Pennant Update
American League
Buffalo Bison (68-30)
Bison are about to clinch their 2nd pennant and anther trip to the World Series. They must first finish off Philadelphia and Detroit. Hardy Richardson (.345, 5 HR, 67 RBIs) and Jim O'Rourke (.352, 4 HR, 61 RBIs) are leading the AL in batting. Rookie Mike Tiernan is tearing up the league (.298, HR, 47 RBIs). Tiernan was batting .377 in June and .338 in July.
St Louis Browns (59-39)
Can Bob Caruthers (16-6, 2.66 era) lead the team back from the brink. They do not play the Bison again this season.
National League
Pittsburgh Alleghenys (57-42)
Where did Pittsburgh come from? A 15-7 run this month. Jim Whitney (20-11, 2.05 era ) is hoping to stay in the lead.
St Louis Maroons (54-44)
Maroons are clinging on the hope that Jersey Blakley (18-10, 2.03 era) and Cap Anson (.348, 5 HR, 61 RBIs) can lead them.
Chicago White Stockings (54-44)
Dan Brothers (.350, 11 HR, 68 RBIs) is hoping for a World Series appearance.