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Thursday 10/26/1892: Henderson and Mckeon receive Pitcher Of The Year
Washington's right-hander Hardie Henderson was untouchable all year long. His work paid off today as the American League named him the Pitcher Of The Year winner! Hardie has a record of 21-10 this season, with an ERA of 2.62. In 343.1 Innings he was able to strike out 214 batters. Hardie has pitched 4 shutouts and 27 complete games. He's 1st in the American League in ERA and 4th in wins! The National League Pitcher Of The Year winner was announced today as well, with Brooklyn's right-hander Larry Mckeon taking home the desired trophy. He certainly earned it, he struck fear into hitters all year long. In 45 starts this year Larry struck out 370 batters in 399.2 innings of work. His ERA is 2.23, his record 30-12. Larry has pitched 7 shutouts and 40 complete games. He's 2nd in the National League in ERA and 1st in wins! Mckeon wins the award for the 3rd time in his 8-year career.
 
Thursday 10/26/1892: Brouthers and Orr win Hitter Of The Year
The Hitter Of The Year in the American League was handed to Washington's first baseman Dan Brouthers! Brouthers has walked 66 times this year and posts a .430 OBP. While batting .352, 172 for 488, he has driven in 103 runs. He's 1st in the American League in batting, 6th in homeruns and 5th in RBI! Brouthers wins the award for the 5th time in his 13-year career. The National League Hitter Of The Year goes to Dave Orr this year. He had an extraordinary season as well! Orr has hit 7 bombs this year while batting .310. He adds 57 doubles, along with 94 runs scored. He's 3rd in the National League in RBIs and 5th in homeruns! Orr wins the award for the 8th time in his 9-year career.
 
Thursday 10/26/1892: Earle and Keeler receive Rookie Of The Year
The American League Rookie Of The Year winner was announced today, with Baltimore's rightfielder Billy Earle earning the trophy for putting up the best numbers among rookies in his league. Billy has gone 171 for 617 (.277) this season, hitting 2 longballs and driving in 58 runs. He has scored 113 runs on his own. Getting an award is a nice way to start a career. Pittsburgh's Willie Keeler smiled as he was named the National League Rookie Of The Year winner. Willie is hitting .324 this year, with 187 hits in 577 at bats. He has driven in 57 runs, slugging .393. He's 5th in the National League in batting!
 
Wednesday 10/4/1892: George Goetz shuts out Pittsburgh on 2 hits
BROOKLYN - It was a great day for Brooklyn's right-hander George Goetz. The 28-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 2-hitter, against Pittsburgh on Wednesday. 'Giving my team a chance to win is the most important thing for me. I was able to do it today.' Goetz (3-3) struck out 5 and walked none, throwing 63 of 99 pitches for strikes. Charlie Duffee helped Goetz at the plate, he went 2 for 3, hitting a homerun, doubling once, scoring 2 runs. Brooklyn improved its record to 97-65, scoring 6 runs on 12 hits.
 
Monday 10/2/1892: Baltimore's Welch wins Player of the Week award
Baltimore's centerfielder Curt Welch had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. Welch helped his team with an average of .400 and 14 RBI in 25 at bats. The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to New York (N)'s Tom Lovett this time, as the pitcher displayed the best pitching perfomance in his league. Lovett was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 2.16. Along the way he struck out 6 in 16.2 innings. In 38 starts this year Tom struck out 130 batters in 305 innings of work. His ERA is 4.66, his record 17-16.
 
Sunday 10/1/1892: Henderson (WAS) and Shaw (BRO) win monthly pitcher award
Washington's pitcher Hardie Henderson is the American League winner of the Pitcher of the Month award in September. His record of 4-1 in 5 was among the leagues best this month. In 45 innings of work he allowed just 33 hits while striking out 25, compiling an ERA of just 1.40. Hardie also fired a shutout. Opposing players hit .237 against Hardie this season. While posting an ERA of 2.63 he went 19-10 in 38 starts, fanning 201 and walking 61 hitters. He has 25 complete games and 4 shutouts. He's 1st in the American League in ERA and 7th in wins! Winner of this months National League Pitcher of the Month award is Brooklyn's Dupee Shaw. He had an ERA of just 0.82 in 33 innings of work in which he struck out 14 hitters. His record in September is 3-1. His ERA of 2.39 helped him to a 22-14 record this year. He struck out 170 and walked 47 in 343.1 innings. Dupee has pitched 3 shutouts and 31 complete games. He's 3rd in the National League in ERA and 5th in wins!
 
Sunday 10/1/1892: Batter of the Month award winners announced
Washington's first baseman Dan Brouthers had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Batter of the Month. Dan pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .418 with 2 and 17 RBI while slugging .602. His season features a batting average of .357 (168 hits in 471 AB), 46 doubles, 11 triples and 11 bombs. Brouthers collected 95 RBI and 90 runs as well. He's 1st in the American League in batting, 6th in homeruns and 7th in RBI! It's the 1st time that the National League Batter of the Month award goes to Cincinnati's first baseman Harry Taylor. Harry pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .398 with 1 and 14 RBI while slugging .505. Harry has gone 123 for 400 (.308) this season, hitting 3 taters and driving in 41 runs. He has scored 65 runs on his own.
 
Saturday 9/30/1892: Frank Houseman blanks Boston (N) with a 2-hitter
PITTSBURGH - Frank Houseman had some fun again. Boston (N) hitters did not. Pittsburgh's right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 2nd shutout of the season. He now has 10 career shutouts in 258 games started. 'Things like that happen. You take the mound and everything works. My velocity was pretty good today and I guess it showed.' Houseman (11-21) was overpowering, fanning 11 while walking 1, throwing 128 pitches. Henry Larkin helped Houseman at the plate, he finished with 1 hit in 4 AB, and driving in 2 runs. Pittsburgh improved its record to 59-99, scoring 3 runs on 5 hits.
 
