Post by CSCommish on Oct 5, 2016 22:19:45 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is Saturday morning, a 7-day sim to get us to 6/9/1972; get your exports in by 7:00 AM Eastern.
I may run a bonus sim Thursday night or Friday morning if I get at least 16 exports.
Extensions are OPEN!
Breaking News
Wednesday 6/1/1972: California's Hall earns Pitcher of the Month award
It's the 1st time that the American League Pitcher of the Month award goes to California's pitcher Tom Hall. He went 5-1 in May and finished the month with an ERA of 0.52. He struck out 35 in 52 innings. Tom fired two shutouts! In 13 starts this year Tom struck out 74 batters in 105 innings of work. His ERA is 0.94, his record 11-2. He has 7 complete games and 4 shutouts. He's 1st in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins! Jack Billingham pitched like a legend in May, and the National League named him Pitcher of the Month for his extraordinary performance. His record of 3-1 in 7 was among the leagues best this month. In 50.1 innings of work he allowed just 27 hits while striking out 36, compiling an ERA of just 0.89. His ERA of 2.00 helped him to a 6-2 record this year. He struck out 72 and walked 27 in 85.1 innings. He's 9th in the National League in wins!
Wednesday 6/1/1972: Red hot Rudi and Boros win Batter of the Month award
The American League's best player of the month was Oakland's Joe Rudi, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. He had an on base percentage of .311 and hit .290, while driving in 19 runs. Joe has gone 61 for 192 (.318) this season, hitting 10 homeruns and driving in 34 runs. He has scored 22 runs on his own. He's 7th in the American League in batting, 5th in homeruns and 8th in RBI! It's the 1st time that the National League Batter of the Month award goes to New York (N)'s shortstop Steve Boros. He had an on base percentage of .441 and hit .371, while driving in 24 runs. Boros has walked 16 times this year and posts a .398 OBP. While batting .335, 59 for 176, he has driven in 35 runs. He's 2nd in the National League in batting and 4th in RBI!
Monday 5/30/1972: Milwaukee's Baylor out for 6 weeks
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee's players were scared when they had to watch Don Baylor suffer a serious injury when he dove for a ball in the game against New York (A). He collapsed in pain and was helped off the field. Baylor will probaby miss 6 weeks. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Dislocated Shoulder which will require surgery. His season numbers are: .276 AVG, 45 hits, 5 doubles, 4 triples and 2 taters, along with 12 RBI and 22 runs scored.
Monday 5/30/1972: Krausse Jr. and Kaiser win Player of the Week award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Lew Krausse Jr., one of Texas' best starting pitchers. Lew went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00, while fanning 13 in 18 innings of work. He pitched two shutouts! The National League Player of the Week award goes to Don Kaiser, one of New York (N)'s best starting pitchers. Don went 2-0 with an ERA of 1.15, while fanning 21 in 15.2 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. Don has a record of 8-2 this season, with an ERA of 1.49. In 90.1 Innings he was able to strike out 78 batters. He has 4 complete games and 3 shutouts. He's 3rd in the National League in ERA and 3rd in wins!
Friday 5/27/1972: Pete Rose Sr. ropes 2000th career hit
NEW YORK (A) - Detroit's shortstop Pete Rose Sr. already had some highlights in his career, and today he added another one, getting his 2000th career hit. He hit a single in the 6th off Mel Stottlemyre for number 2000. Along with his 2000 hits, Pete collected 184 homeruns and 812 RBI in 9 seasons. 'Good things happen when you put the bat on the ball.'
Monday 5/23/1972: New York (A)'s Allen wins Player of the Week award
New York (A)'s centerfielder Dick Allen had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. Dick was on fire, hitting .571 with 3 HR and 5 RBI. It's the 1st time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Los Angeles (N)'s leftfielder Bernie Carbo. Bernie pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .476 with 4 HR and 8 RBI while slugging 1.190. He now has homered in 3 consecutive games as well!
Friday 5/20/1972: Tom Hall fires NO-NO against Kansas City
CALIFORNIA - Tom Hall had some fun again. REAL fun. Kansas City hitters did not. California's southpaw fired a no-hitter in his 3rd shutout of the season. He now has 13 career shutouts in 121 games started. 'Well, the ball went where I wanted it. I was able to hit the corners with all of my pitches. I'm so happy that it was enough to pitch such a great game.' Hall (10-1) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking 6, throwing 110 pitches. The hitting star for California was catcher Vic Correll, he collected 3 hits in 4 trips to the plate, and collecting 2 RBI. California scored 7 runs on 14 hits.
