Replay--Baseball from 1901 to 2024

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-The Philadelphia Phillies traded 24-year-old RHP Tim McNamara to the New York Giants, getting 32-year-old RHP Clyde Barfoot and 23-year-old 1B Hooks Cotter in return.
-The Philadelphia Phillies traded 30-year-old RHP Burleigh Grimes to the St. Louis Cardinals, getting 29-year-old SSP Jimmy Cooney in return.
-The New York Yankees traded 29-year-old RHP Howard Ehmke to the Brooklyn Robins, getting 23-year-old 3B Ossie Bluege in return.
-The Detroit Tigers traded 24-year-old RHP Firpo Marberry to the St. Louis Browns, getting 30-year-old 1B Wally Pipp in return.
-The New York Giants traded 30-year-old LF Pat Duncan and 22-year-old RF Denver Grigsby to the Philadelphia Athletics, getting 27-year-old 3B Sammy Hale in return.
-The New York Yankees traded 30-year-old 1B Ray Grimes to the Chicago White Sox, getting 23-year-old C Jimmie Wilson in return.
-The Boston Red Sox traded 30-year-old 3B Doc Prothro to the Boston Braves, getting 24-year-old RHP Lil Stoner and 21-year-old RF Howie Fitzgerald in return.
-The St. Louis Browns traded 30-year-old LHP Oscar Fuhr, 23-year-old 1B Boob Fowler, and 24-year-old RHP Vic Keen to the Brooklyn Robins, getting 26-year-old CF Freddy Leach in return.
-The St. Louis Browns traded 23-year-old LHP Jumbo Elliott to the Philadelphia Phillies, getting 31-year-old 1B Earl Sheely in return.
-LF Fred Clarke, SP Deacon Phillippe, and SP Hooks Wiltse are inducted into the 1924 class of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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Spring training results
AL: Detroit Tigers, 15-3
NL: Boston Braves, 12-6

1924 preseason predictions

American League
Detroit Tigers, 92-62
Boston Red Sox, 87-67
Washington Senators, 85-69
St. Louis Browns, 77-77
New York Yankees, 74-80
Cleveland Guardians, 71-83
Chicago White Sox, 69-85
Philadelphia Athletics, 64-90

National League
Philadelphia Phillies, 90-64
Boston Braves, 86-68
Pittsburgh Pirates, 78-76
St. Louis Cardinals, 78-76
Brooklyn Robins, 74-80
Cincinnati Reds, 73-81
Chicago Cubs, 69-85
New York Giants, 68-86

OK, let's play ball!!!

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Standings at the 1924 All-Star break

First-place teams
AL: Detroit Tigers (49-33--1 and a half games ahead of the Washington Senators)
NL: Cincinnati Reds (50-31--4 and a half games ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies)

Standings at the 1924 All-Star break

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Here are the All-Star team lineups by league:

AL:
SP Stan Coveleski (DET)* - 8-7, 2.78 ERA, 139.1 IP, 1.31 WHIP, 2.5 K/9, 1.6 WAR
SP Pete Donohue (DET) - 11-5, 3.45 ERA, 135.2 IP, 1.30 WHIP, 2.7 K/9, 2.7 WAR
SP Lee Meadows (SLA) - 11-9, 3.35 ERA, 161.1 IP, 1.27 WHIP, 2.7 K/9, 2.6 WAR
SP Jack Scott (WS1) - 11-6, 3.35 ERA, 147.2 IP, 1.14 WHIP, 4.3 K/9, 2.4 WAR
RP Stan Baumgartner (NYY) - 5-4, 3.52 ERA, 53.2 IP, 1.30 WHIP, 2.3 K/9, 0.8 WAR
CL Claude Jonnard (WS1)* - 3-1, 8 SV, 1.85 ERA, 24.1 IP, 1.32 WHIP, 3.7 K/9, 0.4 WAR
C Bubbles Hargrave (BOS)* - .341/.393/.482, 249 AB, 2 HR, 2 SB, 139 wRC+, 3.3 WAR
C Frank Snyder (DET) - .324/.388/.419, 241 AB, 1 HR, 5 SB, 119 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
1B George Kelly (NYY)* - .323/.364/.506, 316 AB, 10 HR, 2 SB, 132 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
2B Rogers Hornsby (DET)* - .403/.496/.694, 278 AB, 11 HR, 2 SB, 208 wRC+, 6.0 WAR
3B Ossie Bluege (NYY) - .357/.416/.472, 252 AB, 3 HR, 7 SB, 145 wRC+, 2.6 WAR
3B Willie Kamm (WS1)* - .270/.352/.381, 281 AB, 2 HR, 6 SB, 104 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
SSP Dave Bancroft (CLE) - .355/.415/.433, 231 AB, 3 SB, 134 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
SSP Travis Jackson (WS1)* - .349/.369/.521, 284 AB, 7 HR, 6 SB, 140 wRC+, 3.1 WAR
LF Goose Goslin (SLA) - .336/.406/.527, 298 AB, 10 HR, 6 SB, 148 wRC+, 3.5 WAR
LF Babe Ruth (DET)* - .414/.500/.724, 297 AB, 20 HR, 3 SB, 223 wRC+, 6.5 WAR
CF Ira Flagstead (DET)* - .297/.375/.418, 316 AB, 3 HR, 9 SB, 120 wRC+, 3.9 WAR
RF Les Mann (DET)* - .285/.333/.425, 214 AB, 2 HR, 3 SB, 103 wRC+, 1.1 WAR

