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UNITED BASEBALL ASSOCIATION
since 1912

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1910: Roger Cooley, spokesman for an anonymous financier announces the formation of the United League, an eight team league that will begin play in 1912.

1910: Franchises awarded to owners in Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, New York, Pittsburgh, Reading, Richmond, and Washington, D.C.

1912: First game held on April 6. President William H. Taft throws ceremonial first pitch.

1912: After 1912 season, Cincinnati Ruby Legs disenfranchised due to poor attendance. One week later, Pittsburgh Keystone owner expelled after league officials discovered he threw games to win bets placed against his own team. Pittsburgh retracted from league indefinitely.

1912: Harry F. Sinclair, Phil Ball, and George S. Ward announce formation of Columbia League on Christmas day. League planned to begin in 1914.

1913: One month after the end of the 1913 season, the United League and the Columbia League merged to create the United Baseball Association. The two leagues will remain separate entities (no inter-league play) and the winner of each will play in a best of nine contest, the Presidents Cup Series. Columbia League franchises located in Baltimore, Brooklyn, Buffalo, St. Louis, Chicago, Kansas City, Newark, and Pittsburgh.

1914: United League and Columbia League begin play as the United Baseball Association.

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CHAMPIONS HALL

The 1912 Chicago Orphans

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The 1912 Presidents Cup was awarded to the Chicago Orphans. Chicago finished with a 89-65 record, winning a three game series against the Reading Reds in the final week of August that tied the two teams up in first place. The team went 12-5 in September and clinched the Presidents Cup when Reading lost to Pittsburgh on September 15, mathematically eliminating them from the race.

The team was anchored by pitchers Jordan Hauser, a 24-year-old Chicago native, and Sal Boyd. Hauser finished with a 19-13 record and a 2.11 ERA, and Boyd picked up 18 wins with a 2.90 ERA.

On offense, catcher and cleanup hitter Hezekiah Traver hit for a .313 average, drove in 101 runs, hit 33 doubles and hit 6 home runs.

The 1913 New York Gothams

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On September 17, 1913, the New York Gothams defeated the Chicago Orphans in the deciding game of not just a three game series, but a game that would decide the winner of the 1913 Presidents Cup.

Going into September, the Orphans had a six game lead over New York and were in position to clinch the championship with just a few wins. However, a 6-10 record in Sepember, and a 12-4 record from New York led the two teams together for a final game that gave the Gothams the first place position in the standings and the Presidents Cup.

The 1914 Richmond Cardinals

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Richmond finished the 1914 season by going 11-4 in September, which gave them an 84-70 record for the season. It was a close race with the New York Gothams, who finished two games behind them.

In the leagues first Presidents Cup Series, they took on the Newark Peppers who won the Columbia League with a 89-65 record. After Newark won game one, many questioned whether or not Richmond had what it took. After all, this was a team that had not finished above .500 in their first two seasons. However, Richmond went on to win the next four games. They lost game six, but came back in game seven to win in extra innings on a two-out base hit by 21-year-old short stop Snooks Gibbs.

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UNITED BASEBALL ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME

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FRANCHISE HISTORY

-Active Franchises-


Baltimore Terrapins

1914: Inaugural Season

Brooklyn Tip-Tops

1914: Inaugural Season

Buffalo Blues

1914: Inaugural Season

Chicago Orphans

1912: Inaugural Season
1912: Presidents Cup Champions

Chicago Whales

1914: Inaugural Season

Cleveland Maroons

1912: Inaugural Season

Kansas City Packers

1914: Inaugural Season

New York Gothams

1912: Inaugural Season
1913: Presidents Cup Champions

Newark Peppers

1914: Inaugural Season
1914: Columbia League Pennant Winners

Pittsburgh Rebels

1914: Inaugural Season

Reading Reds

1912: Inaugural Season

Richmond Cardinals

1912: Inaugural Season
1914: United League Pennant Winners
1914: Presidents Cup Champions

St. Louis Terriers

1914: Inaugural Season

Washington Statesmen

1912: Inaugural Season


-Defunct Franchises-



Cincinnati Ruby Legs

1912: Inaugural Season
1912: Disenfranchised after 1912 season

Pittsburgh Keystones

1912: Inaugural Season
1912: Retracted after 1912 season

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UNITED BASEBALL ASSOCIATION LEADERBOARD
as of Oct. 1914

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UNITED BASEBALL ASSOCIATION AWARD WINNERS

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Mysterious Financier Plans New Major Baseball League (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/mysterious-financier-plans-new-major.html)

April 6, 1910

"I am pleased to announce that plans are underway to bring a new major baseball league to fans from New York to Chicago," said Roger Cooley, a spokesman for the mysterious financier who remains unnamed.

Rumors are swirling after the surprise announcement made in New York City yesterday. No one knows who is backing the league, but it's got to be someone with a ton of money.

"Our current plans are to have eight franchises play in our 1912 inaugural season. The following cities currently have potential owners who are interested: Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, New York, Pittsburgh. Reading, Richmond, and Washington."

More details are expected to come soon.

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R. Cooley Named Commissioner of New Baseball League (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/r-cooley-named-commissioner-of-new.html)

May 3, 1910

Yesterday at a press conference in New York City's Hotel Imperial, Roger Cooley was named the Commissioner of the still-unnamed new major baseball league.

"If you remember our initial announcement, I had stated that eight franchises will play in our inaugural season. I am happy to announce that the franchises have been awarded to ownership groups in those eight cities. Construction plans have been in place for months now, and within two weeks, all eight parks will begin construction and be ready for April of 1912."

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"United League" Will Begin Play in 1912 (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/united-league-will-begin-play-in-1912.html)

May 9, 1910

"I am proud to say that the "United League" will begin play in April of 1912," said Roger Cooley in front of a packed room in New York's Imperial Hotel.

Many reporters asked about the mysterious financier who founded the league.

"I'm sorry, but the man who put this league together is seriously ill. His last dying wish was to create his own baseball league. In his younger days, he would be the one up here. However, due to his health, he would really like to keep this private."

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Cooley Reveals More Details on United League (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/cooley-reveals-more-details-on-united.html)

May 11, 1910

Last night at the Imperial Hotel in New York City, Roger Cooley addressed reporters, giving them in depth details on inner workings of the United League and why baseball fans and players should jump on the bandwagon.

"Just under two years from now, when April of 1912 rolls around, eight cities will have a brand new team to root for. My job right now is to convince baseball fans to be United League fans, and to convince baseball players to be United League players," he started.

"To start, we are introducing 'free agency' to our league. In other major leagues, teams have the rights to players forever. In our league, after six years with the club, the player is free to re-sign with the team or sign with a new team. While fans might initially wonder if this is a good thing for them, imagine being a fan of a losing club. Without free agency, it would be very hard for the team to come back. We allow free agency to keep balance in the league, to promote healthy financials, and to keep players happy. All of these things are good for the United League and good for baseball."

"Also, after three years with the club, if a player has not signed an extension with the club, a player has the right to bring a case to court. Each side will present their case, and the court will decide on the fair value of the player."

"Finally, we are very excited to announce that not only will eight cities have a new team, but eight cities will have two new teams! We have decided to create a subsidiary league called "Class A." Class A allows teams to hold on to an extra 35 players. If a player is drafted out of school or college and is not ready for the major league, he will go to "Class A" and have a chance to play. Each team has a "Class A" affiliate in the same city."

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Financial Plan Revealed for United League (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/financial-plan-revealed-for-united.html)

July 7, 1910

With eight ballparks currently under construction, Roger Cooley has been a very busy man. He took some time to give a few more details on the financial aspects of the United League and what it means for the future.

"Good morning, baseball fans. As you all know, ballparks are being constructed in eight cities as we speak. I've been traveling to each construction site to check up on progress and I'm happy to say that everything is on schedule."

"I wanted to take out some time on this fine day to not only discuss the future of the league, but discuss how we plan to get there. With an upstart league like ours, finances play a huge role and my goal is to be open with United League fans."

"In my last press conference, I told you about court's deciding on contracts after three years and free agency starting after six. Each player will have a "service clock." When that clock reaches three years, they can bring a contract case to court. After six years, they're free to sign with any team they can agree to a contract with. This really benefits our franchise owners and the health of the league in general. For three full years, players will be paid the minimum salary which will allow franchises to get a foothold in the market, save up their earnings, and be ready for court contracts and free agency."

