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BYU 14 · 06-13-2006, 01:27 AM

Pre-Season
Though the pre-season is devoid of legal issues, there is still plenty of talk concerning the PCL’s signings of Cy Young and Jimmy Collins from the Boston Americans. The two biggest names of several more Players to make the jump, Young takes his 367 Career victories to lace, where he states he has always wanted to spend time. “Money was no issue for me, no matter what no one tells you” Young went on to explain he just felt the desire to get out of the crowded cities of the East and enjoy himself. Collins departure however, came on the heels of a bitter fallout with Joseph Kennedy, who criticized his Third Baseman’s slide to a .248 average. Collins played every game for the Americans and played stellar Defense, but could not find his hitting groove. A .304 Lifetime hitter, he feels he will rebound in the thin air of the PCL.

Almost unnoticed in the hoopla of Young and Collins was the quiet return of George Stovey to Another big story centered around the comeback of Rube Waddell. With a slated return of June, Waddell will have been gone for over a year from the game, and many, knowing his simple nature are worried he may never be the Pitcher he was. When asked how is rehab was progressing Waddell stated he was doing a lot of Fishing, and spending time riding Fire Engines with a volunteer Fire company near his House. He want on to say he was confident of a successful return and when asked why stated. “Well riding Fire Trucks is really exciting and it makes me feel good…I think that will help”

Regular Season
Starting in the PCL, the good word is increased attendance and wider national press in the wake of recent signings. Portland, happy to have George Stovey back , returns to grace taking the Temple Cup in a sweep over San Francisco, after finishing second in the regular Season in a tight race. Stovey proves he can still pitch, leading the Team in wins going 21-14 2.29 racking up 318 innings. Rube Foster chips in at 19-13 2.10. Grant Johnson continues to wear out PCL pitching hitting .365 6 65, while Sol White .363 and Frank Grant hits .348. SS Johnson is known as the to Beaver fans while White and Grant at 3B and 2B respectively, are called the black Diamonds. San Francisco, led by ex Major Leaguers Joe Sugden .362, Candy LaChance .341 and Mike Grady .283 look fearsome in taking the regular Season crown before their Temple Cup

In the NL it is still all about the Pirate Juggernaught. Though taken to the wire by Chicago, Pittsburgh brought Barney Dreyfuss his third straight pennant and a chance to exact revenge on the AL in the first official World Series. Led again by Honus Wagner .298 5 77 and Ginger Beaumont .313 8 61 the Pirates proved to have just enough to hold the Orphans off at the end. A big part of that was the usual outstanding work of Jessie Tannehill 26-13 1.90 logging a remarkable 350 innings along the way. Jack Chesbro 14-6 2.60 chipped in, but the difference maker in the end was the triumphant return of Waddell. Leaving his Fire Trucks behind, the Rube returned in mid June and went 11-4 1.79 the rest of way amazing all who witnessed him. Even more amazing was his 165 Strikeouts in just 181 innings pitched. Chicago fell just short playing consistent ball all year behind their peerless Leader Frank Chance .315 0 37 41 SB. Topsy Hartsel .318 4 68 added 40 steals of his own as did CF Danny Green. A big spark was also provided by a plucky Rookie named Johnny Evers. Though he hit just .244, the cocky second sacker knocked in 64 runs, stole 24 bases and made life hell on opposing batters and baseman alike with his reckless play and tough as nails demeanor. Jim St Vrane rebounded from a losing record in 1902 to go 26-12 1.99 heading the Orphans hurlers.

Over in the AL another close race saw the newly relocated Highlanders from New York break Boston’s two year hold on the AL pennant coming in just ahead of the A’s and Tigers. John McGraw slipped to .265, but Mike Donlin .324 7 67, 3B Jimmy Williams .340, fleet LF Harry Bay .310 35 steals and Roger Bresnahan .326 with 73 RBI take up the slack. A shallow pitching staff was shouldered by Ed Poole 26-14 .50 and Charlie Shields 21-15 2.48 who toiled just under 700 innings between them. They were tired and it showed in the Highlanders 4-0 sweep at the hands of the NL champ Pirates. Philadelphia had the usual suspects leading the way again in Lajoie .409 19 88 (all bests) Socks Seybold .306 7 50 and Danny Murphy .285 4 50. A down year for Eddie Plank 11-17 3.47, was compensated for by the emergence of a 19 yr old rookie named Chief Bender 15-12 2.46, a career year by Billy Milligan 18-12 2.70 and steady relief work by Togie Pittinger 9-1 2.78. Kid Elberfield .357 2 38 was brilliant again in but didn’t get near enough help to bring it home when it mattered.