Thursday 5/19/1972: Mudcat Grant dominates Philadelphia, gives up just 2 hits
PHILADELPHIA - Great days are rare. But not for Chicago (N)'s right-hander Mudcat Grant. Philadelphia found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 65th time he has done it in his career. 'I was hitting my spots. Now I'll start concentrating on my next start, and hopefully it will work again.' Grant (5-3) struck out 8 and walked 4, throwing 71 of 125 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for Chicago (N) was second baseman Dave Nelson, he finished with 1 hit in 2 AB, and driving in 2 runs. Chicago (N) improved its record to 23-18, scoring 2 runs on 4 hits.
Wednesday 5/18/1972: Rob Gardner fires 1-hitter against Cincinnati
CINCINNATI - Los Angeles (N)'s left-hander Rob Gardner is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Cincinnati on just one hit. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 3rd time he has done it in his career. 'I was hitting my spots. Now I'll start concentrating on my next start, and hopefully it will work again.' Gardner (5-3) struck out 6 and walked 1, throwing 72 of 114 pitches for strikes. Roberto Clemente helped Gardner at the plate, he got 2 hits in 5 AB, homering once, with 2 RBI. The final score of the game was 6-0.
General News
Wednesday 5/18/1972 :
LAN: Rob Gardner pitches a 1-hit shutout against Cincinnati!!
Thursday 5/19/1972 :
Boog Powell hits a 492-foot homerun!!
CHN: Mudcat Grant pitches a 2-hit shutout against Philadelphia!!
Friday 5/20/1972 :
CAL: Tom Hall pitches a NO-HITTER against Kansas City!!
Monday 5/23/1972 :
American League-Player of the Week:
CF Dick Allen (NYA)!
He batted .571 in 21 AB, with 3 HR and 5 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
LF Bernie Carbo (LAN)!
He batted .476 in 21 AB, with 4 HR and 8 RBI.
Tuesday 5/24/1972 :
TEX: Lew Krausse Jr. pitches a 3-hit shutout against California!!
BOS: Jim Lonborg pitches a 3-hit shutout against Baltimore!!
SFG: Don Sutton pitches a 3-hit shutout against St. Louis!!
Wednesday 5/25/1972 :
CAL: Tom Hall pitches a 3-hit shutout against Texas!!
Friday 5/27/1972 :
DET: Pete Rose Sr. gets his 2000th career hit!!
Sunday 5/29/1972 :
BOS: Joey Jay pitches a 3-hit shutout against Chicago (A)!!
TEX: Lew Krausse Jr. pitches a 3-hit shutout against California!!
Monday 5/30/1972 :
American League-Player of the Week:
P Lew Krausse Jr. (TEX)!
He won 2 games, with 2 shutouts, pitched 18 innings with an ERA of 0.00, fanning 13.
National League-Player of the Week:
P Don Kaiser (NYM)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 15.2 innings with an ERA of 1.15, fanning 21.
DET: Roger Nelson pitches a 3-hit shutout against Minnesota!!
Tuesday 6/1/1972 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Tom Hall (CAL)!
He had a record of 5-1 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 0.52 and 2 shutouts.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Joe Rudi (OAK)!
He batted .290 in 100 AB, with 7 homers and 19 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Jack Billingham (CIN)!
He had a record of 3-1 in 7 games started, with an ERA of 0.89.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Steve Boros (NYM)!
He batted .371 in 89 AB, with 3 homers and 24 RBI.
Ike Brown hits a 493-foot homerun!!
STL: Teolindo Acosta sets a new single game NL-Record for Bases on Balls with 5!
STL: Bob Gibson pitches a 3-hit shutout against Philadelphia!!
HOU: Ralph Terry pitches a 3-hit shutout against Montreal!!
Injuries
Wednesday 5/18/1972 :
PIT: Rich Chiles was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Jammed Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Thursday 5/19/1972 :
KCR: Harry Parker was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tender Shoulder.
He is out for about one week.
CLE: Jim Landis was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
MON: Lee Bales was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Abdominal Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
Friday 5/20/1972 :
BOS: Bobby Grich was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tender Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Sunday 5/22/1972 :
LAN: Jack Dilauro was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about one week.
Monday 5/23/1972 :
CHA: Felix Millan was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
CHN: Bobby Bolin is sick.
Diagnosis: Sinus Infection Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Thursday 5/26/1972 :
PIT: Rafael Robles was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
PIT: John Ellis was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sprained Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Friday 5/27/1972 :
SDG: Felipe Alou was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
Saturday 5/28/1972 :
PHI: Jim Bibby was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
MON: Jose C. Herrera was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Scratched Cornea Eye.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
ATL: Ron Perranoski was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Tricep Tendon.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 weeks.
Sunday 5/29/1972 :
LAN: Rob Gardner was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Monday 5/30/1972 :
MIL: Don Baylor was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Dislocated Shoulder.
He is out for about 6 weeks.
BOS: Bob Botz was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Tricep Tendon.
He is out for about 6 weeks.
CLE: Rich Beck was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He will be OK in about one week.
CLE: Jim Landis was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Skull.
