League standings
League batting leaders
League pitching leaders
League fielding leaders
| East | Central | West |
| Cuyahoga Falls Collusion | Beaver Falls Bandits | New York Highlanders |
| Brooklyn Dodgers | Washington Expos | St. Louis Perfectos |
| New York Giants | Detroit Mud Hens | Boston Pilgrims |
| Cincinnatti Suds | Boston Red Sox | Pittsburg Pisces |
World Series:
Red Sox defeat Cuyahoga Falls Collusion
In Week two the Expos (15-5), Highlanders (12-6) and Red Sox (12-8) started to separate themselves from the competition. The Expos and Red Sox sport the leagues best offenses combine with respectable pitching staffs while the Highlanders are allowing the fewest runs with above average offense.
Finding tough times this week were the Mud Hens (4-16) and Pisces (6-12). The Mud Hens are allowing an appalling amount of runs (254 through 38 games) that hasn't been overcome by their average offense. For the Pisces the outlook isn't quite as bleak though we'll have to see whether the week 2 is more indicative of the team than the generally good performance of week one.
Babe Ruth 359/549/797 27 runs, 22 RBI and 8 HR, Boston Red Sox
Pete Alexander 4-0, 1.03 ERA, 35 IP, Cincinnati Suds
Paul Waner 406/512/580, Cincinnati Suds
Earle Combs 400/446/600, 22 runs, 15 RBI, Washington Expos
Bibb Falk 420/440/617, 18 runs, Washington Expos
Lou Gehrig .658 sluggin, 19 runs, 20 RBI, 4 HR, New York Highlanders
Red Lucas 5-0, 1.86, 39 IP, Washington Expos
Jesse Haines, 2-1, 0.77 ERA, 35 IP, Cuyahoga Falls Collusion
Hod Lisenbee, 3-0, 1.10 33 IP, New York Highlanders
Babe Ruth, 542/661, 43 runs, 38 RBI, Boston Red Sox
Al Simmons, 396/476/653, 36 runs, 31 RBI, New York Giants
George Harper, 386/482/650, 41 runs, 36 RBI, Boston Red Sox
Harry Heilmann, 386/479/593, Cuyahoga Falls Collusion
Red Lucas, 8-0, 1.44, 62 IP
Pete Alexander, 6-0, 1.46, 74 IP
Jesse Haines, 1.92, 75 IP
Hod Lisenbee, 5-1, 1.90, 66 IP
In Week three both teams that had been struggling bounced back to post winning weeks as Detroit went 11-7 and Pittsburg led all teams with a 13-7 record to climb within one game of the Western division leading Highlanders. The Pisces have been led by recent hot streaks by Charlie Grimm (419/463/613), Eddie Brown (377/394/580) and especially Ken Williams (361/418/705) who scored 16 runs and drove in another 16 over the twenty games.
In the Central the Red Sox and Expos continue to post the best records in the league with solid 10-8 performances. Earle Combs' hitting streak ended at 31 games.
In the East continues to be a dogfight with no team able to separate itself from the pack. This one looks like it will go right down to the wire.
In the amazing performance category check out this week's performance by Lou Gehrig who launched himself to the front of the pack in the MVP race with an unbelievable twenty games.
Lou Gehrig , New York Highlanders, 484/625/1125, 21 runs, 30 RBI, 11 HR, 46 RC
George Pipgras , New York Highlanders, 4-0, 1.69, 32 IP
Harry Heilmann, Cuyahoga Falls Collusion, 423/477/641, 18 runs, 16 RBI, 24 RC
Paul Waner, Cincinnati Suds, 418/484/694, 23 RC
Max Carey, Detroit Mud Hens, 406/494/609, 20 RC
Babe Ruth, Boston Red Sox, 345/520/673, 20 RC
Red Lucas , Washington Expos, 4-0, 1.74, 20 IP
Ray Kremer , Washington Expos, 3-2, 2.08, 35 IP
Pete Alexander, Cincinnati Suds, 3-2, 2.93, 43 IP
Clarence Mitchell , Washington Expos, 0-3, 10.03, 23 IP, 37 H, 8 BB, 4 HR
Lou Gehrig, Highlanders, 395/506/830, 57 runs, 60 RBI, 20 HR, 81 RC
Babe Ruth, Red Sox, 346/536/665, 59 runs, 53 RBI, 13 HR, 68 RC
Harry Heilmann, Collusion, 699/478/610, 43 runs, 40 RBI, 64 RC
George Harper, Red Sox, 403/493/659, 49 runs, 48 RBI, 57 RC
Red Lucas, Expos, 12-0, 1.51, 83 IP
Pete Alexanders, Suds, 9-2, 2.00, 117 IP
George Pipgras, Highlanders, 9-2, 2.10, 81 IP
Hod Lisenbee, Highlanders, 7-2, 2.50, 97 IP
Week 4 saw the Red Sox, Highlanders and Expos continue to separate themselves from the pack. The Red Sox and Expos sit tied a top the Central division and enjoy an eight game lead over their nearest wild card competitor. The Highlanders went 11-7 this week and opened a five game lead over the Pisces.
