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Vyper · 04-29-2002, 02:22 AM

1883 Season

January 13
Both of the major league New York clubs will play simultaneously at the Polo Grounds this season. Their fields will be seperated by an 8-foot fence.

January 31
A Baltimore fan loses a suit against Baltimore player Andrew Burns, who, while batting, accidentally let his bat slip from his hands, hitting the spectator. The judge rules fans had been warned to keep a safe distance from the field

February 17
At a meeting between the AA and the NL, the National Agreement is drafted. The two leagues, along with the Northwestern League, agree to respect each other's contracts, ending a brief period of player raids. Also, the reserve rule is amended to allow each team to protect 11 players, an increase of 6.

The number of games is increased from 84 to 98 on this years schedule.

The National League admits the New York Gothams and Philadelphia Quakers to replace Worcester and Troy for the coming season.

The American Association admits the Columbus Buckeys and New York Metropolitans, bringing the total number of teams to eight for the coming season.

March 30
Charles A. Fowle, secretary of the St. Louis club from 1875 - 1877 and one of the founders of the National League dies in St. Louis

P Tim Keefe from Troy to New York (A)
LF Tom Brown from Baltimore to Columbus
P Hugh 'One Arm' Daily from Buffalo to Cleveland

April 3
The Cleveland club visits the White House, where President Chester A. Arthur tells them that, "Good ball-players make good citizens."

April 24
In a fit of depression, journeyman pitcher Terry Larkin shoots his wife and a policeman, then attempts to commit suicide. Failing, he tries again the next day. Both his wife and the policeman survive, Larkin, who has played with Chicago for the last five seasons will never appear in another professional game.

June 9
The Philadelphia Quakers receive permission to charge 25 cents for admission instead of 50 cents, in order to compete with their popular crosstown rivals, the Philadelphia Athletics.

June 14
St. Louis opens the AA season by beating Cincinnati 3-1

With 4 runs in the bottom of the ninth, Buffalo beats Chicago 10-9 in the NL opener

June 23
Harry Schafer of the Quakers has six hits against Boston

July 7
Bill Greenwood of the Athletics has seven hits including a double in Philadelphia’s 24-1 win over Louisville.

July 31
Philadelphia Athletics right-hander George Snyder throws a NO-HITTER against New York.

August 4
Boston’s Harry Schafer’s hitting streak ends at 31 games.

August 5
Boston shortstop Sam Jackson hits for the cycle against Chicago

August 20
After the Louisville-Pittsburgh game, Allegheny players Billy Taylor, Mike Mansell, and George Creamer are each fined $100 and suspended indefinitely for drunkenness.

September 6
Tim Murnane of the Philadelphia Quakers hits for the cycle for the second time in his career.

September 10
Against the New York Gothams, Chicago’s Fred Pfeffer becomes the third player this year to hit for the cycle

September 11
Dan Brouthers of Buffalo becomes the fourth player this season and third in 5 days to hit for the cycle as he uncorcks 5 hits against Detroit.

September 29
The final game of the regular season sees Bob Barr of Pittsburgh grab his 20th win in a 15-4 romp of the New York Metropolitans.

October 10
Jim Devlin, former star pitcher for the Louisville Grays (who was expelled from baseball in 1877 for his role in throwing a series of games at the request of gamblers), dies in Philadelphia. Before his death he served as a policeman.

October 11
Down two games to one, the Philadelphia Athletics rallied and took the final three games to win the 1883 World Championship 4 games to 2 of the Buffalo Bisons

October 12
Emslie (BAL) and Shaw (DTN) win Rookie of the Year Award
Baltimore’s Bob Emslie was almost in tears when he heard the news. The 24 year old pitcher was named the Rookie of the Year today for the American Associaion. Bob had a record of 19-10 this season, with an ERA of 1.47. He pitched 5 shutouts and had 27 complete games. The National League Rookie of the Year is from Detroit this season. Dupee Shaw put together impressive numbers for a rookie en route to his first major award. Shaw compiled an ERA of 2.33, going 18-8 in 32 starts. He fanned 121 while giving up 235 hits in 239 innings.

Browning and Anson earn MVP Awards
Louisville’s second baseman Pete Browning had a great season, no doubt about it. The AA shared this opinion and named the 23 year old the Most Valuable Player! Browning hit 8 bombs while batting .383. He adds 26 doubles, along with 73 runs scored. Chicago’s third baseman Cap Anson had a fabulous season as well. Cap hit .393 this year, with 145 hits in 369 at bats. He has driven in 103 runs, slugging .550. This is Cap’s sixth MVP award and third in a row.

