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Thursday 10/26/1901: Waddell and Mckeon receive Pitcher Of The Year
Baltimore's left-hander Rube Waddell was untouchable all year long. His work paid off today as the American League named him the Pitcher Of The Year winner! Rube has a record of 25-14 this season, with an ERA of 1.88. In 358.1 Innings he was able to strike out 335 batters. He has 35 complete games and 9 shutouts. He's 1st in the American League in ERA and 2nd in wins! Waddell wins the award for the 2nd time in his 4-year career. All the hard work finally paid off for Chicago (N)'s Larry Mckeon as well. The right-hander was named the Pitcher Of The Year winner in the National League today. Larry has a record of 32-13 this season, with an ERA of 2.02. In 405 Innings he was able to strike out 411 batters. Larry has pitched 6 shutouts and 38 complete games. He's 1st in the National League in ERA and 1st in wins! Mckeon wins the award for the 7th time in his 17-year career.
 
Thursday 10/26/1901: Hitter Of The Year winners announced
The 1901 American League Hitter Of The Year winner has been announced. It's Chicago (A)'s rightfielder Jesse Burkett who really had a great offensive year. Burkett has hit 9 longballs this year while batting .360. He adds 34 doubles, along with 97 runs scored. HE HAS WON THE TRIPLE CROWN!!! Burkett wins the award for the 4th time in his 11-year career. It was a day to remember for Brooklyn's Willie Clark, who won the National League Hitter Of The Year today. It put the finishing touches on what has been a tremendous season for the slugger. His season numbers are: .331 AVG, 198 hits, 38 doubles, 21 triples and 5 homeruns, along with 125 RBI and 78 runs scored. He's 3rd in the National League in batting and 1st in RBI!
 
Thursday 10/26/1901: Chicago (N)'s Plank named Rookie Of The Year
Getting an award is a nice way to start a career. Milwaukee's Ed Poole smiled as he was named the American League Rookie Of The Year winner. His ERA of 2.99 helped him to a 15-8 record this year. He struck out 55 and walked 81 in 208 innings. The 1901 National League Rookie Of The Year winner is from Chicago (N) this season. Eddie Plank put together impressive numbers for a rookie en route to win the first major award of his career. Let's hope more will follow for this 26 year old ballplayer. In 44 starts this year Eddie struck out 210 batters in 375.1 innings of work. His ERA is 3.17, his record 23-19. He has 38 complete games and 5 shutouts. He's 4th in the National League in wins!
 
Monday 10/2/1901: Pittsburgh's Wilson wins Player of the Week award
Philadelphia (A)'s pitcher Bill Phillips had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. Bill went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50, while fanning 4 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. This season Phillips compiled an ERA of 3.09, going 20-18 in 40 starts. He fanned 128 while giving up 305 hits in 346.2 innings. Bill has pitched 3 shutouts and 33 complete games. He's 7th in the American League in wins! Pittsburgh's pitcher Highball Wilson 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 0.00 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well.
 
Sunday 10/1/1901: Red Donahue pitches 2-hit shutout against Boston (N)
PITTSBURGH - Good things can happen when you throw strikes. And Red Donahue did so today, in a 2-hit shutout against Boston (N). 'I'll have to give a lot of credit to my catcher. He put all the right fingers down today.' Donahue (19-12) struck out 2 and walked 2, throwing 60 of 103 pitches for strikes. Jiggs Parrott helped Donahue at the plate, he got 3 hits in 4 AB. The final score of the game was 3-0.
 
Sunday 10/1/1901: Pittsburgh's Wilson named Pitcher of the Month
Jack Stivetts couldn't have pitched much better than he did in September, and the American League thought so as well, naming the right-hander Pitcher of the Month. He started 8 games in September, going 6-1 and compiling an ERA of 1.39 in 71 innings. Jack fanned 71 hitters. Jack got two complete game shutouts as well! This season Stivetts compiled an ERA of 2.19, going 22-12 in 40 starts. He fanned 309 while giving up 251 hits in 345.2 innings. He has 31 complete games and 8 shutouts. He's 2nd in the American League in ERA and 4th in wins! Pittsburgh's pitcher Highball Wilson is the National League winner of the Pitcher of the Month award in September. He went 5-2 in September and finished the month with an ERA of 1.26. He struck out 17 in 57.1 innings. Highball also fired a shutout. Highball has a record of 21-13 this season, with an ERA of 2.67. In 323.2 Innings he was able to strike out 110 batters. He has 9 complete games and 2 shutouts. He's 6th in the National League in ERA and 7th in wins!
 
Sunday 10/1/1901: Chicago (A)'s Keeler earns Batter of the Month award
Willie Keeler of Chicago (A) wins his 3rd Batter of the Month award for putting up the best numbers in the American League. In 88 at bats he hit .398 with 0 HR and 21 RBI. While compiling an on base percentage of .362, Willie hit .307 and slugged .377. He has collected 86 runs batted in this year. The Batter of the Month award in the National League goes to Chicago (N)'s Danny Murphy this time, as the second baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Danny was on fire, hitting .343 with 2 homeruns and 15 RBI. This year Murphy drove in 84 and scored 86 runs while batting .317 with 4 longballs. He's 7th in the National League in batting and 6th in RBI!
 
Saturday 9/30/1901: Chicago (A)'s Delahanty out for the season
CHICAGO (A) - Chicago (A)'s rightfielder Ed Delahanty will miss the rest of the season. He injured himself running the bases in the game between Chicago (A) and Boston (A). The injury didn't seem to be serious the moment it happened. But suddenly Delahanty collapsed in pain and had to be carried off the field. After being taken to a local hospital, Delahanty was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Torn Hamstring Muscle. This year Delahanty drove in 88 and scored 74 runs while batting .341 with 5 longballs. He's 2nd in the American League in batting, 5th in homeruns and 2nd in RBI!
 
Monday 9/25/1901: Chicago (A)'s Stivetts wins Player of the Week award
The American League's best player of the week was Chicago (A)'s Jack Stivetts, who wins the award for the 11th time in his career. Stivetts was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50. Along the way he struck out 17 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. The National League's best player of the week was Philadelphia (N)'s Jake Beckley, who wins the award for the 6th time in his career. He had an on base percentage of .607 and hit .565, while driving in 6 runs.
 
Sunday 9/24/1901: New York (N) has no chance in a 2-hitter by Pop Williams
NEW YORK (N) - It was a great day for St. Louis (N)'s right-hander Pop Williams. The 27-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 2-hitter, against New York (N) on Sunday. Williams (4-0) fanned 4 and walked 1, throwing 93 pitches. 'I really like to play baseball, and I love the way I was able to play it today.' The hitting star for St. Louis (N) was centerfielder Dan Lally, he stroked 1 hit in 3 AB, and collecting 2 RBI. St. Louis (N) scored 2 runs on 7 hits.
 
Saturday 9/23/1901: Will Sawyer turns in great performance against New York (N)
NEW YORK (N) - St. Louis (N)'s Will Sawyer overmatched the opposing hitters all day long. New York (N) had no chance, collecting just one hit against the left-hander. Jim Adams spoiled the bid for a no-hitter when he singled with two outs in the 8th inning. 'I'll have to give a lot of credit to my catcher. He put all the right fingers down today.' Sawyer (20-10) fanned 2 and walked 1, throwing 89 pitches. St. Louis (N)'s rightfielder Jim Burns collected 3 hits in 4 trips to the plate, doubling once, scoring two runs and driving in 3 runs. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Sawyer. St. Louis (N) scored 10 runs on 21 hits.
 