The real drama is in the East where are four teams still have an excellent shot at the division. With the divisional lead changing hands daily right now the Dodgers and Collusion share the top spot with the Suds only a game back and the Giants three. While the Dodgers currently sit tied for first place poor roster management has caused them to overuse key players putting them in a tight spot the rest of the way.
The final race is for the first pick in next season's draft. At this point it is too close to call with every non-playoff team having a realistic chance at the position.
In terms of individual performances Lou Gehrig's record setting year continues. Greg tried to tell me he was doing it all in garbage time but I don't believe him. Red Lucas remains undefeated as he tacked another four wins onto his imposing record (16-0 ). However he has been giving up more runs of late as his ERA rose from 1.51 to 2.11.
Lou Gehrig (again), Highlanders, 343/459/757, 6 HR, 21 runs, 26 RBI, 26 RC
Sheriff Blake, Giants, 3-0, 2.06 ERA, 35 IP
Bob Fothergill, Giants, 437/512/606, 4 HR, 16 runs, 14 RBI
Babe Herman, Dodgers, 354/391/744, 5 HR, 18 runs, 10 RBI
Curt Walker, Pilgrims 433/485/667, 4 HR, 13 runs, 12 RBI
Bibb Falk, Expos, 369/461/615, 14 runs, 15 RBI
Jesse Haines, Collusion, 3-2, 1.70, 42 IP
Waite Hoyt, Suds, 3-1, 2.35, 31 IP
Kent Greenfield, Red Sox, 3-0, 2.38, 23 IP
Lou Gehrig, 381/494/811, 16 2B, 11 3B, 26 HR, 78 runs, 86 RBI
Babe Ruth, 319/474/650, 19 HR, 67 runs, 69 RBI
Al Simmons, 380/439/642, 29 2B, 11 HR, 60 runs, 59 RBI
Hack Wilson, 320/418/599, 15 HR, 58 runs, 72 RBI
Harry Heilmann, 371/451/560, 53 runs, 46 RBI
George Harper, 387/474/650, 57 runs, 60 RBI
Cy Young Race
Red Lucas, 16-0, 2.11 ERA, 106 IP, 3 CG
Pete Alexander, 11-3, 2.44, 151 IP, 12 CG, 3 SHO
George Pipgras, 10-4, 2.37, 102 IP, 4 CG, 2 SHO
Hod Lisenbee, 10-2, 2.57, 122 IP, 5 CG, 2 SHO
This play period the Cuyahoga Falls Collusion had their best stretch of the season so far with a 12-6 record to move into first place with a 2.5 game lead over the Dodgers. They continue to be led by superior pitching, giving up the second fewest runs in the league. With Jesse Haines and Lefty Grove in the stable this team should be able to continue to play consistently enough to maintain and build upon that lead. The Dodgers continue to play consistent, if unspectacular, baseball and are poised to make a move should the Collusion falter. The Suds and Giants, both in contention early, have struggled of late and need to make a move soon if they hope to see postseason action.
The Central continues to be home to the top two teams in the league, the Washington Expos and the Boston Red Sox. Neck and neck for most of the season the Expos pulled ahead with a 13-7 stretch while the Red Sox (relatively) faltered at 9-11 and now have a four game lead. While the Expos won their series 3-2 the real difference was their records against the other teams of their division. Nonetheless both teams appear headed towards the playoffs as the Red Sox have a larger lead in the wildcard race than the other division leaders have in their own divisional races. The Mud Hens had their best week yet with a record of 12-8 while the Bandits had their worst at 6-14. Both have started to set their sights at the first pick overall as the playoffs seem out of reach.
The West has turned into a two team race between the New York Highlanders and the Pittsburg Pisces with the Pisces making up a little ground and only stand three games back at week's end. The Pisces continue to be driven by the league's best offense that has been buoyed by timely hitting (they are scoring more runs than they should) and the occasional 23-12 rout. The Highlanders have given up the fewest runs in the league and appear poised to ride superior pitching and Lou Gehrig all the way into the playoffs.
