Saturday 10/28/1916: New York (A)'s Mitchell earns Pitcher Of The Year Willie Mitchell was named the American League Pitcher Of The Year winner today. New York (A)'s lefty put up fabulous numbers this year which earned him the highest award a pitcher can receive. In 39 starts this year Willie struck out 241 batters in 344.2 innings of work. His ERA is 2.19, his record 22-10. He has 28 complete games and 2 shutouts. He's 2nd in the American League in ERA and 5th in wins! All the hard work finally paid off for Brooklyn's Roy Witherup as well. The right-hander was named the Pitcher Of The Year winner in the National League today. His ERA of 1.62 helped him to a 24-4 record this year. He struck out 218 and walked 21 in 260.1 innings. Roy has pitched 7 shutouts and 23 complete games. He's 1st in the National League in ERA and 2nd in wins! |
Saturday 10/28/1916: Cobb and Hornsby win Hitter Of The Year The American League Hitter Of The Year goes to Ty Cobb this year. He had an extraordinary season! Ty is hitting .356 this year, with 232 hits in 651 at bats. He has driven in 72 runs, slugging .498. He's 1st in the American League in batting! Cobb wins the award for the 8th time in his 11-year career. The Hitter Of The Year in the National League was handed to Cincinnati's shortstop Rogers Hornsby! Rogers is hitting .329 this year, with 191 hits in 581 at bats. He has driven in 101 runs, slugging .540. He's 2nd in the National League in batting, 1st in homeruns and 2nd in RBI! Hornsby wins the award for the 2nd time in his 1-year career. |
Saturday 10/28/1916: Rookie Of The Year winners announced Getting an award is a nice way to start a career. Detroit's Sam Rice smiled as he was named the American League Rookie Of The Year winner. While compiling an on base percentage of .381, Sam hit .331 and slugged .462. He has collected 80 runs batted in this year. He's 3rd in the American League in batting and 6th in RBI! Cincinnati's pitcher Jesse Barnes has worked hard to reach the big leagues. His work paid off today as the National League named him the Rookie Of The Year winner! Jesse has a record of 18-13 this season, with an ERA of 2.90. In 288.2 Innings he was able to strike out 73 batters. He has 27 complete games and 3 shutouts. |
Tuesday 10/10/1916: Beany Jacobson shuts out Cleveland on 2 hits CLEVELAND - Beany Jacobson took the mound and never left. And Cleveland hitters couldn't touch him at all. Boston (A)'s left-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 5th shutout of the season. He now has 37 career shutouts in 392 games started. 'I was able to keep´em off balance. That certainly helped.' Jacobson (26-18) struck out 8 and walked 1, throwing 89 of 136 pitches for strikes. Boston (A)'s third baseman John Knight stroked 2 hits in 4 AB, doubling once. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Jacobson. The final score of the game was 3-0. |
Wednesday 10/4/1916: Walter Johnson pitches his 6th shutout of the season PHILADELPHIA (N) - Walter Johnson had some fun again. St. Louis (N) hitters did not. Philadelphia (N)'s right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 6th shutout of the season. He now has 46 career shutouts in 397 games started. 'Hey, that's my job! Everytime I take the mound I give the best I can. And my best stuff was too much for them today.' Johnson (20-12) was overpowering, fanning 11 while walking 3, throwing 132 pitches. The hitting star for Philadelphia (N) was catcher Frank Owens, he stroked 2 hits in 4 AB, with 3 RBI. The final score of the game was 4-0. |
Wednesday 10/4/1916: Dick Redding quiets Philadelphia (A) bats with shutout PHILADELPHIA (A) - Washington's right-hander Dick Redding is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Philadelphia (A) on just 2 hits. It's his 5th shutout this season, and the 38th time he has done it in his career. 'Wow, what a nice day. I guess I had a good breakfast today.' Redding (23-14) was overpowering, fanning 12 while walking none, throwing 124 pitches. Les Mann provided Washington with the offense Redding needed as he stroked 2 hits in 4 AB, and collecting 2 RBI. Washington improved its record to 80-81, scoring 4 runs on 8 hits. |
Monday 10/2/1916: New York (A) has no chance in a 2-hitter by Frank Wickware CLEVELAND - Great days are rare. But not for Cleveland's right-hander Frank Wickware. New York (A) found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 25th time he has done it in his career. 'Things like that happen. You take the mound and everything works. My velocity was pretty good today and I guess it showed.' Wickware (12-10) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking 3, throwing 120 pitches. Bill Wambsganss provided Cleveland with the offense Wickware needed as he finished with 2 hits in 3 AB. Cleveland improved its record to 98-61, scoring 1 run on 5 hits. |
Monday 10/2/1916: Player of the Week honors go to Redding and Shaw Dick Redding of Washington wins his 10th Player of the Week award for dominating American League's hitters the entire week. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.50 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. The National League Player of the Week award goes to Jim Shaw, one of St. Louis (N)'s best starting pitchers. Shaw was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 4.00. Along the way he struck out 13 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. Jim has a record of 13-14 this season, with an ERA of 3.02. In 250.2 Innings he was able to strike out 129 batters. He has 22 complete games and 2 shutouts. |
Sunday 10/1/1916: Hall (CHA) and Leonard (SLN) win monthly pitcher award Chicago (A)'s pitcher Charley Hall is the American League winner of the Pitcher of the Month award in September. He struck out 52 hitters in his 7 starts, putting together a record of 6-1 while pitching 52 innings. His ERA in September was 1.95. Charley got two complete game shutouts as well! In 33 starts this year Charley struck out 231 batters in 290 innings of work. His ERA is 2.48, his record 15-12. Charley has pitched 4 shutouts and 24 complete games. It's the 1st time that the National League Pitcher of the Month award goes to St. Louis (N)'s pitcher Dutch Leonard. He struck out 45 hitters in his 8 starts, putting together a record of 8-0 while pitching 45 innings. His ERA in September was 1.39. Dutch pitched a shutout as well. In 37 starts this year Dutch struck out 225 batters in 325.1 innings of work. His ERA is 2.68, his record 22-11. He has 31 complete games and 5 shutouts. He's 8th in the National League in ERA and 4th in wins! |
Sunday 10/1/1916: Boston (A)'s Cobb earns Batter of the Month award Ty Cobb of Boston (A) wins his 19th Batter of the Month award for putting up the best numbers in the American League. Ty pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .394 with 0 and 15 RBI while slugging .490. Cobb has walked 44 times this year and posts a .398 OBP. While batting .356, 227 for 637, he has driven in 69 runs. He's 1st in the American League in batting! Irish Meusel of Brooklyn wins his 2nd Batter of the Month award for putting up the best numbers in the National League. Meusel helped his team with an average of .351 and 19 RBI in 97 at bats. His season numbers are: .327 AVG, 199 hits, 43 doubles, 14 triples and 6 homeruns, along with 106 RBI and 94 runs scored. He's 3rd in the National League in batting, 6th in homeruns and 1st in RBI! |
Thursday 9/28/1916: Bob Shawkey turns in great performance against Washington WASHINGTON - New York (A)'s right-hander Bob Shawkey is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Washington on just one hit. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 3rd time he has done it in his career. Shawkey (10-4) struck out 7 and issued 1 BB, throwing 66 of 106 pitches for strikes. 'Well, the ball went where I wanted it. I was able to hit the corners with all of my pitches.' New York (A)'s second baseman Del Pratt finished 3 for 3, and collecting 3 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Shawkey. New York (A) scored 9 runs on 13 hits. |