Tuesday 9/26/1892: Curt Welch ropes four hits, completes cycle
BALTIMORE - Baltimore's first baseman Curt Welch once again displayed his tremendous ability to make contact with that little white ball. He tore up Columbus' pitching staff with a 4 hit performance on Tuesday. His 1st hit, a GRAND SLAM off John Sterling in the 3rd inning, landed an estimated 442 feet from home plate. Hit number 2 followed in the 4th inning, a two-run triple. A two-run double off John Roach in the 7th inning accounted for his 3rd hit. A single in the 8th off Jock Menefee accounted for his 4th hit. That drive completed the cycle, causing a smile on his face! Curt did drive in 10 while scoring 3 runs on his own. His 4 hit performance increases his batting average to .253. He becomes the 9th player in league history collect at least a single, double, triple and a homerun in a single game. On 5/16/1892, Sam Thompson was the last player to hit for the cycle.
 
Monday 9/25/1892: Delahanty (IND) and Mckeon (BRO) win P.O.W. award
Ed Delahanty wins his 3rd Player of the Week award. American League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. Ed pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .550 with 0 HR and 9 RBI while slugging .900. Ed has gone 181 for 568 (.319) this season, hitting 9 longballs and driving in 114 runs. He has scored 85 runs on his own. He's 7th in the American League in batting, 9th in homeruns and 1st in RBI! The National League's best player of the week was Brooklyn's Larry Mckeon, who wins the award for the 14th time in his career. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.50 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well.
 
Sunday 9/24/1892: Cincinnati's Thompson out for the season
CINCINNATI - Cincinnati's right-hander Art Thompson will not pitch again this year, suffering a serious injury in the game against Boston (N) on Sunday. After being taken to a local hospital, Thompson was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Torn Rotator Cuff Muscle. Art has a record of 11-2 this season, with an ERA of 3.26. In 121.1 Innings he was able to strike out 110 batters.
 
Friday 9/22/1892: Larry Mckeon turns in great performance against Chicago (N)
BROOKLYN - Great days are rare. But not for Brooklyn's right-hander Larry Mckeon. Chicago (N) found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 6th shutout this season, and the 42nd time he has done it in his career. Mckeon (29-11) fanned 9 and walked 1, throwing 118 pitches. 'I really like to play baseball, and I love the way I was able to play it today.' The hitting star for Brooklyn was catcher Bob Clark, he got 1 hit in 4 AB. Brooklyn scored 1 run on 5 hits.
 
Monday 9/18/1892: Conway and Shaw win Player of the Week award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Pete Conway, one of Indianapolis' best starting pitchers. Pete went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00, while fanning 13 in 18 innings of work. He pitched two shutouts! His ERA of 2.82 helped him to a 21-10 record this year. He struck out 159 and walked 78 in 280.2 innings. Pete has pitched 3 shutouts and 28 complete games. He's 6th in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins! The National League Player of the Week award goes to Dupee Shaw, one of Brooklyn's best starting pitchers. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.60 while going 2-0. A complete game added to his brilliant performance.
 
Monday 9/11/1892: Player of the Week honors go to Rusie and Getzien
It's the 1st time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Cleveland's pitcher Amos Rusie. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 3.18 while going 2-0. It's the 5th time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Philadelphia (N)'s pitcher Charlie Getzien. Getzien was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 1.59. Along the way he struck out 11 in 17 innings. A complete game added to his brilliant performance.
 
Monday 9/4/1892: Lowe (LOU) and Young (CHN) win P.O.W. award
Bobby Lowe from Louisville wins his 1st Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the American League. In 25 at bats he hit .520 with 0 HR and 3 RBI. He has hit one longball while batting .290 this season. His 103 hits and 30 walks add up to a .344 on-base percentage. It's the 3rd time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Chicago (N)'s pitcher Cy Young. Young was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00. Along the way he struck out 27 in 18 innings. He pitched two shutouts! Cy has a record of 23-10 this season, with an ERA of 2.15. In 293 Innings he was able to strike out 265 batters. Cy has pitched 5 shutouts and 28 complete games. He's 1st in the National League in ERA and 2nd in wins!
 
Saturday 9/2/1892: Columbus' Beckley out for the season
COLUMBUS - Columbus' first baseman Jake Beckley will miss the rest of the season. He injured himself running the bases in the game between Columbus and Washington. The injury didn't seem to be serious the moment it happened. But suddenly Beckley collapsed in pain and had to be carried off the field. Columbus wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Beckley had suffered a Torn Abdominal Muscle. Beckley has hit for a .318 average this season. He has 49 extra base hits along with 221 total bases, resulting in a .432 slugging percentage. He's 9th in the American League in batting!
 
Friday 9/1/1892: Davis and Stemmeyer receive Pitcher of the Month award
Baltimore's pitcher Daisy Davis is the American League winner of the Pitcher of the Month award in August. His ERA of just 1.32 helped him to a 4-0 record in August. He worked 34 innings, striking out 25 hitters while walking 12. His ERA of 4.12 helped him to a 12-10 record this year. He struck out 107 and walked 59 in 212 innings. Bill Stemmeyer pitched like a legend in August, and the National League named him Pitcher of the Month for his extraordinary performance. His record of 7-0 in 7 was among the leagues best this month. In 62.2 innings of work he allowed just 44 hits while striking out 32, compiling an ERA of just 2.15. Bill fired two shutouts! His ERA of 3.57 helped him to a 19-12 record this year. He struck out 158 and walked 127 in 290 innings. Bill has pitched 3 shutouts and 25 complete games. He's 4th in the National League in wins!
 
