Post by CSCommish on Sept 28, 2016 8:26:48 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is tomorrow, Thursday, night, a 7-day sim to get us to 4/25/1970; get your exports in by 9:00 PM Eastern.
Dave, go ahead and tally up off-season points, thanks! If I don't get to it, add up Ammy Picks too (all non-auto's are 1 point)
Breaking News
Monday 4/18/1972: Powell and Foy win Player of the Week award
Boog Powell from New York (A) wins his 5th Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the American League. Powell helped his team with an average of .419 and 14 RBI in 31 at bats. He got at least one hit each game this week and is on a 7 game hitting streak right now. Powell has walked 6 times this year and posts a .381 OBP. While batting .316, 18 for 57, he has driven in 19 runs. He's 1st in the American League in RBIs and 4th in homeruns! Joe Foy from New York (N) wins his 1st Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the National League. Joe pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .565 with 1 HR and 6 RBI while slugging .826. He got at least one hit each game this week and is on a 9 game hitting streak right now. His season features a batting average of .400 (20 hits in 50 AB), 4 doubles, one triple and 2 homeruns. Foy collected 10 RBI and 12 runs as well. He's 2nd in the National League in batting!
Wednesday 4/13/1972: Pittsburgh's Stone out for 7-8 weeks
PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh is without its right-hander Steve Stone for at least 7-8 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Dave Nicholson in a game against Cincinnati. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After being taken to a local hospital, Stone was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Broken Elbow.
Wednesday 4/13/1972: Ernie McAnally out for 5-6 weeks
PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh is without its right-hander Ernie McAnally for at least 5-6 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Reggie Smith in a game against Cincinnati. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Strained Elbow Ligament. Surgery will be performed next week.
Wednesday 4/13/1972: Fred Klages dominates Atlanta, gives up just 2 hits
ATLANTA - Great days are rare. But not for Philadelphia's right-hander Fred Klages. Atlanta found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 6th time he has done it in his career. Klages (2-1) struck out 7 and walked none, throwing 69 of 98 pitches for strikes. 'I had a good grip on the ball today and I was able to put it where I wanted. That kept them out of balance.' Philadelphia's rightfielder Nate Colbert got 3 hits in 4 AB, blasting a homerun, stroking a double, and collecting 3 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Klages. Philadelphia improved its record to 5-5, scoring 6 runs on 11 hits.
Tuesday 4/12/1972: Dock Ellis fires NO-NO against Oakland
TEXAS - Texas' right-hander Dock Ellis is a really great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff while making history, blanking Oakland on no hits. 'I really like to play baseball, and I love the way I was able to play it today. I still cannot believe I did it.' Ellis (2-0) fanned 8 and walked 1, throwing 96 pitches. Bob Robertson provided Texas with the offense Ellis needed as he went 1 for 3, hitting a homerun. Texas improved its record to 5-4, scoring 1 run on 2 hits.
Monday 4/11/1972: Joe Foy punishes Montreal with five hits
MONTREAL - 'You know, in batting practice I didn't really feel that comfortable about my stroke today, but baseball is more than hitting. Then, when you're not trying to force a hit, you slug them in droves,' says Joe Foy after his 5 hit game, which New York (N) won 13-1 against Montreal. A pitch from Bruce Howard in the 1st inning left his bat for a two-run homerun, landing 379 feet from home plate in right field. A RBI triple off Alan Foster in the 9th inning, accounted for his 5th hit. He had singles in the 2nd inning (one RBI) , in the 4th and in the 7th . Joe scored 3 runs, and he collected 4 RBI as well! He's having a very good season so far, batting .375.
Monday 4/11/1972: Boston's Garvey wins Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Boston's Steve Garvey this time, as the first baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. In 23 at bats he hit .478 with 4 HR and 11 RBI. St. Louis' second baseman Cliff Cook had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. Cook helped his team with an average of .423 and 8 RBI in 26 at bats.
Monday 4/4/1972: Gene Brabender (NYM) will miss 6-7 weeks
NEW YORK (N) - New York (N)'s right-hander Gene Brabender suffered a severe injury on Monday and will be out for at least 6-7 weeks. In the 6th of the game against Philadelphia he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Torn Bicep Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials.
Sunday 4/3/1972: Harry Parker shuts out Milwaukee on one hit
KANSAS CITY - It was a great day for Kansas City's right-hander Harry Parker. The 24-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 1-hitter, against Milwaukee on Sunday. Parker (1-0) struck out 4 and walked 1, throwing 61 of 98 pitches for strikes. 'My catcher called a very good game. I have to give credit to him.' The hitting star for Kansas City was first baseman Manny Mota, he stroked 1 hit in 4 AB, stroking a double, with 3 RBI. Kansas City scored 4 runs on 7 hits.
