Welcome to the Wayback Baseball Syndicate!
The Wayback Baseball Syndicate (WBS) is a centralized, limited keeper, Diamond Mind Baseball (v12) simulation league beginning with the 1919 season. Our mission is to recreate an alternative, historical replay of the game of baseball.
If you are interested in joining the WBS, please email waybackbaseball@gmail.com for more information.
The WBS completes 1 full season, including draft and postseason, within a 4 month time span (~120 days).
General weekly sim schedule is MWFSa, with THSu off.
Sim Date: October 23, 1923
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November 1, 1923
Raleigh, NC (WBSP) — As voted on by the WBS Owners, Steve Wood (Austin Aces) is named Owner of the Year. Steve becomes the first owner to win both the World Series and the Owner of the Year Award in the same season, and it's his first time winning each. Steve's Austin Aces set an all-time best win record, going 123-31 (.799 WPC), which included a winning streak of 30 games. Austin outscored their opponents 1156-575 (581 RD), led the WBS in batting (.320 BA), pitching (3.15 ERA), and finished 2nd in fielding (.975 PCT). The pitching staff featured four 20-game winners, including Dolf Luque's single-season record 32 wins (32-6, 2.82 ERA). Luque was named World Series MVP, winning 3 games with a 2.67 ERA. Ken Williams picked up ballclub MVP honors, batting .385 with 235 hits, 30 home runs, 13 triples, 39 doubles, 137 RBIs, and 160 runs. Williams also shared LCS co-MVP honors with Lu Blue.
November 1, 1923
Raleigh, NC (WBSP) — The 1923 Commissioner's Choice Team, selected by the Commissioner's Office, is announced today. Dolf Luque, Babe Ruth, and Ken Williams all earned honors, in addition to their Pitcher of the Year, Batter of the Year, and League MVP Honors. Eddie Collings, Bob O'Farrell, and Tris Speaker all earned repeat honors, while Harry Heilmann, Bernie Friberg, and Joe Sewell earned first time honors.
November 1, 1923
Raleigh, NC (WBSP) — Button Bay left-fielder, Frank Brower is awarded the 1923 Dark Horse Award, selected by the Commissioner's Office. Brower tied for 3rd in the Knickerbocker League in home runs with 26, while batting .323, hitting 30 doubles, 7 triples, driving in 94 runs, scoring 134 runs, and stealing 12 bases.
November 1, 1923
Raleigh, NC (WBSP) — As voted on by the WBS Owners, Blackwater's Babe Ruth and Austin's Ken Williams are named League Most Valuable Players. The award is Ruth's 5th consecutive, and Williams's 2nd. Both Ruth and Williams also won Batter of the Year Awards. Other players receiving votes were Edd Roush (Alt), Dolf Luque (Austin), Harry Heilmann (Bowling Green), and Eddie Collins (Williston).
November 1, 1923
Raleigh, NC (WBSP) — As voted on by the WBS Owners, Alto's Waite Hoyt and Austin's Dolf Luque are named Pitchers of the Year. Hoyt led Alto to another league pennant, and finished the season 21-8 with a 3.00 ERA, starting 41 games and pitching 281.2 innings. In the Doubleday League, Hoyt tied for 2nd in wins and 4th in ERA. Hoyt is the 3rd different Alto pitcher to win Pitcher of the Year in as the last 3 seasons: he is preceded by Dixie Leverett (1922) and Sam Jones (1921). Luque had a career year, breaking the single season wins record to go 32-6 with a 3.01 ERA. Luque led the Knickerbocker League in strikeouts (171), innings pitched (328.1), complete games (28), and shutouts (5); he finished with the 4th best ERA. Luque also won 3 games in the World Series, completing all 3, and was named MVP of the series for Austin. Luque received a unanimous vote for Pitcher of the Year, the first pitcher to do so.
November 1, 1923
Raleigh, NC (WBSP) — As voted on by the WBS Owners, Blackwater's Babe Ruth and Austin's Ken Williams are named Batters of the Year. Ruth won the award for the 5th consecutive season, leading the Doubleday League in batting (.384), OBP (.541), SLG (.691), home runs (31), runs scored (144), and walks (185). Ruth also placed in the top five in doubles (45), triples (13), and RBIs (103). Ruth led his team once again to the playoffs. Williams won Batter of the Year honors for the first time in his career. He led the Knickerbocker League in slugging (.638), and placed in the top five in batting (.385), OBP (.458), doubles (39), home runs (30), RBIs (137), hits (235), runs scored (160), and walks (86). Williams led Austin to a World Series title, and picked up co-MVP honors in the Aces' League Pennant.
November 1, 1923
Raleigh, NC (WBSP) — As voted on by the WBS Owners, Blackwater third-baseman Willie Kamm and Boston second-baseman George Grantham are named Rookies of the Year. Kamm started the hot corner every game for Blackwater, compiling a .329 average, with 211 hits, 50 doubles, 15 triples, 10 home runs, 122 RBIs, 107 runs, and helped lead the Outlaws to the postseason. Kamm also started the Midsummer Classic for the Doubledays. Grantham had a solid season in Boston, batting .293, with 48 doubles, 15 home runs, 98 RBIs, 89 runs, and 34 stolen bases.
November 1, 1923
Raleigh, NC (WBSP) — The 1923 Gold Glove Award Winners are announced today by the Commissioner's Office. Santa Carla's Wally Pipp won his 5th Gold Glove at first base. In the Knickerbocker League, Charlie Grimm of Button Bay won his 3rd Gold Glove at first base. All other Gold Glovers are first time winners, including veteran Ty Cobb.
November 1, 1923
Raleigh, NC (WBSP) — The 1923 Ballclub Most Valuable Players are announced today by the Commissioner's Office, as named by their respective owners. Babe Ruth (Blackwater) and Rogers Hornsby (Button Bay) both earned their 5th Ballclub MVP Awards. Edd Roush (Alto), Red Faber (Kinnaird Street), Ken Williams (Austin), Harry Heilmann (Bowling Green), and Eddie Collins (Williston) all won MVP awards for a 3rd time.