Friday 9/1/1892: Sullivan (PHA) and Burns (SLN) win monthly award
The American League Batter of the Month award goes to Marty Sullivan, Philadelphia (A)'s starting centerfielder. Marty pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .415 with 3 and 31 RBI while slugging .617. Sullivan has hit for a .319 average this season. He has 33 extra base hits along with 204 total bases, resulting in a .437 slugging percentage. He's 8th in the American League in batting, 10th in homeruns and 1st in RBI! St. Louis (N)'s third baseman Oyster Burns had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Batter of the Month. He hit .374 with 15 RBI and slugged .561 in 107 at bats. This year Burns drove in 42 and scored 51 runs while batting .324 with 3 homeruns.
 
Thursday 8/31/1892: Bill Daley (PHI) will miss 6-7 weeks
PHILADELPHIA (N) - Philadelphia (N) is without its southpaw Bill Daley for at least 6-7 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Jack Mcmahon in a game against Pittsburgh. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Strained Elbow Ligament. Bill has a record of 5-6 this season, with an ERA of 3.44. In 107.1 Innings he was able to strike out 68 batters. He has 9 complete games and one shutout.
 
Thursday 8/31/1892: Chicago (N)'s Ed Swartwood mashes six hits
CHICAGO (N) - Chicago (N)'s first baseman Ed Swartwood once again displayed his tremendous ability to make contact with that little white ball. He tore up St. Louis (N)'s pitching staff with a 6 hit performance on Thursday. His 1st hit was a RBI double off Dick Conway in the 2nd inning. He collected singles in the 4th inning (one RBI) , in the 5th (two RBIs) , in the 8th inning , in the 11th inning and in the 12th (one RBI). Ed scored one run, and he collected 5 RBI as well! His 6 hit performance increases his batting average to .275. The final score of the game was 11-10.
 
Monday 8/28/1892: New York (N)'s Connors severely injured
NEW YORK (N) - New York (N) is without its right-hander Joe Connors for at least 5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Harry Taylor in a game against Cincinnati. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Ruptured Bicep Tendon. In 11 starts this year Joe struck out 46 batters in 107 innings of work. His ERA is 2.94, his record 7-4.
 
Monday 8/28/1892: Player of the Week honors go to Mccormick and Burns
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Boston (A)'s Jerry Mccormick this time, as the third baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Jerry was on fire, hitting .500 with 0 HR and 5 RBI. He got at least one hit each game this week and is on a 7 game hitting streak right now. His season features a batting average of .296 (142 hits in 480 AB), 44 doubles, one triple and 3 taters. Mccormick collected 74 RBI and 60 runs as well. It's the 6th time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to St. Louis (N)'s third baseman Oyster Burns. Oyster pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .542 with 0 HR and 4 RBI while slugging .750. Burns has walked 37 times this year and posts a .411 OBP. While batting .330, 88 for 267, he has driven in 41 runs.
 
Friday 8/25/1892: Larry Mckeon quiets St. Louis (N) bats with shutout
BROOKLYN - Great days are rare. But not for Brooklyn's right-hander Larry Mckeon. St. Louis (N) found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 5th shutout this season, and the 41st time he has done it in his career. Mckeon (24-10) struck out 4 and walked 1, throwing 66 of 110 pitches for strikes. 'I had my stuff going. Everything I tried worked. What a day!' Dave Orr helped Mckeon at the plate, he got 3 hits in 3 AB, stroking two 2B's. The final score of the game was 2-0.
 
Monday 8/21/1892: Cross (CLE) and Jones (CLE) win P.O.W. award
The American League's best player of the week was Cleveland's Lave Cross, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. Lave was on fire, hitting .647 with 0 HR and 9 RBI. The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Cleveland's Jack (da) Jones this time, as the pitcher displayed the best pitching perfomance in his league. Jones was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.53. Along the way he struck out 11 in 17 innings. A complete game added to his brilliant performance.
 
Thursday 8/17/1892: Washington's Hughey out for 4 weeks
WASHINGTON - When it rains, it pours. Washington's right-hander Jim Hughey will not pitch for at least 4 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Cleveland where he left the field in the 2nd inning. Washington wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Hughey had suffered a Pulled Tricep Muscle. This season Hughey compiled an ERA of 3.89, going 3-6 in 10 starts. He fanned 32 while giving up 96 hits in 81 innings.
 
Monday 8/14/1892: Delahanty and Veach win Player of the Week award
The American League's best player of the week was Indianapolis' Ed Delahanty, who wins the award for the 2nd time in his career. He hit .565 with 11 RBI and slugged .957 in 23 at bats. He hit in every game this week and extended his hitting streak to 9 games. Ed is hitting .313 this year, with 141 hits in 451 at bats. He has driven in 83 runs, slugging .494. He's 9th in the American League in batting and 1st in RBI! It's the 3rd time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Chicago (N)'s pitcher Peek-a-boo Veach. 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 Veach compiled an ERA of 3.73, going 11-12 in 26 starts. He fanned 123 while giving up 202 hits in 210 innings. Peek-a-boo has pitched one shutout and 21 complete games.
 
Friday 8/11/1892: Cincinnati's Thompson out for 5-6 weeks
CINCINNATI - Cincinnati is without its right-hander Art Thompson for at least 5-6 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Dave Orr in a game against Brooklyn. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After being taken to a local hospital, Thompson was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Ruptured Elbow Ligament. In 12 starts this year Art struck out 92 batters in 105.1 innings of work. His ERA is 3.42, his record 9-2.
 
Monday 8/7/1892: St. Louis (N)'s Stemmeyer wins Player of the Week award
The American League's best player of the week was Baltimore's Ed Trumbull, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. Ed went 2-0 with an ERA of 1.00, while fanning 14 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. His ERA of 3.87 helped him to a 12-15 record this year. He struck out 135 and walked 55 in 251 innings. Ed has pitched one shutout and 21 complete games. It's the 2nd time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to St. Louis (N)'s pitcher Bill Stemmeyer. Stemmeyer was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 2.55. Along the way he struck out 9 in 17.2 innings. He hurled a shutout as well.
 
