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Monday 10/23/1906: Brooklyn's Hill named Pitcher Of The Year
Awards may not be the most important thing for Rube Waddell, but New York (A)'s left-hander smiled as he was named the American League Pitcher Of The Year winner. This season Waddell compiled an ERA of 1.66, going 28-7 in 41 starts. He fanned 304 while giving up 229 hits in 352.2 innings. Rube has pitched 6 shutouts and 33 complete games. He's 1st in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins! Waddell wins the award for the 7th time in his 9-year career. Awards may not be the most important thing for Bill Hill, but Brooklyn's lefty smiled as he was named the National League Pitcher Of The Year winner. Opposing players hit .241 against Bill this season. While posting an ERA of 2.68 he went 29-13 in 45 starts, fanning 205 and walking 86 hitters. Bill has pitched 6 shutouts and 38 complete games. He's 1st in the National League in wins!
 
Monday 10/23/1906: Wagner and Green earn Hitter Of The Year honors
It was a day to remember for Cleveland's Honus Wagner, who won the American League Hitter Of The Year today. It put the finishing touches on what has been a tremendous season for the slugger. Wagner has hit 6 bombs this year while batting .334. He adds 56 doubles, along with 123 runs scored. He's 2nd in the American League in batting! The National League Hitter Of The Year goes to Danny Green this year. He had an extraordinary season as well! This year Green drove in 74 and scored 86 runs while batting .326 with 10 taters. He's 1st in the National League in batting, 1st in homeruns and 5th in RBI! Green wins the award for the 2nd time in his 7-year career.
 
Monday 10/23/1906: Rookie Of The Year winners announced
The American League Rookie Of The Year winner was announced today, with Chicago (A)'s pitcher Glenn Liebhardt earning the trophy for putting up the best numbers among rookies in his league. Glenn has a record of 20-18 this season, with an ERA of 2.48. In 358.2 Innings he was able to strike out 128 batters. Glenn has pitched 3 shutouts and 36 complete games. He's 9th in the American League in ERA and 9th in wins! The National League Rookie Of The Year winner was announced today as well, with Pittsburgh's shortstop John henry Lloyd earning the trophy for putting up the best numbers among rookies in his league. This year Lloyd drove in 58 and scored 80 runs while batting .319 with 2 homeruns. He's 6th in the National League in batting!
 
Wednesday 10/4/1906: Jim St.vrain blanks Cleveland with a 2-hitter
DETROIT - Detroit's lefty Jim St.vrain is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Cleveland on just 2 hits. It's his 3rd shutout this season, and the 10th time he has done it in his career. Cy Swaim spoiled the bid for a no-hitter when he singled with two outs in the 6th inning. St.vrain (18-19) fanned 2 and walked none, throwing 97 pitches. 'That was one of the best games of my career. I had my stuff working very well today.' Tom Messitt helped St.vrain at the plate, he got 2 hits in 3 AB. The final score of the game was 1-0.
 
Monday 10/2/1906: Chicago (A)'s Liebhardt wins Player of the Week award
The American League's best player of the week was Chicago (A)'s Glenn Liebhardt, who wins the award for the 2nd time in his career. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 1.00 while going 2-0. He was able to complete both starts of the week. This season Liebhardt compiled an ERA of 2.37, going 19-18 in 40 starts. He fanned 124 while giving up 287 hits in 349.2 innings. Glenn has pitched 3 shutouts and 35 complete games. He's 6th in the American League in ERA and 9th in wins! The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Brooklyn's Sam Crawford this time, as the centerfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. In 24 at bats he hit .458 with 2 HR and 6 RBI. He got at least one hit each game this week and is on a 14 game hitting streak right now.
 
Sunday 10/1/1906: New York (A)'s Waddell earns Pitcher of the Month award
Rube Waddell pitched like a legend in September, and the American League named him Pitcher of the Month for his extraordinary performance. He went 5-1 in September and finished the month with an ERA of 0.87. He struck out 50 in 62 innings. Rube fired THREE shutouts! Opposing players hit .180 against Rube this season. While posting an ERA of 1.65 he went 27-7 in 40 starts, fanning 297 and walking 65 hitters. Rube has pitched 6 shutouts and 32 complete games. He's 1st in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins! Brooklyn's Noodles Hahn had a terrific September, and it earned him the National League Pitcher of the month award. His ERA of just 1.29 helped him to a 6-0 record in September. He worked 56 innings, striking out 28 hitters while walking 6. His ERA of 1.30 helped him to a 17-3 record this year. He struck out 92 and walked 12 in 180.1 innings. He has 19 complete games and 4 shutouts.
 
Sunday 10/1/1906: Batter of the Month award winners announced
Harry Lumley of Chicago (A) wins his 1st Batter of the Month award for putting up the best numbers in the American League. He hit .333 with 12 RBI and slugged .495 in 93 at bats. This year Lumley drove in 46 and scored 52 runs while batting .276 with 4 homeruns. The National League's best player of the month was Brooklyn's Sam Crawford, who wins the award for the 4th time in his career. Sam pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .357 with 4 and 23 RBI while slugging .561. Sam is hitting .296 this year, with 171 hits in 578 at bats. He has driven in 78 runs, slugging .422. He's 2nd in the National League in RBIs and 2nd in homeruns!
 
Friday 9/29/1906: Rube Waddell quiets Philadelphia (A) bats with shutout
PHILADELPHIA (A) - Rube Waddell had some fun again. Philadelphia (A) hitters did not. New York (A)'s lefty gave up just one hit in his 6th shutout of the season. He now has 66 career shutouts in 405 games started. Waddell (27-7) struck out an astounding 14 and walked 4, throwing 85 of 150 pitches for strikes. 'I hit the corners with all of my pitches. That helped a lot!' Red Murray helped Waddell at the plate, he finished 2 for 5, hitting a homerun, scoring twice. New York (A) scored 6 runs on 13 hits.
 
Monday 9/25/1906: Philadelphia (A)'s Robitaille wins Player of the Week award
The American League's best player of the week was Philadelphia (A)'s Chick Robitaille, who wins the award for the 5th time in his career. Robitaille 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 New York (N)'s Addie Joss this time, as the pitcher displayed the best pitching perfomance in his league. Joss was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00. Along the way he struck out 12 in 18 innings. He pitched two shutouts! This season Joss compiled an ERA of 2.33, going 20-15 in 39 starts. He fanned 199 while giving up 303 hits in 344 innings. Addie has pitched 7 shutouts and 32 complete games. He's 5th in the National League in ERA and 6th in wins!
 