NL:
SP Grover Cleveland Alexander (STL)* - 8-9, 4.06 ERA, 150.2 IP, 1.45 WHIP, 2.7 K/9, 3.5 WAR (injured)
SP Dolf Luque (BSN) - 5-4, 2.28 ERA, 86.2 IP, 1.12 WHIP, 3.2 K/9, 2.3 WAR
SP Jakie May (BRO) - 12-7, 2.86 ERA, 145.0 IP, 1.23 WHIP, 5.8 K/9, 3.5 WAR
SP Eppa Rixey (CIN) - 10-12, 3.61 ERA, 201.2 IP, 1.35 WHIP, 2.1 K/9, 3.3 WAR
SP Dazzy Vance (BSN) - 8-8, 4.45 ERA, 141.2 IP, 1.38 WHIP, 4.8 K/9, 2.1 WAR
RP Syl Johnson (CHC)* - 0-1, 1.59 ERA, 17.0 IP, 1.12 WHIP, 4.8 K/9, 0.2 WAR
RP Sherry Smith (CHC) - 0-0, 1.84 ERA, 29.1 IP, 1.06 WHIP, 0.9 K/9, 0.1 WAR
C Muddy Ruel (BSN) - .357/.435/.443, 230 AB, 7 SB, 148 wRC+, 2.9 WAR
C Hank Severeid (PHI)* - .378/.420/.465, 241 AB, 2 HR, 1 SB, 139 wRC+, 2.5 WAR
1B Jack Fournier (PIT)* - .344/.404/.535, 282 AB, 7 HR, 6 SB, 152 wRC+, 2.9 WAR
1B Lou Gehrig (PHI) - .373/.433/.675, 308 AB, 13 HR, 7 SB, 189 wRC+, 4.1 WAR
2B Max Bishop (CIN) - .282/.389/.419, 284 AB, 2 HR, 6 SB, 126 wRC+, 3.9 WAR
2B Eddie Collins (STL)* - .327/.416/.394, 284 AB, 3 HR, 18 SB, 124 wRC+, 1.6 WAR
3B Pie Traynor (CIN)* - .299/.323/.367, 308 AB, 17 SB, 89 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
SSP Joe Sewell (STL)* - .397/.449/.507, 282 AB, 8 SB, 164 wRC+, 4.4 WAR
LF Heinie Manush (PIT)* - .338/.405/.483, 290 AB, 5 HR, 6 SB, 142 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
CF Tris Speaker (CHC)* - .348/.435/.519, 270 AB, 3 HR, 3 SB, 157 wRC+, 2.9 WAR
RF Harry Heilmann (PHI)* - .358/.452/.565, 285 AB, 9 HR, 4 SB, 173 wRC+, 3.6 WAR
RF Riggs Stephenson (CIN) - .419/.458/.554, 296 AB, 6 HR, 1 SB, 175 wRC+, 3.8 WAR

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July 8th, 1924, Navin Field, Detroit

Johnson Dominates in 4-1 Win over AL All-Stars
The NL All-Stars clubhouse at Navin Field was a jovial spot after the annual midseason showcase.
The players had good reason to celebrate, as they beat the AL All-Stars by a score of 4-1.
"There's a lot of pride in this room and anytime you play a game, no matter what is on the line, these guys want to win the game," said NL player Syl Johnson, who was named the game MVP.
Johnson threw 6.2 innings, surrendering 1 run while striking out 4.

All-Star Game MVP: RP Syl Johnson (Chicago Cubs)

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Trades before the 1924 trading deadline:
-The St. Louis Browns traded 23-year-old LF Butch Weis and 21-year-old RHP Paul Schreiber to the Boston Red Sox, getting 30-year-old RHP Tom Sheehan in return.
-The Cincinnati Reds traded 28-year-old 3B Fred Haney to the Chicago White Sox, getting 27-year-old RHP Joe Genewich in return.

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Awards:
-AL batting award: 2B Rogers Hornsby (Detroit Tigers), 27 home runs, 149 RBIs, and 133 runs scored.
-NL batting award: SSP Joe Sewell (St. Louis Cardinals), 2 home runs, 83 RBIs, and 99 runs scored.

In the World Series, it's the Detroit Tigers (93-61) vs. the Philadelphia Phillies (91-63)!!!

Standings at the end of the 1924 season

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1924 World Series: Detroit Tigers vs. Philadelphia Phillies

Results

Game 1, October 6th, 1924, Baker Bowl, Philadelphia
Road Win Lifts Detroit to 1-0 Lead in WS
The Detroit Tigers started the World Series in dominant fashion, blowing out the host Philadelphia Phillies at Baker Bowl by a score of 11-4 and securing an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-7 series. Tigers right fielder Babe Ruth was 2 for 3 with a double and 2 walks. He scored 3 times.
Detroit used a well-timed hit by Rube Bressler to capture the win. The left fielder socked a 2-run double in the top of the fifth inning to put the Tigers ahead, 4-3. Though it was his only hit in 5 at-bats, it was important.
"We're happy," Ruth told reporters after the win. "When you're in the playoffs, you've got to treat every game like it could be your last."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Baker Bowl in Philadelphia.
Tigers lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 7th, 1924, Baker Bowl, Philadelphia
Detroit Tops Philadelphia Again, 6-2
Leave it to the veteran.
The Detroit Tigers got a great start from 34-year-old left-hander Rube Benton, as Detroit won the contest, 6-2, at Baker Bowl. Benton threw 9.0 innings of 6-hit ball in the win, which allowed the Detroit to grab a 2-0 lead in the best-of-7 series.
Detroit used the timely hitting of Spencer Adams to seize the win. The third baseman stroked a run-scoring single in the top of the eighth inning to put the Tigers on top, 3-2. It was his only hit in 5 at-bats, but it was a game-changer.
"We lost," Philadelphia manager Frank Bowes said later. "We'll deal with it. The series isn't over."
The next game is set to be played on October 9th, 1924 at Navin Field in Detroit.
Tigers lead series 2-0

Game 3, October 9th, 1924, Navin Field, Detroit
Tigers Win Again, Extend Series Lead to 3-0
The Detroit Tigers are one game away from a sweep of the World Series after stifling the Philadelphia Phillies by a score of 9-0 at Navin Field. Tigers right-hander Stan Coveleski had a strong performance. He threw 9.0 innings of shutout ball. Detroit now holds a 3-0 advantage in the best-of-7 series.
With one out in the bottom of the first, Babe Ruth put Detroit in front, 1-0, with a run-scoring single. The Tigers went on to win the ballgame.
"Things broke our way today and that's great," Tigers manager Gil Glynn said. "It's important, though, to stay focused and not pat yourself on the back too much. We aren't done yet."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Navin Field in Detroit.
Tigers lead series 3-0

Game 4, October 10th, 1924, Navin Field, Detroit
Philadelphia Breaks Through for First Win in World Series; Now Trails 3-1
The Philadelphia Phillies have closed some of the gap between themselves and the series-leading Detroit Tigers, winning, 3-2, at Navin Field. Phillies right-hander Urban Shocker threw 9.0 innings of 8-hit ball. The win cuts the deficit facing the Phillies to 3-1 in the best-of-7 World Series.
A defensive lapse proved costly in the contest. In the top of the sixth, with the game tied, Fred Johnston was at the plate when Philadelphia scored 1 on an error. The miscue enabled the Phillies to go in front, 3-2.
"We're one game closer to our goal," Philadelphia manager Frank Bowes said later. "It isn't any more complicated than that."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Navin Field in Detroit.
Tigers lead series 3-1