Pie Traynor, Pisces, 494/518/630, an unbelievable 40 hits in 18 games, 20 runs, 18 RBI
Hod Lisenbee, Highlanders, 4-0, 2.52, 35 IP
Babe Ruth, Red Sox, 375/602/679, 4 HR, 17 runs, 15 RBI
Lou Gehrig, Highlanders, 370/446/740, 6 HR, 15 runs, 18 RBI
Jim Bottomley, Mud Hens, 387/465/627, 21 runs, 20 RBI
Travis Jackson, Pisces, 444/507/651, 11 runs, 13 RBI
Joe Genewich, Expos, 3-1, 1.60, 34 IP
Ray Kremer, Expos, 3-2, 2.20, 41 IP
Ted Lyons, Red Sox, 5-3, 2.86, 57 IP
Jesse Haines, Collusion, 2-0, 1.29, 28 IP
Lefty Grove, Collusion, 4-1, 2.98, 42 IP
Rube Walberg, Mud Hens, 4-0, 2.55, 35 IP
Lou Gehrig, Highlanders, 130 RC, 379/484/796, 23 2B, 12 3B, 32 HR, 93 R, 104 RBI
This is really a one person race. Gehrig's numbers are unbelievable, however other guys having really good seasons are:
Babe Ruth, Red Sox,109 RC, 328/532/655, 24 HR, 85 runs, 86 RBI
Al Simmons, Giants, 92 RC, 377/437/629, 38 2B, 13 HR, 76 runs, 78 RBI
Paul Waner, Suds, 88 RC, 356/423/541, 68 runs, 67 RBI
Harry Heilmann, Collusion, 86 RC, 383/465/561, 65 runs, 54 RBI
Interesting that the Pisces and the Expos who have scored the most runs don't have anyone who qualifies for real consideration.
Despite Red Lucas' 20-0 record this isn't as open and shut as you would think. He hasn't pitched as well of late and the won-loss record has been buoyed by fairly extensive use in relief and unbelievable offensive support. Here are the top candidates:
Red Lucas, Expos, 20-0, 2.71, 139 IP, .692 QS%
Hod Lisenbee, Highlanders, 14-2, 2.56, 158 IP, 2 SHO, .842 QS%
Pete Alexander, Suds, 11-5, 2.57, 168 IP, 3 SHO, .714 QS%
Jesse Haines, Collusion, 9-8, 2.33, 178 IP, 1 SHO, .810 QS%
Ray Kremer, Expos, 11-5, 2.51, 129 IP, 2 SHO, .813 QS%
After skipping a week and a little bit late here is the review of Week 7. This play period saw a solidifying of the playoff positions as the Expos, Red Sox, Highanders and Collusion all appear assured of playoff positions. The best race is for the first overall pick in next season's draft where the Mud Hens and the Pisces are poised to battle right to the finish.
In the player performance category Babe Ruth had the kind of week that the Red Sox had been hoping for all season hitting a remarkable 13 HR, scoring 30 runs and driving in 33. Red Lucas lost his first, second and third games of the year despite posting and ERA under three. This brings his record to a respectable 25-3. Lou Gehrig continues to have a year that defies description. Finally despite pitching fairly well Charlie Root has a record of 11-18 and is in danger of losing twenty games.
Babe Ruth, Red Sox, 390/505/951, 13 HR, 30 runs, 33 RBI
Urban Shocker, Highlanders, 4-0, 1.82, 35 IP
Paul Waner, Suds, 440/486/570, 23 runs, 14 RBI
Lou Gehrig, Highlanders, 367/519/696, 22 runs, 21 RBI
Curt Walker, Pilgrims, 460/553/730, 11 runs, 13 RBI
Earle Combs, Expos, 375/423/615, 22 runs, 16 RBI
Eddie Brown, Pisces, 396/439/604, 26 runs, 12 RBI
Dutch Henry, Red Sox, 3-1, 2.47, 44 IP
Willis Hudlin, Pilgrims, 5-1, 2.84, 51 IP