World Series ｢results｣
Aces defeat Wild Mustangs 4-3
October 23, 1923
Austin, TX (WBSP): AUSTIN ACES WIN FIRST WORLD SERIES TITLE!!. Austin came back from a 3-2 deficit in the ninth inning, helped in part by 4 walks issued by Alto's bullpen, Sam Jones and Hooks Dauss. Lu Blue got the walkoff RBI, a base hit to center. Alto looked strong early, fueled by Edd Roush's 4 for 4 day, including 2 triples. Dolf Luque did the same thing he's done all season for Austin, pitching a complete game and finishing the World Series 3-0 with a 2.67 ERA. Austin also got more offense from Bernie Friberg and Jack Smith, both hitting their third home runs of the series. The World Series win caps off an historic season for Austin. ｢boxscore｣
Wild Mustangs tied with Aces 3-3
October 22, 1923
Austin, TX (WBSP): Slugger Ken Williams brought his big bat to Game 6, propelling Austin to the win and forcing a final Game 7. Williams batted 3 of 5 with 2 home runs, a triple, 5 RBIs, and 3 runs scored. Williams' first home run came in the bottom of the first inning, and the Aces never looked back. Jack Scott got the complete game win, allowing 4 runs on 10 hits and 5 walks. Jack Bentley didn't last long for Alto, allowing 7 runs in 3.1 innings, and taking the loss. Game 7 should be one for the ages, with aces Dolf Luque and Waite Hoyt preparing to face off one more time this series. Luque won both Games 1 and 4, and completed both games. ｢boxscore｣
October 20, 1923
Alto, NM (WBSP): WILD MUSTANGS ON THE BRINK!!!. Alto got the job done in Game 5, winning 4-2 over Austin and will head back to Texas 1 game away from a repeat title. The bottom half of the order gave Alto the offense they needed, stringing together several singles in the 4th to take a 3-0 lead. Heinie Mueller and Bernie Friberg led off the 7th with a double and triple to spark a 2-run rally and threaten Mustang starter Hooks Dauss, but Alto's bullpen came through and that was it for Austin. Edd Roush tacked on a home run in the bottom of the inning for an insurance run, and Alto never looked back. Eppa Rixey took his 2nd loss of the series, allowing 3 runs in 6. Austin has their back against the wall, and a loss at home is an upset folks in Texas can't imagine; the whole state is holding their breath! ｢boxscore｣
October 19, 1923
Alto, NM (WBSP): Heinie Mueller slugged 2 RBI triples in today's game 4 win by Austin, 4-3, over Alto. Lu Blue added a double and a triple, and Bernie Friberg added a solo home run, his second of the series. Dolf Luque pitched a complete game, winning his second of the series, and just stopped a ninth inning rally by Alto. Waite Hoyt looked much better than in game 1, but fell short despite pitching a complete game. Hoyt also made the final out of the game, flying out with 2 men on. With the series tied at 2 games apiece, Alto will finish their homestand tomorrow in Game 5. ｢boxscore｣
October 18, 1923
Alto, NM (WBSP): The Wild Mustangs won Game 3, 4-2, thanks to pitching by committee to take a 2-1 series lead over the Aces. Sam Jones threw a solid 7 to earn the win, giving up only 2 unearned runs on 5 hits and 2 walks. Both Aces runs were assisted by infield errors, and relievers Jack Bentley, Dennis Burns, and Lee Howe combined to shut down the Aces offense in the last 2 inning; Howe picked up the save. Alto spread the offense around too, Harry Hooper, Edd Roush, Earl Sheely, and Rabbit Maranville each driving in a Wild Mustang run. Jack Scott took the loss for Austin. Tomorrow is Game 4, featuring a Game 1 rematch between Waite Hoyt and Dolf Luque. ｢boxscore｣
League Championship Card Series ｢results｣
Wild Mustangs defeat Bats 4-2
Aces defeat Wendigos 4-0
October 13, 1923
Alto, NM (WBSP): Alto takes Game 6, 5-2, earns 2nd trip to World Series. Jack Bentley pitches solid 8 innings allowing only 2 runs. Dennis Burns gets save, his 3rd of the LCS. Earl Sheely leads offense with 2 RBIs on 2 of 3 batting. Wild Mustangs will travel to Austin for Game 1, will defend title against heavily favored Aces. ｢boxscore｣
October 11, 1923
Williston, ND (WBSP): Wild Mustangs take Game 5 on Harry Hooper and Rabbit Maranville home runs, head home for Game 6 with 3-2 series lead over Bats. ｢boxscore｣
October 10, 1923
Williston, ND (WBSP): Lu Blue smashes homer in 10th, Aces win 9-8, SWEEP Wendigos, will travel home to host World Series. ｢boxscore｣
October 7, 1923
Austin, TX (WBSP): Ken Williams walk-off home run in bottom of ninth secures 2-0 series lead for Austin; Aces head to Wendigo for Game 3. ｢boxscore｣
October 7, 1923
Alto, NM (WBSP): Wally Pipp and Baby Doll Jacobson lead the way for Santa Carla in 6-2 win over Alto to tie series at 1 game apiece. The series heads to California for Game 3. ｢boxscore｣
Wild Card Series ｢results｣
Bats defeat Outlaws 4-2
Wendigos defeat Barons 4-1
October 4, 1923
Raleigh, NC (WBSP): George Mogridge (Santa Carla) and Heinie Groh (Williston) are named WCS MVPs. Mogridge won games 2 and 6 for the Bats, including a complete game in Game 2, and finished the series with a 2.25 ERA, allowing 4 runs on 20 hits and 6 walks in 16 innings pitched; he struck out 7 batters. Groh batted .571 for the Wendigos, 12 hits in 21 at-bats, with 4 doubles, a triple, 6 runs, 9 RBIs, and a stolen base.
October 4, 1923
Santa Carla, CA (WBSP): The Santa Carla Bats are packing their bags and heading to New Mexico to face the defending champions Alto Wild Mustangs in the Doubleday League Championship Series. Santa Carla jumped out to a quick 4-0 lead in the first, capped by a 2 run triple by Baby Doll Jacobson and never looked back, going on to win 10-5. George Mogridge got his 2nd win of the series with a 2.25 ERA. The Bats will make their 2nd LCS appearance in franchise history, their first dating back to 1920. ｢boxscore｣
October 2, 1923
Bowling Green, KY (WBSP): Elam Vangilder helped the Wendigos close out the series 4-1 over the Barons, and will head to Austin, TX to face the heavily favored Aces in the Knickerbocker LCS. Williston won 4-3, and fended of a late rally by Blackwater and Jack Tobin's leadoff homer in the bottom of ninth off of Vangilder. Reliever Ole Olsen allowed 1 more run in the inning, Bibb Falk tripling and then scoring off a Harry McCurdy single. Pinch runner Kiki Cuyler was gunned down trying to swipe second, and that may have cost Blackwater the game. Olsen finally got the save, and Vangilder notched his 2nd win of the series. ｢boxscore｣
October 2, 1923
Blackwater, KY (WBSP): Santa Carla takes Game 5 in Blackwater, 11-5, will head home with 3-2 series lead. Vic Aldridge pitched a complete game despite allowing 5 runs, getting his 2nd win of the series. A 6th inning Bats rally in the 7th inning made the difference, coming on a string of 8 consecutive singles allowed by Outlaw relievers Nick Dumovich and Rip Collins. ｢boxscore｣
September 28, 1923
Santa Carla, CA (WBSP): Bats rout Outlaws 12-1: George Mogridge lasts all 9 for Santa Carla, Baby Doll Jacobson slugs double, homer, 4 RBIs. Bats head to Kentucky with 2-0 series lead. ｢boxscore｣
September 27, 1923
Williston, ND (WBSP): Heinie Groh has huge day at the plate: 4 for 4, 5 RBIs, double, triple. Elam Vangilder gets Game 1 win for Williston. ｢boxscore｣
September 24, 1923
Boston, MA (WBSP): Dolf Luque gets 100th career win to finish the season 32-6 ith a 2.82 ERA, Aces defeat Boston 4-1. ｢boxscore｣
September 24, 1923
Old Lyme, CT (WBSP): Ross Youngs captures 1000th career hit, Elysians win 7-3 over Ticks. ｢boxscore｣
September 20, 1923
Raleigh, NC (WBSP): The playoff picture is locked in for 1923: Santa Carla will host Blackwater in the Doubleday Wild Card Series, the winner to face Alto for the League Championship. In the Knickerbocker League, Bowling Green will travel to Williston for the WCS. Austin will host the winner in the Knickerbocker LCS.