Game 5, October 11th, 1924, Navin Field, Detroit
Phillies Clip Tigers, 5-4, in WS Contest
Already down in the World Series, the Philadelphia Phillies put on their best show, beating the Detroit Tigers by a final score of 5-4. Pete Donohue was special. He threw 9.0 innings allowing 5 runs. Philadelphia now trails Detroit 3-2 in the best-of-7 affair.
Clyde Manion chipped in for Philadelphia, stroking a crucial run-scoring single in the top of the ninth inning. For the game, the pinch hitter went 1-1.
"Every team in baseball loses," Tigers manager Gil Glynn said. "We're in the playoffs and we still have the same guys that got us here. We'll bounce back."
Game 6 is scheduled for Monday at Baker Bowl in Philadelphia.
Tigers lead series 3-2

Game 6, October 14th, 1924, Baker Bowl, Philadelphia
Raucous Baker Bowl Crowd Propels Phillies to 11-10 Victory; Series Tied at 3
The Philadelphia Phillies and the Detroit Tigers will take the World Series to a decisive 7th game. The Phillies got a dramatic, walk-off victory in a must-win situation to beat the Tigers, 11-10, at Baker Bowl and force the series into what will essentially be a one-game playoff. Detroit left fielder Rube Bressler was impressive in a losing effort. He went 3-4 with a home run, 2 singles, and a walk, while scoring 2 runs and driving in 4.
Johnny Gooch was the walk-off hero for Philadelphia. With the game tied in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Phillies pinch hitter hit a dramatic run-scoring single to send the teams home.
"Ugly win or not, we'll take it," said Gooch.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Baker Bowl in Philadelphia.
Series tied 3-3

Game 7, October 15th, 1924, Baker Bowl, Philadelphia
Tigers Win World Series
It was all about winning for the Detroit Tigers -- and win they did.
There was nothing fancy in how they went about it, players said, they just prepared mentally and physically and then went out and played baseball.
"We did the little things right and we did the big things right," said second baseman Rogers Hornsby, who was named series MVP. "Now we're the league champions."
Detroit defeated the Philadelphia Phillies by a score of 9-3 at Baker Bowl to take the series 4-3.
"Sometimes you get lucky and sometimes you make your own luck," said Detroit manager Gil Glynn. "We got lucky a few times, but mostly we did the right things by being prepared for each game and playing the game the way it's meant to be played."
Tigers win series 4-3

World Series MVP: 2B Rogers Hornsby (Detroit Tigers)

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Accomplishments
3+home runs
09/03/1924--Babe Ruth, 3 home runs, 4 for 6, 5 RBIs versus St. Louis while playing for Detroit
150+RBI seasons
Al Simmons (151)
20+win seasons
George Mogridge, 21-8, 3.77 ERA, 305.2 IP, 93 BB and 72 K
Joe Bush, 22-14, 4.49 ERA, 290.2 IP, 126 BB and 97 K
Hooks Dauss, 22-15, 4.24 ERA, 286.1 IP, 87 BB and 91 K
Bill Doak, 20-13, 3.86 ERA, 296.1 IP, 107 BB and 73 K
Lee Meadows, 25-13, 3.34 ERA, 353.1 IP, 94 BB and 116 K
Dazzy Vance, 20-13, 4.28 ERA, 294.2 IP, 91 BB and 183 K
Howard Ehmke, 21-14, 3.36 ERA, 329.2 IP, 97 BB and 127 K
Urban Shocker, 28-8, 2.90 ERA, 301.0 IP, 69 BB and 105 K
Vic Aldridge, 21-19, 3.51 ERA, 354.1 IP, 120 BB and 125 K
Jakie May, 21-15, 3.12 ERA, 283.0 IP, 79 BB and 170 K
Pete Donohue, 23-10, 3.55 ERA, 284.0 IP, 57 BB and 78 K
Flint Rhem, 25-13, 3.60 ERA, 364.2 IP, 112 BB and 138 K
Hitting streaks
05/02/1924--Riggs Stephenson, 20 games while playing for Cincinnati
05/20/1924--George Burns, 22 games while playing for Cincinnati
06/11/1924--Zack Wheat, 21 games while playing for Chicago
06/25/1924--Ken Williams, 25 games while playing for Boston
10/02/1924--Doc Prothro, 23 games while playing for Boston
Milestones
1,000 RBIs: Rogers Hornsby, Babe Ruth
1,000 runs scored: Babe Ruth
2,000 runs scored: Ty Cobb
2,000 hits: Max Carey, Bobby Veach, Rogers Hornsby
3,000 hits: Tris Speaker, Eddie Collins
4,000 hits: Ty Cobb
500 stolen bases: Eddie Collins
200 wins: Hooks Dauss