Friday 8/4/1892: Season ending injury strikes Columbus' Dugan
COLUMBUS - Columbus' ace Ed Dugan will not pitch again this year, suffering a serious injury in the game against Cleveland on Friday. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Torn Bicep Muscle. Surgery will be performed next week. This season Dugan compiled an ERA of 3.35, going 14-9 in 26 starts. He fanned 131 while giving up 211 hits in 212.1 innings. He has 18 complete games and one shutout. He's 5th in the American League in wins!
 
Tuesday 8/1/1892: Terry (WAS) and Corcoran (BRO) win monthly pitcher award
Adonis Terry couldn't have pitched much better than he did in July, and the American League thought so as well, naming the right-hander Pitcher of the Month. He struck out 37 hitters in his 7 starts, putting together a record of 5-1 while pitching 37 innings. His ERA in July was 1.62. Adonis pitched THREE complete game shutouts! His ERA of 3.36 helped him to a 15-11 record this year. He struck out 157 and walked 72 in 224.2 innings. Adonis has pitched 4 shutouts and 18 complete games. He's 3rd in the American League in wins! The best month of July in the National League certainly had Brooklyn's right-hander Larry Corcoran, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. He started 5 games in July, going 4-0 and compiling an ERA of 1.47 in 43 innings. Larry fanned 29 hitters. Larry has a record of 10-4 this season, with an ERA of 1.95. In 134 Innings he was able to strike out 84 batters. He has 12 complete games and 2 shutouts.
 
Tuesday 8/1/1892: Red hot Brouthers and Ewing win Batter of the Month award
Washington's first baseman Dan Brouthers had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Batter of the Month. Dan went 32 for 96 (.333), while hitting 5 HR and collecting 26 RBI. Brouthers has walked 35 times this year and posts a .422 OBP. While batting .354, 101 for 285, he has driven in 61 runs. He's 10th in the American League in RBIs and 5th in homeruns! It's the 1st time that the National League Batter of the Month award goes to New York (N)'s centerfielder Buck Ewing. Buck pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .449 with 1 and 17 RBI while slugging .697. Ewing has walked 32 times this year and posts a .377 OBP. While batting .325, 122 for 375, he has driven in 70 runs. He's 6th in the National League in batting and 1st in RBI!
 
Monday 7/31/1892: Player of the Week honors go to Meegan and Rhines
It's the 6th time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Baltimore's pitcher Pete Meegan. Meegan was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 1.00. Along the way he struck out 10 in 18 innings. He was able to complete both starts of the week. In 25 starts this year Pete struck out 110 batters in 213.1 innings of work. His ERA is 3.75, his record 10-12. The National League's best player of the week was Philadelphia (N)'s Billy Rhines, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. Rhines was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 1.00. Along the way he struck out 4 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well.
 
Saturday 7/29/1892: Bill Burke blanks Columbus with a 2-hitter
COLUMBUS - Indianapolis' right-hander Bill Burke will never forget this day. The 26-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 2-hitter, against Columbus on Saturday. Burke (2-1) struck out 5 and walked 3, throwing 73 of 124 pitches for strikes. '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.' Indianapolis' third baseman Bill Joyce finished 2 for 3, scoring twice with 2 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Burke. The final score of the game was 6-0.
 
Tuesday 7/25/1892: Billy Rhines fires NO-NO against St. Louis (N)
PHILADELPHIA (N) - With his best stuff going, Philadelphia (N)'s Billy Rhines overmatched the opposing hitters all day long. St. Louis (N) had no chance, getting NO hits against the right-hander. 'Today I just felt great. I had a good feeling while warming up, and I knew something special was about to happen.' Rhines (10-12) struck out 2 and issued 2 BB, throwing 56 of 89 pitches for strikes. Piggy Ward provided Philadelphia (N) with the offense Rhines needed as he finished 1 for 4. Philadelphia (N) scored 2 runs on 6 hits.
 
Monday 7/24/1892: Brouthers (WAS) and Ewing (NYG) win P.O.W. award
Dan Brouthers wins his 12th Player of the Week award. American League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. He hit .600 with 14 RBI and slugged 1.080 in 25 at bats. He hit in every game this week and extended his hitting streak to 9 games. Buck Ewing wins his 4th Player of the Week award. National League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. Ewing helped his team with an average of .500 and 7 RBI in 24 at bats.
 
Saturday 7/22/1892: Jesse Burkett (PIT) will miss 9-10 weeks
PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh's rightfielder Jesse Burkett hurt himself in the 5th inning while diving for a batted ball. He got up slowly and had to leave the game. Jesse Burkett will miss at least 9-10 weeks. Pittsburgh wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Burkett had suffered a Dislocated Shoulder. His season features a batting average of .316 (105 hits in 332 AB), 6 doubles, 7 triples and 3 taters. Burkett collected 36 RBI and 44 runs as well. He's 7th in the National League in batting!
 
Saturday 7/22/1892: Dick Conway shuts out Cincinnati on one hit
ST. LOUIS (N) - Dick Conway had some fun again. Cincinnati hitters did not. St. Louis (N)'s right-hander gave up just one hit in his 1st shutout of the season. He now has 8 career shutouts in 160 games started. 'Well, the ball went where I wanted it. I was able to hit the corners with all of my pitches.' Conway (9-13) struck out 4 and issued 3 BB, throwing 66 of 116 pitches for strikes. Frank Shugart helped Conway at the plate, he went 2 for 4. St. Louis (N) improved its record to 41-55, scoring 1 run on 5 hits.
 
Saturday 7/22/1892: Jock Menefee (COL) will miss 6 weeks
COLUMBUS - Columbus is without its ace Jock Menefee for at least 6 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Duke Farrell in a game against Washington. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Columbus wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Menefee had suffered a Inflamed Rotator Cuff Muscle. His ERA of 3.06 helped him to a 11-10 record this year. He struck out 71 and walked 60 in 215 innings. Jock has pitched 2 shutouts and 20 complete games.
 