September 20, 1923
Austin, TX (WBSP): Dolf Luque hurls 4-hit shutout to break single season wins record (31); Aces beat Benedicts 8-0. Luque has 99 career wins, and has a shot at getting 100 before season's end! ｢boxscore｣
September 20, 1923
New Orleans, NO (WBSP): Pete Alexander gave up a leadoff double to George Burns today, but allowed no hits and only 1 walk the rest of the game, capturing his 20th win of the season. The Rougarou defeated the Moundsment 3-0, ｢boxscore｣
September 14, 1923
Boston, MA (WBSP): The Outlaws defeated the Kinds today 7-2 in 11 innings, and Jimmy Johnston became the 6th player to surpass 1000 hits in the WBS. ｢boxscore｣
September 13, 1923
Austin, TX (WBSP): Sherry Smith and the Aces shut out the Wendigos today, 3-0, but Williston's speedy Max Carey achieved a new career mileston, swiping his 300th bag, most all time in the WBS. ｢boxscore｣
September 13, 1923
Alto, NM (WBSP): Edd Roush races for 30th triple, but Alto falls to Macon 8-7. ｢boxscore｣
September 1, 1923
Old Lyme, CT (WBSP): Wendigo Eddie Collins joined the 1000 hit club today, and Williston defeated Old Lyme 6-4. Collins improved his average to a league best .415, and appears well on his way to a batting title. Collins' team mate Tris Speaker could join him above .400, now sitting at .405. Both collected 2 hits on the day, and Speaker drove in 3. Urban Shocker threw a complete game, and improved to 16-7 with a 3.39 ERA. Fred Heimach took the loss for the Ticks, dropping to 8-16. ｢boxscore｣
August 24, 1923
Austin, TX (WBSP): Dolf Luque piched his 22nd complete game of the season, improving to 26-5, in a 7-3 win over Bowling Green. Luque is on pace to win 32 games, which would break Carl Mays record of 30 wins set during his 1920 season with the Georgetown Giants. Shortstop Charlie Hollocher had a big day at the plate, batting 2 of 5 with 6 RBIs, thanks in part to Ken Williams batting ahead of Hollocher with 4 hits on the day. The Aces are now a staggering 102-23, pacing to win 125 games. Williston and Bowling Green are well positioned for the Wild Card spots in the Knickerbocker League. Over in the Doubleday League, Alto has a comfortable lead in first place, 8 games ahead of Santa Carla; Middleburry and Blackwater are duking it out for 3rd place. Texas is in striking distance, and could be dangerous heading into the last month of play. ｢boxscore｣
August 9, 1923
Williston, NC (WBSP): Barons' Harry Heilmann became the 4th player this season to get his 1000th career hit, joining Rogers Hornsby, Ty Cobb, and Bobby Veach. But Babe Adams and the Wendigos won the day in a 9-1 blowout. Adams allowed no earned runs, completing the game to improve to 9-3 with a 2.96 ERA. Williston and Bowling Green will likey face off in the postseason, both teams sitting 2nd and 3rd in the league with a fair amount of space in front and back. ｢boxscore｣
August 2, 1923
Willison, ND (WBSP): After getting snubbed by voters and Knickerbocker owners Kyle Pope and Steve Wood in the Midsummer Classic roster selections, Eddie Collins has been on a tear. Today Collins scored the go-ahead run for Williston in a 12-10 marathon against Boston, and batted 4 of 4, and stole 4 bases. His first hit put Collings over the .400 mark and he finished at .405 by games end. Heading into the break, Collins was batting .368, and has batted .527 since the break as of today. Well behind first place Austin but in comfortable playoff position, the Wendigos hope to start a fire and possibly upset the Aces in postseason play. ｢boxscore｣
July 31, 1923
Button Bay, VT (WBSP): Bobby Veach collects 1000th career hits; Johnny Cooney pitches 1-hit shutout in 10-0 route of Ticks, allowing only hit to Ticks' pitcher Clarence Mitchell. ｢boxscore｣
July 22, 1923
Boston, MA (WBSP): Wendigos surge past Colonials 10-5, leadoff man Max Carey picks up cycle. ｢boxscore｣
July 22, 1923
Blackwater, KY (WBSP): Babe Ruth slugs 200th career home run, but Outlaw fall to Whoopies 11-3. ｢boxscore｣
July 19, 1923
Williston, ND (WBSP): Bill Wambsganss bats for cycle, leads Topeka to 8-7 over Williston. ｢boxscore｣
July 15, 1923
Bowling Green, KY (WBSP): Aces continue winning streak, Dixie Leverett remains undefeated at 15-0. ｢boxscore｣
July 14, 1923
Bowling Green, KY (WBSP): Gabby Hartnett slugs 8 RBIs and 9th-inngin grandslam, Boston tromps Bowling Green 17-9. ｢boxscore｣
July 12, 1923
Austin, TX (WBSP): RED HOT Aces extend win streak to 18 games. ｢boxscore｣
Santa Carla, CA (WBSP): Bats come in hot out of break, riding 8 game win streak to first place in Doubleday League. ｢boxscore｣
July 10, 1923
Boston, MA (WBSP): Zach Wheat blasts 3 home runs, 2-run walkoff to defeat Elysians. ｢boxscore｣
July 7, 1923
New Orleans, LA (WBSP): Heinie Manush racks up 6 hits, 5 runs, in offensive deluge as Rougarou beat Wild Mustangs 16-12. ｢boxscore｣
July 4, 1923
Old Lyme, CT (WBSP): The Knickerbockers defeated the Doubledays today, 9-2, with late game offense. The Doubledays struck first, on a 4th-inning triple by Babe Ruth to score Edd Roush; Ruth would homer in the 8th to account for the only other Knickebocker run. Tris Speaker and Rogers Hornsby would combine for most of the offense, and earn CO-MVP awards, named by Knickerbockers manager Steve Wood. Speaker batted 2 for 4, and drove in 3 runs, including the tying run in the 5th, and the go-ahead runs on a triple in the 7th inning. Hornsby hit the game's only other home run, a solo shot in the 8th, and finished 3 for 4 with 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored. Despite the run disparity, the 9th inning featured a fair amount of excitement, including 4 plays at the plate, the Knickerbockers' runners beating out the Doubleday outfielders' arms. Pitcher Elam Vangilder was credited with the win today, and Stan Covelski took the loss. The Knickerbockers now hold a 3-2 series lead over the Doubledays in the Midsummer Classic. ｢boxscore｣
July 2, 1923
Raleigh, NC (WBSP): Today the Commissioners office announced the 1923 Midsummer Classic rosters. Both Babe Ruth and Rogers Hornsby were the only unanimous selections and are returning for their 5th consecutive time as starters. Kinnaird Street ace Red Faber will make his second consecutive start for the Doubledays, and face off against the Aces' Dolf Luque. Bob O'Farrell, Cotton Tierney, Harry Heilmann, and Tris Speaker also return as starters from last season. The Austin Aces lead all teams this season with seven players in the Midsummer Classic. Other players returning from last year's Classic include Whitey Witt, Pat Duncan, Zach Wheat, and Dolf Luque. The Old Lyme Ticks will host the game at in Old Lyme, CT. Alto's Gary McIntosh and Austin's Steve Wood will serve as managers for the Doubledays and Knickerbockers, respectively.