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Baseball awards for the 1924 season
Gold Glove awards
AL: Pitcher Dutch Ruether (Boston Red Sox)
Catcher Luke Sewell (Washington Senators)
First Baseman Lu Blue (Washington Senators)
Second Baseman Aaron Ward (Washington Senators)
Third Baseman Ossie Bluege (New York Yankees)
Shortstop Dave Bancroft (Cleveland Guardians)
Left Fielder Goose Goslin (St. Louis Browns)
Center Fielder Jigger Statz (Philadelphia Athletics)
Right Fielder Sam Rice (New York Yankees)
NL: Pitcher Bill Doak (Cincinnati Reds)
Catcher Mike Gonzalez (New York Giants)
First Baseman Joe Judge (New York Giants)
Second Baseman Sparky Adams (New York Giants)
Third Baseman Babe Pinelli (Philadelphia Phillies)
Shortstop Jimmy Cooney (Philadelphia Phillies)
Left Fielder Harry Hooper (Philadelphia Phillies)
Center Fielder Taylor Douthit (New York Giants)
Right Fielder Riggs Stephenson (Cincinnati Reds)
Silver Slugger awards
AL: Pitcher Johnny Cooney (Cleveland Guardians), .306/.329/.342, 219 at-bats, 79 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
Catcher Bubbles Hargrave (Boston Red Sox), .323/.365/.471, 514 at-bats, 6 home runs, 8 stolen bases, 126 wRC+, 5.3 WAR
First Baseman George Kelly (New York Yankees), .316/.359/.486, 627 at-bats, 19 home runs, 6 stolen bases, 111 runs scored, 102 RBIs, 3.5 WAR
Second Baseman Rogers Hornsby (Detroit Tigers), .397/.494/.689, 541 at-bats, 27 home runs, 5 stolen bases, 133 runs scored, 149 RBIs, 11.6 WAR
Third Baseman Gene Robertson (Cleveland Guardians), .334/.382/.458, 578 at-bats, 7 home runs, 5 stolen bases, 103 RBIs, 5.0 WAR
Shortstop Frankie Frisch (Boston Red Sox), .321/.377/.459, 604 at-bats, 6 home runs, 25 stolen bases, 103 runs scored, 126 wRC+, 6.7 WAR
Left Fielder Goose Goslin (St. Louis Browns), .334/.409/.528, 580 at-bats, 18 home runs, 19 stolen bases, 108 runs scored, 101 RBIs, 7.3 WAR
Center Fielder Johnny Mostil (Chicago White Sox), .315/.406/.400, 568 at-bats, 2 home runs, 25 stolen bases, 108 runs scored, 124 wRC+, 6.4 WAR
Right Fielder Babe Ruth (Detroit Tigers), .375/.480/.695, 573 at-bats, 39 home runs, 5 stolen bases, 162 runs scored, 135 RBIs, 11.9 WAR
NL: Pitcher Bill Doak (Cincinnati Reds), .307/.336/.396, 101 at-bats, 2 home runs 100 wRC+, 0.7 WAR
Catcher Hank Severeid (Philadelphia Phillies), .338/.388/.438, 479 at-bats, 4 home runs, 1 stolen base, 121 wRC+, 3.8 WAR
First Baseman Lou Gehrig (Philadelphia Phillies), .370/.436/.630, 608 at-bats, 23 home runs, 10 stolen bases, 137 runs, 137 RBIs, 7.7 WAR
Second Baseman Max Bishop (Cincinnati Reds), .290/.420/.419, 535 at-bats, 4 home runs, 9 stolen bases, 137 wRC+, 7.7 WAR
Third Baseman Doc Prothro (Boston Braves), .340/.387/.445, 568 at-bats, 1 home run, 18 stolen bases, 101 RBIs, 3.6 WAR
Shortstop Joe Sewell (St. Louis Cardinals), .378/.424/.491, 572 at-bats, 2 home runs, 16 stolen bases, 151 wRC+, 8.2 WAR
Left Fielder Zack Wheat (Chicago Cubs), .373/.420/.546, 533 at-bats, 12 home runs, 6 stolen bases, 107 RBIs, 4.4 WAR
Center Fielder Al Simmons (Philadelphia Phillies), .356/.405/.615, 556 at-bats, 34 home runs, 6 stolen bases, 124 runs, 152 RBIs, 7.0 WAR
Right Fielder Harry Heilmann (Philadelphia Phillies), .370/.451/.565, 589 at-bats, 16 home runs, 12 stolen bases, 144 runs scored, 170 wRC+, 8.1 WAR
Reliever of the Year
AL: Stan Baumgartner (New York Yankees), 6-6, 12 saves, 3.47 ERA, 0.6 WAR
NL: Rosy Ryan (Chicago Cubs), 5-4, 12 SV, 5.06 ERA, 0.7 WAR
Rookie of the Year
AL: CF Earle Combs (New York Yankees), .346/.426/.451, 0 home runs, 41 RBIs, 57 runs scored, 3.0 WAR
NL: LF Al Simmons (Philadelphia Phillies), .356/.405/.615, 34 home runs, 152 RBIs, 124 runs scored, 7.0 WAR
Cy Young Award
AL: Lee Meadows (St. Louis Browns), 25-13, 1 save, 3.34 ERA, 353.1 innings pitched, 116 strikeouts, 6.7 WAR
NL: Urban Shocker (Philadelphia Phillies), 28-8, 3 saves, 2.90 ERA, 301.0 innings pitched, 105 strikeouts, 4.9 WAR
Most Valuable Player
AL: RF Babe Ruth (Detroit Tigers), .375/.480/.695, 39 home runs, 135 RBIs, 162 runs scored, 5 stolen bases, 11.9 WAR
NL: 1B Lou Gehrig (Philadelphia Phillies), .370/.436/.630, 23 home runs, 137 RBIs, 137 runs scored, 10 stolen bases, 7.7 WAR

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• Boston Braves 3B Larry Gardner retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Robins CF Amos Strunk retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants C Eddie Ainsmith retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers 1B Jake Daubert retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants SSP Ivy Olson retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox SP Jeff Pfeffer retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Braves SP Earl Hamilton retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Robins 2B Del Pratt retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox 3B John Kelleher retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Browns RP Lou North retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees CF Ray Powell retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Braves RP Paul Strand retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Braves SSP Doc Lavan retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees SP Al Mamaux retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants CF Walton Cruise retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals SP Guy Morton retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Athletics LF Pat Duncan retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants RF Chick Shorten retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Robins SP Cliff Markle retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox SP Leon Cadore retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators RP Carl East retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates RF Greasy Neale retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators C Verne Clemons retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox 1B Marty Shay retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates SP Herman Pillette retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals CF Gene Bailey retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Braves SP Rollie Naylor retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals DH William Pierson retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds SSP Charlie Hollocher retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs RP Mule Watson retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees 3B Harvey McClellan retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators SP Bob Hasty retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees 3B Frank Ellerbe retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals SSP Ray French retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Athletics RP George Lyons retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Browns SSP Ralph Miller retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators RF Frank Brower retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Braves LF Ed Hock retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds LF Sumpter Clarke retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Braves SP Whitey Glazner retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Robins RP Rip Wheeler retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds C Kettle Wirts retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Browns RF Joe Connolly retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators C Charlie Niebergall retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Browns CF