Thursday 7/20/1892: Hardie Henderson quiets Philadelphia (A) bats with shutout
WASHINGTON - Great days are rare. But not for Washington's right-hander Hardie Henderson. Philadelphia (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 33rd time he has done it in his career. 'That was one of the best games of my career. I had my stuff working very well today.' Henderson (12-7) struck out 6 and walked 1, throwing 61 of 95 pitches for strikes. Washington's first baseman Dan Brouthers collected 3 hits in 5 trips to the plate, blasting a homerun, stroking a double, scoring 2 runs with 4 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Henderson. The final score of the game was 13-0.
 
Monday 7/17/1892: Radbourn (COL) and Mccarthy (BSN) win P.O.W. award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to George Radbourn, one of Columbus' best starting pitchers. George went 2-0 with an ERA of 1.00, while fanning 12 in 18 innings of work. He was able to complete both starts of the week. In 24 starts this year George struck out 152 batters in 206.2 innings of work. His ERA is 3.92, his record 13-9. He's 2nd in the American League in wins! Tommy Mccarthy from Boston (N) wins his 3rd Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the National League. Tommy was on fire, hitting .550 with 0 HR and 5 RBI. While compiling an on base percentage of .437, Tommy hit .375 and slugged .533. He has collected 40 runs batted in this year. He's 1st in the National League in batting!
 
Friday 7/14/1892: Huge blow for Indianapolis' Burke, career over
INDIANAPOLIS - It was one of baseball saddest days. Indianapolis' right-hander James Burke fell victim to a career ending injury in a game against Philadelphia (A) on Friday. He complained about pain after throwing a pitch to Marty Sullivan, then suddenly collapsed. Indianapolis wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Burke had suffered a Bone Chips Shoulder. This season Burke compiled an ERA of 2.64, going 13-5 in 22 starts. He fanned 85 while giving up 179 hits in 181 innings. James has pitched one shutout and 16 complete games. He's 3rd in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins! His career featured a record of 173-76 with an ERA of 2.44. Baseball will certainly miss this great player.
 
Thursday 7/13/1892: Louisville's Hoy out for 5 weeks
LOUISVILLE - Louisville's players were scared when they had to watch Dummy Hoy suffer a serious injury when he dove for a ball in the game against Baltimore. He collapsed in pain and was helped off the field. Hoy will probaby miss 5 weeks. After being taken to a local hospital, Hoy was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Broken Hand. While compiling an on base percentage of .384, Dummy hit .314 and slugged .418. He has collected 48 runs batted in this year. He's 8th in the American League in batting!
 
Monday 7/10/1892: Pinkney and Jackson win Player of the Week award
It's the 1st time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Cleveland's shortstop George Pinkney. In 18 at bats he hit .611 with 0 HR and 3 RBI. Henry Jackson from Boston (N) wins his 1st Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the National League. He hit .438 with 6 RBI and slugged .438 in 16 at bats. He has hit 2 longballs while batting .247 this season. His 73 hits and 5 walks add up to a .257 on-base percentage.
 
Monday 7/3/1892: Boston (A)'s Jones wins Player of the Week award
Otto Schomberg from Boston (A) wins his 3rd Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the American League. Otto was on fire, hitting .571 with 0 HR and 6 RBI. While compiling an on base percentage of .401, Otto hit .354 and slugged .566. He has collected 54 runs batted in this year. He's 2nd in the American League in batting and 3rd in RBI! The American League Player of the Week award goes to Jack (da) Jones, one of Boston (A)'s best starting pitchers. 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. In 22 starts this year Jack (da) struck out 121 batters in 191.2 innings of work. His ERA is 2.96, his record 12-7. He has 16 complete games and 2 shutouts. He's 3rd in the American League in wins!
 
Saturday 7/1/1892: Indianapolis' Mays named Pitcher of the Month
Pete Conway pitched like a legend in June, and the American League named him Pitcher of the Month for his extraordinary performance. He had an ERA of just 2.26 in 51.2 innings of work in which he struck out 29 hitters. His record in June is 5-0. Pete pitched a shutout as well. Pete has a record of 11-5 this season, with an ERA of 2.63. In 150.2 Innings he was able to strike out 85 batters. Pete has pitched one shutout and 13 complete games. He's 3rd in the American League in ERA and 7th in wins! Indianapolis' pitcher Al Mays is the American League winner of the Pitcher of the Month award in June. He went 5-1 in June and finished the month with an ERA of 1.74. He struck out 20 in 62 innings. Opposing players hit .242 against Al this season. While posting an ERA of 2.19 he went 16-5 in 22 starts, fanning 87 and walking 11 hitters. Al has pitched 2 shutouts and 18 complete games. He's 4th in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins!
 
Saturday 7/1/1892: New York (N)'s Kappel named Batter of the Month
It's the 1st time that the American League Batter of the Month award goes to Philadelphia (A)'s rightfielder Tom Brown. He had an on base percentage of .484 and hit .435, while driving in 25 runs. While compiling an on base percentage of .401, Tom hit .340 and slugged .513. He has collected 50 runs batted in this year. He's 4th in the American League in batting, 8th in homeruns and 6th in RBI! New York (N)'s third baseman Heinie Kappel had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Batter of the Month. Kappel helped his team with an average of .388 and 13 RBI in 85 at bats. Heinie has gone 79 for 274 (.288) this season, hitting 2 bombs and driving in 38 runs. He has scored 36 runs on his own.
 
Friday 6/30/1892: Bill Sowders out for 5-6 weeks
PHILADELPHIA (A) - Philadelphia (A)'s right-hander Bill Sowders suffered a severe injury on Friday and will be out for at least 5-6 weeks. In the 4th of the game against Louisville he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Sowders was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Torn Bicep Muscle. This season Sowders compiled an ERA of 2.63, going 13-5 in 19 starts. He fanned 58 while giving up 146 hits in 160.2 innings. He has 17 complete games and 2 shutouts. He's 4th in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins!
 
