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Big Six · 09-21-2009, 03:54 PM

September 1, 1937

The Detroit Tigers are close to clinching the NL Mid-East Division title, and the consistently excellent play of third baseman Harlond Clift is one big reason why. Clift was recently named the National League Batter of the Month for August, when he produced a .390 average, nine homers, and 25 RBI. His season totals of .326-32-103 are evidence of his status as one of the best players in the game, and he combines with 1B Johnny Mize (.360-38-122) to give the Tigers one of the most dangerous 3-4 combinations in baseball.
The American League Pacific Division is once again providing fans with a classic pennant race. The Hollywood Stars and the San Francisco Seals are tied for first, with identical 76-61 records, and the Sacramento Solons and San Diego Padres, each four games back, aren't out of the race yet.
The Stars and Seals are winning with lineups that lack true star power. Catcher Ted Radcliffe and pitcher Whit Wyatt are the biggest names on a Seals roster that is filled with capable, often overlooked pros. Hollywood outfielder Dave LaPointe (.355-13-82, .434 OBP) might one day be a marquee name, but at 24, he's far from a household name across much of the baseball world.
Not so for the Solons' star outfielder, Joe DiMaggio. Joe D unleashed a fearsome power surge in August, hammering 15 homers and walking away with the AL Batter of the Month trophy. DiMaggio now has 42 homers on the year, second only to Lou Gehrig among big league sluggers.
Speaking of Gehrig, he is now facing a serious challenge to his Triple Crown aspirations by a hard-hitting Portland outfielder.

No, it's not Chuck Klein; it's Roy "Stormy" Weatherly. The 22-year-old Weatherly rapped 50 (yes, 50) hits during August, good for a .459 average, and raised his season mark to .372. Gehrig's average currently stands at .368. Lou holds a comfortable lead over the Yankees' Buck Leonard in the RBI race, 144-128.
The National League's winningest pitcher, Ed Brandt of the Red Sox, went 6-0 during August and won his league's Pitcher of the Month Award. Gene Schott of the Kansas City Athletics leads the American league with 21 victories, while Brandt has won 19 times.
Super sophomore Cliff Melton of the Padres crafted a 6-0 record during August, pitching to a 1.67 ERA and striking out 38 batters in 54 frames. Now 16-11 for the year with a 2.66 ERA, Cliff was named the AL Pitcher of the Month.

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Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 2,494 Thanks: 146 Thanked 100x in 79 posts	September 1, 1937 The Detroit Tigers are close to clinching the NL Mid-East Division title, and the consistently excellent play of third baseman Harlond Clift is one big reason why. Clift was recently named the National League Batter of the Month for August, when he produced a .390 average, nine homers, and 25 RBI. His season totals of .326-32-103 are evidence of his status as one of the best players in the game, and he combines with 1B Johnny Mize (.360-38-122) to give the Tigers one of the most dangerous 3-4 combinations in baseball. The American League Pacific Division is once again providing fans with a classic pennant race. The Hollywood Stars and the San Francisco Seals are tied for first, with identical 76-61 records, and the Sacramento Solons and San Diego Padres, each four games back, aren't out of the race yet. The Stars and Seals are winning with lineups that lack true star power. Catcher Ted Radcliffe and pitcher Whit Wyatt are the biggest names on a Seals roster that is filled with capable, often overlooked pros. Hollywood outfielder Dave LaPointe (.355-13-82, .434 OBP) might one day be a marquee name, but at 24, he's far from a household name across much of the baseball world. Not so for the Solons' star outfielder, Joe DiMaggio. Joe D unleashed a fearsome power surge in August, hammering 15 homers and walking away with the AL Batter of the Month trophy. DiMaggio now has 42 homers on the year, second only to Lou Gehrig among big league sluggers. Speaking of Gehrig, he is now facing a serious challenge to his Triple Crown aspirations by a hard-hitting Portland outfielder. No, it's not Chuck Klein; it's Roy "Stormy" Weatherly. The 22-year-old Weatherly rapped 50 (yes, 50) hits during August, good for a .459 average, and raised his season mark to .372. Gehrig's average currently stands at .368. Lou holds a comfortable lead over the Yankees' Buck Leonard in the RBI race, 144-128. The National League's winningest pitcher, Ed Brandt of the Red Sox, went 6-0 during August and won his league's Pitcher of the Month Award. Gene Schott of the Kansas City Athletics leads the American league with 21 victories, while Brandt has won 19 times. Super sophomore Cliff Melton of the Padres crafted a 6-0 record during August, pitching to a 1.67 ERA and striking out 38 batters in 54 frames. Now 16-11 for the year with a 2.66 ERA, Cliff was named the AL Pitcher of the Month. __________________ My OOTP dynasties: The Base Ball Life of Patrick O'Farrell: where it all began The Connecticut Shore League: a fictional league story Three Pals, a Base Ball Story: my newest fictional story Last edited by Big Six; 09-21-2009 at 03:56 PM.