Monday 9/18/1906: Chicago (A)'s Mullin wins Player of the Week award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to George Mullin, one of Chicago (A)'s best starting pitchers. George went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50, while fanning 6 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. The National League Player of the Week award goes to Patsy Flaherty, one of New York (N)'s best starting pitchers. Flaherty was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 1.00. Along the way he struck out 14 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well.
 
Thursday 9/14/1906: Rube Waddell pitches 2-hit shutout against Detroit
DETROIT - Great days are rare. But not for New York (A)'s left-hander Rube Waddell. Detroit 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 65th time he has done it in his career. Waddell (26-6) struck out 7 and walked none, throwing 71 of 121 pitches for strikes. 'I really like to play baseball, and I love the way I was able to play it today.' New York (A)'s rightfielder Buck Freeman got 3 hits in 4 AB. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Waddell. New York (A) scored 1 run on 4 hits.
 
Monday 9/11/1906: New York (A)'s Waddell wins Player of the Week award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Rube Waddell, one of New York (A)'s best starting pitchers. Waddell was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50. Along the way he struck out 10 in 18 innings. He was able to complete both starts of the week. Chicago (N)'s rightfielder Elmer Flick had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. Elmer was on fire, hitting .536 with 0 HR and 8 RBI.
 
Saturday 9/9/1906: Ty Cobb (BOS) will miss 6 weeks
BOSTON (A) - Boston (A)'s season has taken a hit after one of their best players, centerfielder Ty Cobb, injured himself while rounding a base. He is likely to miss 6 weeks. Torn Abdominal Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. This year Cobb drove in 55 and scored 83 runs while batting .365 with 4 longballs. He's 1st in the American League in batting!
 
Thursday 9/7/1906: Carl Lundgren pitches 2-hit shutout against Washington
NEW YORK (A) - Carl Lundgren took the mound and never left. And Washington hitters couldn't touch him at all. New York (A)'s right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 3rd shutout of the season. He now has 13 career shutouts in 136 games started. Lundgren (21-10) struck out 2 and issued 1 BB, throwing 70 of 114 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.' Art Devlin provided New York (A) with the offense Lundgren needed as he collected 2 hits in 3 trips to the plate, stroking a double, and collecting 3 RBI. New York (A) scored 4 runs on 7 hits.
 
Monday 9/4/1906: Cincinnati's Young out for 5 weeks
CINCINNATI - Cincinnati's lefty Irv Young suffered a severe injury on Monday and will be out for at least 5 weeks. In the 6th of the game against St. Louis (N) he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Spasms Back which will require surgery. This season Young compiled an ERA of 2.67, going 14-16 in 34 starts. He fanned 110 while giving up 263 hits in 293 innings. He has 25 complete games and 5 shutouts.
 
Monday 9/4/1906: Player of the Week honors go to Magee and Cicotte
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Bill Magee, one of St. Louis (A)'s best starting pitchers. Bill went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50, while fanning 4 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. Opposing players hit .241 against Bill this season. While posting an ERA of 2.70 he went 11-10 in 25 starts, fanning 57 and walking 77 hitters. Bill has pitched 3 shutouts and 16 complete games. The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Boston (N)'s Eddie Cicotte this time, as the pitcher displayed the best pitching perfomance in his league. Cicotte was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50. Along the way he struck out 11 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. Opposing players hit .238 against Eddie this season. While posting an ERA of 2.70 he went 19-13 in 34 starts, fanning 134 and walking 68 hitters. Eddie has pitched 6 shutouts and 31 complete games. He's 4th in the National League in wins!
 
Sunday 9/3/1906: Bill Magee pitches his 3rd shutout of the season
ST. LOUIS (A) - St. Louis (A)'s Bill Magee overmatched the opposing hitters all day long. Chicago (A) had no chance, collecting just 2 hits against the right-hander. Magee (11-10) fanned 3 and walked 1, throwing 96 pitches. 'I'll have to give a lot of credit to my catcher. He put all the right fingers down today.' John Titus helped Magee at the plate, he collected 4 hits in 5 trips to the plate, hitting a double, scoring twice. St. Louis (A) improved its record to 60-75, scoring 9 runs on 9 hits.
 
Friday 9/1/1906: Rube Waddell fires 2-hitter against St. Louis (A)
NEW YORK (A) - New York (A)'s left-hander Rube Waddell is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking St. Louis (A) on just 2 hits. It's his 4th shutout this season, and the 64th time he has done it in his career. Waddell (23-6) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking 1, throwing 138 pitches. 'Well, the ball went where I wanted it. I was able to hit the corners with all of my pitches.' Roger Bresnahan provided New York (A) with the offense Waddell needed as he stroked 3 hits in 4 AB. New York (A) improved its record to 71-62, scoring 4 runs on 10 hits.
 
Friday 9/1/1906: Chicago (N)'s Plank named Pitcher of the Month
Chicago (A)'s George Mullin had a terrific August, and it earned him the American League Pitcher of the month award. His record of 5-2 in 7 was among the leagues best this month. In 60 innings of work he allowed just 46 hits while striking out 22, compiling an ERA of just 1.20. George got two complete game shutouts as well! George has a record of 7-5 this season, with an ERA of 2.17. In 116 Innings he was able to strike out 36 batters. George has pitched 2 shutouts and 10 complete games. Chicago (N)'s pitcher Eddie Plank is the National League winner of the Pitcher of the Month award in August. He had an ERA of just 1.78 in 55.2 innings of work in which he struck out 17 hitters. His record in August is 5-1. Eddie got two complete game shutouts as well! His ERA of 2.52 helped him to a 21-13 record this year. He struck out 108 and walked 63 in 306.2 innings. He has 32 complete games and 8 shutouts. He's 7th in the National League in ERA and 3rd in wins!
 
Friday 9/1/1906: Red hot Lobert and Green win Batter of the Month award
The American League Batter of the Month award goes to Hans Lobert, Philadelphia (A)'s starting shortstop. He had an on base percentage of .459 and hit .369, while driving in 17 runs. Lobert has walked 39 times this year and posts a .338 OBP. While batting .278, 114 for 410, he has driven in 55 runs. The National League Batter of the Month award goes to Danny Green, Brooklyn's starting rightfielder. Green helped his team with an average of .388 and 17 RBI in 98 at bats. Green has walked 62 times this year and posts a .400 OBP. While batting .322, 149 for 463, he has driven in 62 runs. He's 2nd in the National League in batting, 1st in homeruns and 3rd in RBI!
 