Monday 9/25/1916: Cincinnati's Bush wins Player of the Week award The American League's best player of the week was Boston (A)'s Ed Sweeney, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. In 20 at bats he hit .600 with 0 HR and 4 RBI. He got at least one hit each game this week and is on a 7 game hitting streak right now. The National League's best player of the week was Cincinnati's Joe Bush, who wins the award for the 2nd time in his career. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 1.00 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. This season Bush compiled an ERA of 2.31, going 13-6 in 21 starts. He fanned 98 while giving up 146 hits in 175.1 innings. He has 13 complete games and 4 shutouts. |
Sunday 9/24/1916: Rube Marquard pitches his 4th shutout of the season PHILADELPHIA (N) - Rube Marquard had some fun again. Chicago (N) hitters did not. Philadelphia (N)'s left-hander gave up just one hit in his 4th shutout of the season. He now has 43 career shutouts in 332 games started. 'Wow, what a nice day. I guess I had a good breakfast today.' Marquard (20-11) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking 2, throwing 119 pitches. George Anderson helped Marquard at the plate, he went 3 for 4, stroking a double, scoring twice. Philadelphia (N) scored 5 runs on 13 hits. |
Monday 9/18/1916: Boston (A)'s Cobb wins Player of the Week award It's the 16th time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Boston (A)'s centerfielder Ty Cobb. Ty was on fire, hitting .593 with 0 HR and 5 RBI. The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Boston (N)'s Phil Douglas this time, as the pitcher displayed the best pitching perfomance in his league. Phil went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50, while fanning 10 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. |
Thursday 9/14/1916: Frosty Thomas (CHA) will miss 7-8 weeks CHICAGO (A) - Chicago (A)'s right-hander Frosty Thomas suffered a severe injury on Thursday and will be out for at least 7-8 weeks. In the 4th of the game against Washington he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Ruptured Bicep Tendon. In 9 starts this year Frosty struck out 76 batters in 101 innings of work. His ERA is 2.23, his record 8-7. He has 4 complete games and one shutout. |
Monday 9/11/1916: St. Louis (N)'s Karger wins Player of the Week award The American League Player of the Week award goes to Curly Brown, one of Chicago (A)'s best starting pitchers. Curly went 2-0 with an ERA of 1.00, while fanning 3 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. Curly has a record of 5-6 this season, with an ERA of 2.06. In 96.1 Innings he was able to strike out 51 batters. He has 8 complete games and 2 shutouts. It's the 2nd time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to St. Louis (N)'s pitcher Ed Karger. Karger was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.53. Along the way he struck out 5 in 17 innings. A complete game added to his brilliant performance. |
Saturday 9/9/1916: Philadelphia (A)'s Drucke severely injured PHILADELPHIA (A) - Philadelphia (A)'s right-hander Louis Drucke suffered a severe injury on Saturday and will be out for at least 6-7 weeks. In the 9th of the game against St. Louis (A) he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After being taken to a local hospital, Drucke was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Pulled Bicep Muscle. Opposing players hit .244 against Louis this season. While posting an ERA of 3.35 he went 15-15 in 38 starts, fanning 296 and walking 140 hitters. Louis has pitched 3 shutouts and 21 complete games. |
Tuesday 9/5/1916: John henry Lloyd ropes 2000th career hit PHILADELPHIA (N) - John henry Lloyd got a standing ovation from 44990 fans in Philadelphia (N), who witnessed his 2000th career hit. His best year so far was 1908 where he hit .363 with 3 homeruns and 58 RBI. 'My firends always told me that I will do it one day. I never believed it. Good that I was wrong!' His hit in the 1st inning was a single off Rube Marquard. |
Monday 9/4/1916: Ferguson and Leonard win Player of the Week award It's the 4th time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Detroit's pitcher George Ferguson. Ferguson was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 1.50. Along the way he struck out 8 in 18 innings. He was able to complete both starts of the week. In 36 starts this year George struck out 158 batters in 304.1 innings of work. His ERA is 3.43, his record 12-18. St. Louis (N)'s pitcher Dutch Leonard had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 1.00 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. Dutch has a record of 15-11 this season, with an ERA of 2.94. In 263.1 Innings he was able to strike out 186 batters. He has 25 complete games and 5 shutouts. |
Friday 9/1/1916: Pitcher of the Month award winners announced It's the 1st time that the American League Pitcher of the Month award goes to Boston (A)'s pitcher Nick Cullop. He went 5-1 in August and finished the month with an ERA of 2.15. He struck out 37 in 71 innings. Opposing players hit .232 against Nick this season. While posting an ERA of 2.52 he went 17-13 in 33 starts, fanning 144 and walking 64 hitters. He's 6th in the American League in ERA and 5th in wins! It's the 3rd time that the National League Pitcher of the Month award goes to Cincinnati's pitcher Joe Bush. He went 4-1 in August and finished the month with an ERA of 1.12. He struck out 38 in 56.1 innings. Joe pitched a shutout as well. This season Bush compiled an ERA of 1.98, going 9-4 in 15 starts. He fanned 70 while giving up 96 hits in 122.2 innings. Joe has pitched 3 shutouts and 9 complete games. |
Friday 9/1/1916: Cincinnati's Hornsby named Batter of the Month Babe Ruth of Cleveland wins his 2nd Batter of the Month award for putting up the best numbers in the American League. Ruth helped his team with an average of .308 and 17 RBI in 91 at bats. His season features a batting average of .275 (116 hits in 422 AB), 42 doubles, 14 triples and 23 taters. Ruth collected 82 RBI and 97 runs as well. He's 1st in the American League in RBIs and 1st in homeruns! It's the 2nd time that the National League Batter of the Month award goes to Cincinnati's shortstop Rogers Hornsby. Rogers pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .364 with 1 and 19 RBI while slugging .626. This year Hornsby drove in 84 and scored 71 runs while batting .341 with 9 longballs. He's 1st in the National League in batting, 1st in homeruns and 3rd in RBI! |
Thursday 8/31/1916: Sam Bennett (CHN) will miss 9 weeks CHICAGO (N) - Chicago (N)'s season has taken a hit after one of their best players, centerfielder Sam Bennett, injured himself while rounding a base. He is likely to miss 9 weeks. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Pulled Groin Muscle. Surgery will be performed next week. Bennett has hit for a .322 average this season. He has 58 extra base hits along with 247 total bases, resulting in a .468 slugging percentage. He's 3rd in the National League in batting! |
Thursday 8/31/1916: Christy Mathewson out for 5 weeks PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh is without its ace Christy Mathewson for at least 5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Jesse Barnes in a game against Cincinnati. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Herniated Disc Back which will require surgery. In 21 starts this year Christy struck out 160 batters in 173.2 innings of work. His ERA is 2.69, his record 14-5. Christy has pitched 2 shutouts and 16 complete games. |
Tuesday 8/29/1916: Brooklyn's Knetzer severely injured BROOKLYN - Brooklyn's right-hander Elmer Knetzer suffered a severe injury on Tuesday and will be out for at least 4 weeks. In the 9th of the game against Philadelphia (N) he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After being taken to a local hospital, Knetzer was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Ruptured Bicep Tendon. Opposing players hit .262 against Elmer this season. While posting an ERA of 3.41 he went 3-1 in 7 starts, fanning 33 and walking 21 hitters. |