Monday 6/26/1892: Philadelphia (N)'s Ryan wins Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Washington's Jim Fogarty this time, as the centerfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. He had an on base percentage of .571 and hit .500, while driving in 8 runs. It's the 2nd time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Philadelphia (N)'s shortstop Jimmy Ryan. Jimmy pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .450 with 1 HR and 8 RBI while slugging .800.
 
Monday 6/19/1892: Indianapolis' Mays wins Player of the Week award
Indianapolis' pitcher Pete Conway had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 1.62 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. It's the 5th time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Indianapolis' pitcher Al Mays. Al went 2-0 with an ERA of 1.00, while fanning 5 in 18 innings of work. He was able to complete both starts of the week. This season Mays compiled an ERA of 2.37, going 13-5 in 19 starts. He fanned 76 while giving up 159 hits in 167 innings. Al has pitched 2 shutouts and 16 complete games. He's 4th in the American League in ERA and 2nd in wins!
 
Saturday 6/17/1892: Pete Conway (IND) will miss 7-8 weeks
INDIANAPOLIS - When it rains, it pours. Indianapolis' right-hander Pete Conway will not pitch for at least 7-8 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 8th inning. Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. Pete has a record of 8-5 this season, with an ERA of 2.58. In 132.2 Innings he was able to strike out 71 batters. Pete has pitched one shutout and 11 complete games.
 
Tuesday 6/13/1892: Pete Conway turns in great performance against Louisville
INDIANAPOLIS - Indianapolis' right-hander Pete Conway is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Louisville found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Conway 1st shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 3rd shutouts in his career. 'I had a good grip on the ball today and I was able to put it where I wanted. That kept them out of balance.' Conway (8-5) struck out 5 and walked 1, throwing 69 of 107 pitches for strikes. Ed Delahanty provided Indianapolis with the offense Conway needed as he collected 2 hits in 4 trips to the plate, stroking a double, and collecting 2 RBI. Indianapolis scored 4 runs on 7 hits.
 
Monday 6/12/1892: Baltimore's Geggus severely injured
BALTIMORE - Baltimore is without its ace Charlie Geggus for at least 5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Tommy Corcoran in a game against Philadelphia (A). His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Ruptured Tricep Tendon was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. This season Geggus compiled an ERA of 3.38, going 8-4 in 17 starts. He fanned 105 while giving up 120 hits in 141.1 innings. He has 10 complete games and one shutout. He's 9th in the American League in ERA and 7th in wins!
 
Monday 6/12/1892: Brooklyn's Corcoran wins Player of the Week award
Jocko Fields wins his 1st Player of the Week award. American League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. Fields helped his team with an average of .550 and 8 RBI in 20 at bats. The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Brooklyn's Larry Corcoran this time, as the pitcher displayed the best pitching perfomance in his league. Larry went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00, while fanning 16 in 19 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. Opposing players hit .199 against Larry this season. While posting an ERA of 0.90 he went 4-1 in 7 starts, fanning 32 and walking 8 hitters. He has 5 complete games and 2 shutouts.
 
Friday 6/9/1892: Harry Ely fires 2-hitter against Louisville
PHILADELPHIA (A) - Harry Ely had an unexpectedly great performance against Louisville on Friday, pitching a 2-hitter for his 1st shutout of the season. Ely (2-1) fanned 2 and walked 5, throwing 136 pitches. 'Well, the ball went where I wanted it. I was able to hit the corners with all of my pitches.' Tom Brown helped Ely at the plate, he stroked 2 hits in 4 AB, and driving in 2 runs. Philadelphia (A) scored 6 runs on 9 hits.
 
Wednesday 6/7/1892: Adonis Terry quiets Boston (A) bats with shutout
BOSTON (A) - Washington's right-hander Adonis Terry is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Boston (A) found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Terry 1st shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 6th shutouts in his career. 'I had my stuff going. Everything I tried worked. What a day!' Terry (8-8) fanned 9 and walked 1, throwing 101 pitches. The hitting star for Washington was shortstop Deacon Mcguire, he went 3 for 5, scoring three times. Washington improved its record to 29-32, scoring 6 runs on 12 hits.
 
Monday 6/5/1892: Boston (A)'s Daniels wins Player of the Week award
It's the 2nd time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Boston (A)'s pitcher Charlie Daniels. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 1.59 while going 2-0. A complete game added to his brilliant performance. The National League Player of the Week award goes to Ed Herr, Boston (N)'s starting shortstop. He had an on base percentage of .538 and hit .500, while driving in 7 runs.
 
Thursday 6/1/1892: Pete Browning out for 4-5 weeks
WASHINGTON - Washington's Pete Browning suffered a serious injury Thursday in a game against Baltimore. Browning fell down while running the bases and couldn't get up without help. He will miss probably 4-5 weeks. Browning was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Inflamed Hamstring Muscle. He has hit 2 taters while batting .311 this season. His 60 hits and 22 walks add up to a .376 on-base percentage. He's 9th in the American League in batting!
 
Thursday 6/1/1892: Pitcher of the Month award winners announced
Babe Doty pitched like a legend in May, and the American League named him Pitcher of the Month for his extraordinary performance. His record of 4-1 in 5 was among the leagues best this month. In 43 innings of work he allowed just 33 hits while striking out 12, compiling an ERA of just 1.47. Babe fired two shutouts! His ERA of 2.77 helped him to a 6-5 record this year. He struck out 25 and walked 19 in 104 innings. Babe has pitched 2 shutouts and 10 complete games. Brooklyn's Bob Emslie had a terrific May, and it earned him the National League Pitcher of the month award. His ERA of just 0.69 helped him to a 2-1 record in May. He worked 26 innings, striking out 12 hitters while walking 1. Bob pitched a shutout as well. Bob has a record of 2-1 this season, with an ERA of 2.84. In 31.2 Innings he was able to strike out 15 batters. He has 3 complete games and one shutout.
 
