At the end of 4 innings the score Cougars 1 Black Sox 0. Jim Kisselburgh of the Cougars had held the Sox to 2 hits, while his mates had managed 3 hits and a run against Jerry Solomon. In the top of the fifth the Sox bats awoke banging out 7 hits, 4 of them the extra-base variety, and plated 9 runs. Jerry Solomon was slinging today, going 5 innings, giving up just a single run and striking out 8. Dave Booker came on in relief for the Sox and had 4 K's to finish off the Cougars. A combination of tiredness and a few balls missed by his cohorts led to Jim's demise on the hill for the Cougars. Jim has certainly added a lot to a scrappy Cougars team. Glad to have you in the league Jim. Leading the attack for the Black Sox was Bob "Hold Him Back" Noto, who had 2 hits, 2 rbi and 2 runs scored, including, it be the truth, a stand-up triple. Now I have to deal with a guy who thinks he has speed. And he demands I give him the steal sign whenever he reaches base. Musella, Ramos, Aiello, and Hoin each had 2 hits, with Musella, Scuteri, Tarantino, and Kreig each banging out a double. The Cougars were led by VanAlstyne's 2 hits, Smith's hit and a run, Moffrie's hit and rbi, and Rugen's hit. Good luck in the playoffs Cougars, a team which plays hard and never gives up.