Snyder (PHA) and Foley (BUF) win Pitcher of the Year Award
The 1883 American Association Pitcher of the Year is George Snyder of Philadelphia. Snyder has a record of 22-7 with an ERA of 1.48. Curry Foley, Buffalo’s left-hander was named the National League Pitcher of the Year. His ERA of 2.78 helped him to a 22-6 record this year. Curry pitched 5 shutouts and 24 complete games.

November 22
New York owner John B. Day proposes a resolution to prohibit a team from signing a player who has broken the reserve clause in his contract. This resolution, eventually adopted by both the AA and the NL, effectively changes the reserve rule from a device designed to protect owners from their own greediness to a vindictive weapon to be used against uncooperative players.

November 24
The AA agrees to expand to 12 teams next season by admitting Brooklyn, Washington, Indianapolis and Toledo.

Final 1883 Season Standings

American Association             National League

               W   L   Pct  GB                  W   L   Pct  GB

PhiladelphiaA 66  32  .673   *   Buffalo       65  33  .663   *

Baltimore     61  37  .622   5   Detroit       58  40  .592   7

Cincinnati    60  38  .612   6   Cleveland     56  42  .571   9

Pittsburgh    51  47  .520  16   Boston        54  44  .551  11

Louisville    50  48  .510  17   Chicago       52  46  .531  13

New YorkA     40  58  .408  26   New YorkN     51  47  .520  14

Columbus      32  66  .327  34   Providence    46  52  .469  19

St. Louis     32  66  .327  34   PhiladelphiaN 10  88  .102  55

LEAGUE LEADERS

BATTING AVERAGE

 R.Barnes(Chicago)            .444

 C.Anson(Chicago)             .393

 E.Smartwood(Buffalo)         .392

HOME RUNS

 T.York(Providence)             17

 D.Brouthers(Buffalo)           12

 3 players                       8

RBI's

 H.Richardson(Buffao)          107

 C.Anson(Chicago)              103

 T.York(Providence)             91

STOLEN BASES

 D.Eggler(Buffalo)              14

 D.Force(Buffalo)               11   

 C.Anson(Chicago)                9

ERA

 E.Geis(Baltimore)            1.33

 R.Deagle(Cincinnati)         1.46

 B.Emslie(Baltimore)          1.47

WINS

 T.Keefe(New York A)         28-24

 C.Foley(Buffalo)             22-6

 G.Snyder(Philadelphia A)     22-7

STRIKEOUTS

 T.Keefe(New York A)           310

 W.White(Cincinnati)           214

 L.Corcoran(Chicago)           159

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Vyper Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 96 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	1883 Season January 13 Both of the major league New York clubs will play simultaneously at the Polo Grounds this season. Their fields will be seperated by an 8-foot fence. January 31 A Baltimore fan loses a suit against Baltimore player Andrew Burns, who, while batting, accidentally let his bat slip from his hands, hitting the spectator. The judge rules fans had been warned to keep a safe distance from the field February 17 At a meeting between the AA and the NL, the National Agreement is drafted. The two leagues, along with the Northwestern League, agree to respect each other's contracts, ending a brief period of player raids. Also, the reserve rule is amended to allow each team to protect 11 players, an increase of 6. The number of games is increased from 84 to 98 on this years schedule. The National League admits the New York Gothams and Philadelphia Quakers to replace Worcester and Troy for the coming season. The American Association admits the Columbus Buckeys and New York Metropolitans, bringing the total number of teams to eight for the coming season. March 30 Charles A. Fowle, secretary of the St. Louis club from 1875 - 1877 and one of the founders of the National League dies in St. Louis P Tim Keefe from Troy to New York (A) LF Tom Brown from Baltimore to Columbus P Hugh 'One Arm' Daily from Buffalo to Cleveland April 3 The Cleveland club visits the White House, where President Chester A. Arthur tells them that, "Good ball-players make good citizens." April 24 In a fit of depression, journeyman pitcher Terry Larkin shoots his wife and a policeman, then attempts to commit suicide. Failing, he tries again the next day. Both his wife and the policeman survive, Larkin, who has played with Chicago for the last five seasons will never appear in another professional game. June 9 The Philadelphia Quakers receive permission to charge 25 cents for admission instead of 50 cents, in order to compete with their popular crosstown rivals, the Philadelphia Athletics. June 14 St. Louis opens the AA season by beating Cincinnati 3-1 With 4 runs in the bottom