Monday 8/28/1916: New York (A)'s Mitchell wins Player of the Week award The American League's best player of the week was New York (A)'s Willie Mitchell, who wins the award for the 3rd time in his career. Mitchell was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00. Along the way he struck out 14 in 18 innings. He pitched two shutouts! In 31 starts this year Willie struck out 189 batters in 276.2 innings of work. His ERA is 2.08, his record 20-7. Willie has pitched 2 shutouts and 25 complete games. He's 2nd in the American League in ERA and 3rd in wins! Christy Mathewson of Pittsburgh wins his 21st Player of the Week award for dominating National League's hitters the entire week. Christy went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50, while fanning 19 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. His ERA of 2.55 helped him to a 14-5 record this year. He struck out 156 and walked 23 in 169.2 innings. He has 16 complete games and 2 shutouts. |
Saturday 8/26/1916: Dutch Zwilling (CHN) will miss 8 weeks CHICAGO (N) - Chicago (N)'s players were scared when they had to watch Dutch Zwilling suffer a serious injury when he dove for a ball in the game against Boston (N). He collapsed in pain and was helped off the field. Zwilling will probaby miss 8 weeks. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Torn Rib Cage Muscle. This year Zwilling drove in 49 and scored 43 runs while batting .270 with 6 taters. |
Friday 8/25/1916: Jake Boultes blanks St. Louis (N) with a 2-hitter PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh's right-hander Jake Boultes is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking St. Louis (N) on just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 7th time he has done it in his career. Jack Tobin spoiled the bid for a no-hitter when he singled with one out in the 5th inning. 'That was one of the best games of my career. I had my stuff working very well today.' Boultes (13-12) fanned 4 and walked 1, throwing 102 pitches. Steve O'neill helped Boultes at the plate, he went 1 for 3, hitting a double. Pittsburgh improved its record to 66-62, scoring 1 run on 5 hits. |
Wednesday 8/23/1916: Tommy Atkins out for 6 weeks CHICAGO (A) - Chicago (A)'s left-hander Tommy Atkins suffered a severe injury on Wednesday and will be out for at least 6 weeks. In the 6th of the game against Washington he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After being taken to a local hospital, Atkins was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Ruptured Tricep Tendon. In 27 starts this year Tommy struck out 167 batters in 210.2 innings of work. His ERA is 2.61, his record 15-8. He has 16 complete games and 5 shutouts. He's 8th in the American League in ERA and 8th in wins! |
Tuesday 8/22/1916: Ambrose Puttmann turns in great performance against Boston (N) PITTSBURGH - Good things can happen when you throw strikes. And Ambrose Puttmann did so today, in a 2-hit shutout against Boston (N). 'Hey, that's my job! Everytime I take the mound I give the best I can. And my best stuff was too much for them today.' Puttmann (5-3) struck out 3 and issued 2 BB, throwing 68 of 119 pitches for strikes. Vin Campbell helped Puttmann at the plate, he got 2 hits in 5 AB, with 4 RBI. Pittsburgh improved its record to 63-62, scoring 10 runs on 14 hits. |
Tuesday 8/22/1916: St. Louis (A) has no chance in a 2-hitter by Willie Mitchell NEW YORK (A) - New York (A)'s left-hander Willie Mitchell is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking St. Louis (A) on just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 12th time he has done it in his career. 'Well, the ball went where I wanted it. I was able to hit the corners with all of my pitches.' Mitchell (19-7) fanned 8 and walked 1, throwing 99 pitches. Ivey Wingo helped Mitchell at the plate, he got 2 hits in 4 AB. New York (A) improved its record to 67-58, scoring 4 runs on 8 hits. |
Monday 8/21/1916: Ford (DET) and Hornsby (CIN) win P.O.W. award It's the 1st time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Detroit's pitcher Russ Ford. Ford was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 1.50. Along the way he struck out 8 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. Opposing players hit .228 against Russ this season. While posting an ERA of 2.50 he went 22-13 in 35 starts, fanning 195 and walking 45 hitters. He has 33 complete games and 5 shutouts. He's 6th in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins! It's the 2nd time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Cincinnati's shortstop Rogers Hornsby. He had an on base percentage of .621 and hit .560, while driving in 7 runs. He got at least one hit each game this week and is on a 8 game hitting streak right now. His season features a batting average of .348 (156 hits in 448 AB), 50 doubles, 15 triples and 9 taters. Hornsby collected 81 RBI and 66 runs as well. He's 1st in the National League in batting, 1st in homeruns and 3rd in RBI! |
Wednesday 8/16/1916: John Donaldson out for 6 weeks CLEVELAND - When it rains, it pours. Cleveland's left-hander John Donaldson will not pitch for at least 6 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against New York (A) where he left the field in the 5th inning. Pulled Bicep Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. John has a record of 7-3 this season, with an ERA of 1.63. In 110.1 Innings he was able to strike out 116 batters. He has 10 complete games and 2 shutouts. |
Monday 8/14/1916: Walsh and Goulait win Player of the Week award It's the 13th time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Philadelphia (A)'s pitcher Ed Walsh. Walsh was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 1.50. Along the way he struck out 21 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. The National League Player of the Week award goes to Ted Goulait, one of Cincinnati's best starting pitchers. Ted went 2-0 with an ERA of 2.00, while fanning 13 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. |
Thursday 8/10/1916: Sherry Smith (WAS) will miss 5 weeks WASHINGTON - Washington's pitcher Sherry Smith was part of a scary incident that saw the left-hander being hit by a line drive in the 7th inning of the game between Washington and St. Louis (A). Team trainers immediately rushed onto the field after the frightening scene. Smith will miss about 5 weeks. Washington wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Smith had suffered a Broken Cheekbone. Sherry has a record of 8-3 this season, with an ERA of 2.08. In 134 Innings he was able to strike out 71 batters. |
Tuesday 8/8/1916: Chicago (A)'s Bartley out for 5-6 weeks CHICAGO (A) - Chicago (A)'s ace Bill Bartley suffered a severe injury on Tuesday and will be out for at least 5-6 weeks. In the 5th of the game against Philadelphia (A) he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Bartley was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Pulled Bicep Muscle. His ERA of 2.42 helped him to a 9-13 record this year. He struck out 220 and walked 125 in 238.1 innings. He has 11 complete games and 2 shutouts. |
Monday 8/7/1916: Boston (A)'s Cullop wins Player of the Week award Nick Cullop of Boston (A) wins his 1st Player of the Week award for dominating American League's hitters the entire week. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 1.00 while going 2-0. He was able to complete both starts of the week. Glenn Liebhardt of St. Louis (N) wins his 5th Player of the Week award for dominating National League's hitters the entire week. Liebhardt was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 1.06. Along the way he struck out 11 in 17 innings. A complete game added to his brilliant performance. |
Wednesday 8/2/1916: Huge blow for Brooklyn's Witherup, career over BROOKLYN - It was one of baseball saddest days. Brooklyn's right-hander Roy Witherup fell victim to a career ending injury in a game against New York (N) on Wednesday. He complained about pain after throwing a pitch to Joe Jackson, then suddenly collapsed. Torn Bicep Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. In 31 starts this year Roy struck out 218 batters in 260.1 innings of work. His ERA is 1.62, his record 24-4. Roy has pitched 7 shutouts and 23 complete games. He's 1st in the National League in ERA and 1st in wins! His career featured a record of 114-83 with an ERA of 2.75. Baseball will certainly miss this great player. |