Thursday 8/31/1906: Rube Vickers (BOS) will miss 4 weeks
BOSTON (A) - Boston (A) is without its right-hander Rube Vickers for at least 4 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to George Barclay in a game against Detroit. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Pulled Tricep Muscle. Surgery will be performed next week. This season Vickers compiled an ERA of 2.37, going 18-11 in 33 starts. He fanned 110 while giving up 243 hits in 284.2 innings. He has 24 complete games and 3 shutouts. He's 6th in the American League in ERA and 6th in wins!
 
Monday 8/28/1906: Boston (N)'s Gilbert wins Player of the Week award
It's the 1st time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Chicago (A)'s pitcher Glenn Liebhardt. Liebhardt was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50. Along the way he struck out 4 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. In 31 starts this year Glenn struck out 97 batters in 269.2 innings of work. His ERA is 2.30, his record 13-16. He has 28 complete games and 3 shutouts. Jack Gilbert 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 .500 with 5 RBI and slugged .800 in 20 at bats.
 
Sunday 8/27/1906: Bill Lange has 2000th career hits
CLEVELAND - Cleveland's leftfielder Bill Lange was in good mood after the game against New York (A), and he had every reason as he made some history while collecting his 2000th career hit. His hit in the 9th inning was a single off Orval Overall. Along with his 2000 hits, Bill collected 54 homeruns and 900 RBI in 13 seasons. 'You dream about that as a kid, but when you reach such a milestone it's hard to believe. Fantastic.'
 
Tuesday 8/22/1906: Frank Owen blanks Cleveland with a 2-hitter
CLEVELAND - Washington's right-hander Frank Owen is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Cleveland on just 2 hits. It's his 6th shutout this season, and the 14th time he has done it in his career. Topsy Hartsel spoiled the bid for a no-hitter when he singled with no outs in the 8th inning. Owen (14-10) fanned 5 and walked none, throwing 114 pitches. 'I was able to keep´em off balance. That certainly helped.' Washington's leftfielder Homer Smoot finished with 3 hits in 5 AB, doubling once, and collecting 2 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Owen. Washington scored 7 runs on 14 hits.
 
Monday 8/21/1906: Philadelphia (N)'s Lindaman wins Player of the Week award
The American League's best player of the week was Philadelphia (A)'s Hans Lobert, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. Hans pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .650 with 0 HR and 5 RBI while slugging .950. He got at least one hit each game this week and is on a 10 game hitting streak right now. Vive Lindaman of Philadelphia (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 1.06 while going 2-0. A complete game added to his brilliant performance. Opposing players hit .228 against Vive this season. While posting an ERA of 3.10 he went 7-5 in 12 starts, fanning 38 and walking 30 hitters. Vive has pitched one shutout and 11 complete games.
 
Saturday 8/19/1906: Jack Taylor dominates Detroit, gives up just 2 hits
NEW YORK (A) - With his best stuff going, New York (A)'s Jack Taylor overmatched the opposing hitters all day long. Detroit had no chance, collecting just 2 hits against the right-hander. Taylor (7-11) struck out none and walked 1, throwing 47 of 85 pitches for strikes. 'I really like to play baseball, and I love the way I was able to play it today.' Buck Freeman helped Taylor at the plate, he collected 1 hit in 3 trips to the plate, hitting a double. New York (A) scored 1 run on 5 hits.
 
Thursday 8/17/1906: Rube Vickers shuts out St. Louis (A) on 2 hits
ST. LOUIS (A) - Rube Vickers took the mound and never left. And St. Louis (A) hitters couldn't touch him at all. Boston (A)'s right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 3rd shutout of the season. He now has 4 career shutouts in 102 games started. Vickers (18-9) fanned 9 and walked 2, throwing 128 pitches. 'Winning is the most important thing. And I gave my team all the support it needed!' Frank Quinn provided Boston (A) with the offense Vickers needed as he finished 3 for 5, scoring twice and collecting 2 RBI. Boston (A) scored 7 runs on 8 hits.
 
Tuesday 8/15/1906: Bill Banks pitches 2-hit shutout against Cincinnati
CHICAGO (N) - Chicago (N)'s right-hander Bill Banks is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Cincinnati on just 2 hits. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 8th time he has done it in his career. 'I was hitting my spots. Now I'll start concentrating on my next start, and hopefully it will work again.' Banks (12-9) struck out 9 and issued 2 BB, throwing 75 of 118 pitches for strikes. Chicago (N)'s first baseman Joe Kelley collected 2 hits in 4 trips to the plate, doubling once. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Banks. Chicago (N) scored 3 runs on 8 hits.
 
Monday 8/14/1906: Player of the Week honors go to Vickers and Davis
Rube Vickers of Boston (A) wins his 2nd Player of the Week award for dominating American League's hitters the entire week. Rube went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.53, while fanning 6 in 17 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. George Davis from New York (N) wins his 2nd Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the National League. He hit .600 with 4 RBI and slugged 1.000 in 20 at bats.
 
Wednesday 8/9/1906: George Davies (NYG) will miss 5 weeks
NEW YORK (N) - When it rains, it pours. New York (N)'s right-hander George Davies will not pitch for at least 5 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Philadelphia (N) where he left the field in the 3rd inning. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Ruptured Elbow Ligament. Surgery will be performed next week. This season Davies compiled an ERA of 3.54, going 9-13 in 25 starts. He fanned 99 while giving up 200 hits in 205.2 innings. George has pitched 3 shutouts and 16 complete games.
 
Monday 8/7/1906: New York (N)'s Joss wins Player of the Week award
Philadelphia (A)'s pitcher Chick Robitaille had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. Robitaille was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 1.00. Along the way he struck out 3 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. Addie Joss of New York (N) wins his 2nd Player of the Week award for dominating National League's hitters the entire week. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.50 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well.
 
Saturday 8/5/1906: Eddie Plank blanks Pittsburgh with a 2-hitter
CHICAGO (N) - Eddie Plank took the mound and never left. And Pittsburgh hitters couldn't touch him at all. Chicago (N)'s left-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 7th shutout of the season. He now has 22 career shutouts in 234 games started. 'I hit the corners with all of my pitches. That helped a lot!' Plank (17-12) struck out 3 and walked 2, throwing 65 of 112 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for Chicago (N) was leftfielder Fielder Jones, he went 2 for 3. Chicago (N) improved its record to 52-57, scoring 1 run on 5 hits.
 
