The CHICAGO CUBS- a complete history

[Nick Soulis]

BASEBALL MONTHLY

August 1893

AMAZING WEE WILLIE!

As the league pennants were filled with less drama this season in comparison with most seasons, the baseball world was entranced with some historic performances at the plate. None bigger then the newest superstar of the game, 21 year old Willie Keeler of the Washington Senators.

Fans have wondered for years if any hitter in the game would be able to bat over the elusive .400 mark over the course of a long season. Many have tried like Dan Brouthers and Ross Barnes but never has anyone been able to get there. Willie Keeler not only reached the .400 mark, but shattered the single season batting record with the unthinkable mark of .417.

Keeler had 167 hits in 400 atbats and got five hits in his last 10 atbats including a 4-5 day against the Athletics to close out the season. Everyone in Washington could be heard on the streets and in the homes proclaiming "Go Wee Willie" as the petite hitter has come to be known.

Keeler, a Brooklyn native, is in his third season with the Senators and has already showed a great ability to put the bat on the ball for solid contact in any situation. Keeler .302 last season but no one expected him to put togehter the kind of season he did in 1893.

"I love to hit" said Keeler, "for me there was really no stress in this batting race, I just take each time at the plate as doing my job and helping my team win."

In a unbelievable season for batter Keeler wasnt the only man to acomplish the .400 mark. Tuck Turner of the Philadelphia A's also had an incredible hitting season and in some people's eyes had an even better season then Keeler. In 480 atbats Tucker had 185 hits and ended with a .406 batting average.
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THOMPSON SETS HIT MARK

216 hits!

The year of the hitter could be seen in Chicago as well as the star of Sam Thompson continues to grow. Thompson had a season to remember and set the all time record in hits with 216 topping the previous record of 210 set by Jack Glasscock in 1888.

Thompson led the league in a number of offensive catagories including RBI (125) and runs (126). The 125 RBI by Thompson tied the record by George Wood who set it in 1887.

The other Chicago Colts statistics for 1893 show a great offensive year but a team that struggled with injuries and especially their pitching.

Pitching Staff Role T Pitcher G GS W L SV ERA WHIP Status Starter R Nig Cuppy 20 16 5 9 0 4.70 1.86 Rested Starter R Harry Staley 42 42 23 16 0 3.66 1.54 Rested Starter R Doc Landis 15 1 1 4 5 2.35 1.83 Rested Middle Reliever R John Valentine 16 0 3 3 2 5.84 1.76 Rested Middle Reliever L Phenomenal Smith 14 1 0 2 2 4.80 2.23 Rested Setup Reliever R Ed Fuller 10 0 1 4 0 8.22 2.87 Rested Closer R George Bausewine 2 0 0 0 0 0.00 1.29 Rested

Catchers # B Player Pos G AB H HR RBI R BB K .AVG OBP SLG 90 R Nin Alexander C 16 54 10 0 6 6 4 5 .185 .237 .278

Infielders # B Player Pos G AB H HR RBI R BB K .AVG OBP SLG 15 S Bill Eagan 2B 39 135 28 1 19 14 18 15 .207 .314 .267 43 S Ed Spurney SS 44 158 36 2 31 27 19 14 .228 .309 .323 34 R Germany Smith SS 127 499 119 7 92 81 48 26 .238 .301 .349 40 R John Newell 3B 7 17 6 0 1 3 0 0 .353 .353 .412 58 L John Ward 2B 128 520 144 2 56 83 45 9 .277 .330 .338 84 S Pop Joy 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 67 R Billy Shindle 3B 126 553 149 0 65 103 45 27 .269 .327 .325

Outfielders # B Player Pos G AB H HR RBI R BB K .AVG OBP SLG 75 S Paul Russell CF 5 20 3 0 1 1 1 0 .150 .190 .150 45 R Charlie Duffee LF 7 18 7 0 6 1 1 0 .389 .400 .556 88 L Elmer Smith LF 103 405 128 5 88 86 73 4 .316 .415 .454 36 L Jocko Halligan RF 126 524 152 8 91 114 87 31 .290 .389 .426 89 R Jimmy McAleer CF 22 81 20 0 10 10 8 1 .247 .311 .346 35 L Fred Clarke LF 55 224 75 4 41 41 22 1 .335 .392 .464 39 R John Reilly LF 19 75 19 0 12 10 2 3 .253 .282 .373 32 L Sam Thompson RF 128 552 216 9 125 126 55 8 .391 .446 .549

Lineup vs RHP # B Name Pos AVG HR RBI SB 1 L John Ward 2B .322 1 5 9 2 R Billy Shindle 3B .269 0 65 29 3 L Sam Thompson RF .391 9 125 24 4 L Elmer Smith LF .316 5 88 19 5 L Jocko Halligan 1B .290 8 91 20 6 R Germany Smith SS .238 7 92 12 7 S Paul Russell CF .150 0 1 0 8 R Nin Alexander C .185 0 6 0 9 - Lineup vs LHP # B Name Pos AVG HR RBI SB 1 L John Ward 2B .322 1 5 9 2 R Billy Shindle 3B .269 0 65 29 3 L Elmer Smith LF .316 5 88 19 4 L Sam Thompson RF .391 9 125 24 5 L Jocko Halligan 1B .290 8 91 20 6 R Germany Smith SS .238 7 92 12 7 S Paul Russell CF .150 0 1 0 8 R Nin Alexander C .185 0 6 0 9 -

Injuries Player Injury Out for... Disabled List Status 1B Cap Anson broken bone in elbow 4 weeks On DL, eligible for return (60-day DL) P Ed Morris sore shoulder 8 weeks 50 day(s) left (60-day DL) C Bill Bowman plantar fascitis 2 weeks 6 day(s) left P Cyclone Miller shoulder inflammation 3-4 weeks On DL, eligible for return (60-day DL) SS Ed Sales elbow tendinitis 2 weeks On DL, eligible for return C Billy Earle fractured foot 2 days On DL, eligible for return P Charlie Geggus torn rotator cuff 8 months On DL, eligible for return (60-day DL)

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National League 2 Standings
	W	L	PCT	GB
Louisville Colonels	83	49	.629	-
Cleveland Spiders	81	51	.614	2.0
Baltimore Orioles	72	60	.545	11.0
Philadelphia Athletics	71	61	.538	12.0
Chicago White Sox	65	67	.492	18.0
Washington Senators	59	73	.447	24.0
Boston Americans	57	75	.432	26.0
Detroit Tigers	40	92	.303	43.0

National League 1 Standings
	W	L	PCT	GB
Boston Beaneaters	91	41	.689	-
Philadelphia Phillies	75	57	.568	16.0
Cincinnati Reds	69	63	.523	22.0
Brooklyn Grooms	67	65	.508	24.0
Chicago Colts	60	72	.455	31.0
New York Giants	58	74	.439	33.0
Pittsburgh Pirates	58	74	.439	33.0
St. Louis Browns	50	82	.379	41.0

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Can Boston Finally Win It All?

The World Series is set and the pressure continues to mount of the Boston Beaneaters who again enter the post season as the favorites and the best record in the game.

The Beaneaters have demons of their recent past to overcome as the team that has broken almost all regular season records tries again to win it all. The Beaneaters lost the last two World Series despite having the better record and what most people say the better team. Last season the team lost to the cross town Boston Americans despite winnng 112 games and two years ago they lost to another team, the Lousville Colonels.

Speaking of course of Louisville they again will be the opponent for the Beaneaters in the big showcase of the game of baseball.

"Its time for us to redeem ourselves against all our critics" said manager Steve Denton. "We just cant put too much pressure on ourselves and need to go out and play."

Another loss by the Beaneaters can turn ugly as the city expects them to win after the past disapointments.

[MadBum]

You guys really collapsed toward the end of the year, wow. Of course, your whole team got hurt so who can blame you. Hopefully a healthy team next year allows you to compete with Boston, although they are still very very good. Go Louisville!

[Nick Soulis]

BASEBALL MONTHLY

September 1893

BEANEATERS FINALLY BRING IT HOME

The Boston Beaneaters are deserved champions of baseball sparking celebrations throughout New England and the burroughs of Boston. Boston has become the unofficial capatal of baseball having won 5 championships between their two teams.

The Beaneaters had fallen short the past two seasons and the third attempt was the charge as the Beaneaters completely outplayed their opponents from Louisville and won everygame played outscoring their opposition 36-16. Credit was given to the front office that made the appropriate risky changes to make a great team into a champion; the late season addition of Herman Long for popular Billy Nash.

Ed Delahanty proved his star status as well batting .421 for the series and showing his leadership in the middle of the order. Teams will now scramble to try and close the gap with the Beaneaters who are as good as it gets.

A recap of the World Series shows that it was one of the most lopsided series in the history of the game:

Game 1 at South End Grounds

Wednesday, August 30th, 1893 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Louisville Colonels 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 3 8 3 Boston Beaneaters 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 X 4 8 2

WP: G. Weyhing
LP: E. Dugan

George Decker hit a two run home run to tie the game for the Beaneaters who had fallen behind early. Boston came around to take a two run lead from a Herman Long single in the 8th. With the tying run on second base Gus Weyhing completed what he started by getting Dummy Hoy to pop out. This was the closest game of the series.