He will be OK in about 9 weeks.
NYM: Steve Boros was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
I may run a bonus sim Thursday night or Friday morning if I get at least 16 exports.
Extensions are OPEN!
Breaking News
Wednesday 6/1/1972: California's Hall earns Pitcher of the Month award
It's the 1st time that the American League Pitcher of the Month award goes to California's pitcher Tom Hall. He went 5-1 in May and finished the month with an ERA of 0.52. He struck out 35 in 52 innings. Tom fired two shutouts! In 13 starts this year Tom struck out 74 batters in 105 innings of work. His ERA is 0.94, his record 11-2. He has 7 complete games and 4 shutouts. He's 1st in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins! Jack Billingham pitched like a legend in May, and the National League named him Pitcher of the Month for his extraordinary performance. His record of 3-1 in 7 was among the leagues best this month. In 50.1 innings of work he allowed just 27 hits while striking out 36, compiling an ERA of just 0.89. His ERA of 2.00 helped him to a 6-2 record this year. He struck out 72 and walked 27 in 85.1 innings. He's 9th in the National League in wins!
Wednesday 6/1/1972: Red hot Rudi and Boros win Batter of the Month award
The American League's best player of the month was Oakland's Joe Rudi, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. He had an on base percentage of .311 and hit .290, while driving in 19 runs. Joe has gone 61 for 192 (.318) this season, hitting 10 homeruns and driving in 34 runs. He has scored 22 runs on his own. He's 7th in the American League in batting, 5th in homeruns and 8th in RBI! It's the 1st time that the National League Batter of the Month award goes to New York (N)'s shortstop Steve Boros. He had an on base percentage of .441 and hit .371, while driving in 24 runs. Boros has walked 16 times this year and posts a .398 OBP. While batting .335, 59 for 176, he has driven in 35 runs. He's 2nd in the National League in batting and 4th in RBI!
Monday 5/30/1972: Milwaukee's Baylor out for 6 weeks
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee's players were scared when they had to watch Don Baylor suffer a serious injury when he dove for a ball in the game against New York (A). He collapsed in pain and was helped off the field. Baylor will probaby miss 6 weeks. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Dislocated Shoulder which will require surgery. His season numbers are: .276 AVG, 45 hits, 5 doubles, 4 triples and 2 taters, along with 12 RBI and 22 runs scored.
Monday 5/30/1972: Krausse Jr. and Kaiser win Player of the Week award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Lew Krausse Jr., one of Texas' best starting pitchers. Lew went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00, while fanning 13 in 18 innings of work. He pitched two shutouts! The National League Player of the Week award goes to Don Kaiser, one of New York (N)'s best starting pitchers. Don went 2-0 with an ERA of 1.15, while fanning 21 in 15.2 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. Don has a record of 8-2 this season, with an ERA of 1.49. In 90.1 Innings he was able to strike out 78 batters. He has 4 complete games and 3 shutouts. He's 3rd in the National League in ERA and 3rd in wins!
Friday 5/27/1972: Pete Rose Sr. ropes 2000th career hit
NEW YORK (A) - Detroit's shortstop Pete Rose Sr. already had some highlights in his career, and today he added another one, getting his 2000th career hit. He hit a single in the 6th off Mel Stottlemyre for number 2000. Along with his 2000 hits, Pete collected 184 homeruns and 812 RBI in 9 seasons. 'Good things happen when you put the bat on the ball.'
Monday 5/23/1972: New York (A)'s Allen wins Player of the Week award
New York (A)'s centerfielder Dick Allen had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. Dick was on fire, hitting .571 with 3 HR and 5 RBI. It's the 1st time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Los Angeles (N)'s leftfielder Bernie Carbo. Bernie pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .476 with 4 HR and 8 RBI while slugging 1.190. He now has homered in 3 consecutive games as well!
Friday 5/20/1972: Tom Hall fires NO-NO against Kansas City
CALIFORNIA - Tom Hall had some fun again. REAL fun. Kansas City hitters did not. California's southpaw fired a no-hitter in his 3rd shutout of the season. He now has 13 career shutouts in 121 games started. 'Well, the ball went where I wanted it. I was able to hit the corners with all of my pitches. I'm so happy that it was enough to pitch such a great game.' Hall (10-1) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking 6, throwing 110 pitches. The hitting star for California was catcher Vic Correll, he collected 3 hits in 4 trips to the plate, and collecting 2 RBI. California scored 7 runs on 14 hits.
Thursday 5/19/1972: Mudcat Grant dominates Philadelphia, gives up just 2 hits
PHILADELPHIA - Great days are rare. But not for Chicago (N)'s right-hander Mudcat Grant. Philadelphia found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 65th time he has done it in his career. 'I was hitting my spots. Now I'll start concentrating on my next start, and hopefully it will work again.' Grant (5-3) struck out 8 and walked 4, throwing 71 of 125 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for Chicago (N) was second baseman Dave Nelson, he finished with 1 hit in 2 AB, and driving in 2 runs. Chicago (N) improved its record to 23-18, scoring 2 runs on 4 hits.