Bill Cunningham retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox CF Kenny Hogan retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Browns 2B Frank Parkinson retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates RP Lum Davenport retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants RF Bert Griffith retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies 1B Hooks Cotter retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Athletics RP Slim McGrew retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies RP Rube Yarrison retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians RP Al Yeargin retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox RP Dewey Metivier retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Robins SSP Chick Gagnon retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Braves RP Logan Drake retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Braves RP George Edmondson retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators RP Lerton Pinto retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox 1B Allen Elliott retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox RP Al Kellett retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers 3B Al Hermann retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees 1B Bill Mizeur retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds LF Otto Vogel retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies RP Arnie Stone retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies RP Les Howe retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators 1B Syl Simon retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs C Dee Cousineau retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates RP Fred Schemanske retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies RP Ray Steineder retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Robins SP Clay Roe retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates RP Jim Bishop retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Browns CF Carr Smith retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox 3B Andy Woehr retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates 1B Eppie Barnes retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Browns C Gus Sandberg retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates RP Rufe Clarke retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians RP Dinty Gearin retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs RP Dennis Burns retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals RF Jimmy O'Connell retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Browns SP Frank Wayenberg retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Braves CF Joe Bratcher retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds SSP Wally Dashiell retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals RP Bob Lawrence retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Browns DH Tom Long retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians RP Clarence Winters retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds LF Wade Lefler retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants RP Bob Barnes retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians RP Bert Lewis retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox RP Edgar Barnhart retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants CF Tommy Taylor retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians LF Spoke Emery retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox DH Bub Kuhn retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants RP Buckshot May retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Robins RP Willie Ludolph retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants 2B Jim Begley retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Robins DH Bud Messenger retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies RP Joe Muich retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees SP Joe Martina retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators 2B Bill Black retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators RP Ollie Voigt retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Athletics CF Fritz Henrich retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals C Joe Burns retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs SSP Frank Naleway retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Athletics RF Shags Horan retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers DH Lefty Jamerson retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates 1B Joe Green retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees RP Paul Fitzke retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox RP Tex Wilson retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies 2B Fred Johnston retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Athletics SP Vince Shields retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Browns SSP Binky Jones retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Athletics 1B Ed Sherling retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Robins DH John Woods retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates RP Hoge Workman retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers RP John Dobb retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers C Cliff Knox retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox RF Joe Wyatt retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox 3B Pat Burke retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals RF Verdo Elmore retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox 3B Hunter Lane retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Browns RP Jesse Fowler retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Braves RP Bill Lasley retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals RP Freddy Sale retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Athletics C Charlie Gibson retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals SSP John Chapman retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs RP Webb Schultz retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants C Ray Shepardson retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees C Jack Blott retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians CF Buddy Crump retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants manager Jim Manning retires.
• Philadelphia Athletics general manager Chris Van der Wel retires.
• Cincinnati Reds general manager Andy Heckenlively retires.
• Boston Braves general manager Steve Nielsen retires.
• Chicago Cubs manager John Ewing retires.
• The Boston Red Sox fired manager Connie Mack.
• The Philadelphia Athletics fired manager Charlie Sweeney.
• The Boston Braves fired manager Bill Van Dyke.
• The Philadelphia Athletics signed general manager Ed High to a 2-year, $1,750 per year contract.
• The New York Giants signed manager Tony Dryer to a 3-year, $1,500 per year contract.
• The Chicago Cubs signed manager Wally Mattick to a 5-year, $2,300 per year contract.
• The Boston Red Sox signed manager Brian Hester to a 5-year, $3,500 per year contract.
• The Cincinnati Reds signed general manager John Skopec to a 3-year, $2,700 per year contract.
• The Boston Braves signed general manager Matthew Cannon to a 3-year, $4,800 per year contract.
• The Philadelphia Athletics signed manager John Lyston to a 3-year, $1,950 per year contract.
• The Boston Braves signed manager Frank Selee to a 4-year, $5,050 per year contract.

