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Boston (N) Braves 11-02-1939
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Monday, September 18th, 1939: Braves Shut out Giants, Rowe Winner
"I hope we miss him next time," the New York (N) manager said. "Rowe certainly pitched a strong game against us today. He was in a groove, throwing everything for strikes. Throwing hard. Changing speeds."

Boston (N) starter Schoolboy Rowe tamed the New York (N) Giants 5-0 with a 4-hit shutout, finishing the game with 4 strikeouts and 1 walk in a sharp outing.

"I enjoy facing a team like that where I can get an out on one, two or three pitches," Rowe said. "It gives me a chance to be a lot more aggressive."

This season Rowe has fanned 117 in 272.2 innings and collected a 21-11 record with a 3.10 ERA.

Friday, September 15th, 1939: Best Hurler Award Presented by PCL
The Triple-A Pitcher Award for 1939 has been presented and the Pacific Coast League winner is Max Butcher of Boston (N).

"It's always nice to receive an award like this," said Butcher. "I just hope I can improve on my performance next year and be in the running again," the Braves star told reporters.

Butcher excelled with an impressive 21-11 record in 41 starts. In 266.2 innings he yielded 270 hits and 65 walks, while striking out 42 and compiling a fine 3.41 ERA.

Monday, September 11th, 1939: Number 2000 for Ott
Mel Ott started out as a baby-faced rookie many seasons ago. Yesterday at Wrigley Field the Chicago (N) veteran joined the 2000-hit club. Ott achieved that milestone with a 4-for-5 day in the Cubs 9-6 win over the Boston (N) Braves.

He spoke to reporters in the clubhouse after the game and said, "Looking at the list of all the great players who have done this is humbling. It is a great honor to be among them."

During his career Ott has chalked up 2000 hits and a .312 average with 289 home runs and 1116 RBIs.

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