1966 CURT GOWDY IP PROJECT: CHAPTER 3: PITTSBURGH TAKES THE LEAD

                        JOHNNY BRIGGS SLASH LINE  421/522/737/1259 

      PITTSBURGH LEADS ON TIEBREAKER 

PROJECT TOOLS 

1966 Inside Pitch Set 
Digital Diamond Board Game Companion 
Google Dice Roller 
Liberty IP League Rules ( Modified) 
King of the Hill Schedule Format 

The top 6 teams will qualify for the playoffs.  The higher they finish, the more losses it will take for a team to be eliminated in the playoffs. 


CURRENT PLAYOFF TEAMS 


Pittsburgh 6-3
Houston   6-3
Kansas City 6-3
Los Angeles 6-4
Detroit  4-3
Baltimore  4-4 


CHAPTER 3 NOTES 


7 Shutouts were tossed during the 20 games in the chapter. 

Pittsburgh (6-3) was the exception to the rule, defeating the Reds 11-6.  The Pirates are utilizing a lineup that includes Matty Alou, Manny Mota, Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargell, Donn Clendenon, a double play combo of Gene Alley and Bill Mazeroski.   The Pirates playoff hopes will depend on the ability of their pitching staff. Bob Veale is the ace of the staff. 

Houston (6-3) downed Veale and the Pirates 2-1 thanks to Larry Dierker.  The Astros down the Pirates 9-3 thanks to Rusty Stuab ( 3H-2B-3B-3RBI). 

Don Sutton ( LAD) threw a 1 hit shutout to down the Astros 1-0.  Koufax followed with a 1 hit shutout over the Mets 3-0 until the Orioles burned Jim Brewer for 5 runs to hand the Dodgers a 6-4 loss.  

In AL games, Wickersham threw a 4 hit shutout for a 4-0 win over KCA. 

Jim Palmer threw a 4 hit shutout for a 6-0 win over the Red Sox. 

Mickey Mantle hit a walk off grand slam for a 7-5 win over Baltimore. 

It is early in the season but you have to like Johnny Briggs' slash line. Not bad from the man from Patterson New Jersey. 

BATTING LEADERS 
Tied*

PA  Charles KCA 45
R    Campaneris KCA 11
H    F. Robinson BLT 13*
2B   F. Robinson BLT 4 
3B   Foy BST 2*
HR  Reichardt CAL 3 
RBI Mota PIT 8 
SB   Campaneris KCA 6
AVG  Briggs PHL 421
OBP  Briggs PHL 522
SLG  Briggs PHL 737
OPS  Briggs PHL 1259

PITCHING LEADERS 

Wins:  Cuellar  Hou 2*
ERA:  Peters CWS 0.00*
Ks:      Hunter  KCA  22
IP        Cuellar HOU 26
WHIP  Peterson NYY 0.33* 
G         Reagan LAD 5
CG      Cuellar HOU 3
SV       ODell PIT 2 


60 games are in the book.
120 games are left to play. 
The schedule in the first 3 chapters involved intra league games between AL and NL teams. 


The project continues to provide fun and excitement.  The King of the Hill format gives you a playoff atmosphere.  The Inside Pitch board game excels at giving you realistic skill sets of every player.  

60 games are in the books.  120 games to go until the playoffs.