[Lord Byron]

Here are the results of the 1924 Rookie Draft:
Round 1
Pick 1 - Detroit Tigers: SP Lefty Grove, age 24
Pick 2 - Philadelphia Phillies: C Jimmie Foxx, age 17
Pick 3 - Washington Senators: C Mickey Cochrane, age 21
Pick 4 - Chicago Cubs: SSP Buddy Myer, age 20
Pick 5 - Cleveland Guardians: C Shanty Hogan, age 18
Pick 6 - St. Louis Cardinals: SP Freddie Fitzsimmons, age 23
Pick 7 - Philadelphia Athletics: 3B Johnny Hodapp, age 19
Pick 8 - Cincinnati Reds: RF Earl Webb, age 27
Pick 9 - Boston Red Sox: CF Mule Haas, age 21
Pick 10 - Pittsburgh Pirates: LF Alex Metzler, age 21
Pick 11 - Brooklyn Robins: CF Mandy Brooks, age 27
Pick 12 - Chicago White Sox: RF Jimmy Welsh, age 22
Pick 13 - New York Yankees: 2B Billy Rogell, age 19
Pick 14 - New York Giants: LF Dave Harris, age 24
Pick 15 - St. Louis Browns: RF Dick Cox, age 27
Pick 16 - Boston Braves: RF Roy Carlyle, age 23
Round 2
Pick 1 - Detroit Tigers: LF Tex Vache, age 35
Pick 2 - Philadelphia Phillies: SSP Mark Koenig, age 20
Pick 3 - Cincinnati Reds: 3B Chuck Dressen, age 26
Pick 4 - Chicago Cubs: 2B Fresco Thompson, age 22
Pick 5 - Cleveland Guardians: 1B Jim Poole, age 29
Pick 6 - St. Louis Cardinals: LF Si Rosenthal, age 21
Pick 7 - Philadelphia Athletics: SSP Jack Rothrock, age 19
Pick 8 - Washington Senators: RF Joe Munson, age 25
Pick 9 - Boston Red Sox: RP Bill Hallahan, age 22
Pick 10 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Ray Benge, age 22
Pick 11 - Brooklyn Robins: C Charlie Berry, age 22
Pick 12 - Chicago White Sox: SP Foster Edwards, age 21
Pick 13 - New York Yankees: RP Jumbo Brown, age 17
Pick 14 - New York Giants: SSP Bud Connolly, age 23
Pick 15 - St. Louis Browns: 1B Johnny Neun, age 24
Pick 16 - Boston Braves: SSP Leo Durocher, age 19
Round 3
Pick 1 - Detroit Tigers: RP Lloyd Brown, age 19
Pick 2 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Ken Ash, age 23
Pick 3 - Cincinnati Reds: RP Dutch Ulrich, age 24
Pick 4 - Chicago Cubs: RP Hank Johnson, age 18
Pick 5 - Cleveland Guardians: 1B Chick Tolson, age 26
Pick 6 - St. Louis Cardinals: RF Spencer Harris, age 24
Pick 7 - Philadelphia Athletics: 1B Red Holt, age 30
Pick 8 - Washington Senators: 2B Doc Gautreau, age 23
Pick 9 - Boston Red Sox: RP Guy Cantrell, age 20
Pick 10 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Lefty Thomas, age 21
Pick 11 - Brooklyn Robins: RP Ownie Carroll, age 22
Pick 12 - Chicago White Sox: 2B Jerry Standaert, age 23
Pick 13 - New York Yankees: RP George Blaeholder, age 20
Pick 14 - New York Giants: C Roy Spencer, age 24
Pick 15 - St. Louis Browns: 1B Al Niehaus, age 25
Pick 16 - Boston Braves: 2B Mike Herrera, age 31
Round 4
Pick 1 - Detroit Tigers: RP Bob Osborn, age 21
Pick 2 - Philadelphia Phillies: 3B Jack Warner, age 21
Pick 3 - Cincinnati Reds: RP Harry Kelley, age 18
Pick 4 - Chicago Cubs: SSP Charlie Engle, age 21
Pick 5 - Cleveland Guardians: SP Joe Giard, age 26
Pick 6 - St. Louis Cardinals: RP Art Stokes, age 28
Pick 7 - Philadelphia Athletics: SP Andy Rush, age 34
Pick 8 - Washington Senators: LF Art Jahn, age 28
Pick 9 - Boston Red Sox: C John Bischoff, age 30
Pick 10 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SSP Doc Farrell, age 22
Pick 11 - Brooklyn Robins: RP Lefty Willis, age 19
Pick 12 - Chicago White Sox: RP Lou Koupal, age 25
Pick 13 - New York Yankees: LF Tom Jenkins, age 26
Pick 14 - New York Giants: C Oscar Siemer, age 23
Pick 15 - St. Louis Browns: RP Win Ballou, age 26
Pick 16 - Boston Braves: CF Al Moore, age 22
Round 5
Pick 1 - Detroit Tigers: RP Jess Doyle, age 26
Pick 2 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Bud Culloton, age 27
Pick 3 - Cincinnati Reds: RP Tom Glass, age 26
Pick 4 - Chicago Cubs: RP Claude Willoughby, age 26
Pick 5 - Cleveland Guardians: RP Bill Vargus, age 25
Pick 6 - St. Louis Cardinals: SSP John Kane, age 24
Pick 7 - Philadelphia Athletics: RP Jim Lyle, age 24
Pick 8 - Washington Senators: 2B Gale Staley, age 25
Pick 9 - Boston Red Sox: RP Hal Neubauer, age 22
Pick 10 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SSP Chuck Corgan, age 21
Pick 11 - Brooklyn Robins: RP Bob Adams, age 23
Pick 12 - Chicago White Sox: CF Ike Eichrodt, age 21
Pick 13 - New York Yankees: RP Charlie Caldwell, age 23
Pick 14 - New York Giants: RP Gil Paulsen, age 22
Pick 15 - St. Louis Browns: RP Bill Moore, age 22
Pick 16 - Boston Braves: C Leo Dixon, age 30
Round 6
Pick 1 - Detroit Tigers: RP Chet Falk, age 19
Pick 2 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Jake Freeze, age 24
Pick 3 - Cincinnati Reds: SSP Pee-Wee Wanninger, age 21
Pick 4 - Chicago Cubs: RP Brad Springer, age 20
Pick 5 - Cleveland Guardians: 2B Hod Kibbie, age 21
Pick 6 - St. Louis Cardinals: 2B Abie Hood, age 21
Pick 7 - Philadelphia Athletics: RP Joe Ogrodowski, age 17
Pick 8 - Washington Senators: C Hugh McMullen, age 22
Pick 9 - Boston Red Sox: RP Bill Anderson, age 28
Pick 10 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RF George Durning, age 26
Pick 11 - Brooklyn Robins: RP Jim Marquis, age 23
Pick 12 - Chicago White Sox: LF Roy Hutson, age 22
Pick 13 - New York Yankees: LF Blackie Carter, age 22
Pick 14 - New York Giants: C Al Stokes, age 24
Pick 15 - St. Louis Browns: RP Spencer Pumpelly, age 31
Pick 16 - Boston Braves: 2B Dutch Ussat, age 20
Round 7
Pick 1 - Detroit Tigers: RP Elbert Andrews, age 22
Pick 2 - Philadelphia Phillies: 1B Jim Keesey, age 22
Pick 3 - Cincinnati Reds: 1B Mel Kerr, age 21
Pick 4 - Chicago Cubs: 3B Heinie Odom, age 24
Pick 5 - Cleveland Guardians: 1B Andy Harrington, age 21
Pick 6 - St. Louis Cardinals: CF Ollie Klee, age 24
Pick 7 - Philadelphia Athletics: SSP Herb Welch, age 26
Pick 8 - Washington Senators: CF Jule Mallonee, age 24
Pick 9 - Boston Red Sox: RF Pip Koehler, age 22
Pick 10 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RF Chink Taylor, age 26
Pick 11 - Brooklyn Robins: SSP Turkey Gross, age 28
Pick 12 - Chicago White Sox: 1B Frank McGee, age 25
Pick 13 - New York Yankees: SSP Red Smith, age 24
Pick 14 - New York Giants: C Frank McCrea, age 28
Pick 15 - St. Louis Browns: C Leo Tankersley, age 23
Pick 16 - Boston Braves: C Tom Sullivan, age 17
Round 8
Pick 1 - Detroit Tigers: 2B Gene Bedford, age 27
Pick 2 - Philadelphia Phillies: SSP Carl Husta, age 22
Pick 3 - Cincinnati Reds: C Roy Luebbe, age 24

[Lord Byron]

-The Philadelphia Athletics traded 29-year-old C Butch Henline to the Detroit Tigers, getting 21-year-old 2B Les Burke in return.
-The Philadelphia Phillies traded 24-year-old RHP George Pipgras and 24-year-old LHP Hub Pruett to the Chicago Cubs, getting 30-year-old 3B Cotton Tierney in return.
-The Chicago Cubs traded 30-year-old RHP Ray Kolp and 23-year-old RHP Syl Johnson to the Brooklyn Robins, getting 22-year-old 2B Jake Flowers in return.
-The Washington Senators traded 23-year-old RHP Ted Blankenship to the Pittsburgh Pirates, getting 32-year-old RHP Hal Carlson in return.
-The Philadelphia Phillies traded 23-year-old 1B Phil Todt to the New York Yankees, getting 31-year-old RHP Tiny Osborne and 24-year-old C Jimmie Wilson in return.
-The Cleveland Guardians traded 32-year-old RHP Pedro Dibut to the Boston Red Sox, getting 28-year-old C Pinky Hargrave and 23-year-old LF Butch Weis in return.
-The St. Louis Cardinals traded 23-year-old C Bennie Tate to the Boston Red Sox, getting 31-year-old RHP Ray Kremer in return.
-The Philadelphia Athletics traded 31-year-old 3B Danny Clark, 24-year-old RHP Tony Kaufmann, and 24-year-old 1B Ray Knode to the Chicago Cubs, getting 22-year-old RHP Red Lucas and 22-year-old RHP Wayland Dean in return.
-LF Sherry Magee, SP Red Ames, and SP Willie Mitchell are inducted into the 1925 class of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

[Lord Byron]

Spring training results
AL: Washington Senators and St. Louis Browns, 11-7
NL: Philadelphia Phillies, 13-5

1925 preseason predictions

American League
Detroit Tigers, 99-55
Boston Red Sox, 91-63
Washington Senators, 89-65
St. Louis Browns, 81-73
New York Yankees, 72-82
Cleveland Guardians, 66-88
Chicago White Sox, 61-93
Philadelphia Athletics, 59-95

National League
Brooklyn Robins, 90-64
Philadelphia Phillies, 89-65
Boston Braves, 85-69
New York Giants, 77-77
Cincinnati Reds, 75-79
St. Louis Cardinals, 70-84
Chicago Cubs, 68-86
Pittsburgh Pirates, 64-90

OK, let's play ball (tomorrow)!!!