Game 2 at South End Grounds

Thursday, August 31st, 1893
	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Louisville Colonels	0	0	0	1	3	1	0	0	0	5	9	3
Boston Beaneaters	6	1	0	2	0	1	0	0	X	10	15	4

WP: B. Black
LP: B. Sanders

A six run first inning and the Beaneaters left any drama out of game two. Ed Delahanty went 4-5 and Germany Long drove in three runs as the two hitters dominate Lousville pitching. Bob Black cruised to the complete game win despite the four errors by the defense behind him.

Game 3 at Eclipse Park

Saturday, September 2nd, 1893
	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Boston Beaneaters	2	0	3	1	0	1	0	2	0	9	13	1
Louisville Colonels	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	7	5

WP: G. Weyhing
LP: E. Dugan

Louisville had their turn at bad defense and commited five errors when they couldnt afford it. Bill Dahlen scored four runs and Hugh Duffy drove in three. Canonball Weyhing got his second win of the series in a game that really again wasnt close.

Game 4 at Eclipse Park

Sunday, September 3rd, 1893
	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Boston Beaneaters	1	1	1	1	1	4	0	0	4	13	20	6
Louisville Colonels	0	0	0	2	3	0	1	0	0	6	11	5

WP: B. Black
LP: B. Sanders

The clincher was a sloppy game but again the Beaneaters were too much. Hugh Duffy went 4-6 and ended the series with a .500 average. The Beaneaters ended up with 20 hits and had an emphatic clinching win. No one could really argue that the Beaneaters were in complete control. The final out was an ultimate relef for the franchise who brought the title home for the first time since 1874.
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League Notes

• After a good season where they finished in second place the Philadelphia Phillies still fired their manager Enrique Acosta. The Phillies as everyother team look to close the gap with Boston.
• The Chicago White Sox fired their GM after yet another down year. Orlando Ramirez was one of the most active GM's in the league but the moves just wernt traslating into results.
• Mike Partin was let go by the Detroit Tigers as their general manager. Partin had an embarassing record of 40-92.

[Nick Soulis]

BASEBALL MONTHLY

1893 Baseball Awards

NL MVP AWARD

Sam Thompson Chicago Colts
.391 9 HR 125 RBI 126 R
4 time winner


NL OUTSTANDING PITCHER AWARD



Ed Dugan Louisville Colonels
28-13 2.46 ERA 82 K



NL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR


Tuck Turner Philadelphia A's
.406 2 HR 73 RBI

[Nick Soulis]

Lg	LgAvg	LgERA	Champion	Year	Champion	LgERA	LgAvg	Lg
WL	.238	1.98	Philadelphia Athletics	1871	Boston Red Stockings	3.82	.284	NL1
WL	.267	2.44	Philadelphia Athletics	1872	Chicago White Stockings	3.02	.288	NL1
WL	.290	2.82	St. Louis Brown Stockings	1873	Boston Red Stockings	3.53	.313	NL1
WL	.258	2.19	St. Louis Brown Stockings	1874	Boston Red Stockings	2.68	.279	NL1
WL	.243	1.77	Philadelphia Athletics	1875	Boston Red Stockings	1.98	.263	NL1
WL	.254	2.06	St. Louis Brown Stockings	1876	Cincinnati Reds	2.63	.278	NL1
WL	.243	2.00	Baltimore Orioles	1877	Chicago White Stockings	2.45	.280	NL1
WL	.245	2.03	Philadelphia Athletics	1878	Boston Red Caps	2.56	.275	NL1
WL	.241	1.89	Baltimore Orioles	1879	Boston Red Caps	2.47	.273	NL1
WL	.233	1.50	St. Louis Brown Stockings	1880	Chicago White Stockings	1.84	.255	NL1
WL	.250	1.97	St. Louis Brown Stockings	1881	Chicago White Stockings	2.67	.286	NL1
WL	.238	1.66	Cleveland Blues	1882	Brooklyn Atlantics	1.88	.244	NL1
WL	.247	1.86	Baltimore Orioles	1883	Cincinnati Red Stockings	1.87	.252	NL1
WL	.228	1.59	Baltimore Orioles	1884	Chicago White Stockings	1.55	.221	NL1
WL	.238	1.90	Baltimore Orioles	1885	Brooklyn Grays	1.89	.239	NL1
WL	.247	1.97	Boston Americans	1886	Brooklyn Grays	2.11	.254	NL1
WL	.262	2.81	Boston Americans	1887	Chicago White Stockings	3.39	.270	NL1
WL	.241	2.23	Louisville Colonels	1888	Philadelphia Quakers	2.51	.255	NL1
WL	.258	2.72	Boston Americans	1889	Brooklyn Bridegrooms	2.93	.261	NL1
WL	.261	3.10	Detroit Tigers	1890	Brooklyn Bridegrooms	2.96	.261	NL1
WL	.255	2.62	Louisville Colonels	1891	Boston Beaneaters	2.55	.246	NL1
WL	.252	2.81	Boston Americans	1892	Boston Beaneaters	2.71	.250	NL1
WL	.280	3.46	Louisville Colonels	1893	Boston Beaneaters	3.37	.278	NL1

Single Season Batting Career Batting 409 PA required for season rate statistics. 2455 PA required for career rate statistics. Player Value Year Board Stat Board Value Player Willie Keeler .417 1893 Season Batting Average Career .342 Ross Barnes Mike Griffin .526 1887 Season On-Base Pct Career .423 Mike Griffin Dan Brouthers .632 1887 Season Slugging Pct Career .498 Dan Brouthers Dan Brouthers 1.133 1887 Season On-Base plus Slugging Pct Career .920 Dan Brouthers Dan Brouthers 93.3 1887 Season VORP Career 728.1 Dan Brouthers Tommy Tucker 155 1892 Season Games Career 2018 Cap Anson Jack Glasscock 667 1888 Season At-Bats Career 8498 Cap Anson Denny Lyons 149 1886 Season Runs Career 1482 Cap Anson Sam Thompson 216 1893 Season Hits Career 2640 Cap Anson Dan Brouthers 308 1887 Season Total Bases Career 3278 Cap Anson Jack Glasscock 176 1888 Season Singles Career 2180 Cap Anson Dan Brouthers 48 1887 Season Doubles Career 352 Dan Brouthers Abner Dalrymple 31 1886 Season Triples Career 281 Dan Brouthers Ed Swartwood 31 1888 Season Home Runs Career 140 Jerry Denny Sam Thompson 125 1893 Season RBIs Career 1260 Cap Anson Denny Lyons 129 1886 Season Stolen Bases Career 582 John Reilly John Coleman 62 1886 Season Caught Stealing Career 375 Dan Brouthers Sam Wise 199 1887 Season Walks Career 1060 Jerry Denny Pat Deasley 144 1884 Season Strikeouts Career 701 Harry Stovey

Single Season Pitching Career Pitching 132 IP required for season rate statistics. 792 IP required for career rate statistics. Player Value Year Board Stat Board Value Player Bob Black 0.58 1884 Season Earned Run Average Career 1.50 Charlie Geggus Bob Black 38 1884 Season Wins Career 348 Al Spalding Jim Britt 35 1878 Season Losses Career 282 Cy Bentley Adonis Terry .826 1884 Season Winning Percentage Career .653 Bob Black Eddie Fusselback 14 1882 Season Saves Career 39 Hugh Campbell Larry McKeon 57 1884 Season Games Career 724 Al Spalding Al Spalding 57 1876 Season Games Started Career 663 Al Spalding Cy Bentley 52 1878 Season Complete Games Career 502 Al Spalding The Only Nolan 8 1879 Season Shutouts Career 32 Bob Black Al Spalding 510.0 1875 Season Innings Pitched Career 5787.2 Al Spalding Len Lovett 595 1873 Season Hits Allowed Career 6140 Al Spalding Charlie Getzien 28 1888 Season Home Runs Allowed Career 129 Al Spalding Bob Black 579 1884 Season Strikeouts Career 2755 Tim Keefe Mark Baldwin 324 1889 Season Bases on Balls Career 1633 Tim Keefe Bill Stearns 0.18 1878 Season Bases on Balls / 9 IP Career 0.53 Bill Stearns Charlie Geggus 5.41 1887 Season Hits Allowed / 9 IP Career 7.34 Charlie Geggus Charlie Geggus 12.55 1884 Season Strikeouts / 9 IP Career 7.48 Charlie Geggus Charlie Geggus 114.8 1887 Season VORP Career 772.4 Bob Black Bob Black 0.75 1884 Season Walks + Hits / IP Career 1.02 Dupee Shaw Bob Black .171 1884 Season Opponents AVG Career .214 Charlie Geggus Bob Black .199 1884 Season Opponents OBP Career .253 Dupee Shaw Bob Black .223 1884 Season Opponents SLG Career .284 Charlie Geggus Bob Black .422 1884 Season Opponents OPS Career .554 Dupee Shaw

[Nick Soulis]

BASEBALL MONTHLY

March 1894

New Western League Is Born

There is balance in the baseball world again. Even if the balance isnt exactly on the field where the the rest of the sport does its best to catch up to the dominance of the Boston Beaneaters, the National League has a new rival.