Friday 9/22/1901: Jack Stivetts quiets Cleveland bats with shutout
CHICAGO (A) - Jack Stivetts took the mound and never left. And Cleveland hitters couldn't touch him at all. Chicago (A)'s right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 8th shutout of the season. He now has 34 career shutouts in 390 games started. Stivetts (21-12) fanned 7 and walked 5, throwing 121 pitches. 'I had my stuff going. Everything I tried worked. What a day!' Jesse Burkett helped Stivetts at the plate, he collected 1 hit in 4 trips to the plate, stroking a double. Chicago (A) scored 1 run on 5 hits.
 
Monday 9/18/1901: Tannehill (CLE) and Handiboe (CIN) win P.O.W. award
Jesse Tannehill of Cleveland 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 0.53 while going 2-0. A complete game added to his brilliant performance. This season Tannehill compiled an ERA of 2.59, going 23-12 in 38 starts. He fanned 247 while giving up 267 hits in 333 innings. Jesse has pitched 3 shutouts and 33 complete games. He's 7th in the American League in ERA and 3rd in wins! Cincinnati's pitcher Jim Handiboe 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 was able to complete both starts of the week.
 
Saturday 9/16/1901: Bill Bernhard pitches his 4th shutout of the season
BOSTON (N) - Pittsburgh's hitters looked uncomfortable, and Boston (N)'s Bill Bernhard didn't help them. The right-hander fired his 4th shutout of the season, a 1-hitter. 'Today I just felt fine. I had a good feeling while warming up.' Bernhard (13-10) fanned 4 and walked 2, throwing 99 pitches. Boston (N)'s shortstop Gene Steere finished with 1 hit in 2 AB. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Bernhard. Boston (N) improved its record to 76-70, scoring 1 run on 3 hits.
 
Wednesday 9/13/1901: Noodles Hahn shuts out New York (N) on one hit
NEW YORK (N) - Brooklyn's lefty Noodles Hahn didn't look unexperienced at all. The 22 year old pitched a 1-hit shutout against New York (N), recording his 1st shutout of the season. With two outs in the 6th inning Biff Sheehan doubled to break up the no-hitter. 'They took some ugly cuts at my breaking stuff, so I kept throwing it. Fortunately they were not able to adjust in time.' Hahn (13-4) struck out 4 and walked 1, throwing 56 of 93 pitches for strikes. Brooklyn's centerfielder Danny Green stroked 3 hits in 4 AB, doubling once, scoring twice with 2 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Hahn. Brooklyn scored 9 runs on 9 hits.
 
Monday 9/11/1901: Pittsburgh's Patten wins Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Chicago (A)'s Jack Stivetts this time, as the pitcher displayed the best pitching perfomance in his league. Stivetts was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 2.00. Along the way he struck out 17 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. His ERA of 2.36 helped him to a 18-12 record this year. He struck out 268 and walked 73 in 301.2 innings. Jack has pitched 7 shutouts and 28 complete games. He's 3rd in the American League in ERA and 6th in wins! The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Pittsburgh's Case Patten this time, as the pitcher displayed the best pitching perfomance in his league. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.53 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well.
 
Saturday 9/9/1901: Steve Brodie ropes 2000th career hit
BALTIMORE - Steve Brodie got a standing ovation from 44987 fans in Baltimore, who witnessed his 2000th career hit. Along with his 2000 hits, Steve collected 37 homeruns and 685 RBI in 11 seasons. '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 3rd inning was a single off Al Mays.
 
Monday 9/4/1901: Boston (N)'s Bernhard wins Player of the Week award
Cy Young of Cleveland wins his 14th 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 3.57 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. The National League's best player of the week was Boston (N)'s Bill Bernhard, who wins the award for the 2nd time in his career. Bill went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50, while fanning 6 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well.
 
Friday 9/1/1901: Detroit's Shearon earns Pitcher of the Month award
It's the 1st time that the American League Pitcher of the Month award goes to Detroit's pitcher John Shearon. His record of 7-0 in 7 was among the leagues best this month. In 63 innings of work he allowed just 50 hits while striking out 35, compiling an ERA of just 1.71. John fired two shutouts! In 17 starts this year John struck out 90 batters in 158.2 innings of work. His ERA is 2.16, his record 13-5. He has 14 complete games and 2 shutouts. Pittsburgh's Christy Mathewson had a terrific August, and it earned him the National League Pitcher of the month award. His ERA of just 0.75 helped him to a 4-2 record in August. He worked 60.1 innings, striking out 50 hitters while walking 9. Opposing players hit .242 against Christy this season. While posting an ERA of 2.26 he went 13-9 in 27 starts, fanning 179 and walking 33 hitters.
 
Friday 9/1/1901: St. Louis (N)'s Wrigley named Batter of the Month
Milwaukee's shortstop Dusty Miller had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Batter of the Month. In 101 at bats he hit .386 with 1 HR and 19 RBI. Miller has hit 4 bombs this year while batting .342. He adds 30 doubles, along with 65 runs scored. He's 3rd in the American League in batting! Zeke Wrigley of St. Louis (N) wins his 2nd Batter of the Month award for putting up the best numbers in the National League. He hit .406 with 12 RBI and slugged .538 in 106 at bats. His season numbers are: .352 AVG, 173 hits, 36 doubles, 8 triples and one bomb, along with 64 RBI and 72 runs scored. He's 1st in the National League in batting!
 
Wednesday 8/30/1901: Bill Bernhard turns in great performance against Cincinnati
CINCINNATI - Cincinnati's offense is struggling, and Boston (N)'s Bill Bernhard didn't help them. The right-hander fired his 3rd shutout of the season, a 1-hitter. '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.' Bernhard (10-9) struck out 5 and issued 3 BB, throwing 70 of 116 pitches for strikes. Joe Sugden provided Boston (N) with the offense Bernhard needed as he got 2 hits in 4 AB, with 2 RBI. Boston (N) improved its record to 68-63, scoring 2 runs on 4 hits.
 
Tuesday 8/29/1901: Larry Mckeon quiets Cincinnati bats with shutout
CINCINNATI - Chicago (N)'s right-hander Larry Mckeon is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Cincinnati on just one hit. It's his 5th shutout this season, and the 90th time he has done it in his career. 'Wow, what a nice day. I guess I had a good breakfast today.' Mckeon (28-8) struck out an astounding 15 and walked 1, throwing 81 of 125 pitches for strikes. Fielder Jones helped Mckeon at the plate, he collected 3 hits in 4 trips to the plate, with three runs scored. Chicago (N) improved its record to 75-55, scoring 7 runs on 12 hits.
 
Monday 8/28/1901: Waddell and Wilson win Player of the Week award
The American League's best player of the week was Baltimore's Rube Waddell, who wins the award for the 8th time in his career. Waddell was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50. Along the way he struck out 17 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. In 33 starts this year Rube struck out 278 batters in 289.1 innings of work. His ERA is 1.74, his record 22-10. He has 28 complete games and 9 shutouts. He's 1st in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins! The National League's best player of the week was Pittsburgh's Highball Wilson, who wins the award for the 2nd time in his career. Wilson was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.57. Along the way he struck out 6 in 15.2 innings. He hurled a shutout as well.
 