Friday 8/4/1906: Jim St.vrain shuts out Philadelphia (A) on one hit
DETROIT - Jim St.vrain took the mound and never left. And Philadelphia (A) hitters couldn't touch him at all. Detroit's left-hander gave up just one hit in his 2nd shutout of the season. He now has 9 career shutouts in 114 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.' St.vrain (14-12) fanned 8 and walked none, throwing 112 pitches. Harry Davis provided Detroit with the offense St.vrain needed as he finished 2 for 4, hitting a double. The final score of the game was 1-0.
 
Tuesday 8/1/1906: New York (N)'s Joss named Pitcher of the Month
The best month of July in the American League certainly had Boston (A)'s right-hander Bill Donovan, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. He went 5-0 in July and finished the month with an ERA of 1.83. He struck out 31 in 54 innings. Bill fired two shutouts! This season Donovan compiled an ERA of 1.82, going 18-7 in 26 starts. He fanned 138 while giving up 154 hits in 227 innings. Bill has pitched 7 shutouts and 22 complete games. He's 4th in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins! Addie Joss couldn't have pitched much better than he did in July, and the National League thought so as well, naming the right-hander Pitcher of the Month. He went 5-2 in July and finished the month with an ERA of 0.87. He struck out 41 in 62 innings. Addie fired THREE shutouts! This season Joss compiled an ERA of 2.39, going 15-11 in 27 starts. He fanned 124 while giving up 214 hits in 237 innings. He has 24 complete games and 4 shutouts. He's 8th in the National League in ERA and 5th in wins!
 
Tuesday 8/1/1906: Red hot Cobb and Burkett win Batter of the Month award
The American League's best player of the month was Boston (A)'s Ty Cobb, who wins the award for the 3rd time in his career. In 111 at bats he hit .378 with 2 HR and 14 RBI. His season features a batting average of .350 (150 hits in 429 AB), 19 doubles, 5 triples and 4 bombs. Cobb collected 37 RBI and 68 runs as well. He's 2nd in the American League in batting! The National League Batter of the Month award goes to Jesse Burkett, Pittsburgh's starting rightfielder. Jesse pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .371 with 1 and 11 RBI while slugging .515. Jesse is hitting .330 this year, with 113 hits in 342 at bats. He has driven in 41 runs, slugging .427. He's 2nd in the National League in batting!
 
Monday 7/31/1906: Chick Robitaille turns in great performance against Chicago (A)
CHICAGO (A) - Good things can happen when you throw strikes. And Chick Robitaille did so today, in a 2-hit shutout against Chicago (A). With two outs in the 6th inning George Mullin singled to break up the no-hitter. Robitaille (14-9) showed excellent control, walking nobody and fanning 2. 'Today I just felt fine. I had a good feeling while warming up.' Bunk Congalton provided Philadelphia (A) with the offense Robitaille needed as he went 3 for 4, hitting 2 doubles, scoring two runs. Philadelphia (A) improved its record to 55-50, scoring 5 runs on 14 hits.
 
Monday 7/31/1906: Donovan (BOS) and Leroy (CHN) win P.O.W. award
Boston (A)'s pitcher Bill Donovan had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. Donovan was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00. Along the way he struck out 7 in 18 innings. He pitched two shutouts! In 26 starts this year Bill struck out 138 batters in 227 innings of work. His ERA is 1.82, his record 18-7. Bill has pitched 7 shutouts and 22 complete games. He's 4th in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins! Chicago (N)'s pitcher Louis Leroy 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 pitched two shutouts!
 
Friday 7/28/1906: Louis Leroy turns in great performance against Cincinnati
CHICAGO (N) - Louis Leroy had some fun again. Cincinnati hitters did not. Chicago (N)'s right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 4th shutout of the season. He now has 4 career shutouts in 33 games started. Henry Adkinson spoiled the bid for a no-hitter when he singled with one out in the 5th inning. 'They took some ugly cuts at my breaking stuff, so I kept throwing it. Fortunately they were not able to adjust in time.' Leroy (12-15) struck out 5 and walked none, throwing 64 of 101 pitches for strikes. Chicago (N)'s rightfielder Elmer Flick finished with 2 hits in 5 AB, with 2 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Leroy. Chicago (N) improved its record to 47-55, scoring 7 runs on 12 hits.
 
Monday 7/24/1906: Player of the Week honors go to Congalton and Plank
The American League's best player of the week was Philadelphia (A)'s Bunk Congalton, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. He had an on base percentage of .520 and hit .500, while driving in 4 runs. The National League Player of the Week award goes to Eddie Plank, one of Chicago (N)'s best starting pitchers. Plank was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00. Along the way he struck out 8 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well.
 
Sunday 7/23/1906: John Skopec shuts out Chicago (A) on 2 hits
CHICAGO (A) - John Skopec had his best stuff going, and Chicago (A) hitters had nothing to cheer about. St. Louis (A)'s left-hander pitched a 2-hitter, his 4th shutout of the season. Skopec (6-7) fanned 6 and walked 2, throwing 106 pitches. 'I had my stuff going. Everything I tried worked. What a day!' Matty Mcintyre provided St. Louis (A) with the offense Skopec needed as he went 2 for 4. The final score of the game was 1-0.
 
Saturday 7/22/1906: Irv Young shuts out St. Louis (N) on one hit
CINCINNATI - Cincinnati's left-hander Irv Young is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. St. Louis (N) found out the hard way, getting just one hit. Young 4th shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 5th shutouts in his career. 'That was one of the best games of my career. I had my stuff working very well today.' Young (11-12) struck out 2 and walked 1, throwing 47 of 80 pitches for strikes. Mike Grady helped Young at the plate, he went 1 for 4, and collecting 2 RBI. Cincinnati scored 5 runs on 8 hits.
 
Monday 7/17/1906: Boston (N)'s Stricklett wins Player of the Week award
The American League's best player of the week was Detroit's Bill Duggleby, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. Bill went 2-0 with an ERA of 1.50, while fanning 4 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. This season Duggleby compiled an ERA of 2.93, going 7-8 in 19 starts. He fanned 53 while giving up 162 hits in 165.2 innings. He has 13 complete games and 2 shutouts. It's the 2nd time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Boston (N)'s pitcher Elmer Stricklett. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 1.00 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well.
 