"However, if a franchise cannot gain a foothold in their market, or just simply can't make enough money for any reason, their expulsion from the league is a definite possibility. When free agency rolls around, thousands of dollars will be spent on players. Payrolls will skyrocket, and if a franchise can not handle paying minimum salaries to it's players, they certainly will not be able to handle the chaos of free agency."

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Ballparks Starting to Take Shape (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/ballparks-starting-to-take-shape.html)

January 16, 1911

With snow covering the ground in five of the eight United League cities, it was hard to get a sense of what the finished ballparks would look like.

But with grandstands growing at a rapid pace and outfield walls being erected, we got a good sense of what each park will be like.

Each day we will give a report on our thoughts of each stadium. Check back tomorrow for our first report.

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Chicago's Bronson Park (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/bronson-park.html)

January 17, 1911

Bronson Park
Home to the Chicago Franchise

Distances:

Left Line: 316'
Left Field: 352'
Left-Center: 382'
Center Field: 427'
Right-Center: 395'
Right Field: 355'
Right Line: 316'

In general, it looks like this park will favor the pitcher, but right handed batters have a good chance of hitting a home run if they can pull the ball down the left field line.

The wall is very interesting. Down the left field line, the wall starts at 7' tall. However, as it moves towards center field it rises to 10'. In right center it's 14', and from right field into the corner the wall rises a whopping 18'. Lefties will have a tougher time hitting it out.

The park itself looks incredible, even though it was covered in snow. We're told that the stands hold 4,800 spectators. Fans will have a great view of the Chicago skyline, and a large scoreboard sits within the tall right field wall.

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Cincinnati's Hood Field (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/cincinnatis-hood-field.html)

January 18, 1911

Hood Field
Home to the Cincinnati Franchise

Distances:

Left Line: 322'
Left Field: 353'
Left-Center: 394'
Center Field: 424'
Right-Center: 382'
Right Field: 353'
Right Line: 320'

Hood field is another park that looks like it should favor pitching a bit. Deep walls in left and right center, and a 424' center field wall will make home runs come less often. Hood Field is located right on the Ohio River, but 10' brick walls make it hard to view from the field.

The park should hold about 4,400 fans.

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Cleveland's Hugo C. Bracken Park (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/hugo-c-bracken-park.html)

January 19, 1911

Hugo C. Bracken Park
Home to the Cleveland Franchise

Distances:

Left Line: 331'
Left Field: 360'
Left-Center: 404'
Center Field: 425'
Right-Center: 394'
Right Field: 360'
Right Line: 326'

Hugo C. Bracken park is located in Cleveland, OH right along the coast of Lake Erie. In fact, home runs hit over the left field wall will most likely end up in the lake!

Right handed hitters will have trouble getting balls over the 404' left-center wall. Left handed hitters have it easier with the wall ten feet closer in right-center and five feet closer down the right field line.

The stadium can hold up to 5000 spectators due to stands that are being built past the right field wall. Those stands are not connected to the 4,500 seats that wrap around from first base to third.

Right beyond the center field wall is home to a 20' tall scoreboard.

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New York's "The Citadel" (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/hugo-c-bracken-park.html)

January 20, 1911

The Citadel
Home to the New York Franchise

Distances:

Left Line: 301'
Left Field: 331'
Left-Center: 360'
Center Field: 401'
Right-Center: 353'
Right Field: 324'
Right Line: 303'

With the United League based in New York City, we expected nothing less than a baseball fortress to be the home of the New York franchise.

Well, The Citadel lives up to it's name. Holding 8,000 people, The Citadel has a multiple levels of seating that wraps from left field to right. Beyond the center field wall is a beautiful view of Manhattan, with the 612' Singer Building viewable from behind home plate.

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Pittsburgh's Keystone Park (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/pittsburghs-keystone-park.html)

January 21, 1911

Keystone Park
Home to the Pittsburgh Franchise

Distances:

Left Line: 333'
Left Field: 367'
Left-Center: 406'
Center Field: 438'
Right-Center: 417'
Right Field: 385'
Right Line: 333'

The intersection of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers looks like it was made for a ballpark. A triangle shaped piece of land is the home of the brand new Keystone Park.

This ballpark was actually the furthest along in construction, perhaps because of the lack of travel time needed for steel and other materials.

This park will see a ton of doubles and triples with a 406' foot left center, a 417' right center, and a whopping 448' center field.

A 10' wall wraps around from the left field foul pole to left center, but in dead center field, a 20' high scoreboard sits in the wall. A short section of 10' wall goes from the scoreboard to right field, but rises again to 18' in right field to the foul pole.

One deck of seats wraps around from foul pole to foul pole, seating 6,500 people.

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Reading's Penn Grounds (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/readings-penn-grounds.html)

January 22, 1911

Penn Grounds
Home to the Reading Franchise

Distances:

Left Line: 334'
Left Field: 378'
Left-Center: 423'
Center Field: 431'
Right-Center: 414'
Right Field: 374'
Right Line: 329'

Reading is home to the smallest United League stadium, Penn Grounds. This park holds just 3000 people, but even the furthest spectator has a stellar view.

The Reading franchise will share the field with the Albright College baseball team. Unfortunately, with no true landmarks, this was our least favorite United League park.

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Richmond's Liberty Park (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/richmonds-liberty-park.html)

January 23, 1911

Liberty Park
Home to the Richmond Franchise

Distances:

Left Line: 313'
Left Field: 331'
Left-Center: 359'
Center Field: 408'
Right-Center: 355'
Right Field: 322'
Right Line: 304'

Richmond, Virginia will be home to Liberty Park. With no snow on the ground, we finally got to see the actual baseball diamond, and it was an amazing sight.

Liberty Park holds 3,500 people, has a short 309' wall down the right field line and a tough but reachable center field. However, a 13' foot wall in center means you'll have to hit it extra hard to score a homerun.

The field is located in the former town of Manchester, which two years became a part of Richmond.

One other interesting landmark is the flag pole, which sits at the deepest point in center field within the field of play.

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D.C.'s Capitol Park (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/dcs-capitol-park.html)

January 24, 1911

Capitol Park
Home to the Washington, D.C. Franchise

Distances:

Left Line: 328'
Left Field: 363'
Left-Center: 404'
Center Field: 430'
Right-Center: 396'
Right Field: 396'
Right Line: 396'

Capitol Park is our final park to cover, and this one is very, very odd.

The field was built adjacent to a long stretch of road, so the entire right field wall is the same length, 396'.

However, baseballs hit over the fence could be dangerous, so a 12' foot wall goes from the right field corner to right-center. It's possible to hit home runs, but left handed batters will have a tough time putting the ball over that fence.

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United League Inaugural Draft to Take Place In June (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/united-league-inaugural-draft-to-take.html)

February 14, 1911

Today, United League commissioner Roger Cooley announced that the leagues inaugural draft will take place this coming June. This will allow teams to practice for a few months before winter hits and be ready to start in April of 1912.

United League officials have been traveling around the country to high schools, colleges, small towns, and big cities to spread the word.

Individual franchises will hold camps in April and May to get a look at players young and old who declare for the inaugural draft, and league will sponsor camps in big cities across the northeast and in United League cities.

Here is a schedule of league-sponsored camps.

Boston: March 1
New York: March 3
Philadelphia: March 5
Reading: March 6
Pittsburgh: March 8
Cleveland: March 10
Cincinnati: March 11
Chicago: March 14
Baltimore: March 21
Washington: March 23
Richmond: March 25

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Ed Gale Blows Away Scouts at Boston Camp (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/ed-gale-blows-away-scouts-at-boston.html)

March 2, 1911

"This guy, Gale...he's goin' to be the best pitcher in the United League, guaranteed," said one scout.

"I've never seen a pitch move so much. He's crazy," said another.

Ed Gale, a 24-year-old pitcher from a small town in Massachusetts hopped on a train to Boston a few days ago to show his stuff to United League scouts.

"I pitched in college, but never tried out for major league clubs," said Gale. When asked about how he prepared for the camp, he responded, "I just went out and threw, sir."

Some great players are sure to turn up over the next few weeks as United League scouts and team officials travel by train to various cities across the country in search of baseball talent, but Gale has something special about him, and we wouldn't be surprised to see his name taken early in June.

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Talent Search Over for United League, Teams Continue On (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/talent-search-over-for-united-league.html)

March 26, 1911

Yesterday was the final camp held by the United League to find talent that will be drafted to the eight franchises in June.

