Whales, Americans Off to Hot Start; New York Clubs Struggle
NEW YORK, NY. May 1, 1913 - The Chicago Whales saw their cross-city rivals win the Presidents Cup last season, but this year it looks like they want one themselves.
Off to a hot 15-10 start, the Whales are on top of the Federal League. It's still early of course, but the Whales are winning by drawing walks (101 - 1st in FL) and hitting for extra-bases (54 - 2nd in FL). On the mound, the pitching staff has struck out 100 hitters (1st in FL) and given up just three home runs, best in the league.
Back on the east coast, the Boston Americans have the best record in baseball. Their 14-8 record isn't a surprise with the team batting .280 (2nd in UL) and the pitching staff having a 2.68 ERA (2nd in UL).
Traveling south, one can't ignore the struggles that the two New York clubs have had in their short history. The Tip-Tops, finishing 3rd in the Federal League last season, are just 9-15 after a month of play, hitting just .244 as a team. The Gothams club, finishing with a 75-79 record last season, are 7-15 thus far.
Both clubs were expected to be title contenders early on due to the large population of ballplayers from the area, but it simply hasn't been that way.
As for individual players, one can't ignore the continued success of Cleveland's Palmer Hartman. The 33-year-old finished with a 24-11 record last season, and is off to another hot start. In April, he dominated hitters has a 5-1 record and a 0.84 ERA
| Federal League |
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| W | L | GB | G |
| Chicago |
| 15 | 10 | -
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| Buffalo |
| 14 | 10 | 1/2 | 24 |
| Baltimore |
| 12 | 9 | 1 | 21 |
| St. Louis |
| 12 | 9 | 1 | 21 |
| Newark |
| 11 | 9 | 1 1/2 | 20 |
| Pittsburgh |
| 10 | 13 | 4 | 23 |
| Brooklyn |
| 9 | 15 | 5 1/2 | 24 |
| Kansas City |
| 6 | 14 | 6 1/2 | 20 |
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| United League |
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| W | L | GB | G |
| Boston |
| 14 | 8 | -
| 22 |
| Cleveland |
| 13 | 10 | 1 1/2 | 23 |
| Chicago |
| 11 | 10 | 2 1/2 | 21 |
| Philadelphia |
| 11 | 10 | 2 1/2 | 21 |
| Detroit |
| 12 | 12 | 3 | 24 |
| Washington |
| 11 | 12 | 3 1/2 | 23 |
| St. Paul |
| 10 | 12 | 4 | 22 |
| New York |
| 7 | 15 | 7 | 22 |
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| League Leaders |
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| Batting Average |
| B. Cordle | 0.410 | STL |
| Doubles |
| D. Surber | 8 | NYG |
| Triples |
| T. Wilson | 5 | PHI |
| Home Runs |
| L. Bostick | 4 | CHW |
| Runs Batted In |
| T. Wilson | 21 | PHI |
| Stolen Bases |
| D. Dickerson | 15 | CHW |
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| Earned Run Average |
| C. Hostetter | 0.42 | KC |
| Wins |
| H. Gardener | 5 | BOS |
| Strikeouts |
| P. Hartman | 35 | CLE |