Tuesday 8/22/1901: Eddie Plank pitches 2-hit shutout against Brooklyn
CHICAGO (N) - Eddie Plank took the mound and never left. And Brooklyn hitters couldn't touch him at all. Chicago (N)'s left-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 5th shutout of the season. He now has 5 career shutouts in 34 games started. 'I felt early that I was on top of my game. Fortunately I was able to keep that feeling the entire game.' Plank (20-12) fanned 8 and walked none, throwing 121 pitches. The hitting star for Chicago (N) was rightfielder Elmer Flick, he finished 3 for 4, doubling once, and collecting 2 RBI. Chicago (N) scored 8 runs on 12 hits.
 
Monday 8/21/1901: Rube Waddell pitches 2-hit shutout against Boston (A)
BALTIMORE - Rube Waddell took the mound and never left. And Boston (A) hitters couldn't touch him at all. Baltimore's left-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 9th shutout of the season. He now has 27 career shutouts in 198 games started. Waddell (21-10) was overpowering, fanning 12 while walking 1, throwing 134 pitches. 'I hit the corners with all of my pitches. That helped a lot!' Doc Casey provided Baltimore with the offense Waddell needed as he got 3 hits in 5 AB, hitting a double, scoring three runs and collecting 2 RBI. The final score of the game was 13-0.
 
Monday 8/21/1901: Player of the Week honors go to Nops and Altrock
The American League's best player of the week was Milwaukee's Jerry Nops, who wins the award for the 2nd time in his career. Nops was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 2.00. Along the way he struck out 4 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. Jerry has a record of 16-10 this season, with an ERA of 3.12. In 224.2 Innings he was able to strike out 77 batters. He has 22 complete games and one shutout. He's 4th in the American League in wins! The National League's best player of the week was St. Louis (N)'s Nick Altrock, who wins the award for the 3rd 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.
 
Friday 8/18/1901: Washington's Burris severely injured
WASHINGTON - Washington is without its right-hander Al Burris for at least 6 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Gene Demontreville in a game against Philadelphia (A). His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Burris was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Torn Bicep Muscle. Opposing players hit .208 against Al this season. While posting an ERA of 2.86 he went 6-3 in 1 starts, fanning 19 and walking 19 hitters. He's 10th in the American League in saves!
 
Friday 8/18/1901: Washington's Siever out for 5-6 weeks
WASHINGTON - Washington is without its lefty Ed Siever for at least 5-6 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Sparrow Mccaffrey in a game against Philadelphia (A). His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Washington wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Siever had suffered a Bone Chips Elbow. Ed has a record of 3-10 this season, with an ERA of 3.97. In 138.1 Innings he was able to strike out 53 batters. Ed has pitched one shutout and 12 complete games.
 
Thursday 8/17/1901: Jim Handiboe quiets Pittsburgh bats with shutout
CINCINNATI - Jim Handiboe had some fun again. Pittsburgh hitters did not. Cincinnati's right-hander gave up just one hit in his 5th shutout of the season. He now has 58 career shutouts in 658 games started. Handiboe (12-19) fanned 7 and walked 2, throwing 107 pitches. 'I really like to play baseball, and I love the way I was able to play it today.' Piggy Ward provided Cincinnati with the offense Handiboe needed as he got 1 hit in 3 AB, stroking a double. The final score of the game was 3-0.
 
Monday 8/14/1901: Player of the Week honors go to Stahl and Mckeon
Chick Stahl wins his 4th Player of the Week award. American League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. He hit .520 with 6 RBI and slugged .720 in 25 at bats. The National League Player of the Week award goes to Larry Mckeon, one of Chicago (N)'s best starting pitchers. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 1.06 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. Larry has a record of 25-8 this season, with an ERA of 1.86. In 290 Innings he was able to strike out 306 batters. He has 27 complete games and 4 shutouts. He's 1st in the National League in ERA and 1st in wins!
 
Tuesday 8/8/1901: Larry Mckeon pitches 2-hit shutout against Pittsburgh
CHICAGO (N) - Larry Mckeon took the mound and never left. And Pittsburgh hitters couldn't touch him at all. Chicago (N)'s right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 4th shutout of the season. He now has 89 career shutouts in 738 games started. Jiggs Parrott spoiled the bid for a no-hitter when he doubled with no outs in the 5th inning. 'Winning is the most important thing. And I gave my team all the support it needed!' Mckeon (24-8) was overpowering, fanning 12 while walking none, throwing 113 pitches. The hitting star for Chicago (N) was second baseman Danny Murphy, he stroked 3 hits in 4 AB, hitting a homerun, hitting a double, scoring twice. The final score of the game was 5-0.
 
Tuesday 8/8/1901: Jake Hewitt dominates Cincinnati, gives up just one hit
CINCINNATI - St. Louis (N)'s lefty Jake Hewitt is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Cincinnati on just one hit. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 13th time he has done it in his career. With two outs in the 5th inning Dan Leahy tripled to break up the no-hitter. 'I had my stuff going. Everything I tried worked. What a day!' Hewitt (12-14) fanned 6 and walked 1, throwing 84 pitches. St. Louis (N)'s centerfielder Marty Sullivan went 1 for 4. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Hewitt. The final score of the game was 1-0.
 
Tuesday 8/8/1901: Marty Sullivan has 2000th career hits
CINCINNATI - St. Louis (N)'s Marty Sullivan showed a smile on his face after he got his 2000th career hit against Cincinnati on Tuesday. He hit a single in the 9th off Pete Conway for number 2000. Along with his 2000 hits, Marty collected 78 homeruns and 916 RBI in 14 seasons. 'It's hard to believe that I did it. I want to thank my family, my friends and my teammates!'
 
Monday 8/7/1901: Philadelphia (N)'s Leever wins Player of the Week award
The American League's best player of the week was Milwaukee's Ed Poole, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. Ed went 2-0 with an ERA of 1.00, while fanning 4 in 18 innings of work. He was able to complete both starts of the week. His ERA of 2.63 helped him to a 8-5 record this year. He struck out 32 and walked 44 in 120 innings. The National League Player of the Week award goes to Sam Leever, one of Philadelphia (N)'s best starting pitchers. Leever was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.95. Along the way he struck out 8 in 19 innings. He was able to complete both starts of the week. Sam has a record of 19-6 this season, with an ERA of 2.64. In 252 Innings he was able to strike out 88 batters. Sam has pitched one shutout and 24 complete games. He's 5th in the National League in ERA and 2nd in wins!
 
Saturday 8/5/1901: Charlie Dewald fires 2-hitter against Washington
WASHINGTON - Great days are rare. But not for Boston (A)'s left-hander Charlie Dewald. Washington found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 4th shutout this season, and the 22nd time he has done it in his career. Dewald (11-6) struck out 2 and issued 3 BB, throwing 65 of 107 pitches for strikes. 'Pitching a great game is always a good thing. And it doesn't get much better than today.' Podge Weihe helped Dewald at the plate, he stroked 4 hits in 4 AB. Boston (A) improved its record to 54-55, scoring 4 runs on 14 hits.
 