Some of top players discovered along the way were:

P Ed Gale
SS Snooks Gibbs
SS Nelson Crop
CF Ruben Mueller
P Bryant Terry
1B Percy Crabtree
LF Trick Speer
P Israel Ashby
P Tater Fogle

400 players will be drafted in June's inaugural draft, and over 1000 players visited the camps. Individual franchises are moving on to different towns, trying to find the diamond in the rough.

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Franchise Nicknames Announced (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/franchise-nicknames-announced.html)

May 2, 1911

Many thought that teams would not reveal their names until after the inaugural draft. However, yesterday all eight franchise owners along with Roger Cooley made a surprise appearance with the President of the United States, William Taft!

Crowds gathered around as Taft wished the league well. Then, with hundreds of onlookers, the eight franchises of the United League unveiled their team names and uniform.

The Chicago Orphans will wear white uniforms with royal blue socks, and a royal blue cap with a gray "C" embroidered on it.

The Cincinnati Ruby Legs will wear black uniforms with ruby red socks, and a black cap with no decoration.

The Cleveland Maroons have white pants with a maroon shirt, maroon socks, and a black cap with no decoration.

The New York Gothams will wear a gray uniform with orange and black striped socks and a black cap with an interlocking NY in orange.

The Pittsburgh Keystones will wear dark blue uniforms with white socks, and a dark blue cap with an embroidered "P" on it.

The Reading Reds will wear white uniforms with red pinstripes and wear red socks. Their cap will be red with an embroidered "R".

The Richmond Cardinals will wear a black shirt with white pants. They will wear red and black striped socks and wear a black cap with an embroidered "R"

The Washington Statesmen will wear gray uniforms with navy blue and white striped socks. Their cap will be dark blue with a simple "W" embroidered onto it.

The United League also announced that each season, the champion of the league will receive the Presidents Cup in honor of whoever the current president may be, as well as William Taft who so graciously wished the league well.

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Inaugural Draft Order Revealed (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/inaugural-draft-order-revealed.html)

May 28, 1911

Last night, league officials and franchise owners gathered at the league office to determine the order teams will pick in the inaugural draft.

We've learned that the order is:

1. New York Gothams
2. Chicago Orpans
3. Washington Statesmen
4. Pittsburgh Keystones
5. Richmond Cardinals
6. Reading Reds
7. Cleveland Maroons
8. Cincinnati Ruby Legs

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Draft Set to Start Tomorrow (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/draft-set-to-start-tomorrow.html)

May 31, 1911

We're one day away from the United League Inaugural Draft and we couldn't be more ready to see what the Gothams will do with the first pick.

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New York Selects Pitcher Ed Gale with First Pick (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/new-york-selects-pitcher-ed-gale-with.html)

June 2, 1911

Ed Gale, a 24-year-old from Massachusetts became the first United League player yesterday when the New York Gothams selected the pitcher with the first pick of the Inaugural Draft around 10:00 AM yesterday.

For ten hours, team officials took turns stocking their rosters with talent. 200 players were taken yesterday over 25 rounds. The remaining 25 rounds will take place today.

Jordan Hauser, a 23-year-old pitcher from Chicago was taken by the Chicago Orphans with the second overall pick.

Four more teams followed by selecting pitchers. Cincinnati selected Tomas Celler with the 7th pick, a 19-year-old second basemen that will probably start on the Class A team.

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Draft Complete, Teams Set to Begin Practice (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/draft-complete-teams-set-to-begin.html)

June 3, 1911

Last night, Vaclav Leavitt, a 28-year-old first basemen was selected with the 400th and final pick in the Inaugural Draft.

The teams are set and are expected to begin practices this summer to prepare for the inaugural season of the United League, set top open in April of next year.

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Top Five United League Future Stars (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/top-five-united-league-future-stars.html)

September 18, 1911

With no real news coming out of the United League for a while, we decided to take a look at the top five future stars of the league.

These guys may not make the big league club for opening day, but within a few seasons these guys will be the stars of the United League.

1. P Israel Ashby - Washington Statesmen. 18 years old

Ashby was taken in the 11th round of the inaugural draft by the Statesmen. He has a lot of work to do and needs experience but he has great movement on his pitches already, but needs to work on his control

2. SS Snooks Gibbs - Richmond Cardinals. 19 years old

Snooks isn't nearly as fast as other players, but he sure can hit. He seems to make contact with the ball every time during practice, and we've never seen him strike out. Once he gains some experience, Snooks will be one of the top hitters in the league.

3. P Bryant Terry - Reading Reds. 22 years old

Terry will supposedly start the season in the big league, and we think he is ready. He has incredible movement on his pitches, pretty good control that should get better, and a work ethic that is second to none. We're very excited to see what Terry can do for the Reds.

4. SS Tomas Celler - Cincinnati Ruby Legs. 19 years old

Celler was the first pick of the 2nd round last June, and we think he was worth the high selection. He has great speed, never strikes out, will walk a ton because of great discipline, and will pick up plenty of doubles and triples.

5. P Jordan Hauser - Chicago Orphans. 23 years old

Hauser will start on the big league team and is definitely ready for it. Hauser was the 2nd selection in the inaugural draft, ending up on his hometown team of Chicago. We can't wait to see what Hauser can do for the Orphans.

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United League Opening Day One Week Away (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/united-league-opening-day-one-week-away.html)

March 30, 1912

Just under two years ago, Roger Cooley, on behalf of a still unnamed financier, announced the formation of the United League, a brand new major league that would have franchises in eight cities from New York to Chicago and down to Richmond.

Since that time, league details have trickled in, team names have been chosen, and 400 players were drafted to the eight teams in the inaugural draft.

And finally, in one week, on the two-year anniversary of the United League's announcement, opening day will be here.

Over the last week, we've received the final details on how the league will operate.

The commissioners office has released a 154 game schedule for each team. At the end of those 154 games, the team with the best record will win the Presidents Cup.

The first day will feature the following contests:

New York at Cincinnati
Chicago at Cleveland
Richmond at Pittsburgh
Reading at Washington

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Open Day Ceremony at Hood Field in Cincinnati Welcomes United League to Baseball World (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/open-day-ceremony-at-hood-field-in.html)

April 7, 1912

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</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 16pt; font-weight: bold;" width="21">R</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 16pt; font-weight: bold;" width="21">H</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="15">E</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl71" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">New York</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">1</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">4</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">2</td> <td class="xl69">2</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> <td class="xl69">9</td> <td class="xl69">16</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl71" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">Cincinnati</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl71">0</td> <td class="xl71">
</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">3</td> <td class="xl69">3</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Yesterday, four contests opened up the inaugural United League season, but the real show was at Hood Field in Cincinnati.

President Taft was on hand to throw out the ceremonial first pitch, something he did at National Park in 1910 for the American League's Washington team.

10,400 were in attendance to watch the festivities, although only 4,400 had a seat to watch the game.

At exactly 1:00 PM, the game, the season, and the United League officially began as Cincinnati pitcher Crab Newby hurled a fast one at New York center fielder Francisco Gale. The leadoff hitter took a big hack and missed the first United League pitch.

New York went on to dominate the game. Pitcher Ed Gale, thought by many to be the best young pitcher in the league went nine scoreless innings, holding the Ruby Legs to three hits. Gale struck out eight and walked one.

In the top of the 8th inning, first baseman Coco Oliver hit a 336' home run over the left field wall down the line. It was one of four home runs that happened yesterday throughout the league.

New York's offense picked up sixteen hits, scoring nine runs to win the game 9-0.

[BYU 14]

I have to say, I like this. The updates remind me of Newspaper updates of the time period, cool format.

[JetsIn06]

Durant Throws No-Hitter in Losing Effort (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/durant-throws-no-hitter-in-losing.html)

April 16, 1912

It's hard to believe, but the unbelievable happened today. Hermon Durant of the Washington Statesmen was certainly the King of the Hill today. He really did a number on the Richmond Cardinals -- and that number was zero -- the number of hits he gave up in his game at Capitol Park. But the unbelievable happened -- he lost the game 1-0. He didn't allow the Cardinals a single base hit, yet lost the game.

"I can't believe I got a no-hitter and lost the game!" said a very disappointed Durant after the game. "Pitching a no-hitter is the last thing you think about when you go out to the mound to start a game. You just want to win the game. Well, I got my no-hitter, but we lost the game. Go figure that out. What are the odds of this happening? We just couldn't score enough runs."