06-13-2006, 01:27 AM	#13
BYU 14 Coordinator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The scorched Desert	1903 Summary Pre-Season Though the pre-season is devoid of legal issues, there is still plenty of talk concerning the PCL’s signings of Cy Young and Jimmy Collins from the Boston Americans. The two biggest names of several more Players to make the jump, Young takes his 367 Career victories to lace, where he states he has always wanted to spend time. “Money was no issue for me, no matter what no one tells you” Young went on to explain he just felt the desire to get out of the crowded cities of the East and enjoy himself. Collins departure however, came on the heels of a bitter fallout with Joseph Kennedy, who criticized his Third Baseman’s slide to a .248 average. Collins played every game for the Americans and played stellar Defense, but could not find his hitting groove. A .304 Lifetime hitter, he feels he will rebound in the thin air of the PCL. Almost unnoticed in the hoopla of Young and Collins was the quiet return of George Stovey to Another big story centered around the comeback of Rube Waddell. With a slated return of June, Waddell will have been gone for over a year from the game, and many, knowing his simple nature are worried he may never be the Pitcher he was. When asked how is rehab was progressing Waddell stated he was doing a lot of Fishing, and spending time riding Fire Engines with a volunteer Fire company near his House. He want on to say he was confident of a successful return and when asked why stated. “Well riding Fire Trucks is really exciting and it makes me feel good…I think that will help” Regular Season Starting in the PCL, the good word is increased attendance and wider national press in the wake of recent signings. Portland, happy to have George Stovey back , returns to grace taking the Temple Cup in a sweep over San Francisco, after finishing second in the regular Season in a tight race. Stovey proves he can still pitch, leading the Team in wins going 21-14 2.29 racking up 318 innings. Rube Foster chips in at 19-13 2.10. Grant Johnson continues to wear out PCL pitching hitting .365 6 65, while Sol White .363 and Frank Grant hits .348. SS Johnson is known as the to Beaver fans while White and Grant at 3B and 2B respectively, are called the black Diamonds. San Francisco, led by ex Major Leaguers Joe Sugden .362, Candy LaChance .341 and Mike Grady .283 look fearsome in taking the regular Season crown before their Temple Cup In the NL it is still all about the Pirate Juggernaught. Though taken to the wire by Chicago, Pittsburgh brought Barney Dreyfuss his third straight pennant and a chance to exact revenge on the AL in the first official World Series. Led again by Honus Wagner .298 5 77 and Ginger Beaumont .313 8 61 the Pirates proved to have just enough to hold the Orphans off at the end. A big part of that was the usual outstanding work of Jessie Tannehill 26-13 1.90 logging a remarkable 350 innings along the way. Jack Chesbro 14-6 2.60 chipped in, but the difference maker in the end was the triumphant return of Waddell. Leaving his Fire Trucks behind, the Rube returned in mid June and went 11-4 1.79 the rest of way amazing all who witnessed him. Even more amazing was his 165 Strikeouts in just 181 innings pitched. Chicago fell just short playing consistent ball all year behind their peerless Leader Frank Chance .315 0 37 41 SB. Topsy Hartsel .318 4 68 added 40 steals of his own as did CF Danny Green. A big spark was also provided by a plucky Rookie named Johnny Evers. Though he hit just .244, the cocky second sacker knocked in 64 runs, stole 24 bases and made life hell on opposing batters and baseman alike with his reckless play and tough as nails demeanor. Jim St Vrane rebounded from a losing record in 1902 to go 26-12 1.99 heading the Orphans hurlers. Over in the AL another close race saw the newly relocated Highlanders from New York break Boston’s two year hold on the AL pennant coming in just ahead of the A’s and Tigers. John McGraw slipped to .265, but Mike Donlin .324 7 67, 3B Jimmy Williams .340, fleet LF Harry Bay .310 35 steals and Roger Bresnahan .326 with 73 RBI take up the slack. A shallow pitching staff was shouldered by Ed Poole 26-14 .50 and Charlie Shields 21-15 2.48 who toiled just under 700 innings between them. They were tired and it showed in the Highlanders 4-0 sweep at the hands of the NL champ Pirates. Philadelphia had the usual suspects leading the way again in Lajoie .409 19 88 (all bests) Socks Seybold .306 7 50 and Danny Murphy .285 4 50. A down year for Eddie Plank 11-17 3.47, was compensated for by the emergence of a 19 yr old rookie named Chief Bender 15-12 2.46, a career year by Billy Milligan 18-12 2.70 and steady relief work by Togie Pittinger 9-1 2.78. Kid Elberfield .357 2 38 was brilliant again in but didn’t get near enough help to bring it home when it mattered.