June 21, 1923
Williston, NC (WBSP): Harry Heilmann 10th-inning homerun gave Bowling Green the win and finished off his own cycle performance. Heilmann drove in 3 as the Barons beat the Wendigos 6-3. Dutch Ruether had the win in relief, and Ray Francis took the loss. ｢boxscore｣
June 13, 1923
Hoboken, NJ (WBSP): Slugger Ken Williams had a career day today, collecting 5 hits, including 2 home runs, a double, 7 RBIs, and 4 runs scored. The Aces won handily over Hoboken 15-6. Batting cleanup, Walter Mueller tacked on a double and a triple, and drove in a couple of runs. Reliever Earl Kunz snatched the W, while Ralph Head took the loss for the Elysians. ｢boxscore｣
June 1, 1923
Santa Carla, CA (WBSP): Catcher Cy Perkins batted for the cycle and led the Bats in a 15-3 rout of the Macon Whoopies today. Perkins was 4 for 4 with a walk, 4 RBIs, and 3 runs scored. His cycle was in "order" as well, the single, double, triple, home run coming in sequence. Ray Steineder had a solid outing for Santa Carla, getting the complete game, allowing only 2 earned run on 8 hits and walking none. Steineder improved to 5-1 with a 1.82 ERA on the season. Macon's Mike Cvengros took a drubbing and the loss, lasting only 1.2 innings and giving up 7, falling to 2-6 with a 5.79 ERA. ｢boxscore｣
May 28, 1923
Hoboken, NJ (WBSP): Rogers Hornsby achieved a milestone today, becoming the first player to reach 1,000 base hits in the WBS. Hornby batted 1 for 3, his base hit driving in Bobby Veach in the 6th, but Hoboken won the day, coming from behind with a three run rally in the 8th. Elysian catcher Frank Snyder crushed a double to drive in the tying and go-ahead runs. That was enough to give Curt Fullerton the win, and Clyde Barfoot closed out the game by retiring all 3 Benedict batters in the 9th. ｢boxscore｣
May 17, 1923
Boston, MA (WBSP): Kings' pitcher Paul Zahniser had a swell day, pitching a 7 hit shutout against Middlebury and legging out 2 triples of his own, improving to 3-2 with a 3.26 ERA. Kinnaird Street opened the 2nd inning with a solo shot by Bernie Neis and did not look back. Jim Bottomley contributed 3 base hits to raise his average to .389, and picked up an RBI. Moundsmen pitcher Ray Kolp took his first loss of the season, and stands at 4-1 with a 3.09 ERA. Right now Middlebury is battling it out with Blackwater and Alto for first place in the Doubleday. ｢boxscore｣
May 4, 1923
Boston, MA (WBSP): Colonials' pitcher Joe Bush is off to an historic start this season, as he pitched his 3rd shutout today to improve to 5-0 with a microscopic 0.40 ERA. In 5 starts this season, Bush completed every game and only allowed 2 earned runs on 28 hits in 45 innings pitched. Boston defeated Bowling Green 7-0, scoring every run in the 3rd inning with 9 consecutive batters reaching base safely on 5 singles, 2 walks, and 2 defensive miscues by Baron third-baseman Pie Traynor. Barons' pitcher Dutch Ruether gave up all 7 runs, falling to 1-4 with a 9.00 ERA. ｢boxscore｣
April 29, 1923
Blackwater, KY (WBSP): Babe Ruth's bat has been heating up lately, and today he hit his 4th home run of the season against Texas, after hitting his 3rd yesterday, helping Blackwater to a 6-0 shutout over Texas. In the first game of the series Ruth walked in 5 of 5 plate appearances. Ruth now has a .397 average and .581 OBP as April nears its close. Blackwater holds a 2 game lead over reigning champion Alto. Allen Russell threw the shutout for the Outlaws, and improved to 2-2 with a 3.79 ERA. ｢boxscore｣
April 23, 1923
Bowling Green, KY (WBSP): Last season Herb Pennock finished 5-15. Less than 3 weeks into the season, he notched his 5th win today over the first-place Aces. Pennock pitched the whole game, allowing 2 runs on 7 hits. Harry Heilmann led the Barons' offense, batting 2 of 4 with an RBI and a run. Austin's Eppa Rixey had a decent outing, but took his first loss of the season. Bowling Green also took the 3-game series from Austin, and sits 1.5 games back in 2nd place. ｢boxscore｣
April 17, 1923
Button Bay, VT (WBSP): Red hot out of the gate, Austin trounced Button Bay 14-1 today for their ninth consecutive win, improving to 11-1, Dixie Leverett pitching a gem, allowing 1 run on 4 hits and improving to 3-0 with a 0.72 ERA. Shortstop John Kelleher slugged his 3rd homer of the season, Johnny Mostil drove in 3 of the Aces' runs. Button Bay lost their 10th in a row, falling to 1-11, bottom of the Knickerbocker League. ｢boxscore｣
April 17, 1923
Button Bay, VT (WBSP): Red hot out of the gate, Austin trounced Button Bay 14-1 today for their ninth consecutive win, improving to 11-1, Dixie Leverett pitching a gem, allowing 1 run on 4 hits and improving to 3-0 with a 0.72 ERA. Shortstop John Kelleher slugged his 3rd homer of the season, Johnny Mostil drove in 3 of the Aces' runs. Button Bay lost their 10th in a row, falling to 1-11, bottom of the Knickerbocker League. ｢boxscore｣
April 9, 1923
Santa Carla, CA (WBSP): George Mogridge hurled a one-hitter for the Bats today, allowing a walk and a double in the 2nd inning before the next 24 Kings' batters, rolling to a 9-1 victory. Topper Rigney and Wally Pipp combined for 7 hits, 6 RBIs, and 4 runs, leading the Bats' offense. ｢boxscore｣
November 15, 1922
Old Lyme, CT (WBSP): Fans of the Old Lyme Ticks rejoiced today when owner Mike Walsh selected Lou Gehrig with the first overall pick in the 1923 Draft. Coming off a 120 loss season, Walsh is on the hot seat in Old Lyme. Walsh has been accused by some hot-headed locals of being too preoccupied with other side hobbies (e.g. race horse breedng and his cast-iron pan collection) to focus properly on his ballclub.