Wednesday 8/2/1916: Boston (A) has no chance in a 2-hitter by Russ Ford BOSTON (A) - Detroit's right-hander Russ Ford is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Boston (A) on just 2 hits. It's his 4th shutout this season, and the 10th time he has done it in his career. 'I was able to keep´em off balance. That certainly helped.' Ford (19-12) fanned 6 and walked none, throwing 98 pitches. Ben Taylor provided Detroit with the offense Ford needed as he finished with 2 hits in 4 AB, and driving in 3 runs. Detroit improved its record to 50-57, scoring 6 runs on 8 hits. |
Tuesday 8/1/1916: St.vrain ( ) and Williams (PIT) win monthly pitcher award The best month of July in the American League certainly had He started 6 games in July, going 5-1 and compiling an ERA of 1.36 in 53 innings. Jim fanned 39 hitters. Jim also fired a shutout. Opposing players hit .192 against Jim this season. While posting an ERA of 1.23 he went 12-2 in 17 starts, fanning 127 and walking 17 hitters. Jim has pitched 3 shutouts and 13 complete games. The best month of July in the National League certainly had Pittsburgh's left-hander Lefty Williams, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. He struck out 26 hitters in his 7 starts, putting together a record of 5-2 while pitching 26 innings. His ERA in July was 2.07. Lefty also fired a shutout. Lefty has a record of 15-10 this season, with an ERA of 3.08. In 227.2 Innings he was able to strike out 104 batters. Lefty has pitched one shutout and 20 complete games. He's 5th in the National League in wins! |
Tuesday 8/1/1916: Cobb (BOS) and Konetchy (PHI) win monthly award The American League Batter of the Month award goes to Ty Cobb, Boston (A)'s starting centerfielder. He hit .451 with 17 RBI and slugged .578 in 102 at bats. His season numbers are: .375 AVG, 158 hits, 35 doubles, 17 triples and 2 taters, along with 48 RBI and 64 runs scored. He's 1st in the American League in batting! The National League Batter of the Month award goes to Ed Konetchy, Philadelphia (N)'s starting first baseman. Ed pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .341 with 3 and 18 RBI while slugging .568. His season features a batting average of .325 (125 hits in 385 AB), 24 doubles, 9 triples and 8 longballs. Konetchy collected 74 RBI and 63 runs as well. He's 3rd in the National League in batting, 1st in homeruns and 1st in RBI! |
Monday 7/31/1916: Cobb and Bressler win Player of the Week award The American League's best player of the week was Boston (A)'s Ty Cobb, who wins the award for the 15th time in his career. Cobb helped his team with an average of .522 and 4 RBI in 23 at bats. Cobb has hit 2 taters this year while batting .374. He adds 35 doubles, along with 63 runs scored. He's 1st in the American League in batting! The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to St. Louis (N)'s Rube Bressler this time, as the pitcher displayed the best pitching perfomance in his league. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 1.00 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. |
Saturday 7/29/1916: John Donaldson dominates New York (A), throws NO-HITTER NEW YORK (A) - Cleveland's left-hander John Donaldson made some history today, firing a no-hitter against New York (A). Their hitters found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, never having a chance against his overpowering stuff. Donie Bush spoiled the bid for a perfect game when he walked with 2 away in the 7th inning. Donaldson (6-3) struck out 7 and issued 1 BB, throwing 55 of 100 pitches for strikes. 'I hit the corners with all of my pitches. That helped a lot!' The hitting star for Cleveland was shortstop Bill Wambsganss, he went 4 for 5, stroking two 2B's, scoring FOUR runs. The final score of the game was 8-0. |
Wednesday 7/26/1916: Louis Drucke (PHA) will miss 5 weeks PHILADELPHIA (A) - Philadelphia (A) is without its ace Louis Drucke for at least 5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to John Knight in a game against Boston (A). His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Philadelphia (A) wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Drucke had suffered a Pulled Tricep Muscle. His ERA of 3.05 helped him to a 10-11 record this year. He struck out 209 and walked 95 in 218.2 innings. Louis has pitched 2 shutouts and 15 complete games. |
Tuesday 7/25/1916: Slim Sallee (SLA) will miss 6-7 weeks ST. LOUIS (A) - St. Louis (A) is without its left-hander Slim Sallee for at least 6-7 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Tom Crooke in a game against Washington. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Bone Chips Elbow. Surgery will be performed next week. His ERA of 3.58 helped him to a 6-7 record this year. He struck out 45 and walked 40 in 135.2 innings. |
Monday 7/24/1916: Collins (SLA) and Williams (PIT) win P.O.W. award The American League Player of the Week award goes to Eddie Collins, St. Louis (A)'s starting shortstop. Eddie went 12 for 22 (.545), while hitting 0 HR and collecting 3 RBI. He hit in every game this week and extended his hitting streak to 16 games. The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Pittsburgh's Lefty Williams this time, as the pitcher displayed the best pitching perfomance in his league. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 1.50 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. Lefty has a record of 14-9 this season, with an ERA of 3.12. In 210.2 Innings he was able to strike out 97 batters. Lefty has pitched one shutout and 18 complete games. He's 6th in the National League in wins! |
Monday 7/17/1916: Philadelphia (A)'s Benny Kauff pounds five hits WASHINGTON - On Monday, Philadelphia (A)'s centerfielder Benny Kauff displayed his sensational ability to handle the bat against Washington, punishing their pitchers with five hits. Number 1 in the 1st inning accounted for a RBI double. A pitch from Dick Redding in the 4th inning left his bat for a triple. A two-run triple off Dick Redding in the 5th inning, accounted for his 3rd hit. His 4th hit was a RBI double off Dick Redding in the 7th inning. He collected a single in the 9th. Benny scored one run, and he collected 4 RBI as well! He now has a total of 85 hits this season, accounting for a .242 batting average. Philadelphia (A) scored 10 runs on 14 hits. |
Monday 7/17/1916: New York (A)'s Bresnahan wins Player of the Week award Roger Bresnahan wins his 4th Player of the Week award. American League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. Roger went 14 for 24 (.583), while hitting 0 HR and collecting 6 RBI. He hit in every game this week and extended his hitting streak to 7 games. Pittsburgh's pitcher Lefty Williams had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. Lefty went 2-0 with an ERA of 1.50, while fanning 8 in 18 innings of work. He was able to complete both starts of the week. |
Saturday 7/15/1916: Bill Lattimore dominates Boston (A), gives up just one hit BOSTON (A) - Bill Lattimore made some history on Saturday by pitching a shutout in his first big-league start. Chicago (A)'s lefty baffled Boston (A) all day, allowing only one hit. What a way to begin a career! Lattimore (1-0) fanned 5 and walked 3, throwing 120 pitches. 'I felt early that I was on top of my game. Fortunately I was able to keep that feeling the entire game.' Tommy Clarke provided Chicago (A) with the offense Lattimore needed as he got 1 hit in 2 AB, and collecting 2 RBI. Chicago (A) scored 3 runs on 8 hits. |
Saturday 7/15/1916: Bob Shawkey out for 5-6 weeks NEW YORK (A) - New York (A) is without its right-hander Bob Shawkey for at least 5-6 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Charlie Jamieson in a game against Philadelphia (A). His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. New York (A) wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Shawkey had suffered a Strained Elbow Ligament. Opposing players hit .281 against Bob this season. While posting an ERA of 3.88 he went 4-4 in 13 starts, fanning 51 and walking 18 hitters. |
