1951 Final Standings




East Circuit Pennant Race

END of APRIL:

Atlantics (17-7) 1 games ahead of Solons
END of MAY:

Atlantics (27-10) 3 1/2 games ahead of Solons
END of JUNE:

Atlantics (37-14) 3 games ahead of Solons
END of JULY:

Stars (41-19) capture pennant 3 games ahead of Solons.

Roxford Excelsiors Major Contributers...






West Circuit Pennant Race

END of APRIL:

Stars (19-5) 2 game ahead of Blue Sox
END of MAY:

Blue Sox (31-7) 3 1/2 games ahead of Stars
END of JUNE:

Stars (39-12) 1 game ahead of Blue Sox
END of JULY:

Stars (46-14) capture pennant 4 games ahead of Blue Sox.

Delta Stars Major Contributers...






 






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GAME #1
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Road Win Lifts Roxford to 1-0 Lead in MS

With second baseman Bill Wright leading the charge, the Roxford Excelsiors got a road win over the Delta Stars, 13-8, in Game 1 of the Metro Series today. Wright was 4-5 with 2 doubles and 2 singles. He scored 3 times and drove in 3 at Sportstime Ballpark to help Roxford take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-7 series.

Wright had an important at-bat with a runner on 2nd in the top of the sixth, when he hit a run-scoring double. The Excelsiors went on to win.

The next game is set to be played tomorrow here at Sportstime Ballpark.







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GAME #2
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Raucous Crowd Propels Stars to 6-3 Victory

The Delta Stars got a great start from 40-year-old left-hander John Hewett, as Delta won the contest, 6-3, at Sportstime Ballpark. Hewett threw 8.0 innings of 5-hit ball in the win, which knotted the best-of-7 series at 1-1.

Hewett was in the zone all game. He frustrated Roxford hitters while giving the Stars 8 innings of quality work. Hewett threw 118 pitches, allowing 5 hits and getting 9 punchouts.

Game 3 is scheduled for Thursday at Roxford Field.









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GAME 3
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Delta takes 2-1 Lead in MS

The Delta Stars hold an early advantage in the Metro Series, thanks to the "old man" of the franchise, Armand Field.

Field, 40, was in control at Roxford Field today, leading the Stars to victory, 4-3, over the Roxford Excelsiors in Game 3. Field threw 9.0 innings allowing 3 runs. Delta now holds a 2-1 edge in the best-of-7 series.

The outcome might have been different for Delta, had it not been for Ed Harvey, the 26-year old catcher . Harvey stroked a run-scoring single in the top of the eighth inning to put Delta up, 4-1. For the game, he was 2 for 4, including 1 double and 1 single.

The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Roxford Field.









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GAME 4
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Cels Tie Best-of-Seven Series at 2-2

Trailing by a game in the Metro Series, Andrew Beamon was ready for his start.

The right-hander turned in a performance for the ages at Roxford Field today, pitching a 9-inning, complete-game shutout to lead the Roxford Excelsiors to victory in Game 4 of the Metro Series. Beamon held the Delta Stars to 7 hits and 1 walk, while striking out 3. The win brought Roxford into a 2-2 tie in the best-of-7 series.

Beamon pitched a complete game for Roxford. The 34-year-old right-hander was charged with no runs on 7 hits. He struck out 3 during his 102-pitch performance.

The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Roxford Field.








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GAME 5
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Pivotal Game 5 Goes to Host Excelsiors, 5-4

Riding the 3-hit performance of left fielder Mark Heil, the Roxford Excelsiors stopped the visiting Delta Stars, 5-4, in Game 5 of the Metro Series today. Heil went 3-4 with a triple and 2 singles. He scored 2 times for the Excelsiors, who now lead the best-of-7 series, 3 games to 2.

Toad Beaty, the Roxford catcher, contributed a run-scoring single in the bottom of the sixth inning to make the score 4-3, Excelsiors. For the game, Beaty was 2 for 3 with 2 singles, while adding 2 RBI.

The shifts back to Sportstime Ballpark in Delta for game six.








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GAME 6
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Roxford Wins Metro Series!

With a 7-5 win over the Delta Stars tonight at Sportstime Ballpark, the Roxford Excelsiors wrapped up their 1st title in team history.

Roxford left little doubt who was the better club. "Team" was the word of the day as the Excelsiors celebrated the culmination of their banner year in the victors clubhouse following the game.

A jovial mood filled the air as Roxford celebrated into the night. The city's mayor said parade plans were underway and a "huge celebration" in the works.

The champions completed the regular season with a first-place finish in the Metro Leagues East Circuit and a 41-19 record.









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SERIES FINAL STATS
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Series MVP:










Batting Champ Award

The Metropolis Blue Sox right fielder made the season a nightmare for his opposition, batting .430, rattling off 99 hits including 18 doubles, 5 triples and 2 home runs. He scored 62 times and collected 26 runs batted in.

Most Valuable Player Award


Joe McCoy is only going to get better as he gets older.His winning campaign featured a .412 batting average and a .502 on-base percentage this year. In 60 games he piled up 94 hits, 20 doubles, 1 triple, 24 home runs, 69 RBIs and 68 runs scored. Jordan Ballou of the Metropolis Blue Sox finished second in voting, while Ellis Swaim, last years MVP of the Oakdale Spiders finished third.

King Hurler Award


Harvey Watson of the Metropolis Blue Sox completed the year with a 14-3 record. He started 20 times, threw 168.1 innings, chalked up 154 strikeouts and 57 walks, limited hitters to a .241 batting average and posted an impressive 2.62 ERA. Andrew Beamon of the Roxford Excelsiors finished second in voting, while Curt Sell of the Metropolis Blue Sox finished third.


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1950 All-Metro Team






1950 Gold Glove Award Winners





(The biggest offseason moves & news after the 1951 season.)


Fired Managers

- McCay Removed; Fired by Capseide Cyclones

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Capeside Deals Speight to Oakdale for Barrett
John Speight and 21-year old SS Leslie Gauthier will be going to the Spiders in exchange for 22-year old RHP Roger Barrett, 21-year old RHP John Ewers, and 21-year old 1B <Garry Chambers.


Center Fielder  Rick Wyatt  Lands in St. Cruze
The St. Cruze Solons have called a press conference later today to announce the signing of center fielder Rick Wyatt to a contract.

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Boardwalk, Oakdale Close Deal
  Boardwalk will ship 37-year old RHP Toowy White and 21-year old 3B Dan Piatt to Oakdale for 24-year old 2B Ronnie Heath and 23-year old 1B Soldier Snow.


St. Cruz, CF Bell Come to Terms
  The Solons and Preston Bell reached an accord earlier today which brings the center fielder to town.


Prentice Signs With Solons
  St. Cruze officials presented their new starting pitcher Nelson Prentice today before a packed clubhouse of media representatives, agents and baseball officials.


Rivermount, CF Barefoot Come to Terms
  The Summits announce the signing of center fielder Steve Barefoot. The 26-year-old has the potential to be one of the game's preeminent playmakers.

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St. Cruze Sends Mims to Roxford
  St. Cruze and Roxford have made a swap. Players involved in the transaction are the Solons 28-year old CF Elliot Mims and the Excelsiors 29-year old C Toad Beaty.



1952 Predicted Finish
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:::   #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6



Metro Leagues teams and players are totally fictional.