Friday 7/14/1906: Rube Waddell out for 6-7 weeks
NEW YORK (A) - New York (A) is without its ace Rube Waddell for at least 6-7 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Sherry Magee in a game against Detroit. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Waddell was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Herniated Disc Back. Opposing players hit .177 against Rube this season. While posting an ERA of 1.56 he went 16-5 in 23 starts, fanning 161 and walking 35 hitters. He has 21 complete games and 3 shutouts. He's 1st in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins!
 
Monday 7/10/1906: Chicago (N)'s Jones wins Player of the Week award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Ty Cobb, Boston (A)'s starting centerfielder. Ty pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .588 with 1 HR and 4 RBI while slugging .882. Cobb has hit for a .351 average this season. He has 22 extra base hits along with 150 total bases, resulting in a .442 slugging percentage. He's 2nd in the American League in batting! It's the 2nd time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Chicago (N)'s leftfielder Fielder Jones. Fielder was on fire, hitting .444 with 0 HR and 2 RBI. He got at least one hit each game this week and is on a 9 game hitting streak right now. Jones has hit one bomb this year while batting .294. He adds 15 doubles, along with 32 runs scored.
 
Friday 7/7/1906: Philadelphia (N) has no chance in a 2-hitter by Doc White
NEW YORK (N) - New York (N)'s left-hander Doc White is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Philadelphia (N) on just 2 hits. It's his 5th shutout this season, and the 14th time he has done it in his career. 'I was able to keep´em off balance. That certainly helped.' White (12-5) struck out 3 and walked none, throwing 61 of 93 pitches for strikes. Lefty Davis provided New York (N) with the offense White needed as he finished with 2 hits in 3 AB, hitting a homerun, scoring three times and driving in 2 runs. The final score of the game was 8-0.
 
Friday 7/7/1906: Chicago (A)'s Wallace severely injured
CHICAGO (A) - When it rains, it pours. Chicago (A)'s right-hander Bobby Wallace will not pitch for at least 7-8 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against St. Louis (A) where he left the field in the 2nd inning. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Bone Chips Shoulder which will require surgery. This season Wallace compiled an ERA of 2.85, going 11-9 in 23 starts. He fanned 93 while giving up 187 hits in 192.1 innings. He has 19 complete games and one shutout. He's 5th in the American League in wins!
 
Thursday 7/6/1906: Jesse Burkett collects 3000th hit against St. Louis (A)
ST. LOUIS (A) - Chicago (A)'s rightfielder Jesse Burkett was in good mood after the game against St. Louis (A), and he had every reason as he made some history while collecting his 3000th career hit. His hit in the 3rd inning was a single off Doc Parker. Along with his 3000 hits, Jesse collected 127 homeruns and 1297 RBI in 16 seasons. 'My firends always told me that I will do it one day. I never believed it. Good that I was wrong!' It's no secret that he will one day be in the Hall of Fame!
 
Monday 7/3/1906: Mcintyre and Dinneen win Player of the Week award
It's the 2nd time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to St. Louis (A)'s leftfielder Matty Mcintyre. Matty pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .556 with 2 HR and 5 RBI while slugging 1.111. He has hit 4 taters while batting .288 this season. His 72 hits and 30 walks add up to a .360 on-base percentage. Brooklyn's pitcher Bill Dinneen 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 1.59 while going 2-0. A complete game added to his brilliant performance. In 22 starts this year Bill struck out 78 batters in 186.1 innings of work. His ERA is 2.80, his record 16-5. He's 1st in the National League in wins!
 
Saturday 7/1/1906: Addie Joss blanks Cincinnati with a 2-hitter
NEW YORK (N) - Great days are rare. But not for New York (N)'s right-hander Addie Joss. Cincinnati 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 4th time he has done it in his career. Joss (11-9) fanned 5 and walked 3, throwing 112 pitches. 'Winning is the most important thing. And I gave my team all the support it needed!' Lefty Davis provided New York (N) with the offense Joss needed as he got 1 hit in 3 AB. New York (N) improved its record to 44-37, scoring 1 run on 6 hits.
 
Saturday 7/1/1906: Cincinnati's Hughes named Pitcher of the Month
Winner of this months American League Pitcher of the Month award is Boston (A)'s Bill Donovan. He went 5-1 in June and finished the month with an ERA of 1.02. He struck out 35 in 53 innings. Bill got two complete game shutouts as well! Opposing players hit .191 against Bill this season. While posting an ERA of 1.82 he went 13-7 in 20 starts, fanning 107 and walking 59 hitters. He has 18 complete games and 5 shutouts. He's 4th in the American League in ERA and 2nd in wins! The best month of June in the National League certainly had Cincinnati's right-hander Tom Hughes, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. His ERA of just 1.11 helped him to a 3-3 record in June. He worked 48.2 innings, striking out 23 hitters while walking 12. In 20 starts this year Tom struck out 65 batters in 146 innings of work. His ERA is 3.08, his record 6-12.
 
Saturday 7/1/1906: Cleveland's Wagner earns Batter of the Month award
It's the 7th time that the American League Batter of the Month award goes to Cleveland's centerfielder Honus Wagner. Wagner helped his team with an average of .352 and 9 RBI in 105 at bats. While compiling an on base percentage of .396, Honus hit .355 and slugged .515. He has collected 36 runs batted in this year. He's 2nd in the American League in batting! It's the 3rd time that the National League Batter of the Month award goes to Brooklyn's centerfielder Sam Crawford. He hit .400 with 14 RBI and slugged .579 in 95 at bats. His season features a batting average of .297 (87 hits in 293 AB), 25 doubles, 4 triples and no bombs. Crawford collected 34 RBI and 44 runs as well.
 
Monday 6/26/1906: Pittsburgh's Harris wins Player of the Week award
It's the 1st time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Philadelphia (A)'s pitcher John Mcmakin. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 1.50 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. The National League's best player of the week was Pittsburgh's Joe Harris, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. Joe went 2-0 with an ERA of 1.00, while fanning 7 in 18 innings of work. He was able to complete both starts of the week.
 
Monday 6/19/1906: Bill Duggleby pitches his 1st shutout of the season
DETROIT - Bill Duggleby had his best stuff going, and Boston (A) hitters were chanceless. Detroit's right-hander fired a 2-hitter, his 1st shutout of the season. Duggleby (4-7) fanned 3 and walked 2, throwing 100 pitches. 'I was hitting my spots. Now I'll start concentrating on my next start, and hopefully it will work again.' Sherry Magee helped Duggleby at the plate, he collected 1 hit in 4 trips to the plate, homering once. The final score of the game was 2-0.
 
