Bases on Balls with 4!
Tuesday 7/12/1969 :
HOU: Jerry Koosman pitches a 3-hit shutout against Atlanta!!
Friday 7/15/1969 :
ATL: Hank Aaron sets a new single game NL-Record for Bases on Balls with 4!
Saturday 7/16/1969 :
CHA: Mudcat Grant pitches a 2-hit shutout against California!!
SFG: Frank Robinson slams 3 homers against Chicago (N).
Sunday 7/17/1969 :
CHA: Earl Battey gets his 2000th career hit!!
Monday 7/18/1969 :
American League-Player of the Week:
3B Don Buddin (CLE)!
He batted .455 in 22 AB, with 3 HR and 9 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
CF Don Dillard (LAN)!
He batted .458 in 24 AB, with 4 HR and 10 RBI.
LAN: Diego Segui pitches a 2-hit shutout against Cincinnati!!
Friday 7/22/1969 :
CIN: Johnny Callison sets a new single game NL-Record for Bases on Balls with 4!
Injuries
Friday 7/8/1969 :
BAL: John Weekly was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Saturday 7/9/1969 :
CAL: Horace Clarke was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Sunday 7/10/1969 :
SEP: Tommie Aaron was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Swollen Ear.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
MIN: Joe Pepitone was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Torn Thigh Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
MIN: Bobby Darwin was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Socket Eye.
He will be OK in about 9 weeks.
SDG: Chris Zachary was injured when he was hit by a line drive.
Diagnosis: Broken Finger.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
NYA: Dick Allen is sick.
Diagnosis: Viral Infection.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 7/11/1969 :
NYA: Mickey Mantle was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Jammed Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
KCR: Ray Rippelmeyer was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
SDG: Steve Hargan was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Tuesday 7/12/1969 :
PHI: Ken Boswell was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Foot.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Wednesday 7/13/1969 :
CAL: Jerry Walker was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Back Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
Saturday 7/16/1969 :
NYA: Dick Luebke was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 weeks.
MON: Bob D. Johnson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Sunday 7/17/1969 :
BOS: Jim Hardin was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
SFG: Bud Harrelson was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He will be OK in about 4 weeks.
SDG: Tom Hilgendorf was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
PHI: Ken Boswell was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 7/18/1969 :
STL: Lee May was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Wrist.
He is out for about one week.
Tuesday 7/19/1969 :
CAL: Jim McGlothlin was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Wednesday 7/20/1969 :
WS2: Fred Newman was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Bicep Tendon.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
CLE: Rich Beck was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Tricep Tendon.
He will be OK in about 2-3 weeks.
CLE: Claude Osteen is sick.
Diagnosis: Stomach Flu.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Thursday 7/21/1969 :
WS2: Dave Gerard was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 weeks.
Friday 7/22/1969 :
BOS: Jim King was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hamstring Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 weeks.
CLE: Ron Taylor was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Ligament Elbow.
He is definitely out for the season!