Durant recorded 7 strikeouts and 4 walks in his sensational performance, but sadly will go into the league record books as the losing pitcher.

The run scored in the top of the 2nd inning, when Durant walked the first two batters. With no outs, Richmond center fielder Antony Munson hit a ground ball to the Washington second baseman. He tossed the ball to the shortstop to get one out.

With runners on first and third, Richmond short stop Antoine Mccracy lined one to right field on an 0-1 count. The runner at third base tagged up and just made it home safely.

Washington picked up six hits but could not score a run.

[JetsIn06]

I have to say, I like this. The updates remind me of Newspaper updates of the time period, cool format.

Thanks! That's kind of what I'm going for...my updates are "supposed" to be newspaper articles. Unfortunately, I don't know how to write like 1912 reporters. :)

[JetsIn06]

April Awards (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/april-awards.html)

May 1, 1912

At the end of every month, we will give out awards to the best hitter and best hitter (and best rookie, next season). Here are our awards for the month of April.

Batter of the Month: SS Dan Weston, Pittsburgh.

The 24-year-old shortstop for the Pittsburgh Keystones hit .398 with 1 home run, 13 RBIs and 21 runs scored.

Pitcher of the Month: P Coleman Upshur, Pittsburgh.

In April, the 28-year-old right hander topped off the month with a 5-1 mark and 2.01 ERA in 6 starts, tossed 53.2 innings, fanned 29 and held opposing teams to a .251 average.

[BYU 14]

Thanks! That's kind of what I'm going for...my updates are "supposed" to be newspaper articles. Unfortunately, I don't know how to write like 1912 reporters. :)

Just throw in a few Victorian phrases here and there ;)

[JetsIn06]

May Awards (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/may-awards.html)

June 1, 1912

Here are our awards for the month of May:

Batter of the Month: RF Tarlton Suter, Reading.

In 20 games last month, this outstanding right fielder batted .420 with no home runs, 12 RBIs and 23 runs scored.

So far in 1912, Suter is batting .407 with 1 home run and 24 RBIs.

Pitcher of the Month: P Guy Barton, Cleveland.

The Cleveland starter shined on the hill time and again last month and finished May with a sparkling 6-1 record. In 7 starts he tossed 64 innings, posted 57 strikeouts, and put up a 1.97 ERA.

This season Barton has a 10-2 record with a 2.00 ERA in 12 starts.

[JetsIn06]

After Two Months... (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/after-two-months.html)

June 1, 1912

Two months are officially in the record books. It's been a fascinating season so far, and with the way the standings look as of right now, it looks like we're in for an exciting pennant race.

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 254pt;" width="338" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><col style="width: 62pt;" width="82"> <col style="width: 48pt;" span="4" width="64"> <tbody><tr style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17"> <td colspan="5" class="xl70" style="height: 12.75pt; width: 254pt; text-align: center;" width="338" height="17">United League Standings</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
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</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">W</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">L</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">GB</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Richmond</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">29</td> <td class="xl69">23</td> <td class="xl71">-
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Chicago</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">28</td> <td class="xl69">24</td> <td class="xl69">1</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Cleveland</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">28</td> <td class="xl69">24</td> <td class="xl69">1</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Reading</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">27</td> <td class="xl69">25</td> <td class="xl69">2</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">New York</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">26</td> <td class="xl69">26</td> <td class="xl69">3</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Pittsburgh</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">25</td> <td class="xl69">27</td> <td class="xl69">4</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Washington</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">25</td> <td class="xl69">27</td> <td class="xl69">4</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Cincinnati</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">20</td> <td class="xl69">32</td> <td class="xl69">9</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
After two months, Reading's RF Tarlton Suter leads the league in the majority of statistics. His .407 batting average, 13 triples, 43 RBI, and 40 runs are heavily contributing to the success of the Reds, who find themselves 2 games back behind Richmond.

With 4 home runs, Ruby Legs second baseman Claude Suggs leads the league. Unfortunately, he finds his team 9 games back and in last place with a 20-32 record.

First overall pick Ed Gale has certainly lived up to his expectations. So far, Gale is 6-5 with a 1.95 ERA. His low ERA leads the league, and he is also leading the league with three shutout games. His 87 strikeout's are good for second best. Cleveland's Guy Barton leads the league with 99.

[JetsIn06]

Gothams' Straw Hits in 25 Straight Games (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/gothams-straw-hits-in-25-straight-games.html)

June 5, 1912

Richmond could care less about Leonard Straw's hitting streak. All they care about is who won the game. The Cardinals manager told a reporter, "Not to belittle his streak, but at the end of the day, the important thing is winning the game, not stopping a hitting streak."

Well, the Cardinals didn't stop Leonard Straw today, but they won the game 7-6 over the Gothams. The New York shortstop was 2-for-5 in the loss and extended his hitting streak to 25 games.

Straw grounded out in the 1st, grounded out in the 4th, hit an RBI single in the 6th, flied out in the 8th and hit an RBI triple in the 9th.

This season Straw is hitting at a .399 pace with no home runs, 31 RBIs and has scored 26 times.

[JetsIn06]

1912 Amateur Draft (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/1912-amateur-draft.html)

June 14, 1912

Tomorrow, team representatives will meet in New York City to complete the 1912 Amateur Draft.

The Amateur Draft is a five-round process that allows teams to stock their Class A teams with fresh talent right out of high school or college.

[JetsIn06]

Cincinnati Selects Antoine Branch with First Pick (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/cincinnati-selects-antoine-branch-with.html)

June 16, 1912

Yesterday, United League teams completed the Amateur Draft, each team bringing in five young players.

With the first pick, the Cincinnati Ruby Legs selected center fielder Antoine Branch from Massachusetts.

Branch is an excellent hitter, but lacks the speed you'd like to see in a center field prospect.

[JetsIn06]

June Awards (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/june-awards.html)

July 1, 1912

Here are our awards for the month of June:

Batter of the Month: 2B Anson Fort, Chicago.

Fort was one of Chicago's offensive leaders with a .339 average in 27 games. He also racked up 21 RBIs and 19 runs scored.

In the 1912 campaign Fort has hit at a .286 clip with 56 RBIs, no home runs and 45 runs scored.

Pitcher of the Month: P Doggie Morrow, Washington.

In June, Morrow chalked up 38 strikeouts in 57.1 innings and compiled a 2.04 ERA.

Currently Morrow has an 11-3 won-lost record in 17 starts with a 3.06 ERA. He also has 87 strikeouts in 138.1 innings.

[JetsIn06]

After Three Months... (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/after-three-months.html)

July 1, 1912

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 254pt;" width="338" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17"><td colspan="5" class="xl70" style="height: 12.75pt; width: 254pt; text-align: center;" width="338" height="17">United League Standings</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
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</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">W</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">L</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">GB</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Reading</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">45
</td> <td class="xl69">35</td> <td class="xl71">-
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Chicago</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">44</td> <td class="xl69">36</td> <td class="xl69">1</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">New York
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">41</td> <td class="xl69">39</td> <td class="xl69">4</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Cleveland</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">40</td> <td class="xl69">40</td> <td class="xl69">5</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Richmond</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">40</td> <td class="xl69">40</td> <td class="xl69">5</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Pittsburgh</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">38</td> <td class="xl69">42</td> <td class="xl69">7</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Washington</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">38</td> <td class="xl69">42</td> <td class="xl69">7</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Cincinnati</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">34</td> <td class="xl69">46</td> <td class="xl69">11</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
After three months of great baseball, Reading and Chicago are in a heated battle for the Presidents Cup.

Reading has relied on their best pitcher, Willy Cambell, for the majority of the season. Through three months, Cambell has a 10-4 record with a 2.72 ERA. Clinton Garner, the teams second starting pitcher has the same record but has a 4.10 ERA.

However, the offense is what has won them 45 games. With five players with more than 100 at bats hitting over .300, opposing team's simply can't score enough runs to win. Tarlton Suter, Reading's center fielder, is two points behind the league leader with a .367 average. He leads the league with 15 triples as well.

Chicago does not have the superstar like Reading does, but they have players that can do the little things. While the team does have catcher Hezekiah Traver and short stop Flash Mohr who are tied for 5th in the league with a .332 average, Traver leads the league with 60 RBIs. He gets the job done with runners on base.

The team's right fielder, Yank Bright, is only hitting .282 but leads the league with 56 walks and also has 20 stolen bases.