Monday 6/19/1906: Cincinnati's Walsh wins Player of the Week award
Boston (A)'s pitcher Bill Donovan had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. Donovan was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 1.00. Along the way he struck out 7 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. Ed Walsh of Cincinnati wins his 2nd Player of the Week award for dominating National League's hitters the entire week. Walsh was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00. Along the way he struck out 13 in 17 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. Opposing players hit .219 against Ed this season. While posting an ERA of 2.08 he went 9-6 in 17 starts, fanning 74 and walking 32 hitters. He has 11 complete games and 2 shutouts. He's 5th in the National League in ERA and 8th in wins!
 
Monday 6/12/1906: Moore (DET) and White (NYG) win P.O.W. award
It's the 1st time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Detroit's pitcher Earl Moore. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 1.00 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to New York (N)'s Doc White this time, as the pitcher displayed the best pitching perfomance in his league. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 1.93 while going 2-0. A complete game added to his brilliant performance. In 16 starts this year Doc struck out 67 batters in 135 innings of work. His ERA is 2.53, his record 9-5. He has 12 complete games and 3 shutouts. He's 9th in the National League in ERA and 4th in wins!
 
Friday 6/9/1906: Jack Chesbro out for 6 weeks
PHILADELPHIA (A) - When it rains, it pours. Philadelphia (A)'s right-hander Jack Chesbro will not pitch for at least 6 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Detroit where he left the field in the 1st inning. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Herniated Disc Back. Opposing players hit .281 against Jack this season. While posting an ERA of 3.45 he went 4-2 in 9 starts, fanning 34 and walking 16 hitters.
 
Monday 6/5/1906: Vickers (BOS) and Young (CIN) win P.O.W. award
Rube Vickers of Boston (A) wins his 1st Player of the Week award for dominating American League's hitters the entire week. Rube went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50, while fanning 8 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. His ERA of 1.94 helped him to a 9-3 record this year. He struck out 50 and walked 22 in 125 innings. He has 10 complete games and one shutout. He's 4th in the American League in ERA and 3rd in wins! The National League Player of the Week award goes to Irv Young, one of Cincinnati's best starting pitchers. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.50 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. His ERA of 3.49 helped him to a 6-7 record this year. He struck out 50 and walked 25 in 118.2 innings. He has 9 complete games and 2 shutouts.
 
Saturday 6/3/1906: Ed Walsh out for 4-5 weeks
CINCINNATI - Cincinnati is without its ace Ed Walsh for at least 4-5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Fielder Jones in a game against Chicago (N). His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Strained Rotator Cuff Muscle which will require surgery. This season Walsh compiled an ERA of 2.30, going 7-5 in 14 starts. He fanned 55 while giving up 84 hits in 109.1 innings. Ed has pitched one shutout and 9 complete games. He's 6th in the National League in ERA and 9th in wins!
 
Thursday 6/1/1906: New York (A)'s Waddell earns Pitcher of the Month award
Winner of this months American League Pitcher of the Month award is New York (A)'s Rube Waddell. He went 5-2 in May and finished the month with an ERA of 1.03. He struck out 45 in 61 innings. Rube pitched a shutout as well. His ERA of 1.32 helped him to a 11-3 record this year. He struck out 93 and walked 26 in 123 innings. He has 14 complete games and 3 shutouts. He's 1st in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins! Nick Altrock couldn't have pitched much better than he did in May, and the National League thought so as well, naming the left-hander Pitcher of the Month. He struck out 13 hitters in his 5 starts, putting together a record of 3-2 while pitching 13 innings. His ERA in May was 1.02. Nick got two complete game shutouts as well! In 11 starts this year Nick struck out 29 batters in 97 innings of work. His ERA is 1.86, his record 7-4. He has 11 complete games and 2 shutouts.
 
Thursday 6/1/1906: Jordan (BOS) and Flick (CHN) win monthly award
It's the 1st time that the American League Batter of the Month award goes to Boston (A)'s first baseman Tim Jordan. He hit .393 with 17 RBI and slugged .640 in 89 at bats. Tim has gone 51 for 134 (.381) this season, hitting 4 homeruns and driving in 27 runs. He has scored 18 runs on his own. Chicago (N)'s rightfielder Elmer Flick had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Batter of the Month. He hit .344 with 8 RBI and slugged .563 in 96 at bats. Elmer has gone 72 for 208 (.346) this season, hitting one homerun and driving in 22 runs. He has scored 29 runs on his own. He's 1st in the National League in batting!
 
Monday 5/29/1906: Coakley (SLA) and Mathewson (PIT) win P.O.W. award
It's the 3rd time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to St. Louis (A)'s pitcher Andy Coakley. Andy went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50, while fanning 5 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. The National League's best player of the week was Pittsburgh's Christy Mathewson, who wins the award for the 3rd time in his career. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 1.17 while going 2-0. A complete game added to his brilliant performance. His ERA of 2.24 helped him to a 6-7 record this year. He struck out 90 and walked 12 in 112.1 innings.
 
Sunday 5/28/1906: Case Patten pitches 2-hit shutout against Cincinnati
CINCINNATI - Case Patten had his best stuff going, and Cincinnati hitters were chanceless. Pittsburgh's lefty fired a 2-hitter, his 2nd shutout of the season. '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.' Patten (7-3) struck out 6 and walked 1, throwing 66 of 109 pitches for strikes. Pittsburgh's third baseman Zeke Wrigley finished 2 for 4. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Patten. Pittsburgh improved its record to 26-25, scoring 5 runs on 7 hits.
 
Friday 5/26/1906: Chief Bender shuts out Cincinnati on 2 hits
CINCINNATI - Chief Bender had some fun again. Cincinnati hitters did not. Boston (N)'s right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 2nd shutout of the season. He now has 14 career shutouts in 147 games started. Bender (7-6) showed excellent control, walking nobody and fanning 2. 'I was able to keep´em off balance. That certainly helped.' Jack Gilbert provided Boston (N) with the offense Bender needed as he finished with 2 hits in 2 AB. Boston (N) improved its record to 26-23, scoring 1 run on 5 hits.
 
Friday 5/26/1906: Bill Donovan blanks Detroit with a 2-hitter
DETROIT - Boston (A)'s right-hander Bill Donovan is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Detroit found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Donovan 3rd shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 15th shutouts in his career. Donovan (8-5) struck out 7 and walked 2, throwing 59 of 98 pitches for strikes. 'I really like to play baseball, and I love the way I was able to play it today.' Tim Jordan provided Boston (A) with the offense Donovan needed as he went 2 for 4, doubling once. Boston (A) scored 2 runs on 9 hits.
 