of the ninth, Buffalo beats Chicago 10-9 in the NL opener June 23 Harry Schafer of the Quakers has six hits against Boston July 7 Bill Greenwood of the Athletics has seven hits including a double in Philadelphia’s 24-1 win over Louisville. July 31 Philadelphia Athletics right-hander George Snyder throws a NO-HITTER against New York. August 4 Boston’s Harry Schafer’s hitting streak ends at 31 games. August 5 Boston shortstop Sam Jackson hits for the cycle against Chicago August 20 After the Louisville-Pittsburgh game, Allegheny players Billy Taylor, Mike Mansell, and George Creamer are each fined $100 and suspended indefinitely for drunkenness. September 6 Tim Murnane of the Philadelphia Quakers hits for the cycle for the second time in his career. September 10 Against the New York Gothams, Chicago’s Fred Pfeffer becomes the third player this year to hit for the cycle September 11 Dan Brouthers of Buffalo becomes the fourth player this season and third in 5 days to hit for the cycle as he uncorcks 5 hits against Detroit. September 29 The final game of the regular season sees Bob Barr of Pittsburgh grab his 20th win in a 15-4 romp of the New York Metropolitans. October 10 Jim Devlin, former star pitcher for the Louisville Grays (who was expelled from baseball in 1877 for his role in throwing a series of games at the request of gamblers), dies in Philadelphia. Before his death he served as a policeman. October 11 Down two games to one, the Philadelphia Athletics rallied and took the final three games to win the 1883 World Championship 4 games to 2 of the Buffalo Bisons October 12 Emslie (BAL) and Shaw (DTN) win Rookie of the Year Award Baltimore’s Bob Emslie was almost in tears when he heard the news. The 24 year old pitcher was named the Rookie of the Year today for the American Associaion. Bob had a record of 19-10 this season, with an ERA of 1.47. He pitched 5 shutouts and had 27 complete games. The National League Rookie of the Year is from Detroit this season. Dupee Shaw put together impressive numbers for a rookie en route to his first major award. Shaw compiled an ERA of 2.33, going 18-8 in 32 starts. He fanned 121 while giving up 235 hits in 239 innings. Browning and Anson earn MVP Awards Louisville’s second baseman Pete Browning had a great season, no doubt about it. The AA shared this opinion and named the 23 year old the Most Valuable Player! Browning hit 8 bombs while batting .383. He adds 26 doubles, along with 73 runs scored. Chicago’s third baseman Cap Anson had a fabulous season as well. Cap hit .393 this year, with 145 hits in 369 at bats. He has driven in 103 runs, slugging .550. This is Cap’s sixth MVP award and third in a row. Snyder (PHA) and Foley (BUF) win Pitcher of the Year Award The 1883 American Association Pitcher of the Year is George Snyder of Philadelphia. Snyder has a record of 22-7 with an ERA of 1.48. Curry Foley, Buffalo’s left-hander was named the National League Pitcher of the Year. His ERA of 2.78 helped him to a 22-6 record this year. Curry pitched 5 shutouts and 24 complete games. November 22 New York owner John B. Day proposes a resolution to prohibit a team from signing a player who has broken the reserve clause in his contract. This resolution, eventually adopted by both the AA and the NL, effectively changes the reserve rule from a device designed to protect owners from their own greediness to a vindictive weapon to be used against uncooperative players. November 24 The AA agrees to expand to 12 teams next season by admitting Brooklyn, Washington, Indianapolis and Toledo. Final 1883 Season Standings American Association National League W L Pct GB W L Pct GB PhiladelphiaA 66 32 .673 * Buffalo 65 33 .663 * Baltimore 61 37 .622 5 Detroit 58 40 .592 7 Cincinnati 60 38 .612 6 Cleveland 56 42 .571 9 Pittsburgh 51 47 .520 16 Boston 54 44 .551 11 Louisville 50 48 .510 17 Chicago 52 46 .531 13 New YorkA 40 58 .408 26 New YorkN 51 47 .520 14 Columbus 32 66 .327 34 Providence 46 52 .469 19 St. Louis 32 66 .327 34 PhiladelphiaN 10 88 .102 55 LEAGUE LEADERS BATTING AVERAGE R.Barnes(Chicago) .444 C.Anson(Chicago) .393 E.Smartwood(Buffalo) .392 HOME RUNS T.York(Providence) 17 D.Brouthers(Buffalo) 12 3 players 8 RBI's H.Richardson(Buffao) 107 C.Anson(Chicago) 103 T.York(Providence) 91 STOLEN BASES D.Eggler(Buffalo) 14 D.Force(Buffalo) 11 C.Anson(Chicago) 9 ERA E.Geis(Baltimore) 1.33 R.Deagle(Cincinnati) 1.46 B.Emslie(Baltimore) 1.47 WINS T.Keefe(New York A) 28-24 C.Foley(Buffalo) 22-6 G.Snyder(Philadelphia A) 22-7 STRIKEOUTS T.Keefe(New York A) 310 W.White(Cincinnati) 214 L.Corcoran(Chicago) 159 [ 04-29-2002, 07:23 AM: Message edited by: Vyper ]