November 1, 1922
Raleigh, NC (WBSP): The Old Lyme Ticks win first pick in the 1923 Draft Lottery. ｢full results｣
Raleigh, NC (WBSP) — As voted on by the WBS Owners, Steve Wood (Austin Aces) is named Owner of the Year. Steve becomes the first owner to win both the World Series and the Owner of the Year Award in the same season, and it's his first time winning each. Steve's Austin Aces set an all-time best win record, going 123-31 (.799 WPC), which included a winning streak of 30 games. Austin outscored their opponents 1156-575 (581 RD), led the WBS in batting (.320 BA), pitching (3.15 ERA), and finished 2nd in fielding (.975 PCT). The pitching staff featured four 20-game winners, including Dolf Luque's single-season record 32 wins (32-6, 2.82 ERA). Luque was named World Series MVP, winning 3 games with a 2.67 ERA. Ken Williams picked up ballclub MVP honors, batting .385 with 235 hits, 30 home runs, 13 triples, 39 doubles, 137 RBIs, and 160 runs. Williams also shared LCS co-MVP honors with Lu Blue.
November 1, 1923
Raleigh, NC (WBSP) — The 1923 Commissioner's Choice Team, selected by the Commissioner's Office, is announced today. Dolf Luque, Babe Ruth, and Ken Williams all earned honors, in addition to their Pitcher of the Year, Batter of the Year, and League MVP Honors. Eddie Collings, Bob O'Farrell, and Tris Speaker all earned repeat honors, while Harry Heilmann, Bernie Friberg, and Joe Sewell earned first time honors.
November 1, 1923
Raleigh, NC (WBSP) — Button Bay left-fielder, Frank Brower is awarded the 1923 Dark Horse Award, selected by the Commissioner's Office. Brower tied for 3rd in the Knickerbocker League in home runs with 26, while batting .323, hitting 30 doubles, 7 triples, driving in 94 runs, scoring 134 runs, and stealing 12 bases.
November 1, 1923
Raleigh, NC (WBSP) — As voted on by the WBS Owners, Blackwater's Babe Ruth and Austin's Ken Williams are named League Most Valuable Players. The award is Ruth's 5th consecutive, and Williams's 2nd. Both Ruth and Williams also won Batter of the Year Awards. Other players receiving votes were Edd Roush (Alt), Dolf Luque (Austin), Harry Heilmann (Bowling Green), and Eddie Collins (Williston).
November 1, 1923
Raleigh, NC (WBSP) — As voted on by the WBS Owners, Alto's Waite Hoyt and Austin's Dolf Luque are named Pitchers of the Year. Hoyt led Alto to another league pennant, and finished the season 21-8 with a 3.00 ERA, starting 41 games and pitching 281.2 innings. In the Doubleday League, Hoyt tied for 2nd in wins and 4th in ERA. Hoyt is the 3rd different Alto pitcher to win Pitcher of the Year in as the last 3 seasons: he is preceded by Dixie Leverett (1922) and Sam Jones (1921). Luque had a career year, breaking the single season wins record to go 32-6 with a 3.01 ERA. Luque led the Knickerbocker League in strikeouts (171), innings pitched (328.1), complete games (28), and shutouts (5); he finished with the 4th best ERA. Luque also won 3 games in the World Series, completing all 3, and was named MVP of the series for Austin. Luque received a unanimous vote for Pitcher of the Year, the first pitcher to do so.
November 1, 1923
Raleigh, NC (WBSP) — As voted on by the WBS Owners, Blackwater's Babe Ruth and Austin's Ken Williams are named Batters of the Year. Ruth won the award for the 5th consecutive season, leading the Doubleday League in batting (.384), OBP (.541), SLG (.691), home runs (31), runs scored (144), and walks (185). Ruth also placed in the top five in doubles (45), triples (13), and RBIs (103). Ruth led his team once again to the playoffs. Williams won Batter of the Year honors for the first time in his career. He led the Knickerbocker League in slugging (.638), and placed in the top five in batting (.385), OBP (.458), doubles (39), home runs (30), RBIs (137), hits (235), runs scored (160), and walks (86). Williams led Austin to a World Series title, and picked up co-MVP honors in the Aces' League Pennant.
November 1, 1923
Raleigh, NC (WBSP) — As voted on by the WBS Owners, Blackwater third-baseman Willie Kamm and Boston second-baseman George Grantham are named Rookies of the Year. Kamm started the hot corner every game for Blackwater, compiling a .329 average, with 211 hits, 50 doubles, 15 triples, 10 home runs, 122 RBIs, 107 runs, and helped lead the Outlaws to the postseason. Kamm also started the Midsummer Classic for the Doubledays. Grantham had a solid season in Boston, batting .293, with 48 doubles, 15 home runs, 98 RBIs, 89 runs, and 34 stolen bases.
November 1, 1923
Raleigh, NC (WBSP) — The 1923 Gold Glove Award Winners are announced today by the Commissioner's Office. Santa Carla's Wally Pipp won his 5th Gold Glove at first base. In the Knickerbocker League, Charlie Grimm of Button Bay won his 3rd Gold Glove at first base. All other Gold Glovers are first time winners, including veteran Ty Cobb.
November 1, 1923
Raleigh, NC (WBSP) — The 1923 Ballclub Most Valuable Players are announced today by the Commissioner's Office, as named by their respective owners. Babe Ruth (Blackwater) and Rogers Hornsby (Button Bay) both earned their 5th Ballclub MVP Awards. Edd Roush (Alto), Red Faber (Kinnaird Street), Ken Williams (Austin), Harry Heilmann (Bowling Green), and Eddie Collins (Williston) all won MVP awards for a 3rd time.