Thursday 7/13/1916: Beany Jacobson dominates Chicago (A), gives up just 2 hits BOSTON (A) - Boston (A)'s left-hander Beany Jacobson is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Chicago (A) found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Jacobson 3rd shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 35th shutouts in his career. Jacobson (16-7) was overpowering, fanning 11 while walking 3, throwing 125 pitches. 'They took some ugly cuts at my breaking stuff, so I kept throwing it. Fortunately they were not able to adjust in time.' Boston (A)'s first baseman Bill Kenworthy went 2 for 4, doubling twice, with 2 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Jacobson. Boston (A) scored 6 runs on 7 hits. |
Wednesday 7/12/1916: Harry Krause throws PERFECT GAME against Pittsburgh PITTSBURGH - New York (N)'s southpaw Harry Krause is a really great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff while making history, blanking Pittsburgh on no hits. The crowd of 17818 gave him a standing ovation when teammates carried him off the field on their shoulders. Krause (14-7) was overpowering, fanning 11 while walking none, throwing 113 pitches. 'Well, the ball went where I wanted it. I was able to hit the corners with all of my pitches. I'm so happy that it was enough to pitch such a great game.' New York (N)'s third baseman John Kelleher got 1 hit in 2 AB, with 2 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Krause. The final score of the game was 3-0. |
Monday 7/10/1916: St.vrain and Joss win Player of the Week award The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.00 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. Jim has a record of 9-1 this season, with an ERA of 0.98. In 110 Innings he was able to strike out 104 batters. Jim has pitched 3 shutouts and 9 complete games. The National League Player of the Week award goes to Addie Joss, one of New York (N)'s best starting pitchers. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 1.50 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. |
Sunday 7/9/1916: Russ Ford pitches his 3rd shutout of the season PHILADELPHIA (A) - Great days are rare. But not for Detroit's right-hander Russ Ford. Philadelphia (A) found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 3rd shutout this season, and the 9th time he has done it in his career. Ford (14-11) fanned 4 and walked 2, throwing 132 pitches. 'I hit the corners with all of my pitches. That helped a lot!' Detroit's second baseman Joe Schultz stroked 2 hits in 5 AB, stroking two 2B's, and driving in 3 runs. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Ford. Detroit scored 5 runs on 7 hits. |
Sunday 7/9/1916: Charley Hall (CHA) will miss 6-7 weeks CHICAGO (A) - When it rains, it pours. Chicago (A)'s ace Charley Hall will not pitch for at least 6-7 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against St. Louis (A) where he left the field in the 7th inning. Ruptured Bicep Tendon was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. Charley has a record of 9-10 this season, with an ERA of 2.55. In 222 Innings he was able to strike out 171 batters. He has 19 complete games and 2 shutouts. |
Monday 7/3/1916: Philadelphia (N)'s Mcnair wins Player of the Week award It's the 1st time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Chicago (A)'s second baseman Jay Kirke. Jay went 8 for 16 (.500), while hitting 0 HR and collecting one RBI. His season numbers are: .298 AVG, 74 hits, 10 doubles, 4 triples and one bomb, along with 19 RBI and 34 runs scored. He's 10th in the American League in batting! The National League Player of the Week award goes to Hurley Mcnair, Philadelphia (N)'s starting rightfielder. Hurley was on fire, hitting .471 with 0 HR and 3 RBI. |
Saturday 7/1/1916: Backman and Witherup receive Pitcher of the Month award It's the 1st time that the American League Pitcher of the Month award goes to Detroit's pitcher Les Backman. He struck out 34 hitters in his 6 starts, putting together a record of 6-0 while pitching 34 innings. His ERA in June was 0.68. Les pitched a shutout as well. This season Backman compiled an ERA of 2.08, going 10-7 in 18 starts. He fanned 90 while giving up 143 hits in 156 innings. He has 15 complete games and 3 shutouts. He's 4th in the American League in ERA and 7th in wins! It's the 3rd time that the National League Pitcher of the Month award goes to Brooklyn's pitcher Roy Witherup. He had an ERA of just 1.94 in 60.1 innings of work in which he struck out 40 hitters. His record in June is 6-0. Roy got two complete game shutouts as well! Roy has a record of 19-2 this season, with an ERA of 1.43. In 201.1 Innings he was able to strike out 181 batters. He has 18 complete games and 7 shutouts. He's 1st in the National League in ERA and 1st in wins! |
Saturday 7/1/1916: Red hot Rice and Hornsby win Batter of the Month award The American League Batter of the Month award goes to Sam Rice, Detroit's starting rightfielder. He had an on base percentage of .430 and hit .378, while driving in 24 runs. This year Rice drove in 52 and scored 41 runs while batting .377 with one bomb. He's 2nd in the American League in batting and 2nd in RBI! The Batter of the Month award in the National League goes to Cincinnati's Rogers Hornsby this time, as the shortstop displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Rogers went 38 for 91 (.418), while hitting 2 HR and collecting 19 RBI. Hornsby has hit for a .338 average this season. He has 43 extra base hits along with 165 total bases, resulting in a .569 slugging percentage. He's 1st in the National League in batting, 1st in homeruns and 6th in RBI! |
Monday 6/26/1916: Player of the Week honors go to Heilmann and Witherup Harry Heilmann from Washington wins his 3rd Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the American League. In 22 at bats he hit .500 with 0 HR and 5 RBI. Harry is hitting .380 this year, with 98 hits in 258 at bats. He has driven in 41 runs, slugging .593. He's 1st in the American League in batting, 6th in homeruns and 6th in RBI! The National League Player of the Week award goes to Roy Witherup, one of Brooklyn's best starting pitchers. Witherup was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 2.50. Along the way he struck out 14 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. |
Saturday 6/24/1916: Cleveland's Charleston severely injured, out for season CLEVELAND - Cleveland's centerfielder Oscar Charleston will miss the rest of the season. He injured himself running the bases in the game between Cleveland and Detroit. The injury didn't seem to be serious the moment it happened. But suddenly Charleston collapsed in pain and had to be carried off the field. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Ruptured Achilles Tendon. While compiling an on base percentage of .414, Oscar hit .360 and slugged .555. He has collected 48 runs batted in this year. He's 3rd in the American League in batting, 2nd in homeruns and 2nd in RBI! |
Monday 6/19/1916: Cincinnati's Hornsby wins Player of the Week award The American League Player of the Week award goes to Pug Cavet, one of Cleveland's best starting pitchers. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.00 while going 2-0. He pitched two shutouts! Opposing players hit .267 against Pug this season. While posting an ERA of 3.02 he went 11-3 in 14 starts, fanning 70 and walking 27 hitters. He has 12 complete games and 2 shutouts. He's 3rd in the American League in wins! It's the 1st time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Cincinnati's shortstop Rogers Hornsby. Rogers was on fire, hitting .522 with 2 HR and 10 RBI. Rogers has gone 79 for 249 (.317) this season, hitting 7 taters and driving in 40 runs. He has scored 37 runs on his own. He's 8th in the National League in batting, 1st in homeruns and 7th in RBI! |
Sunday 6/18/1916: Cincinnati's Mamaux out for 9 weeks CINCINNATI - When it rains, it pours. Cincinnati's right-hander Al Mamaux will not pitch for at least 9 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Pittsburgh where he left the field in the 7th inning. Mamaux was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Broken Elbow. His ERA of 4.31 helped him to a 1-5 record this year. He struck out 43 and walked 35 in 64.2 innings. Al has pitched one shutout and 4 complete games. |