Friday 5/26/1906: Rube Waddell quiets St. Louis (A) bats with shutout
NEW YORK (A) - Rube Waddell took the mound and never left. And St. Louis (A) hitters couldn't touch him at all. New York (A)'s lefty gave up just 2 hits in his 3rd shutout of the season. He now has 63 career shutouts in 378 games started. Waddell (10-3) struck out 6 and walked 2, throwing 68 of 111 pitches for strikes. 'Pitching a great game is always a good thing. And it doesn't get much better than today.' Buck Freeman helped Waddell at the plate, he got 2 hits in 4 AB, doubling once. The final score of the game was 1-0.
 
Monday 5/22/1906: Bill Phyle quiets Washington bats with shutout
CHICAGO (A) - Chicago (A)'s right-hander Bill Phyle is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Washington on just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 14th time he has done it in his career. Phyle (2-2) fanned none and walked 1, throwing 93 pitches. 'Wow, what a nice day. I guess I had a good breakfast today.' Billy Maloney helped Phyle at the plate, he got 1 hit in 3 AB. Chicago (A) improved its record to 19-27, scoring 2 runs on 3 hits.
 
Monday 5/22/1906: Skopec and White win Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to St. Louis (A)'s John Skopec this time, as the pitcher displayed the best pitching perfomance in his league. John went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50, while fanning 6 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. This season Skopec compiled an ERA of 3.40, going 3-2 in 7 starts. He fanned 17 while giving up 48 hits in 53 innings. He has 4 complete games and one shutout. Doc White of New York (N) wins his 2nd Player of the Week award for dominating National League's hitters the entire week. White was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50. Along the way he struck out 8 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. His ERA of 2.25 helped him to a 6-3 record this year. He struck out 52 and walked 19 in 96 innings. Doc has pitched 3 shutouts and 8 complete games. He's 4th in the National League in ERA and 5th in wins!
 
Monday 5/15/1906: Doc Newton shuts out Chicago (A) on 2 hits
CHICAGO (A) - Chicago (A)'s hitters looked uncomfortable, and Boston (A)'s Doc Newton didn't help them. The left-hander fired his 2nd shutout of the season, a 2-hitter. Newton (7-3) struck out 5 and walked 1, throwing 71 of 127 pitches for strikes. 'Well, the ball went where I wanted it. I was able to hit the corners with all of my pitches.' Tim Jordan provided Boston (A) with the offense Newton needed as he stroked 3 hits in 4 AB. Boston (A) scored 4 runs on 10 hits.
 
Monday 5/15/1906: Coombs (DET) and Patten (PIT) win P.O.W. award
The American League's best player of the week was Detroit's Jack Coombs, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. Coombs was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 1.00. Along the way he struck out 3 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. His ERA of 3.76 helped him to a 4-5 record this year. He struck out 34 and walked 37 in 79 innings. Jack has pitched one shutout and 8 complete games. 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. Patten was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50. Along the way he struck out 10 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well.
 
Saturday 5/13/1906: Eddie Cicotte pitches 2-hit shutout against St. Louis (N)
ST. LOUIS (N) - Great days are rare. But not for Boston (N)'s right-hander Eddie Cicotte. St. Louis (N) found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 4th time he has done it in his career. Cicotte (5-4) struck out 3 and walked 3, throwing 66 of 112 pitches for strikes. 'I felt early that I was on top of my game. Fortunately I was able to keep that feeling the entire game.' Jack Gilbert provided Boston (N) with the offense Cicotte needed as he collected 2 hits in 4 trips to the plate, scoring two runs. Boston (N) scored 2 runs on 7 hits.
 
Friday 5/12/1906: Eddie Plank pitches his 2nd shutout of the season
CHICAGO (N) - Chicago (N)'s southpaw Eddie Plank is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Cincinnati on just 2 hits. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 17th time he has done it in his career. Plank (6-5) struck out none and walked none, throwing 61 of 98 pitches for strikes. 'I was hitting my spots. Now I'll start concentrating on my next start, and hopefully it will work again.' Elmer Flick provided Chicago (N) with the offense Plank needed as he finished 2 for 4, stroking two 2B's. The final score of the game was 2-0.
 
Thursday 5/11/1906: Fred Glade turns in great performance against Cincinnati
CHICAGO (N) - Fred Glade had some fun again. Cincinnati hitters did not. Chicago (N)'s right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 2nd shutout of the season. He now has 18 career shutouts in 129 games started. 'I really like to play baseball, and I love the way I was able to play it today.' Glade (6-4) fanned 5 and walked none, throwing 106 pitches. Chicago (N)'s second baseman Miller Huggins stroked 2 hits in 4 AB, and driving in 2 runs. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Glade. Chicago (N) scored 5 runs on 7 hits.
 
Tuesday 5/9/1906: Jack Coombs pitches 2-hit shutout against Chicago (A)
DETROIT - It was a great day for Detroit's right-hander Jack Coombs. The 23-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 2-hitter, against Chicago (A) on Tuesday. 'Giving my team a chance to win is the most important thing for me. I was able to do it today.' Coombs (3-5) fanned 2 and walked 3, throwing 109 pitches. Detroit's catcher Farmer Steelman collected 1 hit in 2 trips to the plate. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Coombs. The final score of the game was 3-0.
 
Tuesday 5/9/1906: Kid Elberfeld punishes Cleveland with four hits, cycle
CLEVELAND - Kid Elberfeld led St. Louis (A) to a 20-10 win over Cleveland by squeezing four hits out of his bat. That's not the best part, though. He hit for the cycle as well! A RBI double off Watty Lee in the 1st inning accounted for his 1st hit. A single in the 3rd off Watty Lee accounted for his 2nd hit. A pitch from Walter Thornton in the 6th inning left his bat for a three-run homerun, landing 379 feet from home plate in left field. A pitch from Scott Stratton in the 8th inning left his bat for a RBI triple. That drive completed the cycle, causing a smile on his face! Kid did drive in 5 while scoring 3 runs on his own. He now has a total of 19 hits this season, accounting for a .292 batting average. He's now the 26th player in league history to hit for the cycle! Shad Barry was the last player to hit for the cycle, doing it 8/24/1902.
 