World Series ｢results｣
Aces defeat Wild Mustangs 4-3
October 23, 1923
Austin, TX (WBSP): AUSTIN ACES WIN FIRST WORLD SERIES TITLE!!. Austin came back from a 3-2 deficit in the ninth inning, helped in part by 4 walks issued by Alto's bullpen, Sam Jones and Hooks Dauss. Lu Blue got the walkoff RBI, a base hit to center. Alto looked strong early, fueled by Edd Roush's 4 for 4 day, including 2 triples. Dolf Luque did the same thing he's done all season for Austin, pitching a complete game and finishing the World Series 3-0 with a 2.67 ERA. Austin also got more offense from Bernie Friberg and Jack Smith, both hitting their third home runs of the series. The World Series win caps off an historic season for Austin. ｢boxscore｣
Wild Mustangs tied with Aces 3-3
October 22, 1923
Austin, TX (WBSP): Slugger Ken Williams brought his big bat to Game 6, propelling Austin to the win and forcing a final Game 7. Williams batted 3 of 5 with 2 home runs, a triple, 5 RBIs, and 3 runs scored. Williams' first home run came in the bottom of the first inning, and the Aces never looked back. Jack Scott got the complete game win, allowing 4 runs on 10 hits and 5 walks. Jack Bentley didn't last long for Alto, allowing 7 runs in 3.1 innings, and taking the loss. Game 7 should be one for the ages, with aces Dolf Luque and Waite Hoyt preparing to face off one more time this series. Luque won both Games 1 and 4, and completed both games. ｢boxscore｣
October 20, 1923
Alto, NM (WBSP): WILD MUSTANGS ON THE BRINK!!!. Alto got the job done in Game 5, winning 4-2 over Austin and will head back to Texas 1 game away from a repeat title. The bottom half of the order gave Alto the offense they needed, stringing together several singles in the 4th to take a 3-0 lead. Heinie Mueller and Bernie Friberg led off the 7th with a double and triple to spark a 2-run rally and threaten Mustang starter Hooks Dauss, but Alto's bullpen came through and that was it for Austin. Edd Roush tacked on a home run in the bottom of the inning for an insurance run, and Alto never looked back. Eppa Rixey took his 2nd loss of the series, allowing 3 runs in 6. Austin has their back against the wall, and a loss at home is an upset folks in Texas can't imagine; the whole state is holding their breath! ｢boxscore｣
October 19, 1923
Alto, NM (WBSP): Heinie Mueller slugged 2 RBI triples in today's game 4 win by Austin, 4-3, over Alto. Lu Blue added a double and a triple, and Bernie Friberg added a solo home run, his second of the series. Dolf Luque pitched a complete game, winning his second of the series, and just stopped a ninth inning rally by Alto. Waite Hoyt looked much better than in game 1, but fell short despite pitching a complete game. Hoyt also made the final out of the game, flying out with 2 men on. With the series tied at 2 games apiece, Alto will finish their homestand tomorrow in Game 5. ｢boxscore｣
October 18, 1923
Alto, NM (WBSP): The Wild Mustangs won Game 3, 4-2, thanks to pitching by committee to take a 2-1 series lead over the Aces. Sam Jones threw a solid 7 to earn the win, giving up only 2 unearned runs on 5 hits and 2 walks. Both Aces runs were assisted by infield errors, and relievers Jack Bentley, Dennis Burns, and Lee Howe combined to shut down the Aces offense in the last 2 inning; Howe picked up the save. Alto spread the offense around too, Harry Hooper, Edd Roush, Earl Sheely, and Rabbit Maranville each driving in a Wild Mustang run. Jack Scott took the loss for Austin. Tomorrow is Game 4, featuring a Game 1 rematch between Waite Hoyt and Dolf Luque. ｢boxscore｣
League Championship Card Series ｢results｣
Wild Mustangs defeat Bats 4-2
Aces defeat Wendigos 4-0
October 13, 1923
Alto, NM (WBSP): Alto takes Game 6, 5-2, earns 2nd trip to World Series. Jack Bentley pitches solid 8 innings allowing only 2 runs. Dennis Burns gets save, his 3rd of the LCS. Earl Sheely leads offense with 2 RBIs on 2 of 3 batting. Wild Mustangs will travel to Austin for Game 1, will defend title against heavily favored Aces. ｢boxscore｣
October 11, 1923
Williston, ND (WBSP): Wild Mustangs take Game 5 on Harry Hooper and Rabbit Maranville home runs, head home for Game 6 with 3-2 series lead over Bats. ｢boxscore｣
October 10, 1923
Williston, ND (WBSP): Lu Blue smashes homer in 10th, Aces win 9-8, SWEEP Wendigos, will travel home to host World Series. ｢boxscore｣
October 7, 1923
Austin, TX (WBSP): Ken Williams walk-off home run in bottom of ninth secures 2-0 series lead for Austin; Aces head to Wendigo for Game 3. ｢boxscore｣
October 7, 1923
Alto, NM (WBSP): Wally Pipp and Baby Doll Jacobson lead the way for Santa Carla in 6-2 win over Alto to tie series at 1 game apiece. The series heads to California for Game 3. ｢boxscore｣
Wild Card Series ｢results｣
Bats defeat Outlaws 4-2
Wendigos defeat Barons 4-1
October 4, 1923
Raleigh, NC (WBSP): George Mogridge (Santa Carla) and Heinie Groh (Williston) are named WCS MVPs. Mogridge won games 2 and 6 for the Bats, including a complete game in Game 2, and finished the series with a 2.25 ERA, allowing 4 runs on 20 hits and 6 walks in 16 innings pitched; he struck out 7 batters. Groh batted .571 for the Wendigos, 12 hits in 21 at-bats, with 4 doubles, a triple, 6 runs, 9 RBIs, and a stolen base.
October 4, 1923
Santa Carla, CA (WBSP): The Santa Carla Bats are packing their bags and heading to New Mexico to face the defending champions Alto Wild Mustangs in the Doubleday League Championship Series. Santa Carla jumped out to a quick 4-0 lead in the first, capped by a 2 run triple by Baby Doll Jacobson and never looked back, going on to win 10-5. George Mogridge got his 2nd win of the series with a 2.25 ERA. The Bats will make their 2nd LCS appearance in franchise history, their first dating back to 1920. ｢boxscore｣
October 2, 1923
Bowling Green, KY (WBSP): Elam Vangilder helped the Wendigos close out the series 4-1 over the Barons, and will head to Austin, TX to face the heavily favored Aces in the Knickerbocker LCS. Williston won 4-3, and fended of a late rally by Blackwater and Jack Tobin's leadoff homer in the bottom of ninth off of Vangilder. Reliever Ole Olsen allowed 1 more run in the inning, Bibb Falk tripling and then scoring off a Harry McCurdy single. Pinch runner Kiki Cuyler was gunned down trying to swipe second, and that may have cost Blackwater the game. Olsen finally got the save, and Vangilder notched his 2nd win of the series. ｢boxscore｣
October 2, 1923
Blackwater, KY (WBSP): Santa Carla takes Game 5 in Blackwater, 11-5, will head home with 3-2 series lead. Vic Aldridge pitched a complete game despite allowing 5 runs, getting his 2nd win of the series. A 6th inning Bats rally in the 7th inning made the difference, coming on a string of 8 consecutive singles allowed by Outlaw relievers Nick Dumovich and Rip Collins. ｢boxscore｣
September 28, 1923
Santa Carla, CA (WBSP): Bats rout Outlaws 12-1: George Mogridge lasts all 9 for Santa Carla, Baby Doll Jacobson slugs double, homer, 4 RBIs. Bats head to Kentucky with 2-0 series lead. ｢boxscore｣
September 27, 1923
Williston, ND (WBSP): Heinie Groh has huge day at the plate: 4 for 4, 5 RBIs, double, triple. Elam Vangilder gets Game 1 win for Williston. ｢boxscore｣
September 24, 1923
Boston, MA (WBSP): Dolf Luque gets 100th career win to finish the season 32-6 ith a 2.82 ERA, Aces defeat Boston 4-1. ｢boxscore｣
September 24, 1923
Old Lyme, CT (WBSP): Ross Youngs captures 1000th career hit, Elysians win 7-3 over Ticks. ｢boxscore｣
September 20, 1923
Raleigh, NC (WBSP): The playoff picture is locked in for 1923: Santa Carla will host Blackwater in the Doubleday Wild Card Series, the winner to face Alto for the League Championship. In the Knickerbocker League, Bowling Green will travel to Williston for the WCS. Austin will host the winner in the Knickerbocker LCS.
