NEW YORK, NY. September 1, 1916 - As Floyd Bennett hoisted up the United League MVP of the Month trophy for August, rumors have already begun to swirl about whether he will leave Cleveland once his contract is up at the end of the season.
Bennett put pressure on the Maroons to keep him around by posting a 5-2 record and an ERA of 1.65 over 60 innings last month. He also rolled up 52 strikeouts, increasing his value both to Cleveland and to every other team in the league.
Up to now Bennett has compiled an ERA of 2.21 with a 21-11 mark over 34 starts. He has 241 strikeouts in 288.2 innings and has held opponents to a .221 batting average.
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Luther Pender of Indiana had a tremendous August with a 5-2 mark and was chosen the MVP of the Month in the Columbia League.
Pender restricted opposing hitters to 47 base hits and a .204 batting average. He rang up 24 strikeouts in 63.1 innings of work, surrendered 20 walks, and crafted a 2.13 ERA.
Season-to-date, Pender has rung up 17 wins and 12 losses in 31 appearances. He has an ERA of 2.55 and has fanned 101 batters in 275.2 innings.
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