Saturday 6/17/1916: Sherry Smith (WAS) will miss 5 weeks WASHINGTON - Washington is without its southpaw Sherry Smith for at least 5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to George Burns in a game against Philadelphia (A). His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Smith was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Pulled Tricep Muscle. His ERA of 2.06 helped him to a 7-3 record this year. He struck out 54 and walked 13 in 109 innings. |
Friday 6/16/1916: Pittsburgh's Vowinkel severely injured, out for season PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh's ace Rip Vowinkel experienced probably the worst case scenario for a pitcher, a season ending injury. After pitching in the 3rd inning of the game against Cincinnati, Vowinkel complained about serious pain in his throwing arm. He had to leave the game. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Ruptured Disc Back. Opposing players hit .265 against Rip this season. While posting an ERA of 3.84 he went 6-11 in 19 starts, fanning 90 and walking 29 hitters. |
Wednesday 6/14/1916: Glenn Liebhardt out for 6-7 weeks ST. LOUIS (N) - St. Louis (N) is without its right-hander Glenn Liebhardt for at least 6-7 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Rube Ellis in a game against Philadelphia (N). His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Pulled Tricep Muscle which will require surgery. His ERA of 3.71 helped him to a 5-7 record this year. He struck out 61 and walked 24 in 111.2 innings. |
Monday 6/12/1916: Player of the Week honors go to Veach and Krause It's the 3rd time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Detroit's leftfielder Bobby Veach. He had an on base percentage of .519 and hit .500, while driving in 3 runs. He hit in every game this week and extended his hitting streak to 10 games. It's the 4th time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to New York (N)'s pitcher Harry Krause. Harry went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00, while fanning 20 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. In 17 starts this year Harry struck out 133 batters in 146 innings of work. His ERA is 1.97, his record 10-6. Harry has pitched 2 shutouts and 14 complete games. He's 2nd in the National League in ERA and 4th in wins! |
Saturday 6/10/1916: Harry Krause quiets Brooklyn bats with shutout NEW YORK (N) - New York (N)'s left-hander Harry Krause is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Brooklyn found out the hard way, getting just one hit. Krause 2nd shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 29th shutouts in his career. 'I felt early that I was on top of my game. Fortunately I was able to keep that feeling the entire game.' Krause (10-6) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking 1, throwing 108 pitches. Stuffy Mcinnis provided New York (N) with the offense Krause needed as he finished with 1 hit in 3 AB. New York (N) scored 3 runs on 6 hits. |
Monday 6/5/1916: New York (N)'s Danforth wins Player of the Week award Charley Hall of Chicago (A) wins his 3rd Player of the Week award for dominating American League's hitters the entire week. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.00 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. The National League Player of the Week award goes to Dave Danforth, one of New York (N)'s best starting pitchers. Dave went 2-0 with an ERA of 1.00, while fanning 11 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. |
Saturday 6/3/1916: Hugh Bedient dominates Chicago (N), gives up just 2 hits BROOKLYN - With his best stuff going, Brooklyn's Hugh Bedient overmatched the opposing hitters all day long. Chicago (N) had no chance, collecting just 2 hits against the right-hander. 'That was one of the best games of my career. I had my stuff working very well today.' Bedient (9-6) struck out 4 and issued 3 BB, throwing 64 of 119 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for Brooklyn was catcher Jack Lapp, he finished with 2 hits in 2 AB. Brooklyn scored 1 run on 6 hits. |
Thursday 6/1/1916: Atkins (CHA) and Witherup (BRO) win monthly pitcher award It's the 1st time that the American League Pitcher of the Month award goes to Chicago (A)'s pitcher Tommy Atkins. His record of 4-0 in 4 was among the leagues best this month. In 36 innings of work he allowed just 15 hits while striking out 29, compiling an ERA of just 0.25. Tommy got two complete game shutouts as well! This season Atkins compiled an ERA of 2.77, going 6-2 in 10 starts. He fanned 60 while giving up 57 hits in 78 innings. Tommy has pitched 3 shutouts and 6 complete games. Winner of this months National League Pitcher of the Month award is Brooklyn's Roy Witherup. He went 7-1 in May and finished the month with an ERA of 0.90. He struck out 77 in 70 innings. Roy pitched THREE complete game shutouts! In 16 starts this year Roy struck out 141 batters in 141 innings of work. His ERA is 1.21, his record 13-2. Roy has pitched 5 shutouts and 12 complete games. He's 1st in the National League in ERA and 1st in wins! |
Thursday 6/1/1916: Red hot Charleston and Luderus win Batter of the Month award The American League's best player of the month was Cleveland's Oscar Charleston, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. Oscar pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .350 with 2 and 24 RBI while slugging .530. While compiling an on base percentage of .421, Oscar hit .365 and slugged .552. He has collected 36 runs batted in this year. He's 3rd in the American League in batting, 2nd in homeruns and 2nd in RBI! Fred Luderus of Brooklyn wins his 2nd Batter of the Month award for putting up the best numbers in the National League. Fred pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .385 with 1 and 18 RBI while slugging .604. Fred has gone 64 for 188 (.340) this season, hitting one longball and driving in 32 runs. He has scored 37 runs on his own. He's 2nd in the National League in batting and 5th in RBI! |
Monday 5/29/1916: New York (A)'s Mitchell out for 5 weeks NEW YORK (A) - New York (A)'s lefty Clarence Mitchell suffered a severe injury on Monday and will be out for at least 5 weeks. In the 4th of the game against Chicago (A) he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Spasms Back. His ERA of 4.46 helped him to a 2-4 record this year. He struck out 27 and walked 18 in 70.2 innings. |
Monday 5/29/1916: Pittsburgh's Vowinkel wins Player of the Week award The American League Player of the Week award goes to Reb Russell, one of Boston (A)'s best starting pitchers. Russell was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 1.50. Along the way he struck out 10 in 18 innings. He was able to complete both starts of the week. Opposing players hit .244 against Reb this season. While posting an ERA of 2.62 he went 4-4 in 13 starts, fanning 49 and walking 24 hitters. The National League's best player of the week was Pittsburgh's Rip Vowinkel, who wins the award for the 4th time in his career. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 1.00 while going 2-0. He was able to complete both starts of the week. Rip has a record of 5-9 this season, with an ERA of 3.98. In 120 Innings he was able to strike out 63 batters. |
Monday 5/22/1916: New York (N)'s Danforth wins Player of the Week award Buck Herzog from Philadelphia (A) wins his 1st Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the American League. In 22 at bats he hit .545 with 2 HR and 12 RBI. The National League Player of the Week award goes to Dave Danforth, one of New York (N)'s best starting pitchers. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.00 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. His ERA of 2.41 helped him to a 4-8 record this year. He struck out 87 and walked 38 in 100.2 innings. He has 8 complete games and one shutout. |
Thursday 5/18/1916: Sam Jones (WAS) will miss 5 weeks WASHINGTON - When it rains, it pours. Washington's right-hander Sam Jones will not pitch for at least 5 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Chicago (A) where he left the field in the 7th inning. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Torn Tricep Muscle which will require surgery. This season Jones compiled an ERA of 3.18, going 5-3 in 11 starts. He fanned 34 while giving up 92 hits in 90.2 innings. Sam has pitched 2 shutouts and 5 complete games. |