Charlie Root, Giants, 3-3, 2.98, 54 IP
Lou Gehrig, Highlanders, 383/496/823, 41 2B, 17 3B, 51 HR, 149 runs, 159 RBI
Babe Ruth, Red Sox, 338/515/706, 43 HR, 139 runs, 140 RBI
Paul Waner, Suds, 365/425/538, 38 2B, 19 3B, 102 runs, 91 RBI
Harry Heilmann, Collusion, 374/463/561
Earle Combs, Expos, 349/405/511, 33 2B, 23 3B, 112 runs, 91 RBI
George Harper, Red Sox, 365/456/589, 110 runs, 96 RBI
Rogers Hornsby, Bandits, 341/466/551
Cy Young Award
Red Lucas, Expos, 25-4, 2.80, 4 Saves, 209 IP, 0 SHO, .700 Qst%
Hod Lisenbee, Highlanders, 20-4, 2.86, 258 IP, 2 SHO, .697 Qst%
Jesse Haines, Collusion, 16-11, 2.76, 2 Sv, 251 IP, 1 SHO, .733 Qst%
Lefty Grove, Collusion, 15-6, 3.17, 5 SV, 224 IP, 1 SHO, .680 Qst%
Urban Shocker, Highlanders, 17-5, 3.53, 219 IP, 1 SHO, .556 Qst%
Ray Kremer, Expos, 12-7, 2.74, 184 IP, 2 SHO, .708 Qst%
Garland Braxton, Red Sox, 21-5, 3.61, 16 saves,
Pete Alexander, Suds, 14-9, 3.18, 226 IP, 3 SHO, .655 Qst%
MVP
• Lou Gehrig, Highlanders, 382/491/815, 56 HR, 176 RBI, 166 runs, 45 2B, 20 3B
• Babe Ruth, Red Sox, 347/530/709/, 46 HR, 153 RBI, 154 runs, 194 BB
• Paul Waner, Suds, 367/428/538, 46 2B, 22 3B, 108 RBI, 115 runs
• Red Lucas, Expos
• Rogers Hornsby, Bandits, 345/469/550, 20 HR, 111 RBI, 113 runs, 36 2B
• Red Lucas, Expos, 28-4, 2.90, 239 IP, 8 CG, 9.2 H/9, 2.2 BB/9, 0.3 HR/9, .667 Qst%
• Jesse Haines, Collusion, 20-11, 2.65, 296 IP, 15 CG, 8.0, 2.6, 0.2, .735 Qst%
• Hod Lisenbee, Highlanders, 21-6, 3.00, 282 IP, 12 CG, 2 SHO, 8.2, 2.4, 0.4, .667 Qst%
C—Mickey Cochrane, Expos, 312/379/456, 97 RBI, 90 runs, 16 2B, 14 3B, 8 HR
1B—Lou Gehrig, Highlanders
2B— Rogers Hornsby, Bandits
3B—Pie Traynor, Pisces, 356/380/469, 103 RBI, 111 Runs, 36 2B, 12 3B
SS—Travis Jackson, Pisces, 341/393/524, 113 RBI, 90 runs, 36 2B, 14 3B, 9 HR
OF—Babe Ruth, Red Sox
OF—Paul Waner, Suds
OF—George Harper, Red Sox, 361/452/585, 104 RBI, 127 runs, 36 2B, 10 3B, 19 HR
P—Red Lucas, Expos
P—Hod Lisenbee, Highlanders
P—Jesse Haines, Collusion
P— Garland Braxton, Red Sox, 22-6, 3.49, 18 SV, 147 IP, 8.8/1.8/0.4
C—Muddy Ruel, Highlanders, 320/404/399, 88 RBI, 66 runs,
1B—Bill Terry, Bandits, 343/400/513, 98 RBI, 109 runs, 40 2B, 11 3B, 13 HR
2B—Frankie Frisch, Perfectos, 311/357/435, 72 RBI, 109 runs, 40 2B, 41 SB
3B—Freddie Lindstrom, Perfectos, 334/380/476, 99 RBI, 96 Runs, 55 2B
SS—Joe Sewell, Mud Hens, 325/396/420, 95 RBI, 89 runs, 34 2B
OF—Al Simmons, Giants, 367/432/596, 91 RBI, 99 runs, 45 2B, 9 3B, 13 HR,
OF—Hack Wilson, Suds, 291/398/572, 131 RBI, 114 runs, 17 2B, 19 3B, 33 HR
OF—Lloyd Waner, Perfectos, 358/412/457, 78 RBI, 127 runs, 239 Hits
OF—Earle Combs, Expos, 351/406/503, 106 RBI, 128 runs, 228 Hits, 38 2B, 23 3B
P—Lefty Grove, Collusion, 17-7, 3.12, 245 IP, 14 CG, 9.5/2.7/0.2, .704 Qst%
P—Pete Alexander, Suds, 16-11, 3.22, 257 IP, 17 CG, 3 SHO, 9.4/1.6/0.1, .636Qst%
P—Urban Shocker, Highlanders, 17-5, 3.53, 219 IP, 14 CG, 9.8/2.3/0.2, .556 Qst%
P—Ray Kremer, Expos, 14-7, 2.58, 202 IP, 2 SHO, 7.5/2.1/0.2, .731 Qst%