Wednesday 8/2/1901: Jack Taylor pitches his 1st shutout of the season
BOSTON (N) - Cincinnati's offense is struggling, and Boston (N)'s Jack Taylor didn't help them. The right-hander fired his 1st shutout of the season, a 2-hitter. 'They took some ugly cuts at my breaking stuff, so I kept throwing it. Fortunately they were not able to adjust in time.' Taylor (8-5) struck out 4 and issued 1 BB, throwing 58 of 97 pitches for strikes. Pete O'brien helped Taylor at the plate, he got 3 hits in 4 AB. Boston (N) improved its record to 53-54, scoring 2 runs on 10 hits.
 
Tuesday 8/1/1901: Chesbro (PHA) and Powell (NYG) win monthly pitcher award
Jack Chesbro 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. His record of 6-0 in 6 was among the leagues best this month. In 52 innings of work he allowed just 43 hits while striking out 27, compiling an ERA of just 1.21. Jack also fired a shutout. Jack has a record of 20-4 this season, with an ERA of 2.44. In 225.1 Innings he was able to strike out 104 batters. Jack has pitched 4 shutouts and 20 complete games. He's 4th in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins! New York (N)'s Jack Powell had a terrific July, and it earned him the National League Pitcher of the month award. He started 4 games in July, going 5-0 and compiling an ERA of 2.11 in 38.1 innings. Jack fanned 21 hitters. Jack pitched a shutout as well. His ERA of 2.82 helped him to a 12-9 record this year. He struck out 114 and walked 34 in 194.2 innings. He has 10 complete games and one shutout.
 
Tuesday 8/1/1901: Chicago (A)'s Delahanty earns Batter of the Month award
The American League Batter of the Month award goes to Ed Delahanty, Chicago (A)'s starting rightfielder. Ed went 33 for 90 (.367), while hitting 1 HR and collecting 18 RBI. Ed has gone 130 for 381 (.341) this season, hitting 5 taters and driving in 68 runs. He has scored 53 runs on his own. He's 2nd in the American League in batting, 3rd in homeruns and 1st in RBI! It's the 1st time that the National League Batter of the Month award goes to St. Louis (N)'s third baseman Zeke Wrigley. He had an on base percentage of .452 and hit .419, while driving in 19 runs. Zeke has gone 130 for 386 (.337) this season, hitting one tater and driving in 52 runs. He has scored 61 runs on his own. He's 5th in the National League in batting!
 
Monday 7/31/1901: New York (N)'s Powell wins Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Chicago (A)'s Jack Stivetts this time, as the pitcher displayed the best pitching perfomance in his league. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.50 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. In 25 starts this year Jack struck out 182 batters in 213.2 innings of work. His ERA is 1.81, his record 14-7. He has 21 complete games and 6 shutouts. He's 2nd in the American League in ERA and 4th in wins! Jack Powell of New York (N) wins his 1st 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 0.00 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. In 23 starts this year Jack struck out 114 batters in 194.2 innings of work. His ERA is 2.82, his record 12-9. Jack has pitched one shutout and 10 complete games.
 
Sunday 7/30/1901: St. Louis (N)'s Keister severely injured
ST. LOUIS (N) - St. Louis (N)'s season took a blow when Bill Keister suffered a serious injury in the game against Boston (N). He hurt his arm throwing a strike to first base. Keister will probaby miss 8 weeks. Keister was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Strained Elbow Ligament. He has hit 2 homeruns while batting .328 this season. His 127 hits and 12 walks add up to a .348 on-base percentage. He's 8th in the National League in batting!
 
Sunday 7/30/1901: Jack Stivetts turns in great performance against Boston (A)
CHICAGO (A) - Chicago (A)'s right-hander Jack Stivetts is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Boston (A) found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Stivetts 6th shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 32nd shutouts in his career. 'They took some ugly cuts at my breaking stuff, so I kept throwing it. Fortunately they were not able to adjust in time.' Stivetts (14-7) fanned 8 and walked 1, throwing 95 pitches. The hitting star for Chicago (A) was rightfielder Jesse Burkett, he went 2 for 4, hitting a double. Chicago (A) improved its record to 58-46, scoring 1 run on 6 hits.
 
Saturday 7/29/1901: Cy Swaim pitches 1-hit shutout against Detroit
DETROIT - Great days are rare. But not for Cleveland's right-hander Cy Swaim. Detroit 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 13th time he has done it in his career. Swaim (13-10) struck out 2 and walked none, throwing 62 of 95 pitches for strikes. 'Pitching a great game is always a good thing. And it doesn't get much better than today.' Charlie Irwin helped Swaim at the plate, he collected 1 hit in 4 trips to the plate, hitting a homerun, with 3 RBI. The final score of the game was 6-0.
 
Tuesday 7/25/1901: Togie Pittinger quiets Chicago (A) bats with shutout
CHICAGO (A) - All you need to win is a dominating pitching performance. And Detroit's Togie Pittinger did so today, in a 2-hit shutout against Chicago (A). Pittinger (13-11) struck out 2 and walked 2, throwing 58 of 97 pitches for strikes. 'They took some ugly cuts at my breaking stuff, so I kept throwing it. Fortunately they were not able to adjust in time.' Lave Cross provided Detroit with the offense Pittinger needed as he finished 3 for 4, stroking a double, scoring 2 runs and collecting 2 RBI. Detroit improved its record to 46-53, scoring 5 runs on 10 hits.
 
Monday 7/24/1901: Dave Anderson dominates New York (N), throws NO-HITTER
NEW YORK (N) - Boston (N)'s left-hander Dave Anderson made some history today, firing a no-hitter against New York (N). Their hitters found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, never having a chance against his overpowering stuff. 'My catcher called a very good game. I have to give credit to him. He was the main reason I accomplished this feat.' Anderson (13-10) struck out 3 and issued 1 BB, throwing 62 of 106 pitches for strikes. George Decker provided Boston (N) with the offense Anderson needed as he went 2 for 5, and driving in 3 runs. Boston (N) scored 6 runs on 13 hits.
 
Monday 7/24/1901: Shearon and Beaumont 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 John Shearon. 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. His ERA of 2.04 helped him to a 6-3 record this year. He struck out 47 and walked 26 in 79.1 innings. New York (N)'s centerfielder Ginger Beaumont had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. In 24 at bats he hit .500 with 0 HR and 6 RBI.
 
Wednesday 7/19/1901: Dusty Miller stars with 2000th career hit
BOSTON (A) - Milwaukee's shortstop Dusty Miller was in good mood after the game against Boston (A), and he had every reason as he made some history while collecting his 2000th career hit. He hit a double in the 8th off Bill Donovan for number 2000. His best year so far was 1900 where he hit .349 with 6 homeruns and 83 RBI. 'It's hard to believe that I did it. I want to thank my family, my friends and my teammates!'
 
Tuesday 7/18/1901: Mike Tiernan (PIT) will miss 6 weeks
PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh's leftfielder Mike Tiernan will miss at least 6 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. Tiernan was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Strained Posterior Cruciate Ligament. His season features a batting average of .315 (104 hits in 330 AB), 19 doubles, 9 triples and 2 longballs. Tiernan collected 38 RBI and 41 runs as well.
 