General News
Sunday 4/3/1972 :
KCR: Harry Parker pitches a 1-hit shutout against Milwaukee!!
LAN: Sandy Koufax strikes out 16 against San Diego.
Monday 4/11/1972 :
American League-Player of the Week:
1B Steve Garvey (BOS)!
He batted .478 in 23 AB, with 4 HR and 11 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
2B Cliff Cook (STL)!
He batted .423 in 26 AB, with 3 HR and 8 RBI.
Tuesday 4/12/1972 :
TEX: Dock Ellis pitches a NO-HITTER against Oakland!!
Nate Colbert hits a 483-foot homerun!!
PHI: Jim Bibby pitches a 3-hit shutout against Atlanta!!
Wednesday 4/13/1972 :
PHI: Fred Klages pitches a 2-hit shutout against Atlanta!!
Thursday 4/14/1972 :
BAL: Mike Cuellar strikes out 16 against New York (A).
Saturday 4/16/1972 :
HOU: Jerry Koosman pitches a 3-hit shutout against Pittsburgh!!
Sunday 4/17/1972 :
CAL: Tom Hall pitches a 3-hit shutout against Cleveland!!
Monday 4/18/1972 :
American League-Player of the Week:
3B Boog Powell (NYA)!
He batted .419 in 31 AB, with 4 HR and 14 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
2B Joe Foy (NYM)!
He batted .565 in 23 AB, with 1 HR and 6 RBI.
Injuries
Monday 4/4/1972 :
NYM: Gene Brabender was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Bicep Muscle.
He is out for about 6-7 weeks.
MON: Bruce Miller was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tender Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Tuesday 4/5/1972 :
STL: Hector Espino was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Hand.
He will be OK in about 4 weeks.
Sunday 4/10/1972 :
SFG: Ron Taylor was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
CIN: Jim Fregosi was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Nose.
He will be OK in about one week.
CIN: Bobby Murcer was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 4/11/1972 :
KCR: Sammy Drake was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
ATL: Zoilo Versalles was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Stiff Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
STL: Jose Tartabull was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Tuesday 4/12/1972 :
CAL: Mickey Lolich was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Wednesday 4/13/1972 :
PIT: Ernie McAnally was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about 5-6 weeks.
PIT: Steve Stone was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Broken Elbow.
He is out for about 7-8 weeks.
Thursday 4/14/1972 :
MIL: Ramon Webster was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Achilles Tendon.
He will be OK in about one week.
Saturday 4/16/1972 :
CIN: Jack Fisher was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He will be OK in about 2-3 weeks.
Dave, go ahead and tally up off-season points, thanks! If I don't get to it, add up Ammy Picks too (all non-auto's are 1 point)
Breaking News
Monday 4/18/1972: Powell and Foy win Player of the Week award
Boog Powell from New York (A) wins his 5th Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the American League. Powell helped his team with an average of .419 and 14 RBI in 31 at bats. He got at least one hit each game this week and is on a 7 game hitting streak right now. Powell has walked 6 times this year and posts a .381 OBP. While batting .316, 18 for 57, he has driven in 19 runs. He's 1st in the American League in RBIs and 4th in homeruns! Joe Foy from New York (N) wins his 1st Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the National League. Joe pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .565 with 1 HR and 6 RBI while slugging .826. He got at least one hit each game this week and is on a 9 game hitting streak right now. His season features a batting average of .400 (20 hits in 50 AB), 4 doubles, one triple and 2 homeruns. Foy collected 10 RBI and 12 runs as well. He's 2nd in the National League in batting!
Wednesday 4/13/1972: Pittsburgh's Stone out for 7-8 weeks
PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh is without its right-hander Steve Stone for at least 7-8 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Dave Nicholson in a game against Cincinnati. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After being taken to a local hospital, Stone was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Broken Elbow.
Wednesday 4/13/1972: Ernie McAnally out for 5-6 weeks
PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh is without its right-hander Ernie McAnally for at least 5-6 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Reggie Smith in a game against Cincinnati. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Strained Elbow Ligament. Surgery will be performed next week.
Wednesday 4/13/1972: Fred Klages dominates Atlanta, gives up just 2 hits
ATLANTA - Great days are rare. But not for Philadelphia's right-hander Fred Klages. Atlanta found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 6th time he has done it in his career. Klages (2-1) struck out 7 and walked none, throwing 69 of 98 pitches for strikes. 'I had a good grip on the ball today and I was able to put it where I wanted. That kept them out of balance.' Philadelphia's rightfielder Nate Colbert got 3 hits in 4 AB, blasting a homerun, stroking a double, and collecting 3 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Klages. Philadelphia improved its record to 5-5, scoring 6 runs on 11 hits.