Monday 5/15/1916: Cobb and Smith win Player of the Week award It's the 14th time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Boston (A)'s centerfielder Ty Cobb. Ty went 12 for 24 (.500), while hitting 1 HR and collecting 4 RBI. Ty has gone 66 for 163 (.405) this season, hitting one longball and driving in 16 runs. He has scored 22 runs on his own. He's 1st in the American League in batting! Red Smith from Brooklyn wins his 2nd Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the National League. In 24 at bats he hit .500 with 1 HR and 9 RBI. Smith has walked 16 times this year and posts a .389 OBP. While batting .326, 47 for 144, he has driven in 26 runs. He's 7th in the National League in batting and 1st in RBI! |
Saturday 5/13/1916: Cleveland's Wickware severely injured CLEVELAND - Cleveland's pitcher Frank Wickware was part of a scary incident that saw the right-hander being hit by a line drive in the 4th inning of the game between Cleveland and New York (A). Team trainers immediately rushed onto the field after the frightening scene. Wickware will miss about 5 weeks. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Broken Finger. Surgery will be performed next week. His ERA of 3.42 helped him to a 5-3 record this year. He struck out 60 and walked 14 in 71 innings. He's 6th in the American League in wins! |
Wednesday 5/10/1916: New York (A)'s St.vrain severely injured NEW YORK (A) - New York (A)'s ace Jim St.vrain suffered a severe injury on Wednesday and will be out for at least 5-6 weeks. In the 2nd of the game against Boston (A) he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle. Surgery will be performed next week. This season St.vrain compiled an ERA of 1.20, going 5-1 in 9 starts. He fanned 66 while giving up 56 hits in 75 innings. He has 6 complete games and 2 shutouts. He's 1st in the American League in ERA and 5th in wins! |
Wednesday 5/10/1916: It's NO-NO time for Dick Redding against Cleveland WASHINGTON - Washington's right-hander Dick Redding is a really great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff while making history, blanking Cleveland on no hits. 'I really like to play baseball, and I love the way I was able to play it today. I still cannot believe I did it.' Redding (7-1) was overpowering, fanning 12 while walking 1, throwing 109 pitches. Washington's centerfielder Les Mann went 2 for 4, scoring 2 runs. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Redding. The final score of the game was 4-0. |
Monday 5/8/1916: Chicago (N)'s Comstock wins Player of the Week award It's the 2nd time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Chicago (A)'s pitcher Charley Hall. Hall was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 1.00. Along the way he struck out 12 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. Charley has a record of 4-3 this season, with an ERA of 2.30. In 90 Innings he was able to strike out 65 batters. Charley has pitched one shutout and 7 complete games. The National League's best player of the week was Chicago (N)'s Ralph Comstock, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. Ralph went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00, while fanning 9 in 17 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. Ralph has a record of 4-3 this season, with an ERA of 2.34. In 77 Innings he was able to strike out 30 batters. Ralph has pitched 2 shutouts and 6 complete games. He's 5th in the National League in ERA and 8th in wins! |
Saturday 5/6/1916: Season ending injury strikes Boston (N)'s Russell BOSTON (N) - Boston (N)'s right-hander Allen Russell will not pitch again this year, suffering a serious injury in the game against St. Louis (N) on Saturday. After being taken to a local hospital, Russell was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Bone Chips Shoulder. This season Russell compiled an ERA of 4.05, going 3-3 in 8 starts. He fanned 27 while giving up 56 hits in 53.1 innings. |
Thursday 5/4/1916: George Johnson out for 4-5 weeks PHILADELPHIA (N) - Philadelphia (N)'s season has taken a hit after one of their best players, centerfielder George Johnson, injured himself while rounding a base. He is likely to miss 4-5 weeks. Philadelphia (N) wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Johnson had suffered a Inflamed Anterior Cruciate Ligament. This year Johnson drove in 13 and scored 15 runs while batting .383 with 2 homeruns. |
Thursday 5/4/1916: Jim St.vrain pitches his 2nd shutout of the season WASHINGTON - New York (A)'s left-hander Jim St.vrain is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Washington found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. St.vrain 2nd shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 66th shutouts in his career. St.vrain (5-1) showed excellent control, walking nobody and fanning 9. 'Winning is the most important thing. And I gave my team all the support it needed!' The hitting star for New York (A) was third baseman Art Fletcher, he got 1 hit in 4 AB, stroking a double, with 3 RBI. The final score of the game was 5-0. |
Wednesday 5/3/1916: Walter Johnson quiets New York (N) bats with shutout PHILADELPHIA (N) - Walter Johnson had some fun again. New York (N) hitters did not. Philadelphia (N)'s right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 1st shutout of the season. He now has 41 career shutouts in 365 games started. 'Giving my team a chance to win is the most important thing for me. I was able to do it today.' Johnson (5-2) was overpowering, fanning 11 while walking 1, throwing 112 pitches. Lee Tannehill helped Johnson at the plate, he went 1 for 3, with 2 RBI. Philadelphia (N) improved its record to 16-15, scoring 3 runs on 4 hits. |
Tuesday 5/2/1916: Cincinnati's Bush severely injured CINCINNATI - Cincinnati's pitcher Joe Bush was part of a scary incident that saw the right-hander being hit by a line drive in the 7th inning of the game between Cincinnati and Brooklyn. Team trainers immediately rushed onto the field after the frightening scene. Bush will miss about 6-7 weeks. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Fractured Hand which will require surgery. Joe has a record of 3-1 this season, with an ERA of 2.04. In 35.1 Innings he was able to strike out 15 batters. Joe has pitched 2 shutouts and 3 complete games. |
Monday 5/1/1916: Boston (A)'s Jacobson earns Pitcher of the Month award Beany Jacobson couldn't have pitched much better than he did in April, and the American League thought so as well, naming the southpaw Pitcher of the Month. He had an ERA of just 1.56 in 52 innings of work in which he struck out 34 hitters. His record in April is 5-1. Brooklyn's Roy Witherup had a terrific April, and it earned him the National League Pitcher of the month award. He struck out 64 hitters in his 8 starts, putting together a record of 6-1 while pitching 64 innings. His ERA in April was 1.52. Roy fired two shutouts! |
Monday 5/1/1916: Boston (A)'s Cobb earns Batter of the Month award Boston (A)'s centerfielder Ty Cobb had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Batter of the Month. He hit .403 with 12 RBI and slugged .630 in 119 at bats. Pittsburgh's first baseman Vin Campbell had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Batter of the Month. Campbell helped his team with an average of .389 and 17 RBI in 108 at bats. |
Monday 5/1/1916: Pittsburgh's Campbell wins Player of the Week award The American League's best player of the week was Washington's Sam Jones, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. Sam went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50, while fanning 8 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. Pittsburgh's first baseman Vin Campbell had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. He had an on base percentage of .625 and hit .609, while driving in 4 runs. This year Campbell drove in 17 and scored 16 runs while batting .389 with no taters. He's 1st in the National League in batting and 5th in RBI! |