September 20, 1923
Austin, TX (WBSP): Dolf Luque hurls 4-hit shutout to break single season wins record (31); Aces beat Benedicts 8-0. Luque has 99 career wins, and has a shot at getting 100 before season's end! ｢boxscore｣
September 20, 1923
New Orleans, NO (WBSP): Pete Alexander gave up a leadoff double to George Burns today, but allowed no hits and only 1 walk the rest of the game, capturing his 20th win of the season. The Rougarou defeated the Moundsment 3-0, ｢boxscore｣
September 14, 1923
Boston, MA (WBSP): The Outlaws defeated the Kinds today 7-2 in 11 innings, and Jimmy Johnston became the 6th player to surpass 1000 hits in the WBS. ｢boxscore｣
September 13, 1923
Austin, TX (WBSP): Sherry Smith and the Aces shut out the Wendigos today, 3-0, but Williston's speedy Max Carey achieved a new career mileston, swiping his 300th bag, most all time in the WBS. ｢boxscore｣
September 13, 1923
Alto, NM (WBSP): Edd Roush races for 30th triple, but Alto falls to Macon 8-7. ｢boxscore｣
September 1, 1923
Old Lyme, CT (WBSP): Wendigo Eddie Collins joined the 1000 hit club today, and Williston defeated Old Lyme 6-4. Collins improved his average to a league best .415, and appears well on his way to a batting title. Collins' team mate Tris Speaker could join him above .400, now sitting at .405. Both collected 2 hits on the day, and Speaker drove in 3. Urban Shocker threw a complete game, and improved to 16-7 with a 3.39 ERA. Fred Heimach took the loss for the Ticks, dropping to 8-16. ｢boxscore｣
August 24, 1923
Austin, TX (WBSP): Dolf Luque piched his 22nd complete game of the season, improving to 26-5, in a 7-3 win over Bowling Green. Luque is on pace to win 32 games, which would break Carl Mays record of 30 wins set during his 1920 season with the Georgetown Giants. Shortstop Charlie Hollocher had a big day at the plate, batting 2 of 5 with 6 RBIs, thanks in part to Ken Williams batting ahead of Hollocher with 4 hits on the day. The Aces are now a staggering 102-23, pacing to win 125 games. Williston and Bowling Green are well positioned for the Wild Card spots in the Knickerbocker League. Over in the Doubleday League, Alto has a comfortable lead in first place, 8 games ahead of Santa Carla; Middleburry and Blackwater are duking it out for 3rd place. Texas is in striking distance, and could be dangerous heading into the last month of play. ｢boxscore｣
August 9, 1923
Williston, NC (WBSP): Barons' Harry Heilmann became the 4th player this season to get his 1000th career hit, joining Rogers Hornsby, Ty Cobb, and Bobby Veach. But Babe Adams and the Wendigos won the day in a 9-1 blowout. Adams allowed no earned runs, completing the game to improve to 9-3 with a 2.96 ERA. Williston and Bowling Green will likey face off in the postseason, both teams sitting 2nd and 3rd in the league with a fair amount of space in front and back. ｢boxscore｣
August 2, 1923
Willison, ND (WBSP): After getting snubbed by voters and Knickerbocker owners Kyle Pope and Steve Wood in the Midsummer Classic roster selections, Eddie Collins has been on a tear. Today Collins scored the go-ahead run for Williston in a 12-10 marathon against Boston, and batted 4 of 4, and stole 4 bases. His first hit put Collings over the .400 mark and he finished at .405 by games end. Heading into the break, Collins was batting .368, and has batted .527 since the break as of today. Well behind first place Austin but in comfortable playoff position, the Wendigos hope to start a fire and possibly upset the Aces in postseason play. ｢boxscore｣
July 31, 1923
Button Bay, VT (WBSP): Bobby Veach collects 1000th career hits; Johnny Cooney pitches 1-hit shutout in 10-0 route of Ticks, allowing only hit to Ticks' pitcher Clarence Mitchell. ｢boxscore｣
July 22, 1923
Boston, MA (WBSP): Wendigos surge past Colonials 10-5, leadoff man Max Carey picks up cycle. ｢boxscore｣
July 22, 1923
Blackwater, KY (WBSP): Babe Ruth slugs 200th career home run, but Outlaw fall to Whoopies 11-3. ｢boxscore｣
July 19, 1923
Williston, ND (WBSP): Bill Wambsganss bats for cycle, leads Topeka to 8-7 over Williston. ｢boxscore｣
July 15, 1923
Bowling Green, KY (WBSP): Aces continue winning streak, Dixie Leverett remains undefeated at 15-0. ｢boxscore｣
July 14, 1923
Bowling Green, KY (WBSP): Gabby Hartnett slugs 8 RBIs and 9th-inngin grandslam, Boston tromps Bowling Green 17-9. ｢boxscore｣
July 12, 1923
Austin, TX (WBSP): RED HOT Aces extend win streak to 18 games. ｢boxscore｣
Santa Carla, CA (WBSP): Bats come in hot out of break, riding 8 game win streak to first place in Doubleday League. ｢boxscore｣
July 10, 1923
Boston, MA (WBSP): Zach Wheat blasts 3 home runs, 2-run walkoff to defeat Elysians. ｢boxscore｣
July 7, 1923
New Orleans, LA (WBSP): Heinie Manush racks up 6 hits, 5 runs, in offensive deluge as Rougarou beat Wild Mustangs 16-12. ｢boxscore｣
July 4, 1923
Old Lyme, CT (WBSP): The Knickerbockers defeated the Doubledays today, 9-2, with late game offense. The Doubledays struck first, on a 4th-inning triple by Babe Ruth to score Edd Roush; Ruth would homer in the 8th to account for the only other Knickebocker run. Tris Speaker and Rogers Hornsby would combine for most of the offense, and earn CO-MVP awards, named by Knickerbockers manager Steve Wood. Speaker batted 2 for 4, and drove in 3 runs, including the tying run in the 5th, and the go-ahead runs on a triple in the 7th inning. Hornsby hit the game's only other home run, a solo shot in the 8th, and finished 3 for 4 with 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored. Despite the run disparity, the 9th inning featured a fair amount of excitement, including 4 plays at the plate, the Knickerbockers' runners beating out the Doubleday outfielders' arms. Pitcher Elam Vangilder was credited with the win today, and Stan Covelski took the loss. The Knickerbockers now hold a 3-2 series lead over the Doubledays in the Midsummer Classic. ｢boxscore｣
July 2, 1923
Raleigh, NC (WBSP): Today the Commissioners office announced the 1923 Midsummer Classic rosters. Both Babe Ruth and Rogers Hornsby were the only unanimous selections and are returning for their 5th consecutive time as starters. Kinnaird Street ace Red Faber will make his second consecutive start for the Doubledays, and face off against the Aces' Dolf Luque. Bob O'Farrell, Cotton Tierney, Harry Heilmann, and Tris Speaker also return as starters from last season. The Austin Aces lead all teams this season with seven players in the Midsummer Classic. Other players returning from last year's Classic include Whitey Witt, Pat Duncan, Zach Wheat, and Dolf Luque. The Old Lyme Ticks will host the game at in Old Lyme, CT. Alto's Gary McIntosh and Austin's Steve Wood will serve as managers for the Doubledays and Knickerbockers, respectively.