Picking up where the American Association left off in the 1880's a new league with a fresh start is here. Ban Johnson, a lawyer from Norwalk Ohio has gathered investors to start what is being called the Western League. The league will incorporate the old American Association teams that were being temporarily run by the National League.

Ban Johnson

Johnson promised to immediate changes of shakeups but financed a new structure for the eight teams from Detroit, Boston, Chicago, Louisville, Washington, Cleveland, Philadelphia and Baltimore. For the past two seasons many were saying the National League was secretly favoring its own major teams which many thought was a big reason why the competive balance was so off.

Johnson talked about his vision for the league:

"Its all about competitive balance in any industry. We wil be run better then any current or past baseball league, although we will have a partnership with the National League, my feeling is we will build a product that is even better. The structure of the league, from the umpires to the stadiums, will prove our integrity. Rowdiness, gambeling, and unprofesionalism will not be tolerated."

Immediate changes had players and fans alike impressed as stadium upgrades and better player contracts were welcome.

CHICAGO READY TO CONTEND

The Chicago Colts have been talking a good game all offseason and the insiders of the club are finally saying with confidence that this team can contend.

The team awaits the return of Charlie Geggus who may be back in mid April but in the meantime address their biggest need on the pitchers mound. The Colts brought in two key free agents this offseason and hope the imprvements will be immediate.

Foghorn Bradley may be 38 years old but the right hander is still one of the better relievers in the game and Al Spalding is ready to use him as such. Bradley may come on to get one inning done and could do his best work under pressure. Bradley has a career ERA of 2.50 and has walked only 81 men in his 15 ear career that started in Cleveland.

The big acquisition however was not Bradley but rather 32 year old Charlie Hodnett. Hodnett comes to Chicago with great expectations after 9 solid seasons in St. Louis. Charlie has won 20 games or more in three seasons including last year and above all has proven to be a durable starter having started more then 40 game the past three seasons. Hodnett has a career ERA of 2.22 and a career WHIP of 1.22. If Charlie Geggus comes back close to 100%, Hodnett along with Harry Staley give the team a great starting rotation.

The offense is a perenial power and will be feared throughout the league with the likes of Sam Thompson, Billy Earle, Jocko Halligan and Elmer Smith.

And finally 41 year old Cap Anson says he is healthy and is back for his 24th season of baseball. Anson has seen it all in the game and still opens many eyes with his ability to recognize pitches and drive the baseball. The alltime hits leaders isnt even listening to rumors of a retirement and remains in the Colts everyday lineup.

Chicago hopes all their preseason hope will translate to something close to a pennant. Sam Thompson put it best, "we are tired of hearing and reading about Boston."

The Colts 1894 Roster:

Pitching Staff Role T Pitcher G GS W L SV ERA WHIP Status Starter R Charlie Hodnett 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 Rested Starter L Cyclone Miller 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 Rested Starter R Harry Staley 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 Rested Middle Reliever R Babe Doty 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 Rested Middle Reliever L Phenomenal Smith 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 Rested Setup Reliever R Nig Cuppy 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 Rested Setup Reliever R Doc Landis 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 Rested Closer R Foghorn Bradley 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 Rested

Catchers # B Player Pos G AB H HR RBI R BB K .AVG OBP SLG 96 R Billy Earle C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 85 S Bill Bowman C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000

Infielders # B Player Pos G AB H HR RBI R BB K .AVG OBP SLG 15 S Bill Eagan 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 34 R Germany Smith SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 40 R John Newell 3B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 58 L John Ward 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 27 L Ed Sales SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 84 S Pop Joy 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 67 R Billy Shindle 3B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 93 R Cap Anson 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000

Outfielders # B Player Pos G AB H HR RBI R BB K .AVG OBP SLG 88 L Elmer Smith LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 36 L Jocko Halligan RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 89 R Jimmy McAleer CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 35 L Fred Clarke LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 39 R John Reilly LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 32 L Sam Thompson RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000

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League Notes

• The champion Beaneaters did it again sending away one of their best hitters in Mike Griffin to Washington for reliever Charlie Bell. Boston has a great ability to get rid of their stars before they decline in skills. In othe rbig news however they did bring back star Billy Nash.
• The Cincinnati Reds are primed to make a pennant run. Along with pitcher Cy Young who is coming into his own, the Reds signed two big bats to help their offense. Dave Orr a .323 career hitter and Jack Glasscock a .290 career hitter come to town with much excitement. Kip Selbach, their young outfielder, has also been recognized as the top prospect in the game.
• George Van Haltren, one of the best hitters in the game joins the new Western League and the Louisville Colonels. Van Haltren was visited personally by Ban Johnson and is looking for a fresh start after a great career in Brooklyn.

[MadBum]

I don't know why, but I think this is the year. Give Anson a championship before he's finally gone! Hopefully Geggus doesn't get hurt again, he is very injure prone in OOTP (he's gotten hurt in other sims I've done)

[Nick Soulis]

BASEBALL MONTLY

April 1894

Keeping Pace With The Best

The new season dawned and the snow and ice covered streets of Chicago melt away as baseball is back at the West Side Ground and optimism i on everyones lips. The Colts opened the season and low and behold the first team on their schedule were the best team in the land as the their nemesis the Boston Beaneaters visit Chicago to open the season.

The Colts sent a message in the opening game beating Boston 10-5 on and starting on the right foot. In the second game however the champions responded and embarassed the Colts 21-3 on their home field.

"We celebrated our opening day win a little too much and paid for it the following day" said Billy Shindle of the loss.

Chicago came back however for the third game and got the win and took the series with a wild 13-12 win that ended on John Ward walk off single. The opening series win propelled Chicago to a very strong month as the Colts went 16-8 and are in the thick of things after the opening month.

The big question for the Colts is if they can keep pace with Boston who also had their expected fast start at 18-6. In fact the Beaneaters have suffered four of their six losses to Chicago but have beat up on the rest of the league. The Colts were even more impressive taking two out of three at the end of the month in Boston.

"We have showed we can play with them" said Cap Anson who is having another incredible season at the age of 41 batting .319 to start the league and leading the team with 23 RBI. "Its just a matter of getting up to play the weaker sides as well"

The Colts were also bolstered by the return of Charlie Geggus from another long rehabilitation. Geggus was greeted by wild cheers as he took the mound on the 22nd against the Pirates. Geggus looked a little rusty as can be expected and went 1-2 in his three starts, having the ace back in the rotation for the time being however is a great advantage.

The Philadelphia Phillies have also started strong in the league but keeping pace with Boston will be a giant challange. The Beaneaters are 320-144 over the past three seasons in which they took home the pennant.

Western League Standings
	W	L	PCT	GB
Detroit Tigers	16	8	.667	-
Cleveland Spiders	16	8	.667	-
Philadelphia Athletics	13	11	.542	3.0
Louisville Colonels	12	12	.500	4.0
Boston Americans	12	12	.500	4.0
Washington Senators	11	13	.458	5.0
Baltimore Orioles	9	15	.375	7.0
Chicago White Sox	7	17	.292	9.0

National League 1 Standings
	W	L	PCT	GB
Boston Beaneaters	18	6	.750	-
Philadelphia Phillies	16	8	.667	2.0
Chicago Colts	16	8	.667	2.0
St. Louis Browns	11	13	.458	7.0
New York Giants	9	15	.375	9.0
Cincinnati Reds	9	15	.375	9.0
Brooklyn Grooms	9	15	.375	9.0
Pittsburgh Pirates	8	16	.333	10.0

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Bill Sweeney wins number 300



The Boston Beaneaters were proud of their most successful pitcher this month as Bill Sweeney bacame part of the exclusive 300 club with his win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 12th.

Sweeney is having another excellent season already with a 6-1 record and the right hander has a legitimate shot of reaching the alltime record of 348 wins set by Al Spalding. Sweeney is in his 10th season and has won over 70% of his starts.

Tim Keefe is also very close to Spalding's record and will probably get there first, Keefe of the Giants has won 332 games.

Also, Pete Meegan also won his 200th game for the New York Giants this month.

Rank	Player	W	YEAR	Open Season Leaderboard
1	Al Spalding	348	1871-1890
2	Tim Keefe#	332	1879-1894
3	Cy Bentley	326	1871-1892
4	Bill Sweeney#	303	1881-1894
5	Bob Black#	273	1884-1894

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Stenzel Cracks Three In One Game

Showing off prolific power Jack Stenzel wowed the Cleveland crowd as the 26 year old centerfielder hammered three home runs at the League Park against the Baltimore Orioles.

Stenzel at 26 years old is know to swing for the fences and becomes only the second player in history to hit three long balls in one game, Ed Swartwood did it for the Orioles back in April of 1888.

"I was seeing good, feeling good, and swinging good" said Jack after the game.

[Nick Soulis]

Originally Posted by MadBum

I don't know why, but I think this is the year. Give Anson a championship before he's finally gone! Hopefully Geggus doesn't get hurt again, he is very injure prone in OOTP (he's gotten hurt in other sims I've done)

I hope you are right and that this is the year! Still keeping pace with Boston is going to be very difficult, they just wont lose.