[Lord Byron]

Standings at the 1925 All-Star break:

First-place teams
AL: Washington Senators (48-34--2 games ahead of the St. Louis Browns)
NL: Philadelphia Phillies (50-33--4 games ahead of the New York Giants)

Standings at the 1925 All-Star break

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Here are the All-Star team lineups by league:

AL:
SP Stan Coveleski (DET)* - 5-5, 4.59 ERA, 96.0 IP, 1.57 WHIP, 1.8 K/9, 1.0 WAR
SP Pedro Dibut (BOS) - 8-5, 2.98 ERA, 123.2 IP, 1.16 WHIP, 4.2 K/9, 2.0 WAR
SP Pete Donohue (DET)* - 14-5, 4.06 ERA, 153.0 IP, 1.37 WHIP, 2.8 K/9, 4.5 WAR
SP Walter Johnson (WS1) - 11-8, 3.79 ERA, 180.2 IP, 1.32 WHIP, 3.9 K/9, 2.7 WAR
SP Lee Meadows (SLA) - 14-10, 4.71 ERA, 208.1 IP, 1.46 WHIP, 2.8 K/9, 2.2 WAR
RP Garland Braxton (PHA) - 1-2, 2.62 ERA, 72.0 IP, 1.29 WHIP, 3.2 K/9, 1.4 WAR
C Bubbles Hargrave (BOS) - .291/.338/.389, 275 AB, 2 HR, 5 SB, 92 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
C Earl Smith (CWS)* - .322/.380/.460, 289 AB, 5 HR, 2 SB, 125 wRC+, 2.4 WAR
1B Jim Bottomley (PHA)* - .333/.378/.558, 330 AB, 13 HR, 5 SB, 137 wRC+, 2.7 WAR
2B Frankie Frisch (BOS)* - .379/.441/.502, 319 AB, 3 HR, 16 SB, 150 wRC+, 4.6 WAR (Injured)
2B Rogers Hornsby (DET)* - .425/.503/.819, 160 AB, 12 HR, 1 SB, 227 wRC+, 3.8 WAR
2B Marty McManus (BOS) - .304/.389/.461, 319 AB, 6 HR, 3 SB, 128 wRC+, 2.6 WAR
3B Freddie Lindstrom (SLA)* - .338/.375/.505, 305 AB, 4 HR, 2 SB, 131 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
SSP Dave Bancroft (CLE) - .398/.477/.504, 284 AB, 1 HR, 6 SB, 164 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
SSP Travis Jackson (WS1) - .352/.370/.484, 304 AB, 6 HR, 6 SB, 124 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
LF Goose Goslin (SLA) - .363/.443/.617, 300 AB, 13 HR, 13 SB, 166 wRC+, 4.3 WAR
CF Earle Combs (NYY) - .375/.443/.508, 301 AB, 3 HR, 5 SB, 153 wRC+, 3.4 WAR
CF Johnny Mostil (CWS)* - .335/.432/.471, 170 AB, 1 HR, 10 SB, 142 wRC+, 2.2 WAR (Injured)
RF Sam Rice (NYY)* - .355/.405/.505, 321 AB, 2 HR, 11 SB, 140 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
RF Babe Ruth (DET)* - .350/.503/.709, 223 AB, 20 HR, 2 SB, 196 wRC+, 4.9 WAR

NL:
SP Howard Ehmke (BRO)* - 8-8, 3.98 ERA, 151.2 IP, 1.39 WHIP, 3.3 K/9, 1.5 WAR
SP Flint Rhem (NY1) - 9-7, 2.80 ERA, 167.0 IP, 1.24 WHIP, 3.0 K/9, 2.3 WAR
SP Eppa Rixey (CIN) - 17-5, 3.40 ERA, 203.2 IP, 1.24 WHIP, 2.2 K/9, 3.6 WAR
SP Urban Shocker (PHI)* - 13-5, 4.12 ERA, 157.1 IP, 1.35 WHIP, 2.1 K/9, 2.7 WAR
SP Dazzy Vance (BSN) - 12-8, 3.16 ERA, 182.1 IP, 1.15 WHIP, 6.2 K/9, 5.1 WAR
RP Percy Jones (NY1) - 6-4, 7 SV, 4.03 ERA, 51.1 IP, 1.73 WHIP, 3.5 K/9, -0.0 WAR
C Gabby Hartnett (CIN)* - .349/.412/.571, 275 AB, 12 HR, 7 SB, 156 wRC+, 3.4 WAR
C Muddy Ruel (BSN) - .308/.404/.380, 234 AB, 3 SB, 117 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
1B Lou Gehrig (PHI)* - .354/.403/.637, 328 AB, 19 HR, 2 SB, 164 wRC+, 3.8 WAR
2B Max Bishop (CIN)* - .289/.436/.404, 277 AB, 3 SB, 133 wRC+, 3.8 WAR
2B George Grantham (STL) - .383/.455/.590, 222 AB, 8 HR, 11 SB, 173 wRC+, 2.5 WAR
3B Pie Traynor (CIN)* - .306/.349/.400, 340 AB, 1 HR, 8 SB, 99 wRC+, 1.8 WAR
SSP Roger Peckinpaugh (BSN) - .312/.401/.397, 282 AB, 4 HR, 12 SB, 121 wRC+, 3.4 WAR
SSP Joe Sewell (STL)* - .311/.368/.403, 318 AB, 1 HR, 15 SB, 108 wRC+, 2.8 WAR
LF Ken Williams (BSN)* - .308/.385/.525, 299 AB, 13 HR, 5 SB, 133 wRC+, 2.5 WAR
CF Al Simmons (PHI)* - .354/.390/.634, 339 AB, 21 HR, 10 SB, 157 wRC+, 4.7 WAR
CF Tris Speaker (CHC) - .395/.469/.589, 304 AB, 6 HR, 5 SB, 175 wRC+, 3.1 WAR
RF Harry Heilmann (PHI)* - .345/.425/.494, 322 AB, 3 HR, 3 SB, 142 wRC+, 2.6 WAR

[Lord Byron]

July 14th, 1925, Shibe Park, Philadelphia

Jackson Dominates in 5-3 Win over NL All-Stars
All-Star Washington Senators' shortstop Travis Jackson had a night to remember.
Not only did he take the field with the game's best players, he was also a huge factor in the 5-3 AL victory over the NL All-Stars.
"We had a meeting before the game, and I was struck by the talent in the room. Old stars, young stars, it's a game I'll never forget," Jackson said. "I talked to a few of my friends from back home, and they told me to go out and win the game for them. I'm sure they'll be thrilled."

