1930 FINAL STANDINGS
As we complete the third decade of the 20th century, the Chicago Colts find themselves in a much better place than could have been predicted 10 years ago. They made it back to the World Series after a one-year absence, helped along by a surprise 20 win season from starter
William Bell and the ever-excellent
Chop Tempkin. Unfortunately, the Colts will be without Bell's services due to a pulled rotator cuff incurred in mid-September. In New York,
Arnold Colfax bounced back to win another HR title with a couple surprise competitors in
Rap Dixon and
Chino Smith who finished 2nd and 3rd respectively. Also making his mark in the Big Apple was
James Concannon, who decidedly came into his own, batting .407 with 32 taters. Offense was up all over baseball, causing critics to complain that the baseballs are doctored. Whatever the cause, the fans like it.
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CONTINENTAL LEAGUE Standings
Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10
Chicago 96 58 .623 - 92-62 4 48-29 48-29 7-4 19-11 * W2 7-3
Brooklyn 93 61 .604 3.0 92-62 1 52-25 41-36 10-3 23-15 - W1 6-4
Boston (C) 84 70 .545 12.0 85-69 -1 46-31 38-39 6-6 22-17 - L6 3-7
Cleveland 83 71 .539 13.0 84-70 -1 40-37 43-34 5-4 22-20 - L1 5-5
Philadelphia 74 80 .481 22.0 74-80 0 40-37 34-43 5-7 22-24 - L2 4-6
New York (C) 65 89 .422 31.0 64-90 1 32-45 33-44 5-2 12-12 - W2 4-6
Cincinnati 62 92 .403 34.0 58-96 4 34-43 28-49 6-12 19-24 - W1 5-5
Pittsburgh 59 95 .383 37.0 66-88 -7 29-48 30-47 2-8 9-25 - L1 6-4
Speaking of offense, it was sky high in the Federal League as well, most noticeably in the performance of Louisville's
Chuck Klein who set a new mark with an astonishing .441 to go with his 46 homeruns and 158 RBI. The only reason he didn't win the triple crown was 22 year-old
Jimmie Foxx who broke the Federal League records with 56 bombs and 170 RBI. Louisville was obviously improved as they 3 spots in the standing by winning 16 more games. When all their talent matures, they should be quite the team. For now, though, the spotlight remains in Washington D.C., where the Monumentals proved that last year's championship was no fluke.
Cristobal Torriente,
Bill Dickey,
Wiilie Underhill, and
Jud Wilson all equaled or surpassed their performances of 1929, determined to make their mark and set their sights on a dynasty. Only the Colts stand in their way.
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FEDERAL LEAGUE Standings
Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10
Washington 95 59 .617 - 91-63 4 46-31 49-28 7-5 32-20 * W4 7-3
Boston (F) 94 60 .610 1.0 92-62 2 48-29 46-31 7-5 19-14 - W1 6-4
Louisville 84 70 .545 11.0 80-74 4 44-33 40-37 5-5 22-18 - L2 2-8
New York (F) 81 73 .526 14.0 82-72 -1 41-36 40-37 3-4 17-14 - L1 6-4
Buffalo 73 81 .474 22.0 77-77 -4 34-43 39-38 5-8 16-26 - W1 6-4
Detroit 65 89 .422 30.0 69-85 -4 35-42 30-47 5-6 14-26 - L4 4-6
Milwaukee 65 89 .422 30.0 67-87 -2 29-48 36-41 7-4 13-16 - L1 5-5
St. Louis 59 95 .383 36.0 57-97 2 36-41 23-54 4-6 19-18 - W2 4-6