As for Anson his batting form right now at his age is something to behold, I just hope he can stay healthy. As for his championship, sure id love to win it for him, but dont forget he has won two already.

[Nick Soulis]

BASEBALL MONTHLY

May 1894

Injuries Rock Colts At Worse Time

At the surface the Chicago Colts look at their 33-20 record and can be happy with the improvements they have made after two months into the new saeason. Still beyond the record is a deficit that has grown to seven full games as once again the Boston Beaneaters leave no room for error with their 40-13 record.

"They simply keep getting better and better" says Colts manager Al Spalding, " it seems as if no one in the league can beat them but us." Spalding has a point as the Colts have beaten the Beaneaters six times already this season; the rest of the National League combined has beaten them a total of seven times.

The Colts tasks has been made more difficult due to injuries. Charlie Geggus has made a succesful return but other stars are sitting out. Here is a look at the disabled list at the end of May:

Injuries
Player	Injury	Out for...	Disabled List Status
RF Jocko Halligan	post-concussion syndrome	3 months	30 day(s) left (60-day DL)
CF Jimmy McAleer	thumb contusion	3 days	Not on DL
RF George Wood	sprained ankle	3 weeks	6 day(s) left
SS Ed Sales	strained hamstring	3 weeks	55 day(s) left (60-day DL)
RF Sam Thompson	separated shoulder	1-2 weeks	On DL, eligible for return
3B Billy Shindle	fractured finger	7 weeks	40 day(s) left (60-day DL)

Of course the loss of Sam Thompson is the biggest but almost as important is the loss of Billy Shindle and his glove as well as Jocko Halligan at the top of the order. Halligan has the most serious of the injuries as the outfielder is still experiancing memory loss and is being evaluated by doctors after his concussion.

The Colts did bring back George Dandy Wood this month to help the depth of the outfield. The former Colts is still a fan favorite and Wood fit right in before he was injured with a sprained ankle. With the Colts Wood batted an incedible .457 going 14 for 30 in eight games.

George Wood is back

So can the Colts possibly stay in it? The odds are agains them but no one is even close to think about conceding the pennant. Much of the leadership is still coming from the 41 year old first baseman named Pops.

"When we look over and see Cap Anson work as hard as he does everyday at his age, how can we possiby let up" said Billy Earle of his teamate and former team manager.

Anson is batting .336 so far this season and has driven in 37 runs.
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Standings

Western League Standings
	W	L	PCT	GB
Cleveland Spiders	36	17	.679	-
Detroit Tigers	31	22	.585	5.0
Philadelphia Athletics	28	25	.528	8.0
Washington Senators	27	26	.509	9.0
Baltimore Orioles	26	27	.491	10.0
Louisville Colonels	25	28	.472	11.0
Boston Americans	21	32	.396	15.0
Chicago White Sox	18	35	.340	18.0

National League 1 Standings
	W	L	PCT	GB
Boston Beaneaters	40	13	.755	-
Chicago Colts	33	20	.623	7.0
St. Louis Browns	26	27	.491	14.0
Philadelphia Phillies	26	27	.491	14.0
New York Giants	23	30	.434	17.0
Pittsburgh Pirates	22	31	.415	18.0
Brooklyn Grooms	22	31	.415	18.0
Cincinnati Reds	20	33	.377	20.0

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League Notes

• Jesse Burkett of the Boston Beaneaters did something rare in the game on May 11th. Burkett hit for the cycle against the St. Louis Browns in a 13-7 win. Burkett is playing every day in left field and is 4th player in league history to accomplish the feat.

Denny Lyons

• The Baltimore Orioles are trying to build a winner and spent the money to do so. The Orioles spent over $6000 to sign their star third basemen Denny Lyons to a three year deal. Lyons is a .304 career hitter and has the single season record for stolen bases.
• Willie Keeler has taken the league by storm again. As of June 1st Keeler is batting .434 and has 96 hits already. Keeler is redefining hitting excellence with his performaces for the Washington Senators. It has even been rumored that President Grover Cleveland has sneaked into Boundary Field to see Wee Willie hit.

[Nick Soulis]

BASEBALL MONTHLY

June 1894

CHICAGO ROBS CLEVELAND OF STAR

As the end of the month of June rolled around and it became even more apparent that this was another season that would be lost to the powerhouse Boston Beaneaters, the Colts of Chicago again looked to retool. The amatuer draft brought a good young arm in Al Orth, but the biggest move happened after a player trade with the Cleveland Spiders.

Chicago brought one of the hottest hitters currently in the game when they acquired second baseman Hughie Jennings. Jennings who is at the prime of his career at 25 years old comes to Chicago batting .436 on the season. The Colts in the process sent outfielder Elmer Smith to the Spiders to complete the deal.

The deal did not come uo short of controversy. The press has jumped all over the deal calling it "unfair" and "unbalanced". Many feel the Colts and Al Spalding worked behind the scenes to get the player without consulting the Spiders. To make the spotlight even bigger is the fact that the Spiders lead the Western League and are on pace to win the pennant, now they go forward with what many feel is minus their best player.

Both Chicago and Cleveland deny any unethical behavior or backdoor payments. Al Splading ripped into the local papers and commented, "yes we are getting a great player, but Elmer Smith isnt exactly a slouch that we are sending to Cleveland!"

Regardless for Chicago they add a potential huge star to an already excellent lineup. Chicago surely is doing everything they can to stock their roster and try to put an end to what appears to be a never ending dynasty in Boston.
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Western League Standings
	W	L	PCT	GB
Cleveland Spiders	49	29	.628	-
Baltimore Orioles	43	35	.551	6.0
Washington Senators	42	36	.538	7.0
Detroit Tigers	42	36	.538	7.0
Philadelphia Athletics	37	41	.474	12.0
Louisville Colonels	37	41	.474	12.0
Chicago White Sox	31	47	.397	18.0
Boston Americans	31	47	.397	18.0

National League 1 Standings
	W	L	PCT	GB
Boston Beaneaters	60	18	.769	-
Chicago Colts	46	32	.590	14.0
Philadelphia Phillies	38	40	.487	22.0
New York Giants	38	40	.487	22.0
Pittsburgh Pirates	34	44	.436	26.0
St. Louis Browns	33	45	.423	27.0
Brooklyn Grooms	33	45	.423	27.0
Cincinnati Reds	30	48	.385	30.0

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Keeler Streak Ends

Willie Keeler continues to get better and better but the star came up just a bit short in his pursuit of a record. Wee Willie put together a long hitting streak that had the league in full attention. Keeler hit in 34 straight games and was knocking on the door of the all time hitting streak record held by George Wright at 36 games set back in 1880.

George Wright keeps his record

On June 24th however Ed Begley of the White Sox had other ideas and stepped up to the challange. Over 4000 fans were on hand as the 30 year old pitcher challanged Keeler and won. Willie went 0-4 ending his streak and making Begley a local legend in Chicago.

Keeler and his teamates did not seem overly concerned about the streak as they ended up winning the particular game. Keeler teamate Mike Griffth added, "I have a feeling Willie will be right back with another long streak."

Amatuer Draft Completed

The annual 1894 amatuer draft took place this month. The Detroit Tigers had the first pick and chose Arlie Pond, a 21 year old right hander from Suguas Mass. The top five picks were:

1. Arlie Pond SP - Detroit Tigers
2. Tom McCreery OF - St. Louis Browns
3. Doc McJames SP - Pittsburgh Pirates
4. Mike Grady C - Boston Americans
5. Bill Everitt 3B - NY Giants

The Chicago Colts took starting pither Al Orth. Orth is 21 years old and wasnt born far from Chicago in Tipton Indiana. Orth was thrown right into the Colts rotation and had an up and down two weeks of debut, Orth is 3-1 with a 4.50 ERA.

[Nick Soulis]

BASEBALL MONTHLY

July 1894

Hitting Dominates National Game

Subtle changes to the game in the offseason when the Western League was created at first went unnoticed. Now however as the 1894 season moves towards its conclusion, it is apparent that hitting and offense is dominating the game maybe like never before.

As of the first of July the numbers were staggering, the league average was .308, the highest that number has been since 1873 and up from .278 last season. A total of seven players were batting over .400, a mark that only two to three years ago was deemed close to impossible. Willie Keeler leads the entire league with a unthinkable .447 batting average.



League ERA's have soared to 4.24 runs, this is up from 3.41 last season.

The factors that have contributed to this are many. The pitchers mound was moved farther out in the offseason to allow batters to see the ball better at the plate. Willie Keeler has mastered the ability to "choke up" on the bat which a number of hitters have copied. This way the batter has a better chance of making contact and putting the ball in play. Better ballparks and new style bats, especially some models from Louisville Kentucky, have made hitting more standarized.

Of course the league isnt complaining about the upswing in offense. More runs mean more excitement and more fans at the ball yards. Others say that Chicago manager Al Spalding is behind the puss with more equipment from his sporting company, some feel Spalding is trying to spur offense to offset the dominating pitching from the rival Boston Beaneaters.