Monday 7/17/1901: Baltimore's Waddell wins Player of the Week award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Rube Waddell, one of Baltimore's best starting pitchers. Waddell was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00. Along the way he struck out 25 in 18 innings. He pitched two shutouts! In 24 starts this year Rube struck out 201 batters in 208.1 innings of work. His ERA is 1.68, his record 16-7. He has 20 complete games and 7 shutouts. He's 1st in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins! Danny Green wins his 3rd Player of the Week award. National League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. Green helped his team with an average of .458 and 8 RBI in 24 at bats. He hit in every game this week and extended his hitting streak to 11 games. Danny is hitting .348 this year, with 114 hits in 328 at bats. He has driven in 53 runs, slugging .509. He's 2nd in the National League in batting, 4th in homeruns and 5th in RBI!
 
Sunday 7/16/1901: Rube Waddell blanks Milwaukee with a 2-hitter
MILWAUKEE - Baltimore's left-hander Rube Waddell is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Milwaukee found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Waddell 7th shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 25th shutouts in his career. Waddell (16-7) was overpowering, fanning 12 while walking 1, throwing 128 pitches. 'I'll have to give a lot of credit to my catcher. He put all the right fingers down today.' Buck Freeman provided Baltimore with the offense Waddell needed as he collected 3 hits in 4 trips to the plate, hitting a double. Baltimore improved its record to 50-41, scoring 4 runs on 11 hits.
 
Saturday 7/15/1901: Bill Hoffer dominates Detroit, gives up just 2 hits
BOSTON (A) - Bill Hoffer took the mound and never left. And Detroit hitters couldn't touch him at all. Boston (A)'s right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 2nd shutout of the season. He now has 2 career shutouts in 18 games started. '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.' Hoffer (10-6) struck out 2 and issued 4 BB, throwing 66 of 118 pitches for strikes. Bill Everitt helped Hoffer at the plate, he got 1 hit in 3 AB. Boston (A) improved its record to 47-43, scoring 1 run on 4 hits.
 
Monday 7/10/1901: Everitt (BOS) and Clark (BRO) win P.O.W. award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Boston (A)'s Bill Everitt this time, as the third baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. In 16 at bats he hit .563 with 0 HR and 2 RBI. It's the 5th time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Brooklyn's first baseman Willie Clark. Willie was on fire, hitting .588 with 0 HR and 2 RBI. Willie is hitting .351 this year, with 110 hits in 313 at bats. He has driven in 69 runs, slugging .524. He's 1st in the National League in batting, 6th in homeruns and 1st in RBI!
 
Monday 7/3/1901: Baltimore's Ramsey wins Player of the Week award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Toad Ramsey, one of Baltimore's best starting pitchers. Ramsey was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 3.50. Along the way he struck out 6 in 18 innings. He was able to complete both starts of the week. Toad has a record of 11-7 this season, with an ERA of 3.95. In 173 Innings he was able to strike out 78 batters. Toad has pitched one shutout and 17 complete games. He's 5th in the American League in wins! The National League's best player of the week was Brooklyn's Willie Clark, who wins the award for the 4th time in his career. He had an on base percentage of .545 and hit .524, while driving in 5 runs. He got at least one hit each game this week and is on a 7 game hitting streak right now.
 
Saturday 7/1/1901: Hughes and Mckeon receive Pitcher of the Month award
The best month of June in the American League certainly had Chicago (A)'s right-hander Tom Hughes, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. He had an ERA of just 2.07 in 61 innings of work in which he struck out 33 hitters. His record in June is 5-2. In 22 starts this year Tom struck out 88 batters in 188.1 innings of work. His ERA is 3.25, his record 12-10. He's 3rd in the American League in wins! Winner of this months National League Pitcher of the Month award is Chicago (N)'s Larry Mckeon. He went 6-1 in June and finished the month with an ERA of 1.69. He struck out 57 in 64 innings. Larry also fired a shutout. His ERA of 1.76 helped him to a 17-6 record this year. He struck out 208 and walked 24 in 204 innings. He has 20 complete games and 3 shutouts. He's 2nd in the National League in ERA and 1st in wins!
 
Saturday 7/1/1901: Brooklyn's Clark named Batter of the Month
Nap Lajoie of Detroit wins his 3rd Batter of the Month award for putting up the best numbers in the American League. Lajoie helped his team with an average of .354 and 13 RBI in 99 at bats. While compiling an on base percentage of .369, Nap hit .314 and slugged .511. He has collected 29 runs batted in this year. Willie Clark of Brooklyn wins his 3rd Batter of the Month award for putting up the best numbers in the National League. He hit .396 with 27 RBI and slugged .604 in 91 at bats. Clark has walked 20 times this year and posts a .368 OBP. While batting .330, 96 for 291, he has driven in 66 runs. He's 6th in the National League in batting, 6th in homeruns and 1st in RBI!
 
Thursday 6/29/1901: Eddie Plank fires 2-hitter against Cincinnati
CHICAGO (N) - Eddie Plank took the mound and never left. And Cincinnati hitters couldn't touch him at all. Chicago (N)'s lefty gave up just 2 hits in his 4th shutout of the season. He now has 4 career shutouts in 22 games started. 'I didn't feel that I had good stuff while warming up. But it got better the more I threw the ball. I guess I was lucky.' Plank (13-8) was overpowering, fanning 11 while walking 3, throwing 128 pitches. The hitting star for Chicago (N) was leftfielder Fielder Jones, he went 1 for 2, scoring two runs. The final score of the game was 4-0.
 
Wednesday 6/28/1901: Bill Phillips fires 1-hitter against Detroit
PHILADELPHIA (A) - Detroit's hitters looked uncomfortable, and Philadelphia (A)'s Bill Phillips didn't help them. The right-hander fired his 1st shutout of the season, a 1-hitter. Phillips (11-9) fanned 6 and walked 2, throwing 117 pitches. 'I felt early that I was on top of my game. Fortunately I was able to keep that feeling the entire game.' The hitting star for Philadelphia (A) was rightfielder Charlie Duffee, he finished with 3 hits in 3 AB. The final score of the game was 2-0.
 
Monday 6/26/1901: Boston (A)'s Bill Hallman hits for the cycle
BOSTON (A) - Bill Hallman hits 'em where they ain't. Cleveland certainly agrees as Boston (A)'s shortstop unloaded four hits and hitting for the cycle. A pitch from Charlie Cady in the 4th inning left his bat for a two-run triple. A pitch from Seth Sigsby in the 6th inning left his bat for a RBI double. Number 3 in the 9th inning, a shot estimated at 386 feet, cleared the wall in left-center. That one tied it at 5 runs apiece. A single in the 11th off Roscoe Coughlin accounted for his 4th hit. That drive completed the cycle, causing a smile on his face! Bill scored 2 runs, and he collected 4 RBI as well! He is hitting .281 this season, with 1 HR and 29 RBI. 23 players in league history have so far hit for the cycle, including Bill. On 7/10/1900, Danny Green was the last player to hit for the cycle.
 
Monday 6/26/1901: Boston (N)'s Bernhard wins Player of the Week award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Nap Lajoie, Detroit's starting first baseman. Nap pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .520 with 1 HR and 4 RBI while slugging 1.000. Lajoie has walked 16 times this year and posts a .383 OBP. While batting .332, 70 for 211, he has driven in 29 runs. The National League's best player of the week was Boston (N)'s Bill Bernhard, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. Bernhard was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 1.06. Along the way he struck out 9 in 17 innings. A complete game added to his brilliant performance. Bill has a record of 3-1 this season, with an ERA of 2.65. In 34 Innings he was able to strike out 16 batters.
 
