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SPORTING TIMES — NOVEMBER 8th, 1910
By George F. Winthrop, Sporting Times

BASEBALL’S BRIGHTEST STARS HONORED AT ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET

The grand hall was crowded, the crystal lamps glowing warmly, and the best men in the game gathered in fine suits rather than dusty flannels. The annual player award dinner once again delivered its share of cheers, surprises, and richly deserved tributes as both leagues honored the finest performers of the 1910 campaign.

AMERICAN LEAGUE HONORS
Speaker Claims MVP Crown

Cleveland’s brilliant center fielder Tris Speaker was the clear choice for American League Most Valuable Player, collecting 11 of 16 first-place votes. Speaker terrorized pitchers all season with 182 hits, including 23 doubles, 14 triples, and 8 home runs, while driving home 90 runs and scoring 86.
Pete Hill of Washington and Detroit’s pitching phenom Russ Ford finished second and third respectively.

Full Voting:
Speaker (CLE) 197 pts; Hill (WSH) 135; Ford (DET) 127; Magee (STL) 117; Lajoie (PHA) 84; Evers (CLE) 77; Hofman (CLE) 61; Bender (CHW) 30; Lobert (STL) 25; McLean (WSH) 24; and others.

Ford Sweeps Top Pitcher Award

Detroit’s workhorse Russ Ford, the busiest arm in the league, was a unanimous selection for Pitcher of the Year. His staggering workload—392⅔ innings—was matched by superb effectiveness: 33 wins, 14 losses, 257 strikeouts, and a 2.04 ERA.

Bender (CHW) and Mitchell (WSH) followed in the voting.

Ford Also Named Rookie of the Year

Ford completed a remarkable personal sweep by claiming the AL Rookie of the Year Award, again as a unanimous winner. His 33 victories and commanding mound presence left little doubt among the voters.
Detroit teammate Jake Daubert finished second; Washington’s Willie Mitchell took third.

NATIONAL LEAGUE HONORS
Cobb Wins NL MVP in Landslide

The incomparable Ty Cobb of the Philadelphia Phillies took the NL Most Valuable Player Award in unanimous fashion, earning all 16 first-place votes. Cobb’s season was the stuff of legend: 204 hits, 44 doubles, 9 triples, 9 home runs, 101 RBI, and a .349 average with a .419 on-base mark.
Eddie Collins of Brooklyn and Joe Tinker of Cincinnati rounded out the top three.

Plank Claims Pitcher of the Year

Cincinnati ace Eddie Plank, rumored last winter to be nearing retirement, answered his critics with one of the finest seasons of his long career. His 36-8 record, 1.70 ERA, and nearly 360 innings pitched made him the overwhelming choice for Top Pitcher, securing 15 of 16 first-place votes.

Walter Johnson of Brooklyn earned the lone remaining first-place vote.

Snodgrass Named Top NL Rookie

Philadelphia celebrated again when Fred Snodgrass was announced as the NL Rookie of the Year, another unanimous selection. The young catcher turned in a superb debut, batting .299 with 24 doubles, 7 triples, 3 home runs, 58 RBI, and 96 runs scored.

Boston’s Duffy Lewis and Chicago’s Vin Campbell followed in the standings.

A Night to Remember

As the final applause faded, it was clear the 1910 season had produced stars of rare brilliance and performances worthy of the game’s finest traditions. With winter approaching and spring still a dream on the horizon, the sport once again paused to honor those who shone brightest upon the diamond.

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amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,850	Awards 1910 SPORTING TIMES — NOVEMBER 8th, 1910 By George F. Winthrop, Sporting Times BASEBALL’S BRIGHTEST STARS HONORED AT ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET The grand hall was crowded, the crystal lamps glowing warmly, and the best men in the game gathered in fine suits rather than dusty flannels. The annual player award dinner once again delivered its share of cheers, surprises, and richly deserved tributes as both leagues honored the finest performers of the 1910 campaign. AMERICAN LEAGUE HONORS Speaker Claims MVP Crown Cleveland’s brilliant center fielder Tris Speaker was the clear choice for American League Most Valuable Player, collecting 11 of 16 first-place votes. Speaker terrorized pitchers all season with 182 hits, including 23 doubles, 14 triples, and 8 home runs, while driving home 90 runs and scoring 86. Pete Hill of Washington and Detroit’s pitching phenom Russ Ford finished second and third respectively. Full Voting: Speaker (CLE) 197 pts; Hill (WSH) 135; Ford (DET) 127; Magee (STL) 117; Lajoie (PHA) 84; Evers (CLE) 77; Hofman (CLE) 61; Bender (CHW) 30; Lobert (STL) 25; McLean (WSH) 24; and others. Ford Sweeps Top Pitcher Award Detroit’s workhorse Russ Ford, the busiest arm in the league, was a unanimous selection for Pitcher of the Year. His staggering workload—392⅔ innings—was matched by superb effectiveness: 33 wins, 14 losses, 257 strikeouts, and a 2.04 ERA. Bender (CHW) and Mitchell (WSH) followed in the voting. Ford Also Named Rookie of the Year Ford completed a remarkable personal sweep by claiming the AL Rookie of the Year Award, again as a unanimous winner. His 33 victories and commanding mound presence left little doubt among the voters. Detroit teammate Jake Daubert finished second; Washington’s Willie Mitchell took third. NATIONAL LEAGUE HONORS Cobb Wins NL MVP in Landslide The incomparable Ty Cobb of the Philadelphia Phillies took the NL Most Valuable Player Award in unanimous fashion, earning all 16 first-place votes. Cobb’s season was the stuff of legend: 204 hits, 44 doubles, 9 triples, 9 home runs, 101 RBI, and a .349 average with a .419 on-base mark. Eddie Collins of Brooklyn and Joe Tinker of Cincinnati rounded out the top three. Plank Claims Pitcher of the Year Cincinnati ace Eddie Plank, rumored last winter to be nearing retirement, answered his critics with one of the finest seasons of his long career. His 36-8 record, 1.70 ERA, and nearly 360 innings pitched made him the overwhelming choice for Top Pitcher, securing 15 of 16 first-place votes. Walter Johnson of Brooklyn earned the lone remaining first-place vote. Snodgrass Named Top NL Rookie Philadelphia celebrated again when Fred Snodgrass was announced as the NL Rookie of the Year, another unanimous selection. The young catcher turned in a superb debut, batting .299 with 24 doubles, 7 triples, 3 home runs, 58 RBI, and 96 runs scored. Boston’s Duffy Lewis and Chicago’s Vin Campbell followed in the standings. A Night to Remember As the final applause faded, it was clear the 1910 season had produced stars of rare brilliance and performances worthy of the game’s finest traditions. With winter approaching and spring still a dream on the horizon, the sport once again paused to honor those who shone brightest upon the diamond.