Regardless, surely records will fall as the "national game" continues to evolve.
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Cleveland Tries to Hang On
Tense times in Cleveland as a history of weak baseball performances is finally being challanged. The Cleveland Spiders have led the Western League all season and now are on the brink of only their second pennant.

The city is starving for a winner and with a month left the Spiders hold a four game lead over the Washington Senators. The teams face off six times against one another leaving the final result stil very much open.

In the National League of course things once again have long been decided at Boston just seems to get better and better. Boston has a winning percentage of almost .75 percent and believe it or not attendance is down from last season. The Boston faithful might have actually grown bored of winning!

Western League Standings
	W	L	PCT	GB
Cleveland Spiders	68	39	.636	-
Washington Senators	64	43	.598	4.0
Baltimore Orioles	58	49	.542	10.0
Detroit Tigers	54	53	.505	14.0
Louisville Colonels	50	57	.467	18.0
Philadelphia Athletics	46	61	.430	22.0
Boston Americans	45	62	.421	23.0
Chicago White Sox	43	64	.402	25.0

National League 1 Standings
	W	L	PCT	GB
Boston Beaneaters	80	27	.748	-
Chicago Colts	61	46	.570	19.0
Philadelphia Phillies	54	53	.505	26.0
Brooklyn Grooms	52	55	.486	28.0
New York Giants	49	58	.458	31.0
Pittsburgh Pirates	46	61	.430	34.0
St. Louis Browns	44	63	.411	36.0
Cincinnati Reds	42	65	.393	38.0

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League Notes

• Boston continues to make moves even with their team playing so well. The Beaneaters sent right fielder Piggy Ward to Washington for Toad Ramsey. Ramsey helps add another great arm to a team that already has so many.

Tim Keefe to Philadelphia

• The great Tim Keefe will continue and maybe end his career in Philadelphia. Keefe who was won 342 games in his career is only six short of the alltime record set by Al Splading. The New York Giants get Will Robinson in return who is a great bat and has a .327 aversage this season.
• Adonis Terry won his 200th game of his career while pitching for the Baltimore Orioles. Although it feels like Terry has been in the league forever, he is only 29 years old.
• Finally Ace Stewart of the Pittsburgh Pirates hit for the cycle on July 9th. Stewart is the first rookie to accomplish the feat but is the 5th player to do it this season. Offense does reign!

[Nick Soulis]

BASEBALL MONTHLY

August 1894

Dreams Come Alive In Cleveland

The forgotten haven of the baseball world has to have been Cleveland Ohio. The town has been there since the game began in 1871 but has been noting more then an after thought as it has seen other teams win year after year. Finally 1894 is going to be diffrent.

The Cleveland Spiders won on the second pennant in the franchises history and the last time they won it was in 1882 but were quickly disposed of by Brooklyn. This time the optimism is diffrent as the team led the Western League for the majority of the season and won the pennant going away.

Some were quite worried that the club had traded away their fortunes in the middle of the season when they sent away who many thought was their best player in Hughie Jennings. Jennings was sent away for outfielder Elmer Smith to Chicago and fans wondered if moneuy was more important then winning. Smith proved everyone wrong and quickly became a star and a fan favorite. In fact Smith was incredible batting .397 while driving in 42 runs in 55 games.

A first championship would indeed be something grand, but waiting in their path is the best baseball team anyone has ever seen. Cleveland are Amercia's underdog as they face the defending champion Boston Beaneaters. Boston of course won the National League by 21 games and are the heavy favorites.

For now however Cleveland can dream of its own glory. Star Jake Stenzel put it best, "If we are going to win our first championshup, we might as well make it a memorable one."
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Final Standings

Western League Standings
	W	L	PCT	GB
Cleveland Spiders	84	48	.636	-
Washington Senators	78	54	.591	6.0
Baltimore Orioles	68	64	.515	16.0
Detroit Tigers	64	68	.485	20.0
Louisville Colonels	62	70	.470	22.0
Boston Americans	61	71	.462	23.0
Philadelphia Athletics	57	75	.432	27.0
Chicago White Sox	54	78	.409	30.0

National League 1 Standings
	W	L	PCT	GB
Boston Beaneaters	98	34	.742	-
Chicago Colts	77	55	.583	21.0
Philadelphia Phillies	65	67	.492	33.0
Brooklyn Grooms	64	68	.485	34.0
New York Giants	61	71	.462	37.0
Pittsburgh Pirates	55	77	.417	43.0
St. Louis Browns	54	78	.409	44.0
Cincinnati Reds	54	78	.409	44.0

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JENNINGS WINS BATTING TITLE ON LAST DAY




A hsitoric batting season in many ways ended this month and the Chicago White Stockings can be proud of two of their warriors. Six players batted over .400 to end the 1894 season but the record holder and ahead of everyone in the pack was Hughie Jennings who ended at .431. Jennings alos broke Willie Keeler's record for hits with 234.

Jennings beat out Ed Delahanty of the Boston Beaneaters who ended at .430. "At least we beat Boston at something this year" said Al Spalding sarcastically, but the feat was a special one.

Other great achievments included Jake Stenzel who set records with RBI (134) and total bases (363). Dan Brouthers set the all time record in triples with 34.

Chicago ended the year batting .315, their best mark ever and 2nd in all of baseball

Sam Thompson also had an incredible year ending at .413. Chicago had other good signs as they won 77 games. Charlie Geggus make a nice rebound from major injury in 1894 going 14-12 with a 3.33 ERA. Rookie hurler Al Orth was especially effective and impressive going 13-5 with a 3.31 ERA.

Chicago stats:

Who's Hot? P Charlie Geggus 3-2, 1.65 Last 5 games Who's Not? RF George Wood .107, 0 HR Last 8 games LF John Reilly .125, 0 HR Last 6 games C Bill Bowman .050, 0 HR Last 5 games P Ed Morris 1-3, 8.39 Last 11 games

Pitching Staff Role T Pitcher G GS W L SV ERA WHIP Status Starter R Charlie Geggus 29 29 14 12 0 3.33 1.63 Rested Starter R Al Orth 21 21 13 5 0 3.31 1.54 Rested Starter R Harry Staley 36 36 20 13 0 3.41 1.64 Rested Spot Starter L Ed Morris 12 3 1 3 0 7.34 2.16 Rested Mopup L Ed Morris 12 3 1 3 0 7.34 2.16 Rested Middle Reliever R Babe Doty 7 0 0 1 1 16.33 4.40 Rested Middle Reliever R Pat McManus 4 0 0 1 1 10.50 2.50 Rested Middle Reliever R Nig Cuppy 24 14 6 5 1 4.38 1.68 Rested Setup Reliever R Doc Landis 7 0 4 0 0 5.14 1.50 Rested Setup Reliever L Phenomenal Smith 18 0 4 4 5 5.14 2.00 Rested

Catchers # B Player Pos G AB H HR RBI R BB K .AVG OBP SLG 96 R Billy Earle C 114 481 155 3 86 98 64 20 .322 .407 .399 85 S Bill Bowman C 15 60 12 1 11 8 5 6 .200 .273 .300

Infielders # B Player Pos G AB H HR RBI R BB K .AVG OBP SLG 67 R Billy Shindle 3B 68 271 78 0 38 47 25 16 .288 .357 .402 76 R Doggie Miller SS 95 383 92 7 61 61 47 16 .240 .328 .339 15 S Bill Eagan 2B 27 96 21 0 20 11 21 6 .219 .359 .271 93 R Cap Anson 1B 106 417 137 1 97 61 64 29 .329 .420 .417 34 R Germany Smith SS 94 379 106 2 61 57 37 14 .280 .344 .375 27 R Hughie Jennings 2B 123 543 234 3 98 131 58 18 .431 .495 .599 58 L John Ward 2B 118 530 168 0 58 75 39 10 .317 .364 .381

Outfielders # B Player Pos G AB H HR RBI R BB K .AVG OBP SLG 35 L Fred Clarke LF 85 364 139 4 70 82 48 7 .382 .457 .492 45 R Charlie Duffee LF 27 112 29 0 13 15 7 5 .259 .308 .321 32 L Sam Thompson RF 105 465 192 7 99 109 45 14 .413 .465 .606 68 L George Wood RF 44 122 40 0 19 21 13 13 .328 .397 .434 39 R John Reilly LF 36 157 40 2 20 27 3 16 .255 .269 .420

[Nick Soulis]

BASEBALL MONTHLY

World Series Edition

Boston Are A True Dynasty

Love them of hate them the Boston Beaneaters are without a doubt head and shoulders better then everyone else in the National Game. The Beaneaters from Boston pushed aside the upset attempt by the fairy tale Cleveland Spiders to win their second consecutive world title and their fourth overall.

Boston disposed of Cleveland in five games and had outstanding performances from Bud Black who won twice and allowed only two runs in 19 innings and from Cupid Childs who batted .450 and drove in 11 runs.

Will Boston ever lose? The national media and the Boston fans are beginning to think not. A recap of the series of 1894...

Game 1 From South End Grounds

Wednesday, August 29th, 1894
	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Cleveland Spiders	1	0	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	4	8	4
Boston Beaneaters	0	0	1	0	0	1	4	0	X	6	8	5

WP: B. Black
LP: C. Fergusen

Losing four to two the Beaneaters turned the game around just when they had to in the seventh inning scoring four runs, Cupid Childs with the big hit in the inning. Bud Black looked in complete control and the Spiders alreay started to look like they doubted.

