NEW YORK, NY. September 25, 1916 - The Ford Motor Company gave two free Model T automobiles away yesterday to the United League and Columbia League batting title winners.
In the United League, Reading left fielder Ramon Starke won the title with a .322 average. He hit 22 doubles, 13 triples, and 9 home runs.
The Columbia League's best hitter was Chicago Whale's first baseman Jiggs Bard. "Pops always said I learned to swing a bat before I learned to walk" the 29-year-old Chicago first baseman said. His .308 batting average led all Columbia League hitters. He collected 192 hits, socked 1 home run, scored 75 runs and drove in 57 runs. The CL's top batter also played in 153 games, had 21 doubles, 11 triples and walked 46 times.
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