Wednesday 5/18/1972: Rob Gardner fires 1-hitter against Cincinnati
CINCINNATI - Los Angeles (N)'s left-hander Rob Gardner is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Cincinnati on just one hit. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 3rd time he has done it in his career. 'I was hitting my spots. Now I'll start concentrating on my next start, and hopefully it will work again.' Gardner (5-3) struck out 6 and walked 1, throwing 72 of 114 pitches for strikes. Roberto Clemente helped Gardner at the plate, he got 2 hits in 5 AB, homering once, with 2 RBI. The final score of the game was 6-0.
General News
Wednesday 5/18/1972 :
LAN: Rob Gardner pitches a 1-hit shutout against Cincinnati!!
Thursday 5/19/1972 :
Boog Powell hits a 492-foot homerun!!
CHN: Mudcat Grant pitches a 2-hit shutout against Philadelphia!!
Friday 5/20/1972 :
CAL: Tom Hall pitches a NO-HITTER against Kansas City!!
Monday 5/23/1972 :
American League-Player of the Week:
CF Dick Allen (NYA)!
He batted .571 in 21 AB, with 3 HR and 5 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
LF Bernie Carbo (LAN)!
He batted .476 in 21 AB, with 4 HR and 8 RBI.
Tuesday 5/24/1972 :
TEX: Lew Krausse Jr. pitches a 3-hit shutout against California!!
BOS: Jim Lonborg pitches a 3-hit shutout against Baltimore!!
SFG: Don Sutton pitches a 3-hit shutout against St. Louis!!
Wednesday 5/25/1972 :
CAL: Tom Hall pitches a 3-hit shutout against Texas!!
Friday 5/27/1972 :
DET: Pete Rose Sr. gets his 2000th career hit!!
Sunday 5/29/1972 :
BOS: Joey Jay pitches a 3-hit shutout against Chicago (A)!!
TEX: Lew Krausse Jr. pitches a 3-hit shutout against California!!
Monday 5/30/1972 :
American League-Player of the Week:
P Lew Krausse Jr. (TEX)!
He won 2 games, with 2 shutouts, pitched 18 innings with an ERA of 0.00, fanning 13.
National League-Player of the Week:
P Don Kaiser (NYM)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 15.2 innings with an ERA of 1.15, fanning 21.
DET: Roger Nelson pitches a 3-hit shutout against Minnesota!!
Tuesday 6/1/1972 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Tom Hall (CAL)!
He had a record of 5-1 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 0.52 and 2 shutouts.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Joe Rudi (OAK)!
He batted .290 in 100 AB, with 7 homers and 19 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Jack Billingham (CIN)!
He had a record of 3-1 in 7 games started, with an ERA of 0.89.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Steve Boros (NYM)!
He batted .371 in 89 AB, with 3 homers and 24 RBI.
Ike Brown hits a 493-foot homerun!!
STL: Teolindo Acosta sets a new single game NL-Record for Bases on Balls with 5!
STL: Bob Gibson pitches a 3-hit shutout against Philadelphia!!
HOU: Ralph Terry pitches a 3-hit shutout against Montreal!!
Injuries
Wednesday 5/18/1972 :
PIT: Rich Chiles was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Jammed Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Thursday 5/19/1972 :
KCR: Harry Parker was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tender Shoulder.
He is out for about one week.
CLE: Jim Landis was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
MON: Lee Bales was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Abdominal Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
Friday 5/20/1972 :
BOS: Bobby Grich was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tender Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Sunday 5/22/1972 :
LAN: Jack Dilauro was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about one week.
Monday 5/23/1972 :
CHA: Felix Millan was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
CHN: Bobby Bolin is sick.
Diagnosis: Sinus Infection Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Thursday 5/26/1972 :
PIT: Rafael Robles was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
PIT: John Ellis was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sprained Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Friday 5/27/1972 :
SDG: Felipe Alou was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
Saturday 5/28/1972 :
PHI: Jim Bibby was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
MON: Jose C. Herrera was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Scratched Cornea Eye.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
ATL: Ron Perranoski was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Tricep Tendon.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 weeks.
Sunday 5/29/1972 :
LAN: Rob Gardner was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Monday 5/30/1972 :
MIL: Don Baylor was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Dislocated Shoulder.
He is out for about 6 weeks.
BOS: Bob Botz was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Tricep Tendon.
He is out for about 6 weeks.
CLE: Rich Beck was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He will be OK in about one week.
CLE: Jim Landis was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Skull.
He will be OK in about 9 weeks.
NYM: Steve Boros was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
