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AZTarHeel · 07-29-2006, 11:52 PM

Some final notes from the inaugural season of the Arizona League:

- Jack Chesbro of the Grand Canyon River Runners becomes the first pitcher to throw a no-hitter in league history. Chesbro did it May 5, striking out seven...

- On one of the final days of the regular season, Jack Taylor of the Nogales Apaches does Chesbro better by throwing a PERFECT GAME on Sept. 28. His defense did some serious work behind him because Taylor only struck out two ...

- Cottonwood had four pitchers win 20 games

Award Winners

Northern Best Young Player :
Roger Denzer (Cottonwood Monsoon)
He had a record of 27-14 with an ERA of 2.70 and 3 shutouts.
In 41 games started, he pitched 379.2 innings, fanning 156 and walking 25 batters.

Southern Best Young Player :
Christy Mathewson (Phoenix Dust Devils)
He had a record of 28-12 with an ERA of 2.31 and 2 shutouts.
In 42 games started, he pitched 323 innings, fanning 158 and walking 94 batters.

Northern Top Hurler Award:
Cy Young (Cottonwood Monsoon)
He had a record of 25-7 with an ERA of 2.32 and 5 shutouts.
In 32 games started, he pitched 303 innings, fanning 105 and walking 39 batters.

Northern Big Stick Award:
Sam Crawford (Flagstaff Lumberjacks)
He batted .330 in 603 AB, with 17 homers and 96 RBI.

Southern Top Hurler Award:
Christy Mathewson (Phoenix Dust Devils)
He had a record of 28-12 with an ERA of 2.31 and 2 shutouts.
In 42 games started, he pitched 323 innings, fanning 158 and walking 94 batters.

Southern Big Stick Award:
Jesse Burkett (Prescott Antelopes)
He batted .380 in 603 AB, with 8 homers and 79 RBI.

Northern Field General Award Winners:
Pitcher: Togie Pittinger (Cottonwood)
Catcher: Boileryard Clarke (Cottonwood)
First Base: Frank Isbell (Jerome)
Second Base: Joe Quinn (Cottonwood)
Third Base: Jimmy Collins (Kayenta)
Shortstop: Billy Gilbert (Sedona)
Leftfield: Charlie Hemphill (Kayenta)
Centerfield: Roy Thomas (Lake Havasu)
Rightfield: Sam Crawford (Flagstaff)

Southern Field General Award Winners:
Pitcher: Jack Powell (Tucson)
Catcher: Ossee Schreckengost (Phoenix)
First Base: Jim Jones (Tucson)
Second Base: Jimmy Williams (Phoenix)
Third Base: Bert Conn (Tombstone)
Shortstop: George Davis (Tempe)
Leftfield: Pop Foster (Tempe)
Centerfield: Chick Stahl (Yuma)
Rightfield: Fielder Jones (Phoenix)

07-29-2006, 11:52 PM	#13
AZTarHeel All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,549	A few 1901 notes Some final notes from the inaugural season of the Arizona League: - Jack Chesbro of the Grand Canyon River Runners becomes the first pitcher to throw a no-hitter in league history. Chesbro did it May 5, striking out seven... - On one of the final days of the regular season, Jack Taylor of the Nogales Apaches does Chesbro better by throwing a PERFECT GAME on Sept. 28. His defense did some serious work behind him because Taylor only struck out two ... - Cottonwood had four pitchers win 20 games Award Winners Northern Best Young Player : Roger Denzer (Cottonwood Monsoon) He had a record of 27-14 with an ERA of 2.70 and 3 shutouts. In 41 games started, he pitched 379.2 innings, fanning 156 and walking 25 batters. Southern Best Young Player : Christy Mathewson (Phoenix Dust Devils) He had a record of 28-12 with an ERA of 2.31 and 2 shutouts. In 42 games started, he pitched 323 innings, fanning 158 and walking 94 batters. Northern Top Hurler Award: Cy Young (Cottonwood Monsoon) He had a record of 25-7 with an ERA of 2.32 and 5 shutouts. In 32 games started, he pitched 303 innings, fanning 105 and walking 39 batters. Northern Big Stick Award: Sam Crawford (Flagstaff Lumberjacks) He batted .330 in 603 AB, with 17 homers and 96 RBI. Southern Top Hurler Award: Christy Mathewson (Phoenix Dust Devils) He had a record of 28-12 with an ERA of 2.31 and 2 shutouts. In 42 games started, he pitched 323 innings, fanning 158 and walking 94 batters. Southern Big Stick Award: Jesse Burkett (Prescott Antelopes) He batted .380 in 603 AB, with 8 homers and 79 RBI. Northern Field General Award Winners: Pitcher: Togie Pittinger (Cottonwood) Catcher: Boileryard Clarke (Cottonwood) First Base: Frank Isbell (Jerome) Second Base: Joe Quinn (Cottonwood) Third Base: Jimmy Collins (Kayenta) Shortstop: Billy Gilbert (Sedona) Leftfield: Charlie Hemphill (Kayenta) Centerfield: Roy Thomas (Lake Havasu) Rightfield: Sam Crawford (Flagstaff) Southern Field General Award Winners: Pitcher: Jack Powell (Tucson) Catcher: Ossee Schreckengost (Phoenix) First Base: Jim Jones (Tucson) Second Base: Jimmy Williams (Phoenix) Third Base: Bert Conn (Tombstone) Shortstop: George Davis (Tempe) Leftfield: Pop Foster (Tempe) Centerfield: Chick Stahl (Yuma) Rightfield: Fielder Jones (Phoenix)