Tuesday 4/12/1972: Dock Ellis fires NO-NO against Oakland
TEXAS - Texas' right-hander Dock Ellis is a really great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff while making history, blanking Oakland on no hits. 'I really like to play baseball, and I love the way I was able to play it today. I still cannot believe I did it.' Ellis (2-0) fanned 8 and walked 1, throwing 96 pitches. Bob Robertson provided Texas with the offense Ellis needed as he went 1 for 3, hitting a homerun. Texas improved its record to 5-4, scoring 1 run on 2 hits.
Monday 4/11/1972: Joe Foy punishes Montreal with five hits
MONTREAL - 'You know, in batting practice I didn't really feel that comfortable about my stroke today, but baseball is more than hitting. Then, when you're not trying to force a hit, you slug them in droves,' says Joe Foy after his 5 hit game, which New York (N) won 13-1 against Montreal. A pitch from Bruce Howard in the 1st inning left his bat for a two-run homerun, landing 379 feet from home plate in right field. A RBI triple off Alan Foster in the 9th inning, accounted for his 5th hit. He had singles in the 2nd inning (one RBI) , in the 4th and in the 7th . Joe scored 3 runs, and he collected 4 RBI as well! He's having a very good season so far, batting .375.
Monday 4/11/1972: Boston's Garvey wins Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Boston's Steve Garvey this time, as the first baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. In 23 at bats he hit .478 with 4 HR and 11 RBI. St. Louis' second baseman Cliff Cook had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. Cook helped his team with an average of .423 and 8 RBI in 26 at bats.
Monday 4/4/1972: Gene Brabender (NYM) will miss 6-7 weeks
NEW YORK (N) - New York (N)'s right-hander Gene Brabender suffered a severe injury on Monday and will be out for at least 6-7 weeks. In the 6th of the game against Philadelphia he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Torn Bicep Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials.
Sunday 4/3/1972: Harry Parker shuts out Milwaukee on one hit
KANSAS CITY - It was a great day for Kansas City's right-hander Harry Parker. The 24-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 1-hitter, against Milwaukee on Sunday. Parker (1-0) struck out 4 and walked 1, throwing 61 of 98 pitches for strikes. 'My catcher called a very good game. I have to give credit to him.' The hitting star for Kansas City was first baseman Manny Mota, he stroked 1 hit in 4 AB, stroking a double, with 3 RBI. Kansas City scored 4 runs on 7 hits.
General News
Sunday 4/3/1972 :
KCR: Harry Parker pitches a 1-hit shutout against Milwaukee!!
LAN: Sandy Koufax strikes out 16 against San Diego.
Monday 4/11/1972 :
American League-Player of the Week:
1B Steve Garvey (BOS)!
He batted .478 in 23 AB, with 4 HR and 11 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
2B Cliff Cook (STL)!
He batted .423 in 26 AB, with 3 HR and 8 RBI.
Tuesday 4/12/1972 :
TEX: Dock Ellis pitches a NO-HITTER against Oakland!!
Nate Colbert hits a 483-foot homerun!!
PHI: Jim Bibby pitches a 3-hit shutout against Atlanta!!
Wednesday 4/13/1972 :
PHI: Fred Klages pitches a 2-hit shutout against Atlanta!!
Thursday 4/14/1972 :
BAL: Mike Cuellar strikes out 16 against New York (A).
Saturday 4/16/1972 :
HOU: Jerry Koosman pitches a 3-hit shutout against Pittsburgh!!
Sunday 4/17/1972 :
CAL: Tom Hall pitches a 3-hit shutout against Cleveland!!
Monday 4/18/1972 :
American League-Player of the Week:
3B Boog Powell (NYA)!
He batted .419 in 31 AB, with 4 HR and 14 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
2B Joe Foy (NYM)!
He batted .565 in 23 AB, with 1 HR and 6 RBI.
Injuries
Monday 4/4/1972 :
NYM: Gene Brabender was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Bicep Muscle.
He is out for about 6-7 weeks.
MON: Bruce Miller was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tender Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Tuesday 4/5/1972 :
STL: Hector Espino was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Hand.
He will be OK in about 4 weeks.
Sunday 4/10/1972 :
SFG: Ron Taylor was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
CIN: Jim Fregosi was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Nose.
He will be OK in about one week.
CIN: Bobby Murcer was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 4/11/1972 :
KCR: Sammy Drake was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
ATL: Zoilo Versalles was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Stiff Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
STL: Jose Tartabull was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Tuesday 4/12/1972 :
CAL: Mickey Lolich was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Wednesday 4/13/1972 :
PIT: Ernie McAnally was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about 5-6 weeks.
PIT: Steve Stone was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Broken Elbow.
He is out for about 7-8 weeks.
Thursday 4/14/1972 :
MIL: Ramon Webster was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Achilles Tendon.
He will be OK in about one week.
Saturday 4/16/1972 :
CIN: Jack Fisher was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He will be OK in about 2-3 weeks.
