Whales, Orphans Keep Chicago Fans Excited
NEW YORK, NY. June 1, 1913 - If the Presidents Cup Series started today, it would be an exciting cross-town series between Charles Weeghman's Whales club and Jack O'Connor's Orphans club. The Whales, who are enjoying their first real success, had a fantastic May, going 18-10.
While they are leading the Federal League in ERA (2.54), one very interesting statistic is that they have the most walks in the league, and also the fewest strikeouts. Much of their offensive success can be attributed to Lawrence Bostick. Larry, as he likes to be called, was widely considered to be the best young player in the league before last year. However, he broke his kneecap in spring camp and didn't return until September, playing in only 21 games. This year, after 47 games, Bostick is leading his team in average (.338) and home runs (6).
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| W | L | GB | G |
| Chicago |
| 33 | 20 |
| 53 |
| Buffalo |
| 30 | 22 | 2 1/2 | 52 |
| Pittsburgh |
| 27 | 24 | 5 | 51 |
| Baltimore |
| 24 | 24 | 6 1/2 | 48 |
| Newark |
| 24 | 24 | 6 1/2 | 48 |
| St. Louis |
| 22 | 27 | 9 | 49 |
| Kansas City |
| 20 | 27 | 10 | 47 |
| Brooklyn |
| 20 | 32 | 12 1/2 | 52 |
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| United League |
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| W | L | GB | G |
| Chicago |
| 28 | 21 |
| 49 |
| Philadelphia |
| 27 | 21 | 1/2 | 48 |
| Cleveland |
| 26 | 22 | 1 1/2 | 48 |
| Boston |
| 26 | 23 | 2 | 49 |
| Washington |
| 26 | 24 | 2 1/2 | 50 |
| Detroit |
| 24 | 28 | 5 1/2 | 52 |
| St. Paul |
| 21 | 29 | 7 1/2 | 50 |
| New York |
| 20 | 30 | 8 1/2 | 50 |
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| League Leaders |
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| Batting Average |
| B. Rael | 0.418 | BUF |
| Doubles |
| D. Durber | 17 | NYG |
| Triples |
| T. Wilson | 10 | PHI |
| Home Runs |
| L. Bostick | 6 | CHW |
| Runs Batted In |
| M. Durbin | 37 | PIT |
| Stolen Bases |
| E. Parker | 28 | KC |
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| Earned Run Average |
| K. Brown | 1.40 | STL |
| Wins |
| E. Wright | 10 | CHO |
| Strikeouts |
| B. Phinney | 66 | NYG |