Thursday 6/1/1892: Red hot Callaghan and Thompson win Batter of the Month award
Columbus' third baseman Pat Callaghan had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Batter of the Month. Callaghan helped his team with an average of .347 and 21 RBI in 101 at bats. While compiling an on base percentage of .333, Pat hit .287 and slugged .411. He has collected 39 runs batted in this year. He's 3rd in the American League in RBIs and 2nd in homeruns! The National League Batter of the Month award goes to Sam Thompson, Cincinnati's starting rightfielder. In 99 at bats he hit .414 with 4 HR and 22 RBI. His season features a batting average of .386 (81 hits in 210 AB), 17 doubles, 5 triples and 4 homeruns. Thompson collected 37 RBI and 39 runs as well. He's 1st in the National League in batting, 3rd in homeruns and 3rd in RBI!
 
Monday 5/29/1892: Philadelphia (A)'s Brown wins Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Philadelphia (A)'s Tom Brown this time, as the rightfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Brown helped his team with an average of .579 and 8 RBI in 19 at bats. While compiling an on base percentage of .370, Tom hit .301 and slugged .446. He has collected 24 runs batted in this year. It's the 4th time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Chicago (N)'s pitcher Bobby Mitchell. Bobby went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50, while fanning 5 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well.
 
Friday 5/26/1892: Mike Tiernan (BOS) will miss 7 weeks
BOSTON (A) - Boston (A)'s leftfielder Mike Tiernan will miss at least 7 weeks after he got hurt seriously while running hard toward second base. He began limping and then fell down, causing a scary moment for his teammates. He had to be carried off the field. After being taken to a local hospital, Tiernan was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Broken Foot. Mike is hitting .333 this year, with 64 hits in 192 at bats. He has driven in 48 runs, slugging .505. He's 3rd in the American League in batting and 1st in RBI!
 
Monday 5/22/1892: Columbus' Menefee wins Player of the Week award
Jock Menefee of Columbus wins his 1st Player of the Week award for dominating American League's hitters the entire week. Jock went 2-0 with an ERA of 1.50, while fanning 5 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. His ERA of 2.41 helped him to a 6-4 record this year. He struck out 34 and walked 28 in 97 innings. Jock has pitched 2 shutouts and 10 complete games. He's 3rd in the American League in ERA and 7th in wins! It's the 1st time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to New York (N)'s second baseman Tim O'rourke. Tim was on fire, hitting .591 with 0 HR and 6 RBI. He got at least one hit each game this week and is on a 9 game hitting streak right now. His season numbers are: .356 AVG, 47 hits, 16 doubles, one triple and no longballs, along with 23 RBI and 16 runs scored.
 
Wednesday 5/17/1892: Jock Menefee quiets Cleveland bats with shutout
CLEVELAND - Columbus' Jock Menefee overmatched the opposing hitters all day long. Cleveland had no chance, collecting just 2 hits against the right-hander. Menefee (5-4) fanned 4 and walked 1, throwing 99 pitches. 'Well, the ball went where I wanted it. I was able to hit the corners with all of my pitches.' Howard Earl helped Menefee at the plate, he stroked 3 hits in 4 AB, hitting a double. The final score of the game was 3-0.
 
Tuesday 5/16/1892: Sam Thompson hits for the cycle against New York (N)
NEW YORK (N) - Sam Thompson led Cincinnati to a 10-9 win over New York (N) by squeezing four hits out of his bat. That's not the best part, though. He hit for the cycle as well! A single in the 1st off Henry Jones accounted for his 1st hit. A pitch from Henry Jones in the 3rd inning left his bat for a solo homerun, landing 374 feet from home plate in right field. Hit number 3 followed in the 6th inning, a RBI triple. A double off Henry Jones in the 9th inning accounted for his 4th hit. That drive completed the cycle, causing a smile on his face! Sam did drive in 2 while scoring 3 runs on his own. This season has been a good one for him so far, as he has 58 hits in 162 at bats, resulting in a .358 batting average. He's now the 8th player in league history to hit for the cycle! On 9/29/1891, Jocko Fields was the last player to hit for the cycle.
 
Monday 5/15/1892: Cleveland's Mays wins Player of the Week award
Cleveland's rightfielder John Grim had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. John went 13 for 24 (.542), while hitting 0 HR and collecting 7 RBI. Grim has hit one longball this year while batting .315. He adds 12 doubles, along with 13 runs scored. He's 10th in the American League in batting and 7th in RBI! The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Cleveland's Al Mays this time, as the pitcher displayed the best pitching perfomance in his league. Mays was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 1.06. Along the way he struck out 6 in 17 innings. He hurled a shutout as well.
 
Monday 5/8/1892: Brooklyn's Mckeon wins Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Philadelphia (A)'s Bill Nelson 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 was able to complete both starts of the week. In 7 starts this year Bill struck out 15 batters in 63 innings of work. His ERA is 4.00, his record 5-2. He's 4th in the American League in wins! Brooklyn's pitcher Larry Mckeon 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 0.50 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well.
 
Thursday 5/4/1892: Brooklyn's Corcoran severely injured
BROOKLYN - Brooklyn's pitcher Larry Corcoran was part of a scary incident that saw the right-hander being hit by a line drive in the 3rd inning of the game between Brooklyn and St. Louis (N). Team trainers immediately rushed onto the field after the frightening scene. Corcoran will miss about 4-5 weeks. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Broken Hand. Larry has a record of 2-1 this season, with an ERA of 1.16. In 31 Innings he was able to strike out 16 batters. Larry has pitched one shutout and 3 complete games.
 