Sunday 6/25/1901: Tully Sparks blanks Cincinnati with a 2-hitter
CINCINNATI - Brooklyn's right-hander Tully Sparks is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Cincinnati on just 2 hits. It's his 5th shutout this season, and the 10th time he has done it in his career. '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.' Sparks (13-6) fanned 6 and walked none, throwing 104 pitches. The hitting star for Brooklyn was rightfielder Danny Green, he stroked 2 hits in 4 AB, hitting 2 doubles, and collecting 2 RBI. Brooklyn scored 4 runs on 5 hits.
 
Wednesday 6/21/1901: Nick Altrock (SLN) will miss 7 weeks
ST. LOUIS (N) - St. Louis (N)'s pitcher Nick Altrock 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 St. Louis (N) and Brooklyn. Team trainers immediately rushed onto the field after the frightening scene. Altrock will miss about 7 weeks. St. Louis (N) wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Altrock had suffered a Broken Hand. Nick has a record of 14-5 this season, with an ERA of 3.26. In 173.2 Innings he was able to strike out 50 batters. He has 17 complete games and one shutout. He's 2nd in the National League in wins!
 
Monday 6/19/1901: Player of the Week honors go to Delahanty and Anderson
It's the 17th time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Chicago (A)'s rightfielder Ed Delahanty. Ed was on fire, hitting .591 with 0 HR and 3 RBI. Boston (N)'s pitcher Dave Anderson had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. Dave went 2-0 with an ERA of 1.50, while fanning 13 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well.
 
Friday 6/16/1901: Case Patten pitches his 1st shutout of the season
CINCINNATI - It was a great day for Pittsburgh's lefty Case Patten. The 27-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 2-hitter, against Cincinnati on Friday. 'I really like to play baseball, and I love the way I was able to play it today.' Patten (4-8) struck out 4 and issued 2 BB, throwing 61 of 103 pitches for strikes. Pittsburgh's second baseman Honus Wagner finished with 2 hits in 4 AB, with 2 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Patten. Pittsburgh scored 5 runs on 8 hits.
 
Monday 6/12/1901: Brooklyn's Clark wins Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Milwaukee's Heinie Reitz this time, as the second baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Heinie pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .450 with 2 HR and 6 RBI while slugging .850. Reitz has hit for a .281 average this season. He has 19 extra base hits along with 77 total bases, resulting in a .433 slugging percentage. Willie Clark from Brooklyn wins his 3rd Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the National League. Willie was on fire, hitting .500 with 1 HR and 10 RBI. Willie managed to drive in at least one run in every game he played this week.
 
Sunday 6/11/1901: Cincinnati has no chance in a 2-hitter by Fred Chapman
ST. LOUIS (N) - Fred Chapman took the mound and never left. And Cincinnati hitters couldn't touch him at all. St. Louis (N)'s right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 2nd shutout of the season. He now has 9 career shutouts in 361 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.' Chapman (8-8) was overpowering, fanning 12 while walking 1, throwing 113 pitches. Tom Kinslow helped Chapman at the plate, he got 2 hits in 3 AB, scoring twice and driving in 2 runs. St. Louis (N) improved its record to 37-27, scoring 6 runs on 12 hits.
 
Friday 6/9/1901: Rube Waddell pitches his 4th shutout of the season
BALTIMORE - Rube Waddell took the mound and never left. And Cleveland hitters couldn't touch him at all. Baltimore's lefty gave up just 2 hits in his 4th shutout of the season. He now has 22 career shutouts in 183 games started. 'I didn't feel that I had good stuff while warming up. But it got better the more I threw the ball. I guess I was lucky.' Waddell (11-5) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking 1, throwing 108 pitches. The hitting star for Baltimore was third baseman Jimmy Collins, he went 3 for 4, stroking a double, and driving in 2 runs. Baltimore scored 6 runs on 11 hits.
 
Wednesday 6/7/1901: Earl Moore (DET) will miss 5 weeks
DETROIT - Detroit's right-hander Earl Moore suffered a severe injury on Wednesday and will be out for at least 5 weeks. In the 2nd of the game against Philadelphia (A) he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Strained Bicep Muscle which will require surgery. This season Moore compiled an ERA of 3.33, going 4-5 in 12 starts. He fanned 37 while giving up 76 hits in 92 innings. Earl has pitched 2 shutouts and 8 complete games.
 
Monday 6/5/1901: Player of the Week honors go to Tannehill and Mckeon
It's the 2nd time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Cleveland's pitcher Jesse Tannehill. Tannehill 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. It's the 29th time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Chicago (N)'s pitcher Larry Mckeon. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.50 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well.
 
Saturday 6/3/1901: Brooklyn's Hahn out for 5 weeks
BROOKLYN - Brooklyn is without its lefty Noodles Hahn for at least 5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Honus Wagner 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: Bone Chips Shoulder. His ERA of 2.40 helped him to a 3-0 record this year. He struck out 16 and walked 10 in 30 innings.
 
Friday 6/2/1901: Emmet Heidrick out for 8-9 weeks
ST. LOUIS (N) - St. Louis (N)'s players were scared when they had to watch Emmet Heidrick suffer a serious injury when he dove for a ball in the game against Philadelphia (N). He collapsed in pain and was helped off the field. Heidrick will probaby miss 8-9 weeks. Heidrick was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Torn Rib Cage Muscle. This year Heidrick drove in 14 and scored 36 runs while batting .354 with one tater. He's 2nd in the National League in batting!
 
Thursday 6/1/1901: Nops (MIL) and Mckeon (CHN) win monthly pitcher award
Jerry Nops pitched like a legend in May, and the American League named him Pitcher of the Month for his extraordinary performance. He struck out 15 hitters in his 6 starts, putting together a record of 5-1 while pitching 15 innings. His ERA in May was 1.53. Jerry has a record of 8-5 this season, with an ERA of 2.63. In 109.2 Innings he was able to strike out 39 batters. He's 10th in the American League in ERA and 6th in wins! Chicago (N)'s Larry Mckeon had a terrific May, and it earned him the National League Pitcher of the month award. His ERA of just 1.38 helped him to a 7-1 record in May. He worked 72 innings, striking out 76 hitters while walking 9. Larry fired two shutouts! Larry has a record of 11-5 this season, with an ERA of 1.80. In 140 Innings he was able to strike out 151 batters. Larry has pitched 2 shutouts and 15 complete games. He's 3rd in the National League in ERA and 3rd in wins!
 
Thursday 6/1/1901: Chicago (A)'s Burkett earns Batter of the Month award
The Batter of the Month award in the American League goes to Chicago (A)'s Jesse Burkett this time, as the rightfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. In 93 at bats he hit .409 with 1 HR and 14 RBI. Jesse is hitting .398 this year, with 74 hits in 186 at bats. He has driven in 24 runs, slugging .554. He's 1st in the American League in batting! The National League Batter of the Month award goes to Willie Clark, Brooklyn's starting first baseman. Willie went 34 for 91 (.374), while hitting 1 HR and collecting 26 RBI. His season numbers are: .300 AVG, 60 hits, 8 doubles, 9 triples and one bomb, along with 39 RBI and 19 runs scored.
 
Wednesday 5/31/1901: Christy Mathewson (PIT) will miss 7 weeks
PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh is without its ace Christy Mathewson for at least 7 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Biff Sheehan in a game against New York (N). His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Spasms Back. Surgery will be performed next week. This season Mathewson compiled an ERA of 3.17, going 7-5 in 16 starts. He fanned 104 while giving up 102 hits in 108 innings.
 