Chicago's top two pitchers, Jordan Hauser and Sal Boyd, each have a 2.51 ERA.

Outside of the top two teams, Ed Gale is keeping New York close by pitching brilliantly. Chicago's Hauser and Boyd are 2nd and 3rd in the league with a 2.51 ERA, but Gale leads the league with an amazing 2.17 ERA as well as allowing a league best .216 batting average against him.

[JetsIn06]

Commissioner Cooley Wishes U.S. Luck in Olympic Games (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/commissioner-cooley-wishes-us-luck-in.html)

July 7, 1912

Yesterday, the 1912 Summer Olympics opened in Stockholm, Sweden. United League commissioner Roger Cooley released a statement today that wished the United States luck and safety in their quest for the gold.

We'd like to join Mr. Cooley in saying good luck to the athletes competing in Stockholm.

[JetsIn06]

Reading's Top Player Suter Out for 2 Weeks (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/readings-top-player-suter-out-for-2.html)

July 14, 1912

Reading center fielder Tarlton Suter has a strained muscle, suffered while running the bases. He's expected to be out for 2 weeks.

Presently Suter is batting .362 and has collected 2 home runs, 53 RBIs, .416 OBP and scored 66 runs.

[JetsIn06]

Gale Cracks 2.00 ERA Mark (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/gale-cracks-200-era-mark.html)

July 22, 1912

After a brilliant shutout performance against Chicago, New York pitcher Ed Gale now has a 1.99 ERA.

Throwing 111 pitches, Gale allowed 7 hits, walked no one, and struck out 7.

He is now 13-8 on the year.

[JetsIn06]

Washington Sends 38-year-old Boon to NY (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/washington-sends-38-year-old-boon-to-ny.html)

July 31, 1912

Seeing themselves in last place, Washington made a move today sending their best relief pitcher, 38-year-old Alonzo Boon, to New York for four prospects.

In 43 appearances with Washington, Boon posted a 3.86 ERA and 66 strikeouts. New York, desperate for relief help after falling to six games back, was willing to deal future players for help right now.

[JetsIn06]

July Awards (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/july-awards.html)

August 1, 1912

Here are our awards for the month of July:

Batter of the Month: C Simon Slattery, Reading.

In 26 games the Reading catcher hit .356 with 1 home run, 26 RBIs and 19 runs scored.

In the 1912 season Slattery is hitting .326 with 6 home runs.

Pitcher of the Month: P Ed Gale, New York.

In July the New York starter earned a 7-1 mark in 8 starts. He threw 69 innings, struck out 60 and compiled a solid 1.04 ERA.

This season to date Gale has a record of 16 wins and 8 losses with a 1.83 ERA, has appeared in 27 games and struck out 188 in 226.1 innings.

[JetsIn06]

After Four Months... (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/august-1-1912-united-league-standings-w.html)

August 1, 1912

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 254pt;" width="338" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17"><td colspan="5" class="xl70" style="height: 12.75pt; width: 254pt; text-align: center;" width="338" height="17">United League Standings</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">W</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">L</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">GB</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Reading</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">65
</td> <td class="xl69">44</td> <td class="xl71">-
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">New York
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">59</td> <td class="xl69">36</td> <td class="xl69">6
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Cleveland</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">58</td> <td class="xl69">51</td> <td class="xl69">7
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Chicago</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">57</td> <td class="xl69">52</td> <td class="xl69">8
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Richmond</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">52</td> <td class="xl69">57</td> <td class="xl69">13
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Pittsburgh</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">50</td> <td class="xl69">59</td> <td class="xl69">15
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Cincinnati</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">48</td> <td class="xl69">61</td> <td class="xl69">17</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Washington</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">47</td> <td class="xl69">62</td> <td class="xl69">18</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Four months are officially in the book, and the once tight race for the Presidents Cup is slowly becoming a one-man show.

Reading is up six games on New York, and despite the injury to their star right fielder who just resumed play a few days ago, they did not slow down one bit in July.

One player we haven't talked enough about is New York short stop Leonard Straw. He leads the league with a .362 batting average and has really kept New York in games offensively.

Reading catcher Simon Slattery, who won July's batter of the month award, has really come on strong lately. He now leads the league in RBI, runs scored, and total bases. His six home runs are good for second in the league. On top of his great offensive statistics, Slattery has also done extremely well behind the plate, throwing out 55.4% of runners that attempted to steal which leads the league.

You may be sick of hearing about him, but Ed Gale continues to absolutely crush United League hitting. He now has a league leading (by a FAR margin) 1.83 ERA. His 16 wins are good for the lead, and his six shutouts are more than twice the amount the next best pitcher has, and opponents are hitting a measly .208 when Gale is on the mound. He is currently projected to finish with 23 wins and 266 strikeouts.

[JetsIn06]

Chicago Within 3 of Reading, Teams to Play 3 Game Series (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/chicago-within-3-of-reading-teams-to.html)

August 27, 1912

Today, the first place Reading Reds will travel to Chicago to take on the second place Orphans. Chicago is currently three games back.

Reading has lost 6 of their last 10, and Chicago is on fire, winning 8 of their last 10.

[JetsIn06]

Chicago Sweeps Reading, Teams Tied for 1st (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/chicago-sweeps-reading-teams-tied-for.html)

August 31, 1912

In stunning fashion, the Chicago Orphans won all three games against the former first place Reading Reds and are now tied for the lead.

Chicago dominated the series, outscoring the Reds 27-13 over the three contests.

With one month left to play, New York still has a chance at four games out.

[JetsIn06]

August Awards (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/august-1-1912-here-are-our-awards-for.html)

September 1, 1912

Here are our awards for the month of August:

Batter of the Month: RF Paul Lund, Cleveland.

When it came to hitting the baseball, Paul Lund had few United League peers in August. The right fielder for Cleveland mauled opposing pitchers for a .407 batting average and was voted the league's best batter for the month.

He finished with some strong stats: 20 RBIs, 25 runs scored, 13 walks and a .463 on-base percentage.

So far this year Lund is batting .318 with 1 home run, 65 RBIs and 92 runs scored.

Pitcher of the Month: P Jordan Hauser, Chicago.

In August, Jordan Hauser tore through the United League like a seasoned veteran -- quite impressive for a player only 24 years old.

The young Chicago starter posted a 5-1 mark and an ERA of 1.66 to earn the Pitcher of the Month award. In 59.2 innings he collected 42 strikeouts while limiting the opposition to a .196 average.

His record this season is 16-12 in 34 starts and Hauser has a 2.18 ERA.

[JetsIn06]

With One Month to Go... (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/with-one-month-to-go.html)

September 1, 1912

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 254pt;" width="338" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17"><td colspan="5" class="xl70" style="height: 12.75pt; width: 254pt; text-align: center;" width="338" height="17">United League Standings</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
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</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">W</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">L</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">GB</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Chicago</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">77
</td> <td class="xl69">60</td> <td class="xl71">-
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Reading
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">76</td> <td class="xl69">61</td> <td class="xl69">1
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">New York
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">72</td> <td class="xl69">65</td> <td class="xl69">5
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Cleveland</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">70</td> <td class="xl69">67</td> <td class="xl69">7
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Richmond</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">70</td> <td class="xl69">67</td> <td class="xl69">7
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Cincinnati</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">63</td> <td class="xl69">74</td> <td class="xl69">14
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Pittsburgh</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">62</td> <td class="xl69">75</td> <td class="xl69">15</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Washington</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">58</td> <td class="xl69">79</td> <td class="xl69">19</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
With just one month to go, we have a tight race between the Chicago Orphans and the Reading Reds. Interestingly enough, the teams will not play each other in September, so gaining ground will be tough.

Another thing to think about...Because this is the first year of the league, the league leaders at the end of the year will technically be the "all-time" leaders. While most of these records won't even last one year, every player who is in the lead will get to say, "I led the United League in ____." And who knows, maybe one of these records will stand for ten, fifty, or one hundred years?

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With 5 to Go, Reading Trails By 3 Games (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/with-5-to-go-reading-trails-by-3-games.html)

September 15, 1912

As of last night, Chicago has a three game lead over Reading with five games to go for each team.

Chicago will finish up their series against Cincinnati and then Washington will be in town for the final three games of the season.

Reading has two more games in Pittsburgh, and will then travel to New York to play the Gothams in a three game series.

New York, ten games out of first place, has been eliminated.