Game 2 From South End Grounds

Thursday, August 30th, 1894
	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	R	H	E
Cleveland Spiders	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	2	1	2	10	17	3
Boston Beaneaters	0	0	0	7	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	8	18	4

WP: N. Hudson
LP: G. Weyhing

Just a great baseball game and Cleveland showed heart that one rarely sees. The Spiders were down seven runs before they fought all the way back and took the lead in the 10th inning. Boston tied the game but in the 11th an error and a Tim ORourke single gave them enough to win. At this moment one might think that Cleveland just might be a team of destiny.

Game 3 From League Park

Saturday, September 1st, 1894
	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Boston Beaneaters	2	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	5	9	3
Cleveland Spiders	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	2	4	2

WP: B. Black
LP: C. Fergusen

Boston had the perfect man on the mound to rebound from their emotional loss. Bob Black shut down the Spiders and the two runs in the first inning for Boston set them on their way. Cupid Childs was locked in and drove in three of the five Boston runs.

Game 4 From League Park

Sunday, September 2nd, 1894
	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Boston Beaneaters	0	0	0	2	4	5	1	0	0	12	15	3
Cleveland Spiders	2	1	0	2	0	1	0	0	0	6	12	5

WP: G. Weyhing
LP: H. Goodall

Up three to nothing to start this game Cleveland tried to hang on but Boston soon exploded and turned this game into a route. Five Cleveland errors didnt help as the nerves were now showing for the more inexperianced side. Childs drove in three for the second consecutive game and as fans left League Park; most knew the series was over.

Game 5 From League Park

Monday, September 3rd, 1894
	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Boston Beaneaters	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	2	0	7	10	0
Cleveland Spiders	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	1	0	4	9	6

WP: B. Sweeney
LP: H. Boyle

Three in a row for the great Boston team that did it with ease and won their championship. Bill Joyce and Childs both hit home runs and Boston set up their leader Bill Sweeney to carry the win home. Sweeney who is maybe the best player Boston has ever had and their winningest pitcher, was on the mound for the last out.

[Nick Soulis]

BASEBALL MONTHLY

September 1884

1894 Baseball Awards

NL MVP AWARD


Ed Delahanty Boston Beaneaters
.430 12 HR 130 RBI



NL OUTSTANDING PITCHER AWARD



Bill Sweeney Boston Beaneaters
26-11 3.05 ERA 90 K
3 Time Winner


NL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR



John Houseman Cincinnati Reds
.310 2 HR 75 RBI

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WL MVP AWARD



Jake Stenzel Cleveland Spiders
.393 15 HR 134 RBI




WL OUTSTANDING PITCHER AWARD


Charlie Fergusen Cleveland Spiders
27-13 2. 96 ERA 1 SV



WL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR


Fred Tenney Washington Senators
.395 9 HR 75 RBI

[Nick Soulis]

Lg	LgAvg	LgERA	Champion	Year	Champion	LgERA	LgAvg	Lg
WL	.238	1.98	Philadelphia Athletics	1871	Boston Red Stockings	3.82	.284	NL1
WL	.267	2.44	Philadelphia Athletics	1872	Chicago White Stockings	3.02	.288	NL1
WL	.290	2.82	St. Louis Brown Stockings	1873	Boston Red Stockings	3.53	.313	NL1
WL	.258	2.19	St. Louis Brown Stockings	1874	Boston Red Stockings	2.68	.279	NL1
WL	.243	1.77	Philadelphia Athletics	1875	Boston Red Stockings	1.98	.263	NL1
WL	.254	2.06	St. Louis Brown Stockings	1876	Cincinnati Reds	2.63	.278	NL1
WL	.243	2.00	Baltimore Orioles	1877	Chicago White Stockings	2.45	.280	NL1
WL	.245	2.03	Philadelphia Athletics	1878	Boston Red Caps	2.56	.275	NL1
WL	.241	1.89	Baltimore Orioles	1879	Boston Red Caps	2.47	.273	NL1
WL	.233	1.50	St. Louis Brown Stockings	1880	Chicago White Stockings	1.84	.255	NL1
WL	.250	1.97	St. Louis Brown Stockings	1881	Chicago White Stockings	2.67	.286	NL1
WL	.238	1.66	Cleveland Blues	1882	Brooklyn Atlantics	1.88	.244	NL1
WL	.247	1.86	Baltimore Orioles	1883	Cincinnati Red Stockings	1.87	.252	NL1
WL	.228	1.59	Baltimore Orioles	1884	Chicago White Stockings	1.55	.221	NL1
WL	.238	1.90	Baltimore Orioles	1885	Brooklyn Grays	1.89	.239	NL1
WL	.247	1.97	Boston Americans	1886	Brooklyn Grays	2.11	.254	NL1
WL	.262	2.81	Boston Americans	1887	Chicago White Stockings	3.39	.270	NL1
WL	.241	2.23	Louisville Colonels	1888	Philadelphia Quakers	2.51	.255	NL1
WL	.258	2.72	Boston Americans	1889	Brooklyn Bridegrooms	2.93	.261	NL1
WL	.261	3.10	Detroit Tigers	1890	Brooklyn Bridegrooms	2.96	.261	NL1
WL	.255	2.62	Louisville Colonels	1891	Boston Beaneaters	2.55	.246	NL1
WL	.252	2.81	Boston Americans	1892	Boston Beaneaters	2.71	.250	NL1
WL	.280	3.46	Louisville Colonels	1893	Boston Beaneaters	3.37	.278	NL1
WL	.309	4.34	Cleveland Spiders	1894	Boston Beaneaters	4.21	.307	NL1

Single Season Batting Career Batting 409 PA required for season rate statistics. 2558 PA required for career rate statistics. Player Value Year Board Stat Board Value Player Hughie Jennings .431 1894 Season Batting Average Career .342 Ross Barnes Mike Griffin .526 1887 Season On-Base Pct Career .469 Bill Joyce Dan Brouthers .643 1894 Season Slugging Pct Career .508 Dan Brouthers Dan Brouthers 1.133 1887 Season On-Base plus Slugging Pct Career .934 Dan Brouthers Hughie Jennings 100.3 1894 Season VORP Career 806.7 Dan Brouthers Tommy Tucker 155 1892 Season Games Career 2124 Cap Anson Jack Glasscock 667 1888 Season At-Bats Career 8915 Cap Anson Denny Lyons 149 1886 Season Runs Career 1589 Dan Brouthers Hughie Jennings 234 1894 Season Hits Career 2777 Cap Anson Jake Stenzel 363 1894 Season Total Bases Career 3532 Dan Brouthers Jack Glasscock 176 1888 Season Singles Career 2286 Cap Anson Dan Brouthers 48 1887 Season Doubles Career 390 Dan Brouthers Dan Brouthers 32 1894 Season Triples Career 313 Dan Brouthers Ed Swartwood 31 1888 Season Home Runs Career 140 Jerry Denny Jake Stenzel 134 1894 Season RBIs Career 1357 Cap Anson Denny Lyons 129 1886 Season Stolen Bases Career 585 John Reilly Walt Wilmot 62 1890 Season Caught Stealing Career 400 Dan Brouthers Sam Wise 199 1887 Season Walks Career 1060 Jerry Denny Pat Deasley 144 1884 Season Strikeouts Career 717 Harry Stovey

Single Season Pitching Career Pitching 132 IP required for season rate statistics. 825 IP required for career rate statistics. Player Value Year Board Stat Board Value Player Bob Black 0.58 1884 Season Earned Run Average Career 1.56 Jumbo McGinnis Bob Black 38 1884 Season Wins Career 348 Al Spalding Bobby Mitchell 35 1878 Season Losses Career 295 Tim Keefe Bob Black .833 1894 Season Winning Percentage Career .665 Bob Black Eddie Fusselback 14 1882 Season Saves Career 39 Hugh Campbell Larry McKeon 57 1884 Season Games Career 724 Al Spalding Bobby Mitchell 57 1878 Season Games Started Career 683 Tim Keefe Cy Bentley 52 1878 Season Complete Games Career 502 Al Spalding Larry McKeon 8 1884 Season Shutouts Career 36 Bob Black George Bradley 510.0 1876 Season Innings Pitched Career 5787.2 Al Spalding Len Lovett 595 1873 Season Hits Allowed Career 6140 Al Spalding Charlie Getzien 28 1888 Season Home Runs Allowed Career 134 Harry McCormick Bob Black 579 1884 Season Strikeouts Career 2812 Tim Keefe Mark Baldwin 324 1889 Season Bases on Balls Career 1797 Tim Keefe Bill Stearns 0.18 1878 Season Bases on Balls / 9 IP Career 0.53 Bill Stearns Charlie Geggus 5.41 1887 Season Hits Allowed / 9 IP Career 7.59 Dupee Shaw Charlie Geggus 12.55 1884 Season Strikeouts / 9 IP Career 7.23 Charlie Geggus Charlie Geggus 114.8 1887 Season VORP Career 841.2 Bob Black Bob Black 0.75 1884 Season Walks + Hits / IP Career 1.02 Dupee Shaw Bob Black .171 1884 Season Opponents AVG Career .217 Dupee Shaw Bob Black .199 1884 Season Opponents OBP Career .253 Dupee Shaw Bob Black .223 1884 Season Opponents SLG Career .294 Charlie Geggus Bob Black .422 1884 Season Opponents OPS Career .554 Dupee Shaw

[Nick Soulis]

BASEBALL MONTHLY

March 1895

'WE ARE GOING TO OUTRUN EM AND OUTSMART EM'

Yet another season of baseball comes to its dawn in the nation after a long cold summer in many cities, none more so of course then the cold midwest of Chicago. Inside the cold the Colts are happy that they had their most successful season in 8 years and the third best record in baeball; but none of it even close to answering the biggest question in the game, can anyone beat the Boston Beaneaters?