Monday 5/29/1901: Cleveland's Stratton wins Player of the Week award
It's the 3rd time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Cleveland's pitcher Scott Stratton. Stratton was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 1.06. Along the way he struck out 5 in 17 innings. A complete game added to his brilliant performance. The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Chicago (N)'s Larry Mckeon this time, as the pitcher displayed the best pitching perfomance in his league. Larry went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50, while fanning 21 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. This season Mckeon compiled an ERA of 1.92, going 10-5 in 15 starts. He fanned 145 while giving up 92 hits in 131 innings. Larry has pitched one shutout and 14 complete games. He's 2nd in the National League in ERA and 3rd in wins!
 
Friday 5/26/1901: Doc Mcjames pitches his 1st shutout of the season
CHICAGO (A) - Philadelphia (A)'s offense is struggling, and Chicago (A)'s Doc Mcjames didn't help them. The right-hander fired his 1st shutout of the season, a 1-hitter. Mcjames (1-4) struck out 4 and issued 2 BB, throwing 58 of 99 pitches for strikes. 'I really like to play baseball, and I love the way I was able to play it today.' Harry Taylor helped Mcjames at the plate, he got 2 hits in 3 AB. The final score of the game was 1-0.
 
Tuesday 5/23/1901: Cy Young (CLE) will miss 6-7 weeks
CLEVELAND - Cleveland is without its ace Cy Young for at least 6-7 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Mike Heydon in a game against Chicago (A). His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Young was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Strained Rotator Cuff Muscle. This season Young compiled an ERA of 2.28, going 7-5 in 13 starts. He fanned 110 while giving up 83 hits in 114.1 innings. He has 11 complete games and 2 shutouts. He's 6th in the American League in ERA and 5th in wins!
 
Monday 5/22/1901: Dewald and Beckley win Player of the Week award
Charlie Dewald of Boston (A) wins his 5th Player of the Week award for dominating American League's hitters the entire week. Dewald was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.63. Along the way he struck out 6 in 14.1 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. Charlie has a record of 7-4 this season, with an ERA of 2.51. In 93.1 Innings he was able to strike out 51 batters. He has 10 complete games and 2 shutouts. He's 9th in the American League in ERA and 5th in wins! Philadelphia (N)'s first baseman Jake Beckley had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. He hit .577 with 4 RBI and slugged .885 in 26 at bats. He got at least one hit each game this week and is on a 10 game hitting streak right now. While compiling an on base percentage of .298, Jake hit .283 and slugged .376. He has collected 15 runs batted in this year.
 
Thursday 5/18/1901: Roy Patterson (CHN) will miss 7-8 weeks
CHICAGO (N) - Chicago (N)'s right-hander Roy Patterson suffered a severe injury on Thursday and will be out for at least 7-8 weeks. In the 5th of the game against Pittsburgh he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Patterson was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Ruptured Tricep Tendon.
 
Wednesday 5/17/1901: Brooklyn's Abbey severely injured
BROOKLYN - Brooklyn is without its right-hander Bert Abbey for at least 7-8 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Clay Fauver in a game against Boston (N). His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Brooklyn wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Abbey had suffered a Strained Tricep Muscle. Bert has a record of 4-4 this season, with an ERA of 2.82. In 83 Innings he was able to strike out 34 batters.
 
Monday 5/15/1901: Brooklyn's Abbey wins Player of the Week award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Fred Tenney, Milwaukee's starting catcher. Tenney helped his team with an average of .476 and 5 RBI in 21 at bats. He has hit 3 taters while batting .350 this season. His 41 hits and 16 walks add up to a .433 on-base percentage. He's 4th in the American League in batting! The National League's best player of the week was Brooklyn's Bert Abbey, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. 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.
 
Tuesday 5/9/1901: Chicago (A)'s Jesse Burkett laces 2000th career hit
DETROIT - Jesse Burkett got a standing ovation from 19761 fans in Detroit, who witnessed his 2000th career hit. His best year so far was 1893 where he hit .399 with 4 homeruns and 87 RBI. 'I still remember my first hit. But the one today is something special. I'll definitely keep that ball!' He hit a single in the 4th off Togie Pittinger for number 2000.
 
Monday 5/8/1901: King Bailey out for 7 weeks
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee is without its ace King Bailey for at least 7 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Tom Terrell in a game against Philadelphia (A). His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Pulled Bicep Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. This season Bailey compiled an ERA of 2.00, going 4-3 in 8 starts. He fanned 22 while giving up 52 hits in 63 innings. King has pitched one shutout and 7 complete games. He's 4th in the American League in saves!
 
Monday 5/8/1901: Delahanty and Conway win Player of the Week award
Ed Delahanty from Chicago (A) wins his 16th Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the American League. In 20 at bats he hit .550 with 0 HR and 8 RBI. He got at least one hit each game this week and is on a 11 game hitting streak right now. His season numbers are: .339 AVG, 40 hits, 9 doubles, 2 triples and 2 homeruns, along with 27 RBI and 17 runs scored. He's 4th in the American League in batting, 2nd in homeruns and 1st in RBI! The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Chicago (A)'s Pete Conway this time, as the pitcher displayed the best pitching perfomance in his league. Conway was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 1.59. Along the way he struck out 18 in 17 innings. A complete game added to his brilliant performance.
 
Sunday 5/7/1901: Detroit has no chance in a 2-hitter by Jack Stivetts
DETROIT - Great days are rare. But not for Chicago (A)'s right-hander Jack Stivetts. Detroit found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 4th shutout this season, and the 30th time he has done it in his career. 'I had my stuff going. Everything I tried worked. What a day!' Stivetts (7-2) fanned 8 and walked none, throwing 106 pitches. Chicago (A)'s centerfielder Ed Delahanty finished 3 for 5, doubling once, and driving in 2 runs. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Stivetts. Chicago (A) improved its record to 17-16, scoring 5 runs on 10 hits.
 
Thursday 5/4/1901: Jim Handiboe fires 1-hitter against Philadelphia (N)
CINCINNATI - Cincinnati's Jim Handiboe overmatched the opposing hitters all day long. Philadelphia (N) had no chance, collecting just one hit against the right-hander. 'I was able to keep´em off balance. That certainly helped.' Handiboe (1-7) struck out 9 and issued 1 BB, throwing 65 of 104 pitches for strikes. Dan Leahy helped Handiboe at the plate, he finished 5 for 6, scoring three runs. Cincinnati scored 10 runs on 14 hits.
 
Monday 5/1/1901: Baltimore's Waddell earns Pitcher of the Month award
Rube Waddell couldn't have pitched much better than he did in April, and the American League thought so as well, naming the lefty Pitcher of the Month. He went 6-1 in April and finished the month with an ERA of 1.04. He struck out 68 in 69 innings. Rube pitched a shutout as well. Pete Conway couldn't have pitched much better than he did in April, and the American League thought so as well, naming the right-hander Pitcher of the Month. He struck out 54 hitters in his 8 starts, putting together a record of 6-1 while pitching 54 innings. His ERA in April was 1.75. Pete fired THREE shutouts!
 