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Chicago Wins Presidents Cup! (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/chicago-wins-presidents-cup.html)

September 17, 1912

Yesterday, the Chicago Orphans franchise became the first champion of the United League. Reading fell to four games back with only three to play, clinching the championship for Chicago.

Interestingly enough, it came on a day that they lost 6-5 to Cincinnati. If Reading had won against Pittsburgh, they would have to win their next three games and have Chicago lose their last three games. If that happened, a one game playoff would determine the winner.

However, Reading lost 7-3 to the Keystones, and the Chicago Orphans are the United League's 1912 Champions!

All 25 players will visit the league office in New York City to receive the Presidents Cup on the 20th of September.

Congratulations, Chicago!

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Reading's Griffen Wins Batting Title (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/readings-griffen-wins-batting-title.html)

September 21, 1912

1912 was a very good year for Zeke Griffen of the Reading Reds. He ended the regular season with the number one batting average in the United League. The Reds right fielder took the title with a .340 average. In his award-winning season he banged out 162 hits, 5 home runs and 90 RBIs while playing in 139 games.

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Traver Wins United League MVP Award (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/traver-wins-united-league-mvp-award.html)

September 23, 1912

Pretty much all season, Hezekiah Traver was in the zone and had his way with opposing pitchers. The Orphans catcher managed to stay there long enough to earn the United League MVP Award for 1912.

He assaulted UL pitchers for a .313 batting average, 165 hits, 6 home runs and 101 RBIs, while scoring 77 times.

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Ed Gale Awarded Pitcher of the Year Honor (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/ed-gale-awarded-pitcher-of-year-honor.html)

September 24, 1912

The Pitcher of the Year Award for 1912 has been presented and the United League winner is Ed Gale of New York.

"It's always nice to receive an award like this," said Gale. "I just hope I can improve on my performance next year and be in the running again," the Gothams star told reporters.

Gale excelled with an impressive 19-15 record in 38 starts. In 317 innings he yielded 268 hits and 74 walks, while striking out 265 and compiling a fine 2.04 ERA.

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Defenseman of the Year Awards Given out by United League (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/defenseman-of-year-awards-given-out-by.html)

September 25, 1912

On the defensive side of the game pitchers always get the glory, but the best pitchers know their success hinges on the gloves behind them. The defensive dream team in the United League for 1912 has been announced, and the Defenseman of the Year Award trophies will be presented to these outstanding fielders:


Pitcher: Vaughan Froelich (New York Gothams)
Catcher: Simon Slattery (Reading Reds)
First Baseman: Mark Norwood (Cincinnati Ruby Legs)
Second Baseman: Buster Meeks (Reading Reds)
Third Baseman: Varney Flanagan (Pittsburgh Keystones)
Shortstop: Dan Weston (Pittsburgh Keystones)
Left Fielder: Ding Petit (Washington Statesmen)
Center Fielder: Luther Richter (Chicago Orphans)
Right Fielder: Yank Bright(Chicago Orphans)

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United League's Cincinnati Franchise In Financial Trouble (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/united-leagues-cincinnati-franchise-in.html)

September 25, 1912

Commissioner Roger Cooley called a press conference yesterday to discuss an important issue. Many speculated that it would involve the Cincinnati Ruby Legs team. Their attendance was extremely low, less than half of the 7th worst team. Both Washington and Pittsburgh, who had a lower record, drew better attendance.

"Today I'm here to discuss the business side of the sport. I love this game, I really do. And I know we have fantastic fans in Cincinnati as well as in the other seven cities."

"However, attendance in Cincinnati is not where we would like it to be. Currently, and it saddens me to say this, but currently that franchise is not healthy for the future of our league. Many leagues have started up and died after two or three seasons because of poor attendance. We don't want to be like them. We are here for the long term."

"As of right now, no decisions have been made, but we will have another announcement to make next week."

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Ruby Legs Disenfranchised; One More to Come (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/ruby-legs-disenfranchised-one-more-to.html)

October 2, 1912

Commissioner Roger Cooley announced yesterday that the Cincinnati Ruby Legs have been disenfranchised and all players and staff will be free to sign with any team starting today at 4:00 PM.

Many fans saw this coming after the commissioners press conference last week. The Ruby Legs were not financially stable after performing dismally in the ticket sales department.

There was one extra surprise in the press release, however. Supposedly, another team is in jeopardy of being disenfranchised for non-financial reasons.

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Pittsburgh Owner Expelled From United League (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/pittsburgh-owner-expelled-from-united.html)

October 5, 1912

Shocking news came today as United League commissioner Roger Cooley announced that George Congdon, owner of the Pittsburgh Keystones franchise, has been expelled for life from the United League.

League officials discovered that Congdon was purposely making poor management decisions to throw games so he could win bets that he placed against his own team.

"We will never tolerate any such behavior. That is all I have to say on this matter."

There has been no word on whether a new owner will be found for the 1913 season.

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Pittsburgh Team Retracted Indefinitely, Will Not Play 1913 Season (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/pittsburgh-team-retracted-indefinitely.html)

October 8, 1912

Last night league officials decided to remove Pittsburgh from the United League indefinitely.

"Rather than rush to find a new owner, we will play out the 1913 season as a six-team league. OUr job during the season will be to find two new owners for two brand new franchises. Whether or not those teams will go back to Cincinnati or Pittsburgh is unknown. One thing I would like to say is that I know we have fans in those two cities, and we truly want to bring United League baseball to you. We will do our best to bring a UL franchise to those two cities again sometime in the future."

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New York Beefs Up Roster with Six Former CIN/PIT Players (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/new-york-beefs-up-roster-with-six.html)

December 14, 1912

While other teams are being very conservative with their available money for free agents, New York is taking a risk.

Over the past month, the Gothams have signed six new players. The biggest signing came when center fielder Klu Cornelius, a 30-year-old speedster, signed a contract worth $22,290. For the 1913 season, Cornelius will make $14,870, about twelve times more money than he made with Pittsburgh last year.

With the Keystones, Cornelius hit .312 with 53 RBI and 2 home runs.

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New Baseball League on the Horizon (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/new-baseball-league-on-horizon.html)

December 26, 1912

Harry F. Sinclair, Phil Ball, and George S. Ward made news yesterday when they announced that plans for a new major league were well underway and is expected to start in April of 1914.

The news came early on Christmas morning yesterday, with the three founders reading off a list of eight cities that will hold teams.

"Merry Christmas, everyone. Today, the three of us stand here with great news to bring to you," said Harry Sinclair, known more for his stake in the White Oil Company than his baseball experience.

"Plans have been underway for more than a year now to bring a new major league to baseball fans around the country. We appreciate what the United League has done, but we strive to be better. As you may know, the UL just lost two franchises after it's first season. You will not see that in our league."

Phil Ball continued on. "In April of 1914, eight franchises located in Buffalo, Newark, Chicago, Brooklyn, St. Louis, Baltimore, Kansas City, and Pittsburgh will launch the Columbia League, a brand new baseball experience that will be better than anything you've ever witnessed."

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United League Begins 1913 Season Next Week (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/united-league-begins-1913-season-next.html)

March 28, 1913

On Saturday, April 5 the United League will open it's 1913 season.

Many fans are wondering what it will be like with just six teams, but there is no doubt that a fun season awaits.

Cleveland will travel to Washington and those two teams will kick off the year at Capitol Park, the defending Presidents Cup Champion Chicago Orphans will make their way to the east coast to take on Richmond at Liberty Park, and the New York Gothams will travel west to Reading, Pennsylvania to take on the Reds at Penn Grounds.

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Washinton Prospect Israel Ashby Named Top UL Prospect (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/washinton-prospect-israel-ashby-named.html)

April 2, 1913

Israel Ashby, the 83rd overall pick in the inaugural draft two years ago has been voted the United League's top prospect by a group effort of newspapers across the country.

Ashby was selected by the Washington Statesmen, but at just 18-years-old was assigned to the Class A team. He went 11-12 with a 3.47 ERA and 167 strikeouts.

He will start the year at Class A again this year and will most likely stay there the entire season.