Friday 4/28/1916: Ralph Glaze (SLA) will miss 4-5 weeks ST. LOUIS (A) - When it rains, it pours. St. Louis (A)'s right-hander Ralph Glaze will not pitch for at least 4-5 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Boston (A) where he left the field in the 2nd inning. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Ruptured Bicep Tendon. This season Glaze compiled an ERA of 2.96, going 0-2 in 4 starts. He fanned 15 while giving up 28 hits in 27.1 innings. |
Tuesday 4/25/1916: Roy Witherup dominates New York (N), gives up just 2 hits NEW YORK (N) - Great days are rare. But not for Brooklyn's right-hander Roy Witherup. New York (N) found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 16th time he has done it in his career. 'I'll have to give a lot of credit to my catcher. He put all the right fingers down today.' Witherup (5-1) struck out 6 and walked 1, throwing 63 of 101 pitches for strikes. Doc Miller provided Brooklyn with the offense Witherup needed as he finished with 1 hit in 4 AB. The final score of the game was 2-0. |
Monday 4/24/1916: Drucke (PHA) and Krause (NYG) win P.O.W. award Philadelphia (A)'s pitcher Louis Drucke had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. Drucke was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 2.00. Along the way he struck out 20 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. Harry Krause of New York (N) wins his 3rd Player of the Week award for dominating National League's hitters the entire week. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.50 while going 2-0. He was able to complete both starts of the week. In 6 starts this year Harry struck out 48 batters in 54 innings of work. His ERA is 1.33, his record 5-0. Harry has pitched one shutout and 5 complete games. He's 1st in the National League in ERA and 1st in wins! |
Saturday 4/22/1916: Joe Bush blanks Chicago (N) with a 2-hitter CHICAGO (N) - Great days are rare. But not for Cincinnati's right-hander Joe Bush. Chicago (N) found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 6th time he has done it in his career. 'I really like to play baseball, and I love the way I was able to play it today.' Bush (2-1) struck out 4 and issued 1 BB, throwing 65 of 100 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for Cincinnati was second baseman Dots Miller, he stroked 2 hits in 5 AB, scoring twice and collecting 2 RBI. The final score of the game was 8-0. |
Friday 4/21/1916: New York (A)'s Rixey severely injured NEW YORK (A) - When it rains, it pours. New York (A)'s left-hander Eppa Rixey will not pitch for at least 6-7 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Philadelphia (A) where he left the field in the 5th inning. New York (A) wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Rixey had suffered a Strained Elbow Ligament. |
Thursday 4/20/1916: Bill Bartley shuts out Detroit on 2 hits DETROIT - Detroit's bats were sleeping, and Chicago (A)'s Bill Bartley gave them no chance to wake up. He gave up just 2 hits in recording his 1st shutout of the season. 'I had my stuff going. Everything I tried worked. What a day!' Bartley (1-2) struck out 9 and issued 5 BB, throwing 70 of 123 pitches for strikes. Chicago (A)'s second baseman Jay Kirke got 3 hits in 5 AB, hitting 2 doubles, with 3 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Bartley. Chicago (A) improved its record to 8-11, scoring 9 runs on 12 hits. |
Thursday 4/20/1916: Frank Corridon shuts out St. Louis (A) on 2 hits PHILADELPHIA (A) - Philadelphia (A)'s right-hander Frank Corridon is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. St. Louis (A) found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Corridon 2nd shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 9th shutouts in his career. 'I had my stuff going. Everything I tried worked. What a day!' Corridon (3-2) struck out 9 and issued 2 BB, throwing 62 of 104 pitches for strikes. Philadelphia (A)'s leftfielder Charlie Jamieson got 1 hit in 4 AB, and driving in 2 runs. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Corridon. Philadelphia (A) scored 3 runs on 3 hits. |
Wednesday 4/19/1916: George Pearce out for 6-7 weeks CINCINNATI - When it rains, it pours. Cincinnati's ace George Pearce will not pitch for at least 6-7 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against St. Louis (N) where he left the field in the 1st inning. After being taken to a local hospital, Pearce was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Inflamed Rotator Cuff Muscle. His ERA of 4.76 helped him to a 2-2 record this year. He struck out 26 and walked 13 in 34 innings. He has 3 complete games and one shutout. He's 3rd in the National League in saves! |
Monday 4/17/1916: Louis Drucke fires 2-hitter against St. Louis (A) PHILADELPHIA (A) - Philadelphia (A)'s right-hander Louis Drucke is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking St. Louis (A) on just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 8th time he has done it in his career. 'I was able to keep´em off balance. That certainly helped.' Drucke (2-2) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking 6, throwing 144 pitches. The hitting star for Philadelphia (A) was second baseman Bert Graham, he stroked 1 hit in 2 AB. Philadelphia (A) improved its record to 8-8, scoring 1 run on 7 hits. |
Monday 4/17/1916: Player of the Week honors go to Backman and Webb The American League Player of the Week award goes to Les Backman, one of Detroit's best starting pitchers. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 1.59 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. Boston (N)'s pitcher Lefty Webb had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. Webb was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00. Along the way he struck out 5 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. |
Saturday 4/15/1916: Season ending injury strikes St. Louis (N)'s Mcquillan ST. LOUIS (N) - St. Louis (N)'s right-hander George Mcquillan experienced probably the worst case scenario for a pitcher, a season ending injury. After pitching in the 8th inning of the game against Boston (N), Mcquillan complained about serious pain in his throwing arm. He had to leave the game. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Torn Back Muscle. Surgery will be performed next week. George has a record of 1-1 this season, with an ERA of 1.80. In 25 Innings he was able to strike out 7 batters. He has 2 complete games and one shutout. |
Monday 4/10/1916: Player of the Week honors go to Corridon and Witherup Frank Corridon of Philadelphia (A) wins his 2nd Player of the Week award for dominating American League's hitters the entire week. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.50 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. The National League's best player of the week was Brooklyn's Roy Witherup, who wins the award for the 4th time in his career. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 1.50 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. |
Sunday 4/9/1916: Christy Mathewson out for 5-6 weeks PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh's ace Christy Mathewson suffered a severe injury on Sunday and will be out for at least 5-6 weeks. In the 9th of the game against Philadelphia (N) he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Ruptured Elbow Ligament which will require surgery. |
Sunday 4/9/1916: New York (A)'s Overall out for 6 weeks NEW YORK (A) - New York (A)'s right-hander Orval Overall suffered a severe injury on Sunday and will be out for at least 6 weeks. In the 6th of the game against Boston (A) he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After being taken to a local hospital, Overall was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Torn Tricep Muscle. |
Tuesday 4/4/1916: George Mcquillan blanks Brooklyn with a 2-hitter ST. LOUIS (N) - George Mcquillan had his best stuff going, and Brooklyn hitters were chanceless. St. Louis (N)'s right-hander fired a 2-hitter, his 1st shutout of the season. Mcquillan (1-0) struck out none and issued 4 BB, throwing 54 of 100 pitches for strikes. 'Giving my team a chance to win is the most important thing for me. I was able to do it today.' Jack Dalton helped Mcquillan at the plate, he got 1 hit in 3 AB, with 2 RBI. St. Louis (N) scored 2 runs on 2 hits. |