NEW YORK, NY. July 12, 1918 - Official attendance figures were sent to the league office yesterday, and Commissioner Eagan stated, "It worries me, but it's not something that surprises me."
The war in Europe has placed a large number of baseball fans in the service, and their families are too concerned about them to watch a baseball match.
Attendance is down almost 40%, and league owners and officials are very worried about the long-term impact of this year's revenue loss.
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June's Best Players Recognized
NEW YORK, NY. July 1, 1918 - It was a tight race between Cleveland second-baseman Cap Cottrell and Reading pitcher Ezra Pulljam, but Pulljam had a great final week of June and has won the United League Player of the Month Award.
The left-hander went 6-1 in 7 starts. He threw 62 innings, striking out 20 and compiling a gorgeous 1.16 ERA.
This year Pulliam has compiled a 16-5 record with a 1.87 ERA in 21 starts.
Over in the Columbia League, Michal Roy was at the top of the hit parade in the Columbia League throughout June. For the outstanding month, the talented Newark second baseman was chosen the Player of the Month.
He compiled a .381 average with 40 hits, no home runs, 18 RBIs and 21 runs scored.
Roy on the season is leading the league with a .366 average. His stats include 49 RBIs and 61 runs scored.
The left-hander went 6-1 in 7 starts. He threw 62 innings, striking out 20 and compiling a gorgeous 1.16 ERA.
This year Pulliam has compiled a 16-5 record with a 1.87 ERA in 21 starts.
Over in the Columbia League, Michal Roy was at the top of the hit parade in the Columbia League throughout June. For the outstanding month, the talented Newark second baseman was chosen the Player of the Month.
He compiled a .381 average with 40 hits, no home runs, 18 RBIs and 21 runs scored.
Roy on the season is leading the league with a .366 average. His stats include 49 RBIs and 61 runs scored.
Sanford Excelling with New Club
NEWARK, NJ. June 28, 1918 - Remember when we wrote that all Orson Sanford might need is a change of scenery?
We were right. The 26-year-old Peppers catcher has been on fire through his first twenty games. He's hitting .380 with 8 doubles, 3 triples, and 21 RBI since coming to Newark.
We were right. The 26-year-old Peppers catcher has been on fire through his first twenty games. He's hitting .380 with 8 doubles, 3 triples, and 21 RBI since coming to Newark.
Top United League Clubs Lose Player to Injury
WASHINGTON, DC. June 27, 1918 - In one day, the top two teams battling for the United League Pennant lost key players to injury.
The Washington Grays lost Forest Goldsmith.
"I'm frustrated right now," said second baseman Forest Goldsmith. "I can't help this team by sitting on the bench or in the training room." Unfortunately for the Grays, that's where he will be spending the next 7 weeks. Goldsmith suffered a bruised kneecap inyesterday's game against New York while colliding with a player at a base. "Believe me," he said, "I won't be out a day longer than I have to be."
To date this season Goldsmith is hitting .276 with 1 home run.
The second-place Detroit Wolverines lost their 19-year-old phenom Dee Higgins. While Higgins wasn't expected to make an impact so quickly, he made the opening day roster and has been starting for the Detroit club.
But medical officials from Detroit reported that the club's center fielder suffered inflamed facet joints in yesterday's matchup against the Boston Shipbuilders while making a defensive play. Higgins is expected to miss 3 weeks of action.
Higgins is presently batting .243 with 1 home run, 45 runs scored and 29 RBIs. He leads the league with 30 triples.
The Washington Grays lost Forest Goldsmith.
"I'm frustrated right now," said second baseman Forest Goldsmith. "I can't help this team by sitting on the bench or in the training room." Unfortunately for the Grays, that's where he will be spending the next 7 weeks. Goldsmith suffered a bruised kneecap inyesterday's game against New York while colliding with a player at a base. "Believe me," he said, "I won't be out a day longer than I have to be."
To date this season Goldsmith is hitting .276 with 1 home run.
The second-place Detroit Wolverines lost their 19-year-old phenom Dee Higgins. While Higgins wasn't expected to make an impact so quickly, he made the opening day roster and has been starting for the Detroit club.
