The Hitters
Four Hall-of-Famers, led by Buck Ewing, fight to keep their hopes alive. HOF-ers Yogi Berra, Hughie Jennings, and Ted Simmons face Brian Downing, Paul Hines, Hal Chase, and Freddy Leach in this elimination season. Top 4 continue in the tournament while the others head for home.
| Buck Ewing Round One S69 Round Two Round 3 S44 | W – L 90-64 BYE 69-85 |  |
| Yogi Berra Round One S20 Round Two Round 3 S14 | W – L 82-72 BYE 70-84 |  |
| Hughie Jennings Round One S38 Round Two Round 3 S20 | W – L 86-68 BYE 61-93 |  |
| Brian Downing Round One S09 Round Two Round 3 S57 | W – L 76-78 BYE 66-88 |  |
| Paul Hines Round One S72 Round Two S12 Round 3 S48 | W – L 68-86 94-60 61-93 |  |
| Hal Chase Round One S59 Round Two S30 Round 3 S40 | W – L 69-85 81-73 67-87 |  |
| Ted Simmons Round One S62 Round Two S11 Round 3 S04 | W – L 66-88 84-70 62-92 |  |
| Freddy Leach Round One S71 Round Two S18 Round 3 S13 | W – L 62-92 79-75 58-96 |  |
The Results
After uneven performances in the first three rounds, the real Paul Hines showed up, garnering him a second place finish to the great Yogi Berra. Hughie “Ee-Yah” Jennings one on the last day of the season to claim third ahead of Hal Chase who threw his last three games. Simmons and Ewing went into the final series with a chance to qualify but dropped all three games against their opponents. They both have positive run differentials on the season, so there is a sliver of hope for them. Downing and Leach are on the next bus out of town.
Season Highlights
- Paul Hines2 led all batters with a .324 average.
- Paul Hines3 slugged 52 doubles.
- Berra3 took the home run crown with 31 round-trippers.
- No-Hitters
4/29 John Burkett5 of HUJ vs. BUE in 9 innings.