All-Star Game MVP: Travis Jackson (Washington Senators)

[Lord Byron]

Trades before the 1925 trading deadline:
-The New York Yankees traded 26-year-old CF Earle Combs to the Detroit Tigers, getting 22-year-old 2B Charlie Gehringer in return.
-The Philadelphia Athletics traded 30-year-old RHP Jack Knight and 23-year-old CF Wattie Holm to the New York Giants, getting 20-year-old RHP Boom-Boom Beck in return.
-The New York Giants traded 29-year-old 1B Chicken Hawks to the Boston Braves, getting 26-year-old RHP Sarge Connally in return.

[Lord Byron]

Awards:
-AL batting title: CF Earle Combs (Detroit Tigers), 4 home runs, 74 RBIs, and 91 runs scored.
-NL batting title: CF Tris Speaker (Chicago Cubs), 7 home runs, 64 RBIs, and 94 runs scored.

In the World Series, it's the Washington Senators (91-63) vs. the Philadelphia Phillies (94-60)!!!

Standings at the end of the 1925 regular season

[Lord Byron]

1925 World Series: Washington Senators vs. Philadelphia Phillies

Results

Game 1, October 10th, 1925, Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C.
Road Win Lifts Philadelphia to 1-0 Lead in WS
The Philadelphia Phillies started the World Series in style, winning on the road against the Washington Senators at Griffith Stadium by a score of 7-6 to take an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-7 series. Phillies center fielder Bernie Neis excelled. He was 2-3 with 2 singles and a walk. He drove in 2 runs and scored once.
Jimmie Foxx came through with a big-time hit for Philadelphia. The catcher smacked a 3-run home run in the top of the ninth inning to give his team the lead, 7-5. It was his only hit, but it was clutch.
"This team is real focused right now," said Philadelphia manager Frank Bowes.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Griffith Stadium in Washington.
Phillies lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 11th, 1925, Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C.
Senators Clip Phillies, 3-2, in WS Contest
Leave it to the veteran.
The Washington Senators got a great start from 37-year-old right-hander Walter Johnson, as Washington won the contest, 3-2, at Griffith Stadium. Johnson threw 9.0 innings of 5-hit ball in the win, which knotted the best-of-7 series at 1-1.
Travis Jackson, who finished 2nd in the AL in triples with 14 in 1923, helped out the Washington cause in the bottom of the third inning with a run-scoring single. For the game, the shortstop went 2-4 with a double, while adding 2 RBIs.
"Walter's stuff looked really, really crisp," said Phil Knell, the Senators manager.
Game 3 is scheduled for Tuesday at the Baker Bowl in Philadelphia.
Series tied 1-1

Game 3, October 13th, 1925, Baker Bowl, Philadelphia
Road Win Lifts Washington to 2-1 Lead in WS
When the stakes were high, Hal Carlson raised his game to match.
The right-handed Carlson turned in a stellar performance in Game 3 of the World Series, pitching a 9-inning, complete-game shutout to lead the Washington Senators to victory. He allowed 7 hits and struck out 5. The win gave Washington a 2-1 lead over the Philadelphia Phillies in the best-of-7 series.
Rockford, Illinois native Hal Carlson had a clutch at-bat in the top of the sixth for the Senators. With Washington trailing 2-1, he hit a 3-run home run.
"I made some pitches when I had to," said Carlson.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at the Baker Bowl in Philadelphia.
Senators lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 14th, 1925, Baker Bowl, Philadelphia
Raucous Baker Bowl Crowd Propels Phillies to 14-8 Victory; Series Tied at 2
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Washington Senators, 14-8, in Game 4 of the World Series. Making an impact was third baseman Jack Warner, who went 2-3 with 2 singles and 2 walks, while adding 4 RBIs and scoring once. The win moves Philadelphia into a 2-2 tie with Washington in the series.
The game turned with two out in the bottom of the fifth when Warner hit a 2-run single. It thrust the Phillies into the lead, 9-8.
"Things broke our way today and that's great," Phillies manager Frank Bowes said. "It's important, though, to stay focused and not pat yourself on the back too much. We aren't done yet."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at the Baker Bowl in Philadelphia.
Series tied 2-2

Game 5, October 15th, 1925, Baker Bowl, Philadelphia
Critical Game 5 Goes to Host Phillies, 6-4
Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Al Simmons was the difference-maker at Baker Bowl, as he led his club to victory in a pivotal Game 5 of the World Series. The Phillies took the 6-4 win over the Washington Senators to seize a 3-2 lead in the best-of-7 series.
Tied up with the Senators in the bottom of the sixth inning, the Phillies got a boost from shortstop Mark Koenig. With runners on 1st and 3rd, Koenig saw a 0-2 fastball from Jack Scott and hit a run-scoring single to break the stalemate and put Philadelphia on top, 4-3.
"There's a lot of good karma around our club," said winning manager Frank Bowes.
The next game is set to be played on October 17th, 1925 at Griffith Stadium in Washington.
Phillies lead series 3-2

Game 6, October 17th, 1925, Griffith Stadium, Washington
Phillies Triumph in 1925 World Series
The Philadelphia Phillies are champions, today and forever. The Phillies topped the Washington Senators 2-1 at Griffith Stadium today to claim the World Series crown.
"Nobody can take this away from us, not ever," said series MVP and center fielder Al Simmons after his club had sealed the victory. "We worked hard and we accomplished our goal."
The atmosphere was electric as the newly-crowned champs stormed the field at the conclusion of the game. Fans cheered, gloves flew in the air, high fives and hugs were the order of the day.
"From day one of spring training, I could see it in their eyes," said Philadelphia manager Frank Bowes. "The players had that look of intensity, of hunger, of a desire to accomplish something great, and today they did that. They're champions of the world."
The Phillies took the series 4-2. The new titleholders completed the regular season with a first-place finish in the NL and a 94-60 record.
Phillies win series 4-2

World Series MVP: CF Al Simmons (Philadelphia Phillies)