Colts manager Al Spalding was instrumental in anchoring a number of changes again this offeason that could make the diffrence. The biggest move was the acquisition of outfielder Dummy Hoy, the 32 year old star has already proven to be one of the most electric players in the game. His story of course is even more amazing as Hoy is deaf and still plays like a superstar even with his disability. Hoy is one of the fastest players in the game with 215 stolen bases. Hoy will bat leadoff and have many remembering Billy Hamilton who wowed Chicagon fans in their recent past.

Dummy Hoy .281 career hitter

"We have the best offense in the game" says Spalding. "we are going to outrun and outsmart Boston this time around, Im sure of it."

In order to make room for Hoy the Colts let go of Jocko Halligan. Halligan has a world of talent as he has showed but never was able to live up to his potential due to a career riddled with injuries. Halligan goes accross town to the White Sox and gets to keep his home and family in Chicago.

The Colts brought in short stop Lou Bierbauer as well to solidify the infield. Lou is 29 years old and is considered one of the smartest players in the league. He is a good fielder with a .293 career average.

The pitching staff remains the same in the starters as the side is banking that Charlie Geggus will continue to stay healthy and anchor the staff. The relief side did change up as gone as pitchers like Phenomenal Smith and Foghorn Bradley. Nig Cuppy will take on the role of closer and John Clarkson along with Charlie Bartson look to help getting those crucial outs. The biggest hope is of course with the young arm of Al Orth, who had a gret rookie season and will have everychance to improve and do it even better.

The team 1895 roster:

Pitching Staff Role T Pitcher G GS W L SV ERA WHIP Status Starter R Charlie Geggus 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 Rested Starter R Harry Staley 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 Rested Starter R Al Orth 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 Rested Spot Starter L Cyclone Miller 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 Rested Middle Reliever R John Clarkson 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 Rested Middle Reliever L Ed Morris 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 Rested Middle Reliever R Charlie Bartson 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 Rested Setup Reliever R Charlie Hodnett 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 Rested Setup Reliever L Cyclone Miller 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 Rested Closer R Nig Cuppy 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 Rested

Catchers # B Player Pos G AB H HR RBI R BB K .AVG OBP SLG 34 R Bill Merritt C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 96 R Billy Earle C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000

Infielders # B Player Pos G AB H HR RBI R BB K .AVG OBP SLG 67 R Billy Shindle 3B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 15 S Bill Eagan 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 34 R Germany Smith SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 27 R Hughie Jennings SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 58 L John Ward 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 43 S Ed Spurney SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 74 L Lou Bierbauer SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 29 L Ed Sales SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000

Outfielders # B Player Pos G AB H HR RBI R BB K .AVG OBP SLG 35 L Fred Clarke LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 89 R Jimmy McAleer CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 45 R Charlie Duffee LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 32 L Sam Thompson RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 16 L Dummy Hoy CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 75 S Paul Russell CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000

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Offseason League Notes

• Starting pitcher Tim Keefe is on the verge of history. Keefe is only three games away from passing Al Splading for the most wins in a career at 348. Keefe is also the all time leader in strikeouts with 2812. Keefe is 38 and still pitching for the Giants.
• The champion Beaneaters are moving players around again and most thin they are only getting better. Boston again traded Billy Nash and also lost Jack Doyle but added big time talent in catcher Jocko Fields and starter Toad Ramsey. The Beaneaters wont stand on thier success but want to be winners for the continued future.
• Will Robinson maybe the best catcher in the game, will continue his career in Cinicinnati with the Reds. Robinson will be paid over $3000 for three years of service.
• Finally Charlie Fergusen, the star pitcher of the Cleveland Spiders got terrible news this spring as shoulder inflamation will sideline him until at least August. Fergusen is the leader of the Spiders and can not be easily replaced.

[Nick Soulis]

BASEBALL MONTHLY

April 1895

Boston Be Warned; Here Comes Chicago

After the first month of a new season not much can be concluded but in the National League anytime a team in the recent past can finish ahead of the Boston Beaneaters and play better baseball, it is definately worth noting. The Chicago Colts and manager Al Spalding have been building a team for years that could finally get over the hump of the pennnat; after a 19-6 month of April the excitement and hope is gaining super momentum.

It all didnt start off great this year for the Colts as they opened the season losing four of their first five games and had only a 2-4 record heading into their home opener. News then came down from the league that Boston ace hurler Bob Black suffered took a line drive off the forearm and will be out for close to three months. Black is the clear ace of the Boston staff and will definately hurt them in the long run.

Despite this the Colts needed to start winning on the field and before their home opening game against the New York Giants the players held a meeting behind closed doors and it was said veteran Chicago legend Cap Anson challanged his teamates to quit making excuses and start playing to win. The 43 year old star still is playing excellent baseball and is a testament to hard work and preserverence.

Cap Anson still getting the job done

The motivation fueled a fire in the team. The Colts ran off not 5, not, 10, but 13 straight victories in a scorching run. The wnning streak was culminated with a three game series against the Beaneaters in Chicago. The Colts swept Boston away and had a highlight with a walk off home run from Billy Shindle in the game on Saturday. Record crowds came out to the West Side Park and Boston looked more vulnarable then anyone could remember.

Top performances for the month from new man Dummy Hoy who sets the table and is batting .337 with 24 runs scored. Billy Earle has 27 RBI to lead the team and Anson looks 20 years the younger batting .328. Back and in good form on the mound is Charlie Geggus, he may not be the pitcher he once was, but Geggus is a fan favorite and a testament to hard work against adversity.

Boston is still very much a factor and sit only two games behind the first place Colts. For the moment however there is great excitement in Chicago, the manager though is much more cautuious then many others:

"We appreciate all the attentin for the good opening month that we had, but this is a long season and we cant lose focus for even a minute. We know Boston will be right with us until the end."
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Standings

Western League Standings
	W	L	PCT	GB
Cleveland Spiders	19	6	.760	-
Louisville Colonels	13	12	.520	6.0
Detroit Tigers	13	12	.520	6.0
Chicago White Sox	13	12	.520	6.0
Washington Senators	12	13	.480	7.0
Philadelphia Athletics	11	14	.440	8.0
Boston Americans	10	15	.400	9.0
Baltimore Orioles	9	16	.360	10.0

National League 1 Standings
	W	L	PCT	GB
Chicago Colts	19	6	.760	-
Boston Beaneaters	17	8	.680	2.0
Cincinnati Reds	14	11	.560	5.0
Philadelphia Phillies	13	12	.520	6.0
New York Giants	11	14	.440	8.0
Pittsburgh Pirates	10	15	.400	9.0
Brooklyn Grooms	10	15	.400	9.0
St. Louis Browns	6	19	.240	13.0

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League Notes

• The Only Nolan is making a comeback after a few years out of the game. The 34 year ld pitcher who was the star of the 1877 World Series with Baltimore where he threw two shutouts but never was the same, has signed on with the Senators.

The Only Nolan

• Boston spent the money and committed their future to one of their stars. Ed Delahanty signed a six year contract extension, something very rare in the game, and will be with the Beaneaters for a long time. Delahanty is a career .329 hitter and has won one MVP award.

Delehanty's deal is close to $10,000

• The Cincinnati Reds are looking for answers after news came out that one of their starting pitchers and key players will miss up to three months. Dan Casey who won 22 games last season fractured a finger on his pitching hand in what is being called "a fight with a neighbor". The Reds are planning not to pay Casey for his time lost since the injury was off the field.

[Nick Soulis]

BASEBALL MONTHLY
June 1895

An Old Record Falls

There is something special about a hitting streak, it tends to take on a life of its own and grows as the number increases. Everyone likes a consistent player and a player that does his job well everytime they play. This month in the National game the 15 year old record for a hitting streak was embarked upon and overtaken by another young star of the game that is ushering in a new generation.

George Davis was only 9 years old when George Wright went on his tear of 35 straight game with a hit. Wright stood proudly behind the record even after he retired, but all good things have to come to an end. Davis has all the tools as a player and his approach at the plate is an art worth watching.

Davis approached the streak and stayed low key even after he got over 30 games and the press wanted words from him. Davis kept working and when the Giants came to town the spotlight was high and Davis kept it up getting his streak up to 35 games and tying the record. In Pittsburgh with a first inning single Davis broke the record and George Wright was on hand to congratulate the kid.