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Recently Sworn In President Wilson Celebrates Opening Day of United League (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/recently-sworn-in-president-wilson.html)

April 6, 1913

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</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">1</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">2</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">3</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">4</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">5</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">6</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">7</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">8</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">9</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 16pt; font-weight: bold;" width="21">14</td> <td style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">
</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 12pt; font-weight: bold;" width="16">R</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 16pt; font-weight: bold;" width="21">H</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="15">E</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl71" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">Cleveland</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">2</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">2</td> <td class="xl69">8</td> <td class="xl69">2</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl71" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Washington</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">2</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl71">0</td> <td class="xl71">1</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">3</td> <td class="xl69">14</td> <td class="xl69">2</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Last month, Woodrow Wilson was sworn in as the 28th President of the United States in Washington, D.C.

Yesterday, President Wilson helped celebrate the first game of the 1913 United League Season by visiting Capitol Park in his now hometown Washington, D.C. to throw the ceremonial first pitch.

Washington pitcher Dirty Eiseman opened the game against Cleveland center fielder Isiah Rankin, and with a 1-2 count, Eiseman popped him up.

The game would end up going 14 innings, with both pitchers going the distance. In the bottom of the 14th, Cleveland's Guy Barton two singles to open the inning. After getting one out, another single by Washington second baseman Mortimer Easter drove in the winning run.

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April Awards (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/april-awards_22.html)

May 1, 1913

Like last year, at the end of every month, we will give out awards to the best hitter, best pitcher, and best rookie. Here are our awards for the month of April.

Batter of the Month: SS Dan Weston, Washington.

When Dan Weston stepped up to the plate in April, he did it with confidence and today he was honored with the United League Batter of the Month award.

The young Washington third baseman posted a .367 batting average with 2 home runs, 13 RBIs and scored 15 runs. Weston also worked pitchers for 13 walks to post a .452 on-base percentage.

Pitcher of the Month: P Edwin Elwood, Reading.

Edwin Elwood hasn't been around the big leagues long enough to know that youngsters shouldn't be winning United League Pitcher of the Month. But when you put up numbers like his, you're going to get some notice.

In April the Reading starter earned a 4-3 mark in 7 starts. He threw 62 innings, struck out 39 and compiled a solid 1.89 ERA.

Rookie of the Month: CF Baldy Gilman, Reading.

Baldy Gilman earned April's Rookie of the Month honors in the United League for last month's performance. The boyish Reading center fielder might be wet behind the ears, but he's proving that he has what it takes to play at this level.

Gilman hit .273 with 1 home run, 5 RBIs and 11 runs scored this past month on his way to winning the award.

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May Awards (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/may-awards_22.html)

June 1, 1913

Batter of the Month: 3B Jap Springer, Reading.

The hard-hitting third baseman from Reading, Jap Springer, wielded a big bat in May and was hailed as the United League Batter of the Month.

He hit a healthy .340 with 2 home runs, 14 RBIs and 19 runs scored.

In 50 games Springer is hitting .339 this season for the Reds with 64 hits, 3 home runs, 26 RBIs, 26 walks, .423 OBP and has scored 39 runs.

Pitcher of the Month: P Coleman Upshur, Washington.

The Pitcher of the Month Award has been announced and the United League winner is Washington hurler, Coleman Upshur. For his standout performances in May he has been named the league's best pitcher.

During the month, Upshur excelled with a 1.55 ERA and 5 wins and 2 losses. In 64 innings he struck out 24 and gave up 54 hits and 13 walks.

This season Upshur has a 7-5 record with a 2.62 ERA in 13 starts.

Rookie of the Month: 2B Burt Bostater, Richmond.

Burt Bostater is still a bit shy, but then, who could blame the newest United League Rookie of the Month honoree? He hasn't been around the league long enough to fully know the ropes yet, despite the fact that he's putting up veteran-like numbers.

In May the Richmond hitter tagged opposing pitching for a .317 average with 13 hits, 1 home run and 5 RBIs.

So far in 1913, Bostater is hitting .317 with 1 home run, 5 RBIs and 4 runs scored. He has 13 hits and played in 17 games.

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After Two Months... (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/after-two-months_22.html)

June 1, 1913

We're two months into the 1913 season. Here are the standings as of yesterday.

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 254pt;" width="338" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><col style="width: 62pt;" width="82"> <col style="width: 48pt;" span="4" width="64"> <tbody><tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td colspan="5" class="xl70" style="height: 12.75pt; width: 254pt; text-align: center;" width="338" height="17">United League Standings</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
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</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">W</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">L</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">GB</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Chicago</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">29</td> <td class="xl69">24</td> <td class="xl71">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Cleveland</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">29</td> <td class="xl69">24</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Reading</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">28</td> <td class="xl69">25</td> <td class="xl69">1</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">New York</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">27</td> <td class="xl69">26</td> <td class="xl69">2</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Washington</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">26</td> <td class="xl69">27</td> <td class="xl69">3</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Richmond</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">20</td> <td class="xl69">33</td> <td class="xl69">9</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Cleveland first baseman Zeke Heard leads the league with a .366 batting average after 53 games.

The Reading Reds have league leaders atop three important categories. Simon Slattery, the Reds catcher, leads the league with 13 doubles and third baseman Jap Springer leads the league with 11 triples. Springer also leads with 23 stolen bases.

Giles Purcell of the Gothams is dominating hitters, posting a 1.83 ERA thus far. Guy Barton of Cleveland, who finished with the most strikeouts in 1912 (317), leads yet again with 80 strikeouts through 119.2 innings.

While all six teams clearly have a chance, Richmond is falling behind quick. After going one stretch where they lost 9 of 10, the Cardinals have lost 7 of their last 10 and are now 9 games out of first. In May, the team went 19-9.

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Washington Selects RHP Mark Gibson with First Pick in Amateur Draft (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/washington-selects-rhp-mark-gibson-with.html)

June 16, 1913

The 1913 Amateur Draft was held yesterday in the league office, and Washington selected New York product Mark Gibson with the first pick.

Gibson is straight out of high school, and at 17-years-old, it could be quite a while before we see him wearing Washington's big league uniform.

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Four Teams Tied for First, New York Not Far Behind (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/four-teams-tied-for-first-new-york-not.html)

June 16, 1913

You don't see this often, but we're halfway through June and four teams, Chicago, Cleveland, Reading, and Washington, are tied for first place with 35-31 records.

Washington has really turned it on lately, winning 8 of their last 10.

The Gothams are currently at .500 with a 33-33 record and sit two games back. Richmond is trailing behind at 25-41.

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June Awards (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/june-awards_22.html)

July 1, 1913

Batter of the Month: 3B Dan Weston, Washington.

June's outstanding offensive player in the United League has been picked and the honor goes to the Washington third baseman Dan Weston.

He won the award by batting .385, hitting no home runs, knocking in 11 runs and scoring 17 times.

This season Weston has banged out 99 hits in 287 at-bats for a .345 average with 2 home runs. He is getting on base at a .438 pace and his totals also include 35 RBIs and 52 runs scored.

Pitcher of the Month: P Rudolph Marshall, Cleveland.

The Cleveland Maroons celebrated today after the news filtered through the clubhouse that Rudolph Marshall had been selected as June's United League Pitcher of the Month. Marshall's zest for the game has been a frequent topic on the sports pages and his numbers of late have made his fans even more enthusiastic.

"Our coaching staff really helps me prepare well," Marshall said, "and the fans feed off good pitching. Your pitches just seem to have that extra pop to them when the fans are behind you and you feel confident you can get outs."

Marshall tossed 73 innings last month, holding opponents to a .244 average while striking out 37 batters. In 8 starting assignments he came away with a 5-2 record, putting together an ERA of 1.85.

Checking out his stats for the season, Marshall has notched 13 wins and 7 losses in 21 starts, 2.40 ERA and struck out 101 batters in 191.1 innings.

Rookie of the Month: LF Buddle Jenkens, Washington.

For a man of advanced years in baseball terms, Buddles Jenkens is defying all logic by wading through his first United League season. Nonetheless, Jenkens is proving a formidable performer for Washington, at least as far as this past June is concerned. Today he was hailed as the United League Rookie of the Month.

He put up a .292 average with 2 home runs, 15 RBIs and 14 runs scored.

This season Jenkens is batting .284 with 38 hits, 2 home runs, 22 RBIs, .333 OBP and has scored 19 runs.

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Columbia League Announces Eight Franchises (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/columbia-league-announces-eight.html)

July 4, 1913

"Baseball is the American sport. So what better day than the 4th of July to announce the eight teams that will open up play next April for the Columbia League," said Harry Sinclair in an outdoor press conference.