Monday 5/1/1901: Chicago (A)'s Burkett earns Batter of the Month award
The American League's best player of the month was Chicago (A)'s Jesse Burkett, who wins the award for the 9th time in his career. He had an on base percentage of .467 and hit .387, while driving in 10 runs. The National League's best player of the month was Pittsburgh's Honus Wagner, who wins the award for the 2nd time in his career. Honus pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .330 with 3 and 16 RBI while slugging .587.
 
Monday 5/1/1901: Player of the Week honors go to Stivetts and Chapman
Jack Stivetts of Chicago (A) wins his 8th Player of the Week award for dominating American League's hitters the entire week. Jack went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00, while fanning 16 in 18 innings of work. He pitched two shutouts! Opposing players hit .192 against Jack this season. While posting an ERA of 1.14 he went 6-2 in 8 starts, fanning 56 and walking 13 hitters. Jack has pitched 3 shutouts and 8 complete games. He's 2nd in the American League in ERA and 2nd in wins! Fred Chapman of St. Louis (N) wins his 5th Player of the Week award for dominating National League's hitters the entire week. Chapman was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50. Along the way he struck out 9 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well.
 
Saturday 4/29/1901: Tommy Mccarthy stars with 3000th career hit
CINCINNATI - Boston (N)'s leftfielder Tommy Mccarthy was in good mood after the game against Cincinnati, and he had every reason as he made some history while collecting his 3000th career hit. His best year so far was 1890 where he hit .357 with 0 homeruns and 67 RBI. 'I guess I'll celebrate a bit today. But the most important thing is winning, and my whole career I gave everything I could to help my team.' His hit in the 2nd inning was a single off Pete Conway. The Hall of Fame already has reserved a place for this great player.
 
Monday 4/24/1901: Rube Waddell dominates Cleveland, gives up just one hit
CLEVELAND - Baltimore's left-hander Rube Waddell is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Cleveland on just one hit. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 19th time he has done it in his career. Waddell (5-1) struck out 8 and issued 5 BB, throwing 65 of 114 pitches for strikes. 'I was hitting my spots. Now I'll start concentrating on my next start, and hopefully it will work again.' Charlie Frank helped Waddell at the plate, he finished 1 for 4, homering once, with 2 RBI. Baltimore improved its record to 13-10, scoring 2 runs on 6 hits.
 
Monday 4/24/1901: Malarkey and Sparks win Player of the Week award
The American League's best player of the week was Washington's John Malarkey, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. John went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50, while fanning 11 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. In 5 starts this year John struck out 27 batters in 43.1 innings of work. His ERA is 3.32, his record 3-2. John has pitched one shutout and 4 complete games. Brooklyn's pitcher Tully Sparks had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. Sparks was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00. Along the way he struck out 10 in 18 innings. He pitched two shutouts! Tully has a record of 5-1 this season, with an ERA of 1.33. In 54 Innings he was able to strike out 21 batters. He has 6 complete games and 2 shutouts. He's 1st in the National League in ERA and 1st in wins!
 
Sunday 4/23/1901: Bill Reidy out for 7 weeks
BROOKLYN - Brooklyn's right-hander Bill Reidy suffered a severe injury on Sunday and will be out for at least 7 weeks. In the 4th of the game against Boston (N) he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Strained Tricep Muscle. Opposing players hit .266 against Bill this season. While posting an ERA of 3.57 he went 1-3 in 6 starts, fanning 19 and walking 4 hitters.
 
Saturday 4/22/1901: Cy Swaim blanks Detroit with a 2-hitter
DETROIT - Cleveland's right-hander Cy Swaim is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Detroit on just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 12th time he has done it in his career. With two outs in the 7th inning Socks Seybold doubled to break up the no-hitter. Swaim (4-2) fanned 4 and walked none, throwing 96 pitches. 'I didn't feel that I had good stuff while warming up. But it got better the more I threw the ball. I guess I was lucky.' Eddie Burke provided Cleveland with the offense Swaim needed as he went 2 for 5, and driving in 4 runs. Cleveland scored 9 runs on 13 hits.
 
Monday 4/17/1901: Chicago (N)'s Plank wins Player of the Week award
Milwaukee's third baseman John Mcgraw had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. John was on fire, hitting .429 with 2 HR and 10 RBI. Chicago (N)'s pitcher Eddie Plank 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.
 
Sunday 4/16/1901: Pete Meegan quiets Boston (N) bats with shutout
NEW YORK (N) - Boston (N)'s hitters were dominated by New York (N)'s Pete Meegan. He gave up just 2 hits in recording his 1st shutout of the season. Meegan (3-0) fanned 4 and walked 2, throwing 97 pitches. 'Giving my team a chance to win is the most important thing for me. I was able to do it today.' Dick Padden provided New York (N) with the offense Meegan needed as he finished 2 for 4, and driving in 2 runs. New York (N) improved its record to 7-8, scoring 5 runs on 9 hits.
 
Monday 4/10/1901: Detroit's Seward out for 4 weeks
DETROIT - Detroit is without its right-hander Ed Seward for at least 4 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Gene Demontreville in a game against Philadelphia (A). His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Bone Chips Shoulder was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials.
 
Monday 4/10/1901: Philadelphia (A)'s Conway wins Player of the Week award
Jack Chesbro of Philadelphia (A) wins his 1st Player of the Week award for dominating American League's hitters the entire week. Chesbro was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50. Along the way he struck out 5 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. Pete Conway of Philadelphia (A) wins his 6th Player of the Week award for dominating American League's hitters the entire week. Conway was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00. Along the way he struck out 10 in 18 innings. He pitched two shutouts!
 
Thursday 4/6/1901: Cincinnati has no chance in a 2-hitter by Dave Anderson
BOSTON (N) - Dave Anderson had his best stuff going, and Cincinnati hitters had nothing to cheer about. Boston (N)'s left-hander pitched a 2-hitter, his 1st shutout of the season. Anderson (1-0) was overpowering, fanning 12 while walking 1, throwing 106 pitches. 'I didn't feel that I had good stuff while warming up. But it got better the more I threw the ball. I guess I was lucky.' Boston (N)'s leftfielder Tommy Mccarthy stroked 3 hits in 4 AB. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Anderson. Boston (N) scored 1 run on 5 hits.
 
Wednesday 4/5/1901: Pete Conway shuts out Boston (N) on one hit
BOSTON (N) - Cincinnati's right-hander Pete Conway is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Boston (N) on just one hit. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 27th time he has done it in his career. Conway (2-0) struck out 6 and issued 2 BB, throwing 62 of 114 pitches for strikes. 'I didn't feel that I had good stuff while warming up. But it got better the more I threw the ball. I guess I was lucky.' Billy Lush provided Cincinnati with the offense Conway needed as he finished with 2 hits in 3 AB, doubling twice. Cincinnati improved its record to 3-2, scoring 3 runs on 8 hits.
 
Tuesday 4/4/1901: Cy Young dominates Washington, gives up just one hit
CLEVELAND - Cleveland's right-hander Cy Young 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 54th time he has done it in his career. Frank Bonner spoiled the bid for a no-hitter when he doubled with one out in the 6th inning. 'I'll have to give a lot of credit to my catcher. He put all the right fingers down today.' Young (2-0) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking none, throwing 94 pitches. Eddie Burke provided Cleveland with the offense Young needed as he finished 1 for 2, stroking a double, scoring twice. Cleveland scored 4 runs on 4 hits.
 

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