[Nick Soulis]

BASEBALL MONTHLY

July 1878

Cy Bentley Sets Standard

For the first time in the history of the game a player has pitched and won a total of 200 games. Who else but to accomplish this feat then Cy Bentley of the Boston Red Caps? Bentley beat the Cincinnati Reds on July 28th and has proved to be the best pitcher the league has known.

Bentley is out of East Haven and pitching close to home in Boston allowed him a confort and confidecne level early in his career. The right hander has won alsmost every award in his career including the pitcher of the year award 6 times.
And the 27 year old doesnt seem to be slowing down.

He has amassed a career record of 201-142 in over 3000 innings pitched and 361 games started. Bentley 445 men and has an ERA of 2.33. Coming into the league few scouts thought he would be this good as he was described as having less then good stuff, but his command on the mound can be undenied as he pitches as much with his brain then he does with his arm.

No doubt however what Bentley is most proud of. "Winning two championships in Boston is what means the most" No doubt at his age Bentley will be looking to win 200 more games and win more trophies.
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Chicago Still in First; Anson player of the month

The player/manager for the Chicago White Stockings is leading the way as he always does. Chicago has the best record in the league at 26-12 but is in a division with another powerhouse, the 24-14 Boston Red Caps. Chicago only leads the race by 2 games and with 2 full months left to play fans are anticipating the best National League pennant race they have ever seen.

Anson batting .362, second in the league ans has driven in 25 runs while scoring a league leading 33. When some players like Steve King (.220), Dave Pierson (.217) and Ned Williamson (.171) not carrying their weight, Anson has been better then ever, batting .353 with runners in scoring position.

Rookie Pete Hotaling has made his debut and already has 6 hits in 14 atbats.
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American League Standings
	W	L	PCT	GB
Philadelphia Athletics	22	16	.579	-
St. Louis Brown Stockings	22	16	.579	-
Baltimore Orioles	20	18	.526	2.0
Cleveland Blues	12	26	.316	10.0

National League Standings
	W	L	PCT	GB
Chicago White Stockings	26	12	.684	-
Boston Red Caps	24	14	.632	2.0
Cincinnati Reds	14	24	.368	12.0
Brooklyn Atlantics	12	26	.316	14.0

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League Tidbits

• A trade was completed in the league as Philadelphia gets Charlie Gould from Cleveland. Gould is a .283 career hitter and one of the better first baseman in the game. In exchange Cleveland recieve Chick Fulmer who is said to be very unhappy about the deal.
• Chick Fulmer wants out of Cleveland. The 27 year old shortstop is said to be tired of losing and wants a chance or a team that is really committed to winning.