Willard “Home Run” Brown was a premiere free-swinging power hitter in the 1940s, leading the Kansas City Monarchs to 6 pennants in 10 seasons from 1937-1946. His Monarchs won the World Series in 1942. “Brown is one who challenged the feats of Josh Gibson. He was like Gibson in some […]
Detroit jumped out to a quick lead and held on to beat Birmingham, 5-2. It was the Mule Suttles show – he went 3-5 with 2 home runs and 3 RBI. Bobby Doerr drove in the other 2 Detroit runs. Josh Gibson had 2 hits in the loss, keeping his […]
Bernardo Baro was a Cuban outfielder who played in the Negro Leagues and the Cuban League. The left-handed batter was a 5-tool player and a solid outfielder, although he sometimes showed off too much in the outfield. He was part of one of the greatest outfields in black baseball history, […]
One close game, followed by 3 blowouts today.Detroit edged Birmingham, 2-1, in 11 innings. Dick Redding allowed 1 run in 7-2/3 innings for the winners, and Smokey Joe Williams did the same in 9-1/3 innings. The winning rally began with a triple by Double Duty Radcliffe. Cool Papa Bell walked, […]
Bill Foster was a left-handed pitcher who had an outstanding career. He was the much younger half-brother of Hall of Famer Rube Foster. “Bill Foster was my star pitcher, not even barring Satchel Paige.” manager Dave Malarcher Bill Foster’s career spanned from 1923-1938. Primarily known for his time with the […]
Week 7 opened today with three 1-run games.Detroit won at Birmingham, 5-4, thanks to a 4-run 8th inning. Biz Mackey had a key RBI double that got the rally started. Dewey Creacy added an RBI in the win and Cool Papa Bell had 2 hits, a walk, and 2 stolen […]
Frank Warfield was an outstanding fielding second baseman whose range, hands, and unique snap throw made him an ideal double play partner. He was also a good contact hitter, adept at the hit-and-run and sacrifice bunting. He had great speed and was an excellent base runner. “Frank Warfield was an […]
Note: All statistics can be found at THIS SITE. After 6 weeks, St. Louis and New York are tied for first with 15-9 (.625) records. Detroit is only 1 game out of first. Here are the standings, along with key individual statistical leaders. Ralph Kiner continues to have a dominating […]
Week 6 wrapped up today.Kansas City beat Newark 1-0. Bill Drake pitched 7-1/3 innings of shutout ball to out duel William Bell. Kansas City scored its only run in the 8th inning, as Buck Leonard’s sacrifice fly drove home Fats Jenkins. Newark only managed to get 4 hits, 2 of […]
Bill Drake was a pitcher whose career spanned 1920-1927. He pitched for the St. Louis Giants, Kansas City Monarchs, Indianapolis ABCs, and Detroit Stars. “I barnstormed with Babe Ruth, he was one of the finest men I ever met. One day I said ‘Ruth, give a chew of tobacco, so […]
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