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amead17 · 02-07-2026, 12:22 PM

BASEBALL’S FINEST HONOURED AT GRAND AWARDS DINNER AS STARS OF 1916 RECEIVE THEIR DUE
By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times
November 2nd 1916

The traditional Major League Baseball awards dinner was held yesterday, bringing together the game’s brightest lights to celebrate the finest performers of the 1916 campaign. Players from both the American and National Leagues were honoured by their peers for seasons that left a lasting mark upon the sport.

In the American League, the highest individual honour went to Cleveland Indians catcher Lew McCarty, who captured the Most Valuable Player Award after a remarkable season at the plate. McCarty collected 164 hits, including 16 doubles and 12 triples, along with a home run and 69 runs batted in, while crossing the plate 51 times. He secured 7 first-place votes out of a possible 16, narrowly edging teammate Bobby Veach, who received 5 first-place votes, while fellow Indian Tris Speaker finished third in the balloting. Zack Wheat of the Detroit Tigers and Grant Johnson of the Chicago White Sox also figured prominently among the leading vote-getters.

Detroit Tigers ace Al Demaree was named the American League Pitcher of the Year following a sterling campaign in which he posted a 21-17 record with a fine 2.56 earned run average. Over 351.2 innings he struck out 143 batters while limiting opponents to a .252 batting average. Demaree received 11 first-place votes, finishing ahead of Jeff Tesreau of the St. Louis Browns and Smokey Joe Williams of the Washington Senators.

McCarty added further distinction to his season by claiming the American League Rookie of the Year Award in unanimous fashion. The Cleveland catcher batted .367 across 130 games, producing 164 hits and 69 runs batted in while scoring 51 runs. Joe Kelly of the New York Yankees finished second in the voting, followed by Max Flack of the Chicago White Sox.

Turning to the National League, Brooklyn Robins star Joe Jackson was named Most Valuable Player after an outstanding year in which he batted .350 with 32 doubles, 25 triples, 6 home runs and 111 runs batted in. Jackson earned 13 first-place votes, finishing well ahead of teammate Dave Robertson, who secured 2, and Ty Cobb of the Philadelphia Phillies, who placed third. Other notable performers receiving votes included George Sisler, Walter Johnson and Eddie Collins.

On the mound, Brooklyn’s Walter Johnson claimed the National League Pitcher of the Year Award in unanimous fashion. Johnson compiled a 28-10 record over 39 starts, striking out 227 batters while posting a 2.05 earned run average across 346.1 innings. “It's always nice to receive an award like this,” said Johnson. “I just hope I can improve on my performance next year and be in the running again.” Lefty Tyler of the Chicago Cubs and Grover Cleveland Alexander of the Brooklyn Robins finished behind him in the voting.

The National League Rookie of the Year honour went to Cincinnati Reds shortstop Rogers Hornsby, whose solid debut season saw him bat .250 in 151 games while collecting 139 hits, 7 home runs, 81 runs batted in and 72 runs scored. Hornsby received 9 first-place votes, finishing ahead of teammate Whitey Witt, who garnered 6, while Chicago Cubs hurler Ferdie Schupp placed third.

Thus concluded an evening of celebration that recognised the finest individual efforts of a memorable season, with many of the game’s brightest stars stepping forward to claim well-earned honours before the assembled baseball fraternity.

02-07-2026, 12:22 PM	#743
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,268	BASEBALL’S FINEST HONOURED AT GRAND AWARDS DINNER AS STARS OF 1916 RECEIVE THEIR DUE By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times November 2nd 1916 The traditional Major League Baseball awards dinner was held yesterday, bringing together the game’s brightest lights to celebrate the finest performers of the 1916 campaign. Players from both the American and National Leagues were honoured by their peers for seasons that left a lasting mark upon the sport. In the American League, the highest individual honour went to Cleveland Indians catcher Lew McCarty, who captured the Most Valuable Player Award after a remarkable season at the plate. McCarty collected 164 hits, including 16 doubles and 12 triples, along with a home run and 69 runs batted in, while crossing the plate 51 times. He secured 7 first-place votes out of a possible 16, narrowly edging teammate Bobby Veach, who received 5 first-place votes, while fellow Indian Tris Speaker finished third in the balloting. Zack Wheat of the Detroit Tigers and Grant Johnson of the Chicago White Sox also figured prominently among the leading vote-getters. Detroit Tigers ace Al Demaree was named the American League Pitcher of the Year following a sterling campaign in which he posted a 21-17 record with a fine 2.56 earned run average. Over 351.2 innings he struck out 143 batters while limiting opponents to a .252 batting average. Demaree received 11 first-place votes, finishing ahead of Jeff Tesreau of the St. Louis Browns and Smokey Joe Williams of the Washington Senators. McCarty added further distinction to his season by claiming the American League Rookie of the Year Award in unanimous fashion. The Cleveland catcher batted .367 across 130 games, producing 164 hits and 69 runs batted in while scoring 51 runs. Joe Kelly of the New York Yankees finished second in the voting, followed by Max Flack of the Chicago White Sox. Turning to the National League, Brooklyn Robins star Joe Jackson was named Most Valuable Player after an outstanding year in which he batted .350 with 32 doubles, 25 triples, 6 home runs and 111 runs batted in. Jackson earned 13 first-place votes, finishing well ahead of teammate Dave Robertson, who secured 2, and Ty Cobb of the Philadelphia Phillies, who placed third. Other notable performers receiving votes included George Sisler, Walter Johnson and Eddie Collins. On the mound, Brooklyn’s Walter Johnson claimed the National League Pitcher of the Year Award in unanimous fashion. Johnson compiled a 28-10 record over 39 starts, striking out 227 batters while posting a 2.05 earned run average across 346.1 innings. “It's always nice to receive an award like this,” said Johnson. “I just hope I can improve on my performance next year and be in the running again.” Lefty Tyler of the Chicago Cubs and Grover Cleveland Alexander of the Brooklyn Robins finished behind him in the voting. The National League Rookie of the Year honour went to Cincinnati Reds shortstop Rogers Hornsby, whose solid debut season saw him bat .250 in 151 games while collecting 139 hits, 7 home runs, 81 runs batted in and 72 runs scored. Hornsby received 9 first-place votes, finishing ahead of teammate Whitey Witt, who garnered 6, while Chicago Cubs hurler Ferdie Schupp placed third. Thus concluded an evening of celebration that recognised the finest individual efforts of a memorable season, with many of the game’s brightest stars stepping forward to claim well-earned honours before the assembled baseball fraternity.