Monday 5/8/1906: Philadelphia (A)'s Robitaille wins Player of the Week award
Philadelphia (A)'s pitcher Chick Robitaille 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 2.12 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. The National League Player of the Week award goes to Lew Moren, one of Pittsburgh's best starting pitchers. Lew went 2-0 with an ERA of 1.20, while fanning 7 in 15 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well.
 
Friday 5/5/1906: Lew Moren out for 6 weeks
PITTSBURGH - When it rains, it pours. Pittsburgh's right-hander Lew Moren will not pitch for at least 6 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Cincinnati where he left the field in the 6th inning. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Ruptured Tricep Tendon which will require surgery. Lew has a record of 1-1 this season, with an ERA of 1.50. In 24 Innings he was able to strike out 9 batters. He has 2 complete games and one shutout.
 
Monday 5/1/1906: Waddell (NYA) and Flaherty (NYG) win monthly pitcher award
Rube Waddell pitched like a legend in April, and the American League named him Pitcher of the Month for his extraordinary performance. He struck out 48 hitters in his 7 starts, putting together a record of 6-1 while pitching 48 innings. His ERA in April was 1.60. Rube fired two shutouts! It's the 2nd time that the National League Pitcher of the Month award goes to New York (N)'s pitcher Patsy Flaherty. His ERA of just 1.74 helped him to a 5-1 record in April. He worked 62 innings, striking out 26 hitters while walking 14. Patsy pitched a shutout as well.
 
Monday 5/1/1906: Red hot Wagner and Flick win Batter of the Month award
Honus Wagner of Cleveland wins his 6th Batter of the Month award for putting up the best numbers in the American League. Wagner helped his team with an average of .391 and 17 RBI in 115 at bats. Elmer Flick of Chicago (N) wins his 2nd Batter of the Month award for putting up the best numbers in the National League. Elmer pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .348 with 0 and 14 RBI while slugging .563.
 
Monday 5/1/1906: Player of the Week honors go to Felix and Hill
It's the 2nd time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Washington's pitcher Harry Felix. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 2.00 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. This season Felix compiled an ERA of 1.50, going 5-1 in 6 starts. He fanned 35 while giving up 36 hits in 54 innings. Harry has pitched 3 shutouts and 6 complete games. He's 1st in the American League in ERA and 4th in wins! The National League Player of the Week award goes to Bill Hill, one of Brooklyn's best starting pitchers. Hill 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 was able to complete both starts of the week. Opposing players hit .220 against Bill this season. While posting an ERA of 1.90 he went 5-2 in 8 starts, fanning 45 and walking 10 hitters. Bill has pitched one shutout and 7 complete games. He's 2nd in the National League in ERA and 2nd in wins!
 
Wednesday 4/26/1906: Rube Waddell pitches his 2nd shutout of the season
NEW YORK (A) - New York (A)'s left-hander Rube Waddell is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Detroit on just one hit. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 62nd time he has done it in his career. Waddell (6-1) was overpowering, fanning 11 while walking none, throwing 101 pitches. 'They took some ugly cuts at my breaking stuff, so I kept throwing it. Fortunately they were not able to adjust in time.' The hitting star for New York (A) was first baseman George Flynn, he stroked 2 hits in 4 AB. New York (A) improved its record to 14-11, scoring 2 runs on 6 hits.
 
Monday 4/24/1906: Philadelphia (N)'s Foutz 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 Bill Donovan. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.00 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. His ERA of 2.20 helped him to a 4-2 record this year. He struck out 31 and walked 16 in 49 innings. Bill has pitched one shutout and 5 complete games. He's 7th in the American League in ERA and 3rd in wins! The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Philadelphia (N)'s Frank Foutz this time, as the first baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Foutz helped his team with an average of .524 and 5 RBI in 21 at bats. Foutz has walked 6 times this year and posts a .419 OBP. While batting .368, 25 for 68, he has driven in 11 runs. He's 2nd in the National League in batting!
 
Friday 4/21/1906: Hooks Wiltse out for 4-5 weeks
BROOKLYN - Brooklyn is without its ace Hooks Wiltse for at least 4-5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Dick Harley in a game against Philadelphia (N). His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Strained Elbow Ligament was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. In 6 starts this year Hooks struck out 37 batters in 53.2 innings of work. His ERA is 1.84, his record 4-1. Hooks has pitched one shutout and 5 complete games. He's 3rd in the National League in ERA and 2nd in wins!
 
Wednesday 4/19/1906: Pittsburgh's Puttmann severely injured, out for season
PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh's left-hander Ambrose Puttmann will not pitch again this year, suffering a serious injury in the game against St. Louis (N) on Wednesday. Torn Rotator Cuff Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. This season Puttmann compiled an ERA of 2.32, going 2-2 in 5 starts. He fanned 22 while giving up 46 hits in 42.2 innings. He's 2nd in the National League in saves!
 
Monday 4/17/1906: Boston (N)'s Stricklett wins Player of the Week award
Cleveland's pitcher Cy Swaim 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 1.50 while going 2-0. He was able to complete both starts of the week. This season Swaim compiled an ERA of 3.50, going 3-1 in 4 starts. He fanned 12 while giving up 39 hits in 36 innings. He's 1st in the American League in wins! The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Boston (N)'s Elmer Stricklett this time, as the pitcher displayed the best pitching perfomance in his league. Stricklett was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 1.50. Along the way he struck out 0 in 18 innings. He was able to complete both starts of the week.
 
Saturday 4/15/1906: Season ending injury strikes Washington's Wilson
WASHINGTON - Washington's right-hander Highball Wilson experienced probably the worst case scenario for a pitcher, a season ending injury. After pitching in the 8th inning of the game against Boston (A), Wilson complained about serious pain in his throwing arm. He had to leave the game. After being taken to a local hospital, Wilson was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Torn Rotator Cuff Muscle.
 
Monday 4/10/1906: Cobb (BOS) and Wiltse (BRO) win P.O.W. award
The American League's best player of the week was Boston (A)'s Ty Cobb, who wins the award for the 3rd time in his career. Ty was on fire, hitting .514 with 0 HR and 4 RBI. He got at least one hit each game this week and is on a 8 game hitting streak right now. He has hit no bombs while batting .422 this season. His 19 hits and 3 walks add up to a .458 on-base percentage. He's 4th in the American League in batting! The National League Player of the Week award goes to Hooks Wiltse, one of Brooklyn's best starting pitchers. Hooks went 2-0 with an ERA of 1.00, while fanning 11 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well.
 

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