Category: Shoestring Catches

1950s Diamond Gems: 1954 Indians at 1957 Braves

Editor’s note: The 1950 Tournament games are being played with Strat-o-Matic cards and dice. Injuries will only be used during the game when they occur. For this tournament, the rules include a three-man pitching rotation using the best lineups available. Jim Hegan‘s two-run homer in the seventh highlighted the 1954 Cleveland Indians 3-2 win over […]

Negro League Exhibition: 35 Cubans at 45 Buckeyes

Editor’s note: This exhibition game features the winners of the two Negro Leagues Diamond Gems Tournaments on Press Room Pass. The contest was played with Strat-o-Matic cards and dice. The 1935 New York Cubans were able to hang on for a 7-5 victory over the 1945 Cleveland Buckeys as the champions of two Negro Leagues […]