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LEAGUE NEWS
WEEK 10 May 30th to June 5th
BATTING HIGHLIGHTS
Mike Hegan of the Wranglers ties the CKL record for doubles in a game when he smacks four two baggers in a losing effort against the Hard Cider on May 30th. Also, Bobby Bonds becomes the first player to hit three homers in a game this season.
5+ Hits, Game: None
3+ Doubles, Game: Mike Hegan (4), Wranglers
2+ Triples, Game: Mike Hargrove, Angels;
Mickey Rivers, Diablos
2+ Home Runs, Game: Bobby Bonds (3), Shoeless Joes; Steve Braun, Badgers; John Mayberry, Shoeless Joes; Willie Crawford, Skipjacks; Willie Crawford (again), Skipjacks; Reggie Jackson, Iron
4+ Runs, Game: Mickey Rivers, Diablos
5+ RBI, Game: Dick Allen, Dust Bunnies; Bobby Bonds, Shoeless Joes
3+ Stolen Bases, Game: Graig Nettles, Cloverleafs
3+ Doubles, Game: Mike Hegan (4), Wranglers
2+ Triples, Game: Mike Hargrove, Angels;
Mickey Rivers, Diablos
2+ Home Runs, Game: Bobby Bonds (3), Shoeless Joes; Steve Braun, Badgers; John Mayberry, Shoeless Joes; Willie Crawford, Skipjacks; Willie Crawford (again), Skipjacks; Reggie Jackson, Iron
4+ Runs, Game: Mickey Rivers, Diablos
5+ RBI, Game: Dick Allen, Dust Bunnies; Bobby Bonds, Shoeless Joes
3+ Stolen Bases, Game: Graig Nettles, Cloverleafs
PITCHING HIGHLIGHTS
Congratulations to Buzz Capra of the Skipjacks, who breaks the one hitter jinx and notchers a no hitter against the Thunder on June 2nd. Capra coasted for most of the day with his only real trouble happening in the eighth. An error by Bucky Dent and a pair of walks sandwiched around a Juan Beniquez strikeout had the bases jammed with two down, but Capra remained cool and got Freddie Patek to loft a soft fly to left. The only thing close to a hit came with two down in the first when Jim Spencer ripped a liner into the right center gap, but Steve Braun made a fine running catch - not realizing how important the grab would be later on!
Congratulations to Buzz Capra of the Skipjacks, who breaks the one hitter jinx and notchers a no hitter against the Thunder on June 2nd. Capra coasted for most of the day with his only real trouble happening in the eighth. An error by Bucky Dent and a pair of walks sandwiched around a Juan Beniquez strikeout had the bases jammed with two down, but Capra remained cool and got Freddie Patek to loft a soft fly to left. The only thing close to a hit came with two down in the first when Jim Spencer ripped a liner into the right center gap, but Steve Braun made a fine running catch - not realizing how important the grab would be later on!
2 Hitter or Better:
Larry Dierker, Iron vs Spikes, 5/31
Buzz Capra (No Hits), Skipjacks vs Thunder, 6/2
Shutouts:
Larry Gura, Legends vs Badgers, 5/30 10-0
Bob Gibson, Legends vs Badgers, 5/31 3-0
Larry Dierker, Iron vs Spikes, 5/31 3-0
Wilbur Wood, Diablos vs Cloverleafs, 6/2 10-0
Buzz Capra, Skipjacks vs Thunder, 6/2 7-0
Joe Decker, Shoeless Joes vs Legends, 6/3 8-0
Jim Rooker, Gold Sox vs Hard Cider, 6/3 2-0
Steve Carlton, Badgers vs Loggers, 6/3 5-0
Jim Lonborg, Angels vs Cloverleafs, 6/3 2-0
Jon Matlack, Spikes vs Thunder, 6/3 5-0
Steve Hargan, Shoeless Joes vs Legends, 6/5 1-0
10+ Strikeouts, Game:
None
Larry Dierker, Iron vs Spikes, 5/31
Buzz Capra (No Hits), Skipjacks vs Thunder, 6/2
Shutouts:
Larry Gura, Legends vs Badgers, 5/30 10-0
Bob Gibson, Legends vs Badgers, 5/31 3-0
Larry Dierker, Iron vs Spikes, 5/31 3-0
Wilbur Wood, Diablos vs Cloverleafs, 6/2 10-0
Buzz Capra, Skipjacks vs Thunder, 6/2 7-0
Joe Decker, Shoeless Joes vs Legends, 6/3 8-0
Jim Rooker, Gold Sox vs Hard Cider, 6/3 2-0
Steve Carlton, Badgers vs Loggers, 6/3 5-0
Jim Lonborg, Angels vs Cloverleafs, 6/3 2-0
Jon Matlack, Spikes vs Thunder, 6/3 5-0
Steve Hargan, Shoeless Joes vs Legends, 6/5 1-0
10+ Strikeouts, Game:
None
BATTER OF THE MONTH - MAY
JOE MORGAN, KNIGHTS
JOE MORGAN, KNIGHTS
Joe
Morgan put up great numbers in May to help the Knights stay atop the
Johnson Division. Joe went 32 for 86 to post a .372 average and added
15 walks to put up a .461 on base percentage. He clubbed six homers,
three doubles and a pair of triples for a .663 slugging average. Morgan
drove in 23 runs, scored 21 and swiped a pair of bases.
PITCHER OF THE MONTH - MAY
BOB GIBSON, LEGENDS
Long
time CKL star Bob Gibson found a groove in May and helped the Legends
stay in the Hulbert Division race. Gibson started seven games in May
and put up a 5-1 ledger. Included in the five wins were three complete
game shutouts, and he had a fourth complete game as well. In 54.2
innnings Gibby posted a 1.98 ERA and 1.08 WHIP. He struck out 19
batters and allowed only two home runs all month.
| PREVIOUS WEEKLY NOTES | ||||
| CKL ALL TIME STANDINGS THROUGH 1973 | |||
| TEAM | WON | LOST | PCT |
| Hard Cider | 1391 | 793 | .637 |
| Knights | 1329 | 855 | .609 |
| Legends | 1302 | 882 | .596 |
| Thunder | 444 | 396 | .529 |
| Skipjacks | 1126 | 1058 | .516 |
| Iron | 1122 | 1062 | .514 |
| Shoeless Joe | 1090 | 1094 | .499 |
| Gold Sox | 830 | 850 | .494 |
| Diablos | 1074 | 1110 | .492 |
| Loggers | 1021 | 1163 | .467 |
| Badgers | 764 | 916 | .455 |
| Angels | 987 | 1197 | .452 |
| Cloverleafs | 748 | 932 | .445 |
| Wranglers | 374 | 466 | .445 |
| Dust Bunnies | 346 | 494 | .412 |
| Senators | 193 | 311 | .383 |
| Spikes | 317 | 523 | .377 |
| Phillies | 171 | 333 | .339 |
| Athletics | 155 | 349 | .308 |
| BATTER OF THE WEEK |
WILLIE CRAWFORD SKIPJACKS  Willie Crawford was a big reason the Skipjacks climbed above .500 this week. Willie batted .429 on 12 for 28, posted a .448 OBP and slugged 1.143. He collected six homers and a pair of doubles, helping him to drive in 14 runs while scoring 10. |
| PITCHER OF THE WEEK |
BUZZ CAPRA SKIPJACKS  Pitcher of the Week honors go to Buzz Capra for his no hit gem against the Thunder. |