But medical officials from Detroit reported that the club's center fielder suffered inflamed facet joints in yesterday's matchup against the Boston Shipbuilders while making a defensive play. Higgins is expected to miss 3 weeks of action.
Higgins is presently batting .243 with 1 home run, 45 runs scored and 29 RBIs. He leads the league with 30 triples.
Washington, Detroit, and New York Battle for UL Title; Brooklyn, Newark in CL
NEW YORK, NY. June 23, 1918 -
| United League Standings | |||||
| W | L | GB | G | ||
| Washington | 45 | 30 | - | 75 | |
| Detroit | 45 | 32 | 1 | 77 | |
| New York | 45 | 32 | 1 | 77 | |
| Reading | 38 | 37 | 7 | 75 | |
| Cleveland | 37 | 39 | 8.5 | 76 | |
| Chicago | 33 | 43 | 12.5 | 76 | |
| Yonkers | 32 | 42 | 12.5 | 74 | |
| Boston | 28 | 48 | 17.5 | 76 | |
| Columbia League Standings | |||||
| W | L | GB | G | ||
| Brooklyn | 49 | 26 | - | 75 | |
| Newark | 48 | 25 | - | 73 | |
| Indiana | 41 | 31 | 6.5 | 72 | |
| St. Louis | 36 | 42 | 14.5 | 78 | |
| Baltimore | 33 | 40 | 15 | 73 | |
| Kansas City | 31 | 40 | 16 | 71 | |
| Chicago | 30 | 46 | 19.5 | 76 | |
| Philadelphia | 28 | 46 | 20.5 | 74 | |
| League Leaders | |||||
| Batting Average | Michal Roy | 0.372 | NEW | ||
| Doubles | Gabby Elston | 42 | KC | ||
| Triples | Dee Higgins | 30 | DET | ||
| Home Runs | Ezekiel Peel | 12 | CHI | ||
| Runs Batted In | Pierre Fisk | 103 | BRK | ||
| Stolen Bases | Bruce Magee | 69 | CLE | ||
| Earned Run Average | Theo Murrell | 1.94 | BRK | ||
| Wins | Emile Gamble | 27 | WAS | ||
| Strikeouts | Ed Gale | 270 | NY | ||
Kidder Hurls 2nd No-Hitter of Season
YONKERS, NY. June 22, 1918 - Twig Kidder has pitched his second no-hitter, just one and a half months after his first.
On his historic day at Amark Field, Twig Kidder of Yonkers made good pitches the entire game, fanned 5 and had 1 walk. When the Shipbuilders hit the ball hard, they hit it right at someone for an out.
But that's how you get a no-hitter -- a lot of skill mixed with a little luck.
So far through the seven UBA seasons, there have been four no-hitters. But this is the first time two have occured in this same season, and it could be a long while before we see two in the same season from the same pitcher!
This year Kidder has made 19 starts, thrown 153.2 innings, fanned 47 batters and walked 33. His won-lost record is 9-10 with a 2.05 ERA.
On his historic day at Amark Field, Twig Kidder of Yonkers made good pitches the entire game, fanned 5 and had 1 walk. When the Shipbuilders hit the ball hard, they hit it right at someone for an out.
But that's how you get a no-hitter -- a lot of skill mixed with a little luck.
So far through the seven UBA seasons, there have been four no-hitters. But this is the first time two have occured in this same season, and it could be a long while before we see two in the same season from the same pitcher!
This year Kidder has made 19 starts, thrown 153.2 innings, fanned 47 batters and walked 33. His won-lost record is 9-10 with a 2.05 ERA.
Philadelphia Have Lost Last 15 Games
PHILADELPHIA, PA. June 21, 1918 - In a stunning display of ineptitude, the Philadelphia Centennials have gone 2-22 in the last 24 games, and have lost their last 15 straight.
Before their last 24 games, the Centennials were in great shape with a 26-21 record. Now, they are 28-43.
Before their last 24 games, the Centennials were in great shape with a 26-21 record. Now, they are 28-43.
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