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legendsport · 12-19-2008, 11:10 AM

With 120 games in the books, Brooklyn has surged ahead to take the top spot in the National League, opening up a three-game edge over Philadelphia, while the defending champs from Baltimore are now four off the pace. Also four off the pace is Louisville, setting up a three-way battle for the second slot in the Temple Cup (not to mention a potential four-way fight for the top spot should Brooklyn falter).

Brooklyn's success is at least partially due to Harvey Cart. The little second baseman has fallen off the .400-pace off earlier in the season, but his .390 mark is still good for best in the circuit. George Tharp is having himself a solid season for Brooklyn as well. The 28-year-old pitcher has 25 victories (3rd-most in the NL) and a 2.77 ERA (2nd-best).

Brooklyn did suffer a big loss when outfielder Jim Cahoon broke his elbow in an on-field collision and is done for the balance of the season (and may miss the 1896 opener as well). Cahoon had already touched the plate 100 times while hitting .305 and driving home 75 this season, so he will be missed. The question is, will the Bridegrooms be able to hang on with him?

JIM CAHOON

12-19-2008, 11:10 AM	#63 (permalink)
legendsport All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Behind The Lens Posts: 1,985 Thanked 1x in 1 post	September 16, 1895 Update With 120 games in the books, Brooklyn has surged ahead to take the top spot in the National League, opening up a three-game edge over Philadelphia, while the defending champs from Baltimore are now four off the pace. Also four off the pace is Louisville, setting up a three-way battle for the second slot in the Temple Cup (not to mention a potential four-way fight for the top spot should Brooklyn falter). Brooklyn's success is at least partially due to Harvey Cart. The little second baseman has fallen off the .400-pace off earlier in the season, but his .390 mark is still good for best in the circuit. George Tharp is having himself a solid season for Brooklyn as well. The 28-year-old pitcher has 25 victories (3rd-most in the NL) and a 2.77 ERA (2nd-best). Brooklyn did suffer a big loss when outfielder Jim Cahoon broke his elbow in an on-field collision and is done for the balance of the season (and may miss the 1896 opener as well). Cahoon had already touched the plate 100 times while hitting .305 and driving home 75 this season, so he will be missed. The question is, will the Bridegrooms be able to hang on with him? JIM CAHOON __________________ Dynasty Thread: Baseball in a world where the South won the American Civil War The Baseball Chronicle - Fake Players, Real Excitement! (Dynasty Thread) - Website Other Leagues: Alternate Universe Football (1988)