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Tom Falduto
Schaumburg Saxons

  

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NEWS

February 18, 1993
1955 season discussion underway
DAYTON, OH - With the 1954 season underway, this newsletter covers the 1955 schedule process, rookie draft date, trade rumors, and league dues.

April 17, 1993
1955 Player limits proposal
DAYTON OH - In an effort to improve the statistical integrity of the league, the following proposals have been introduced for the 1955 season.
 

April 20, 1993
Draft day plans
DAYTON, OH - The 1955 draft plans are being discussed, along with some players on the trade blocks.  

May 1, 1993
1955 rookie player list
DAYTON, OH - The link on the left in the Draft Central block contains the 1955 rookie list.  The quality is not the best, and contains my chicken scratch.  I can't even decipher the entire thing!

June 23, 1993
More draft notes
DAYTON, OH - More info on the rookie draft and player ratings can be read in this newsletter.

July 24, 1993
1955 Draft complete 
DAYTON, OH - A nice summary of the 55 draft written by Steve Ehresman, highlighting the activities on draft day.  Rules changes and trades 18-34 are also posted.  Part 2 is found here.

August 22, 1993
1955 Season ready to start
DAYTON, OH - With the start of the 55 season, some last minute notes to take care of.  A few bios, player limits, and trades 35-46 are included.

September 1, 1993
First month results
DAYTON, OH - On the newsletter, the heading says "September", but that is the calendar month, not the month of the season.  It is really April's play.

October 1, 1993
1955: This is next year!
DAYTON, OH - Steve Ehresman has once again penned a wonderful article highlighting the real-life happenings during the 1955MLB season. 

October 3, 1993
Commissioner's corner and Dr. Diamond debut
DAYTON, OH - Commissioner Emeritus Wheeler's comments plus an early SPB staple, with Dr.Diamond.

October 5, 1993
Manager Change
DAYTON, OH - A new manager takes charge for the  55 season.

November 1, 1993
Expansion, and the Curmudgeon emerges
DAYTON, OH - Expansion plans are outlined, along with the debut of another early SPB feature, "The Baseball Curmudgeon."

December 2, 1993
More expansion news, and many extras!
DAYTON, OH - Continued expansion coverage, the 1955 All-Star game news, SPB's first no-hitter, and a mid-season report from Dr.Diamond, accompanied by a spirited rebuttal from John Ungashick.

December 5, 1993
All-Star game rosters
DAYTON, OH - Contained is a letter outlining the voting process, then the final 2 pages are the voted rosters for each team.

January 30, 1994
SPB-1 new officers and more news
DAYTON, OH - A naming of the SPB-1 League President has been named, along with rookie draft news, and a call for waiver lists in 55.

March 16, 1994, 1994
1956 draft order and more
DAYTON, OH - 1955 World series coverage, plus the 1956 draft order, trade #50, and other miscellaneous notes.  It appears no monthly coverage after April was archived. 

AWARDS

MVP-  Mickey Mantle-Tigers
CYYoung-D.Newcombe-Cascades
Fireman - H.Wilhelm-Titans
Rookie - None awarded
Manager - T.Falduto

Links to:  [Ballots]  [Results]

 

League Leaders

AVG:B.Goodman-Bluebirds   .356
HR's:
M.Mantle-Tigers        48
RBI:  T.Kluz.-Saxons        152
SB:  J.Temple-Saxons        36

Wins: 
D.Newcombe-CAS   21-9
ERA: B.Pierce-Blue Sox   2.32
K's: H.Score-BlackSox      251
SVs: H.WIlhelm-Titans         20
 

1955 Final Power Rankings

  Power rankings not computed for 1955 season