June 21, 1923
Williston, NC (WBSP): Harry Heilmann 10th-inning homerun gave Bowling Green the win and finished off his own cycle performance. Heilmann drove in 3 as the Barons beat the Wendigos 6-3. Dutch Ruether had the win in relief, and Ray Francis took the loss. ｢boxscore｣
June 13, 1923
Hoboken, NJ (WBSP): Slugger Ken Williams had a career day today, collecting 5 hits, including 2 home runs, a double, 7 RBIs, and 4 runs scored. The Aces won handily over Hoboken 15-6. Batting cleanup, Walter Mueller tacked on a double and a triple, and drove in a couple of runs. Reliever Earl Kunz snatched the W, while Ralph Head took the loss for the Elysians. ｢boxscore｣
June 1, 1923
Santa Carla, CA (WBSP): Catcher Cy Perkins batted for the cycle and led the Bats in a 15-3 rout of the Macon Whoopies today. Perkins was 4 for 4 with a walk, 4 RBIs, and 3 runs scored. His cycle was in "order" as well, the single, double, triple, home run coming in sequence. Ray Steineder had a solid outing for Santa Carla, getting the complete game, allowing only 2 earned run on 8 hits and walking none. Steineder improved to 5-1 with a 1.82 ERA on the season. Macon's Mike Cvengros took a drubbing and the loss, lasting only 1.2 innings and giving up 7, falling to 2-6 with a 5.79 ERA. ｢boxscore｣
May 28, 1923
Hoboken, NJ (WBSP): Rogers Hornsby achieved a milestone today, becoming the first player to reach 1,000 base hits in the WBS. Hornby batted 1 for 3, his base hit driving in Bobby Veach in the 6th, but Hoboken won the day, coming from behind with a three run rally in the 8th. Elysian catcher Frank Snyder crushed a double to drive in the tying and go-ahead runs. That was enough to give Curt Fullerton the win, and Clyde Barfoot closed out the game by retiring all 3 Benedict batters in the 9th. ｢boxscore｣
May 17, 1923
Boston, MA (WBSP): Kings' pitcher Paul Zahniser had a swell day, pitching a 7 hit shutout against Middlebury and legging out 2 triples of his own, improving to 3-2 with a 3.26 ERA. Kinnaird Street opened the 2nd inning with a solo shot by Bernie Neis and did not look back. Jim Bottomley contributed 3 base hits to raise his average to .389, and picked up an RBI. Moundsmen pitcher Ray Kolp took his first loss of the season, and stands at 4-1 with a 3.09 ERA. Right now Middlebury is battling it out with Blackwater and Alto for first place in the Doubleday. ｢boxscore｣
May 4, 1923
Boston, MA (WBSP): Colonials' pitcher Joe Bush is off to an historic start this season, as he pitched his 3rd shutout today to improve to 5-0 with a microscopic 0.40 ERA. In 5 starts this season, Bush completed every game and only allowed 2 earned runs on 28 hits in 45 innings pitched. Boston defeated Bowling Green 7-0, scoring every run in the 3rd inning with 9 consecutive batters reaching base safely on 5 singles, 2 walks, and 2 defensive miscues by Baron third-baseman Pie Traynor. Barons' pitcher Dutch Ruether gave up all 7 runs, falling to 1-4 with a 9.00 ERA. ｢boxscore｣
April 29, 1923
Blackwater, KY (WBSP): Babe Ruth's bat has been heating up lately, and today he hit his 4th home run of the season against Texas, after hitting his 3rd yesterday, helping Blackwater to a 6-0 shutout over Texas. In the first game of the series Ruth walked in 5 of 5 plate appearances. Ruth now has a .397 average and .581 OBP as April nears its close. Blackwater holds a 2 game lead over reigning champion Alto. Allen Russell threw the shutout for the Outlaws, and improved to 2-2 with a 3.79 ERA. ｢boxscore｣
April 23, 1923
Bowling Green, KY (WBSP): Last season Herb Pennock finished 5-15. Less than 3 weeks into the season, he notched his 5th win today over the first-place Aces. Pennock pitched the whole game, allowing 2 runs on 7 hits. Harry Heilmann led the Barons' offense, batting 2 of 4 with an RBI and a run. Austin's Eppa Rixey had a decent outing, but took his first loss of the season. Bowling Green also took the 3-game series from Austin, and sits 1.5 games back in 2nd place. ｢boxscore｣
April 17, 1923
Button Bay, VT (WBSP): Red hot out of the gate, Austin trounced Button Bay 14-1 today for their ninth consecutive win, improving to 11-1, Dixie Leverett pitching a gem, allowing 1 run on 4 hits and improving to 3-0 with a 0.72 ERA. Shortstop John Kelleher slugged his 3rd homer of the season, Johnny Mostil drove in 3 of the Aces' runs. Button Bay lost their 10th in a row, falling to 1-11, bottom of the Knickerbocker League. ｢boxscore｣
April 17, 1923
Button Bay, VT (WBSP): Red hot out of the gate, Austin trounced Button Bay 14-1 today for their ninth consecutive win, improving to 11-1, Dixie Leverett pitching a gem, allowing 1 run on 4 hits and improving to 3-0 with a 0.72 ERA. Shortstop John Kelleher slugged his 3rd homer of the season, Johnny Mostil drove in 3 of the Aces' runs. Button Bay lost their 10th in a row, falling to 1-11, bottom of the Knickerbocker League. ｢boxscore｣
April 9, 1923
Santa Carla, CA (WBSP): George Mogridge hurled a one-hitter for the Bats today, allowing a walk and a double in the 2nd inning before the next 24 Kings' batters, rolling to a 9-1 victory. Topper Rigney and Wally Pipp combined for 7 hits, 6 RBIs, and 4 runs, leading the Bats' offense. ｢boxscore｣
November 15, 1922
Old Lyme, CT (WBSP): Fans of the Old Lyme Ticks rejoiced today when owner Mike Walsh selected Lou Gehrig with the first overall pick in the 1923 Draft. Coming off a 120 loss season, Walsh is on the hot seat in Old Lyme. Walsh has been accused by some hot-headed locals of being too preoccupied with other side hobbies (e.g. race horse breedng and his cast-iron pan collection) to focus properly on his ballclub.
November 1, 1922
Raleigh, NC (WBSP): The Old Lyme Ticks win first pick in the 1923 Draft Lottery. ｢full results｣
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