Wednesday 5/3/1892: Cleveland's Nichols out for 5-6 weeks
CLEVELAND - When it rains, it pours. Cleveland's right-hander Kid Nichols will not pitch for at least 5-6 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Indianapolis where he left the field in the 3rd inning. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Torn Bicep Muscle which will require surgery. Kid has a record of 2-4 this season, with an ERA of 4.75. In 53 Innings he was able to strike out 29 batters.
 
Monday 5/1/1892: Geggus (BAL) and Corcoran (BRO) win monthly pitcher award
Charlie Geggus pitched like a legend in April, and the American League named him Pitcher of the Month for his extraordinary performance. He had an ERA of just 2.39 in 49 innings of work in which he struck out 33 hitters. His record in April is 5-0. Charlie pitched a shutout as well. The best month of April in the National League certainly had Brooklyn's right-hander Larry Corcoran, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. His record of 2-1 in 4 was among the leagues best this month. In 28.2 innings of work he allowed just 24 hits while striking out 13, compiling an ERA of just 0.94. Larry pitched a shutout as well.
 
Monday 5/1/1892: Schomberg (BOS) and Marr (PHI) win monthly award
The American League Batter of the Month award goes to Otto Schomberg, Boston (A)'s starting first baseman. Otto went 40 for 113 (.354), while hitting 2 HR and collecting 24 RBI. It's the 1st time that the National League Batter of the Month award goes to Philadelphia (N)'s centerfielder Lefty Marr. Marr helped his team with an average of .386 and 17 RBI in 114 at bats.
 
Monday 5/1/1892: Boston (A)'s Schomberg wins Player of the Week award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Otto Schomberg, Boston (A)'s starting first baseman. Otto went 12 for 26 (.462), while hitting 1 HR and collecting 5 RBI. He has hit 2 taters while batting .354 this season. His 40 hits and 9 walks add up to a .402 on-base percentage. He's 2nd in the American League in batting, 5th in homeruns and 2nd in RBI! Lefty Marr from Philadelphia (N) wins his 3rd Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the National League. He had an on base percentage of .520 and hit .520, while driving in 3 runs. He hit in every game this week and extended his hitting streak to 23 games.
 
Wednesday 4/26/1892: Brooklyn has no chance in a 1-hitter by Cy Young
BROOKLYN - Great days are rare. But not for Chicago (N)'s right-hander Cy Young. Brooklyn found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just one hit. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 9th time he has done it in his career. With two outs in the 5th inning Frank Fennelly doubled to break up the no-hitter. 'I had my stuff going. Everything I tried worked. What a day!' Young (5-2) struck out 5 and walked none, throwing 64 of 96 pitches for strikes. Denny Lyons provided Chicago (N) with the offense Young needed as he collected 3 hits in 5 trips to the plate, scoring two runs. Chicago (N) improved its record to 15-10, scoring 7 runs on 14 hits.
 
Monday 4/24/1892: Columbus' Dugan wins Player of the Week award
Columbus' pitcher Ed Dugan had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. Ed went 2-0 with an ERA of 2.00, while fanning 15 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. Philadelphia (N)'s second baseman Fred Dunlap had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. Dunlap helped his team with an average of .560 and 4 RBI in 25 at bats.
 
Monday 4/17/1892: Player of the Week honors go to Slattery and Thompson
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Columbus' Mike Slattery this time, as the centerfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Mike pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .542 with 2 HR and 8 RBI while slugging .875. He hit in every game this week and extended his hitting streak to 7 games. The National League's best player of the week was Cincinnati's Sam Thompson, who wins the award for the 9th time in his career. Sam pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .448 with 0 HR and 5 RBI while slugging .621. He has hit no longballs while batting .415 this season. His 27 hits and 5 walks add up to a .457 on-base percentage. He's 1st in the National League in batting and 3rd in RBI!
 
Thursday 4/13/1892: John Henry shuts out Cleveland on 2 hits
CLEVELAND - John Henry had some fun again. Cleveland hitters did not. Boston (A)'s left-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 2nd shutout of the season. He now has 18 career shutouts in 200 games started. With one out in the 7th inning Ed Cartwright singled to break up the no-hitter. Henry (3-1) struck out 6 and walked none, throwing 66 of 109 pitches for strikes. 'Pitching a great game is always a good thing. And it doesn't get much better than today.' Boston (A)'s rightfielder Mike Tiernan finished 2 for 4, hitting two dingers, scoring 2 runs with 4 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Henry. Boston (A) improved its record to 6-6, scoring 5 runs on 9 hits.
 
Monday 4/10/1892: Brooklyn's Mckeon wins Player of the Week award
Boston (A)'s leftfielder Mike Tiernan had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. Tiernan helped his team with an average of .464 and 10 RBI in 28 at bats. Mike managed to drive in at least one run in every game he played this week. The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Brooklyn's Larry Mckeon this time, as the pitcher displayed the best pitching perfomance in his league. Mckeon was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50. Along the way he struck out 26 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well.
 
Wednesday 4/5/1892: Oyster Burns out for 5 weeks
ST. LOUIS (N) - St. Louis (N)'s third baseman Oyster Burns will miss at least 5 weeks after he got hurt seriously while running hard toward second base. He began limping and then fell down, causing a scary moment for his teammates. He had to be carried off the field. Burns was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Pulled Calf Muscle.
 
Wednesday 4/5/1892: Season ending injury strikes Columbus' Vinton
COLUMBUS - Columbus' ace Bill Vinton experienced probably the worst case scenario for a pitcher, a season ending injury. After pitching in the 5th inning of the game against Louisville, Vinton complained about serious pain in his throwing arm. He had to leave the game. Torn Rotator Cuff Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials.
 
Wednesday 4/5/1892: Norm Baker (PHA) will miss 9-10 weeks
PHILADELPHIA (A) - When it rains, it pours. Philadelphia (A)'s ace Norm Baker will not pitch for at least 9-10 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Cleveland where he left the field in the 1st inning. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Bone Chips Shoulder which will require surgery.
 

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