The streak would last to 38 games but above all that Davis is a fine season batting .389 with 38 RBI on the young season.

Later Davis reflected on the achievement, "Hopefully my streak wont last for 15 years. I say this because I intend on breaking it before then!"

Boston Relentless In Race With Colts

The Boston Beanesaters dont like being in second place and as the month of May came to a close the champs had overtaken the Chicago Colts by a single game in what could turn out to be a great two team race.

Boston even without their ace Bob Black make it difficult for anyone to keep pace with them as they play at their usual rate. The Colts have had some difficulty finding a third starter and have waffled between Cyclone Miller and Charlie Bartson. Ed Delahanty for the Beaneaters is proving to be one of the true stars of the current game as the center fielder is leading the league in hitting with an amazing .459 rate.



Can the Colts keep up with the high level of play?

"We have to stay consistent" says Charlie Geggus, "We know Boston is going to win at a high rate, so we have to do the same. We cant doubt ourselves.

The month of June will go a long way in defining the rest of the season the Colts need to respond as they find themselves in second place for the first time since the opening week of the year.
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Western League Standings
	W	L	PCT	GB
Cleveland Spiders	34	20	.630	-
Washington Senators	29	25	.537	5.0
Philadelphia Athletics	28	26	.519	6.0
Louisville Colonels	28	26	.519	6.0
Detroit Tigers	28	26	.519	6.0
Boston Americans	25	29	.463	9.0
Chicago White Sox	22	32	.407	12.0
Baltimore Orioles	22	32	.407	12.0

National League 1 Standings
	W	L	PCT	GB
Boston Beaneaters	37	17	.685	-
Chicago Colts	36	18	.667	1.0
Cincinnati Reds	29	25	.537	8.0
Philadelphia Phillies	25	29	.463	12.0
New York Giants	25	29	.463	12.0
Pittsburgh Pirates	23	31	.426	14.0
Brooklyn Grooms	22	32	.407	15.0
St. Louis Browns	19	35	.352	18.0

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League Notes

• The amatuer draft is almost upon us this June. A number of players are making some but one in particular may be on top of the list. Twent year old first baseman Nap Lajoie may have a hard name to pronounce, but his ability in amatuer leagues to hit have already been noticed.
• Forty three year old Cap Anson has signed on for another season with the Chicago Colts. Anson again is batting .311 for the season and is the only player left from the inaguaral 1871 season. How long can Pops continue to play?
• John Rainey of the Philadelphia Phillies threw a tirade at an umpire this month. Rainey even went as far to bump the umpire and now the league has taken action. Rainey has been handed the longest suspension in league history and will sit out six full games.

[Nick Soulis]

BASEBALL MONTHLY

June 1895

June Swoon For Colts Dooms Chances

All the optimism of the end of the month of May where the Colts looked to be determined to dethrone the mighty Boston Beaneaters went the wayside as June proved to be an excruisigating month in the Windy City. The Colts fell from the top of the division in a hard swift way winning only 9 games and suffering a stretch where they lost 12 of 13 games.

The team fell into a desperate state and lost its full confidence, where in contrast the Beaneaters took full advantage and once again built a commanding lead in the league. It was hard to pinpoint an exact problem for the team but defense was definately one of them as errors cost them a number of games in the stretch. The pitching was average behind Charlie Geggus as Al Orth but the inability to depend on a third starter was a problem every third day.

The Colts made a trade to try and right the ship sending John Ward to the White Sox for pitcher Mark Baldwin. The move was partly inspired to make room in the lineup for top draft pick Dan McGann.

The end of the month the club tried to get out of their funk and the as they faced Boston in a crucial three game series in Boston. The Colts beat the Beaneaters 8-4 to end the month but are still a bad 8 games behind the leaders.

Al Spalding is taking much of the heat for the recent demise as the manager is believed not to be getting the most out of a very talented team; some say Spalding is just too involved in non baseball buisness that keeps him away from the team too often.

Team statistics:

Pitching Staff Role T Pitcher G GS W L SV ERA WHIP Status Starter R Al Orth 26 25 14 8 0 3.61 1.50 Rested Starter R Charlie Geggus 26 26 12 10 0 3.67 1.60 Rested Starter R Charlie Hodnett 6 0 0 0 2 5.06 1.69 Rested Spot Starter L Cyclone Miller 12 10 3 3 0 3.79 2.03 Out Middle Reliever R Mark Baldwin 1 0 0 0 0 6.00 2.00 Rested Middle Reliever R Charlie Bartson 15 8 3 6 2 3.70 1.57 Rested Middle Reliever L Carney Flynn 3 0 0 1 0 7.20 1.60 Rested Setup Reliever R John Clarkson 11 0 3 0 3 1.71 1.62 Rested Setup Reliever L Ed Morris 11 0 3 1 1 1.90 1.44 Rested Closer R Nig Cuppy 16 3 6 2 5 3.30 1.81 Rested

Catchers # B Player Pos G AB H HR RBI R BB K .AVG OBP SLG 38 L Klondike Douglass C 5 21 6 0 5 5 3 0 .286 .375 .381 96 R Billy Earle C 64 274 79 3 56 43 23 14 .288 .348 .369

Infielders # B Player Pos G AB H HR RBI R BB K .AVG OBP SLG 67 R Billy Shindle 3B 32 131 34 2 22 18 12 5 .260 .326 .397 93 R Cap Anson 1B 65 290 84 2 35 49 24 19 .290 .346 .383 27 R Hughie Jennings SS 74 324 113 2 47 58 20 4 .349 .395 .469 36 R Germany Smith SS 20 71 24 0 12 12 2 4 .338 .356 .437 78 S Dan McGann 2B 7 28 11 0 4 9 7 1 .393 .514 .464 74 L Lou Bierbauer SS 37 144 34 1 15 19 6 5 .236 .267 .333 29 L Ed Sales SS 17 60 16 0 10 8 3 1 .267 .302 .333

Outfielders # B Player Pos G AB H HR RBI R BB K .AVG OBP SLG 35 L Fred Clarke LF 75 317 121 6 54 60 29 11 .382 .440 .558 89 R Jimmy McAleer CF 26 97 25 0 16 10 6 8 .258 .301 .320 45 R Charlie Duffee LF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 32 L Sam Thompson RF 67 300 116 12 66 59 21 8 .387 .427 .597 16 L Dummy Hoy CF 74 311 102 4 35 74 61 11 .328 .438 .457

Lineup vs RHP

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Tim Keefe the King of Wins

Tim Keefe has taken the mound 698 times in his career and has managed to win 349 times. Keefe this month, on June 1st. passed Al Spalding as the winningest pitcher of all and is capping an excellent career at the age of 38 with the New York Giants.

Keefe is adored by the New York fans after his legendary years in Brooklyn where he had over 20 games 11 times. Keefe is also the alltime leader in strikeouts with 2838. The end of his career is soon coming but Keefe has left a giant impression on the game as maybe the best to ever throw.

"Its a whole lot of wins" said Keefe after the record breaker against the Reds, "its something I have been blessed to do for so long and thank all the players who helped me get here."
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Western League Standings
	W	L	PCT	GB
Cleveland Spiders	51	28	.646	-
Washington Senators	43	36	.544	8.0
Louisville Colonels	42	37	.532	9.0
Detroit Tigers	40	39	.506	11.0
Philadelphia Athletics	37	42	.468	14.0
Boston Americans	37	42	.468	14.0
Baltimore Orioles	37	42	.468	14.0
Chicago White Sox	29	50	.367	22.0

National League 1 Standings
	W	L	PCT	GB
Boston Beaneaters	53	26	.671	-
Chicago Colts	45	34	.570	8.0
Cincinnati Reds	40	39	.506	13.0
Philadelphia Phillies	39	40	.494	14.0
Brooklyn Grooms	39	40	.494	14.0
Pittsburgh Pirates	34	45	.430	19.0
New York Giants	34	45	.430	19.0
St. Louis Browns	32	47	.405	21.0

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League Notes

Top picks in recent amatuer draft:

1. Arlie Pond SD - Detroit Tigers
The Tigers pass on Lajoie and go wit the arm of Pond. The fans were not happy with this decision but to his credit the 22 year old kid from Sagnus as a bright future.
2. Nap Lajoie 1B - St. Louis Browns
Celebrations in St. Louis as the Browns got their man and maybe the biggest talent to come into the game since Wille Keeler. Lajoie has star written all over him and is mature for his 20 years.
3. Jerry Nops SP - Chicago White Sox
Nops the hio native is exactly what the Sox need. The left hander has a great arm and many think he will be the Sox ace in no time.
4. Harley Payne SP - Cincinnati Reds
With Cy Young already in the rotation many wondered about this pick and why the Reds didnt draf high hitting prsopect Fielder Jones.
5. Button Briggs SP - Pittsburgh Pirates
Briggs from New York is expected to bring a much needed arm to the Pirates. Look for the lanky kid to be on the fast track.
6. Fielder Jones RF - Boston Americans
Excitement about Jones and what he bring to the Americans. A late bloomer but a great contact hitter Jones for some is a steal with this pick.