The following eight teams will begin play next April:

Baltimore Terrapins
Brooklyn Tip-Tops
Buffalo Blues
Chicago Whales
Kansas City Packers
Newark Peppers
Pittsburgh Rebels
St. Louis Terriers

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Cleveland Sends RHP Marshall to Chicago (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/cleveland-sends-rhp-marshall-to-chicago.html)

July 28, 1913

Just three days before the trade deadline, Chicago made a major move yesterday when they sent three prospects to Cleveland for pitcher Rudolph Marshall.

Marshall, 36, has put together quite a solid year for Cleveland. He's 16-10 with a 2.45 ERA and 125 strikeouts.

Unfortunately, the rest of the team hasn't fared so well. At eight games back, the liklihood of them winning this years Presidents Cup was slim, so they sold off Marshall now and at least got something back for him.

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July Awards (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/july-awards_23.html)

August 1, 1913

Batter of the Month: LF Phillip Kimball, Richmond.

July's outstanding offensive player in the United League has been picked and the honor goes to the Richmond left fielder Phillip Kimball.

He won the award by batting .362, hitting 1 home run, knocking in 14 runs and scoring 13 times.

In his season totals Kimball has 1 home run and a .314 batting average.

Pitcher of the Month: P Jordan Hauser, Chicago.

Jordan Hauser dazzled opponents on his way to the United League Pitcher of the Month award for July.

Posting a 5-2 record and a 1.27 ERA, the Chicago Orphans starter held opposing hitters to a .249 batting average while striking out 37 in 63.2 innings and giving up 10 walks.

Hauser has started 28 times this year, pitched 241.1 innings, fanned 139 batters and walked 58. His current record is 17 wins and 11 losses with a 2.27 ERA.

Rookie of the Month: LF Phillip Kimble, Richmond.

Phillip Kimball was voted the best newcomer in the United League for his solid performance last month.

In July, the Richmond left fielder posted a .362 average while racking up 25 hits, 1 home run and 14 RBIs.

Batting .314 to date, Kimball has 1 home run and 19 RBIs.

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After Four Months... (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/after-four-months.html)

August 1, 1913

We're four months into the 1913 season. Here are the standings as of yesterday.

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 254pt;" width="338" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><col style="width: 62pt;" width="82"> <col style="width: 48pt;" span="4" width="64"> <tbody><tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td colspan="5" class="xl70" style="height: 12.75pt; width: 254pt; text-align: center;" width="338" height="17">United League Standings</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">W</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">L</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">GB</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">New York
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">62</td> <td class="xl69">47</td> <td class="xl71">-
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Chicago</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">58</td> <td class="xl69">51
</td> <td class="xl69">4
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Washington</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">55</td> <td class="xl69">54
</td> <td class="xl69">7</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Reading</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">54</td> <td class="xl69">55</td> <td class="xl69">8</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Cleveland</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">53</td> <td class="xl69">56</td> <td class="xl69">9</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Richmond</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">45</td> <td class="xl69">64</td> <td class="xl69">17</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Ed Gale, Giles Purcell, Doggie Morrow, and Vaughan Froelich are leading the way for New York. The four starting pitchers has done extremely well and have actually made up for a slight lack of offense.

The Citadel hasn't been as kind to the Gothams this year. Only one starting position player, short stop Leonard Straw, is currently hitting over .300 and the players who aren't would need an outstanding August and September to reach the mark.

Angus Rogers, however, is definitely doing his part on offense. He leads the league with 8 home runs, and his right behind his teamate Straw with 51 RBI (Sraw has 52).

At 7 games back, Washington is definitely struglling a bit, but their third baseman certainly isn't. Dan Weston is leading the league with a .349 batting average. Unfortunately, his teammate Alonzo Harter is leading the league in strikeouts.

Reading third baseman Jap Springer is putting together another excellent season. He's hitting .324 and has 14 doubles, 4 home runs, and is leading the league with 43 stolen bases.

On the mound, New York's Giles Purcell is simply dominating Unite League hitters. His 1.81 ERA leads the league by a wide margin, he leads the league in shutouts, and also in innings pitched.

Cleveland's Guy Barton, last years strikeout king, leads the league once again with 154 strikeouts.

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Fogle Twirls No-Hitter Against Gothams (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/orphans-win-8-of-10-to-catch-up-to-ny.html)

August 3, 1913

Is it better to be good -- or lucky? After his 2-0 no-hitter over the New York Gothams, Cleveland's Tater Fogle responded, "I don't know," with a grin. "To do what I did, I guess it takes both."

On his historic day at Hugo C. Bracken Park, Fogle made good pitches the entire game, fanned 7 and had 5 walks. When the Gothams 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.

This year Fogle has compiled a 13-13 mark with a 3.12 ERA.

This was the first no-hitter thrown in the United League that ended in a win for the pitcher. On April 15 of last season, Hermon Durant threw a no-hitter while playing for Washington and ended up the losing pitcher.

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Orphans Win 8 of 10 to Catch Up to NY (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/orphans-win-8-of-10-to-catch-up-to-ny_23.html)

August 10, 1913

The New York Gothams have dropped five of eight to start off the month of August, and Chicago has gone 7-1, putting the two teams in a tie for first place.

Chicago finishes up their series with Cleveland today and will then head to Richmond to face off in a three game series against the Cardinals. They then head to New York, where first place will likely be on the line.

The Gothams play one more with Washington and then will travel to Reading.

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Chicago Takes Lead, Head to The Citadel to Take on Gothams (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/chicago-takes-lead-head-to-citadel-to.html)

August 14, 1913

With a 9-3 record this month, Chicago is turning it on when it counts. They've won all four series they have played in and now hold a one game lead over New York.

The Gothams, who had a four game lead coming into the month, have dropped eight of their last twelve games. They desperately need a couple wins in their upcoming series with Chicago at The Citadel.

Today's game will feature Chicago's new pitcher Rudolph Marshall against New York's top hurler Giles Purcell. Marshall was traded to Chicago from Cleveland at the end of July and has pitched very well for the Orphans, going 2-1 with a 1.33 ERA in his three starts with the club.

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Chicago Wins 2 of 3 (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/chicago-wins-2-of-3.html)

August 17, 1913

After a fabulous pitching battle between Marshall and Purcell that ended in a New York win, the Orphans won the following two contests to take the three game series and now hold a two game lead over New York in the United League standings.

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August Awards (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/august-awards.html)

September 2, 1913

Batter of the Month: 1B Anson Fort, Chicago.

When Anson Fort stepped up to the plate in August, he did it with confidence and today he was honored with the United League Batter of the Month award.

The young Chicago first baseman posted a .400 batting average with 2 home runs, 15 RBIs and scored 13 runs. Fort also worked pitchers for 5 walks to post a .427 on-base percentage.

Looking at his season stats, Fort has compiled a .263 batting average and a .305 on-base percentage, while hitting 6 home runs and driving in 59 runs.

Pitcher of the Month: P Jordan Hauser, Chicago.

Jordan Hauser hasn't been around the big leagues long enough to know that youngsters shouldn't be winning United League Pitcher of the Month. But when you put up numbers like his, you're going to get some notice.

In August the Chicago starter earned a 5-1 mark in 7 starts. He threw 58 innings, struck out 40 and compiled a solid 1.86 ERA.

This year Hauser has compiled a 22-12 record with a 2.19 ERA.

Rookie of the Month: 3B Tomas Celler, Chicago.

A boyish Tomas Celler emerged as the latest United League Rookie of the Month today. The young man from Chicago deserved the honor, batting .257 with 1 home run and 17 RBI. Is the month of August a harbinger of things to come or just a fluke? We'll find out someday, but for now, we'll just let Celler enjoy the limelight.

Celler is batting at a .272 pace in 1913, picking up 73 hits in 268 at-bats with 2 home runs, 47 RBIs and 30 runs scored.

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With One Month to Go... (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/with-one-month-to-go_23.html)

September 2, 1913

We're fourteen games away from officially crowning the 1913 Presidents Cup Champions! Here are where standings are at as of yesterday.

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 254pt;" width="338" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><col style="width: 62pt;" width="82"> <col style="width: 48pt;" span="4" width="64"> <tbody><tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td colspan="5" class="xl70" style="height: 12.75pt; width: 254pt; text-align: center;" width="338" height="17">United League Standings</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">W</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">L</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">GB</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Chicago
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">81</td> <td class="xl69">60</td> <td class="xl71">-
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">New York
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">75</td> <td class="xl69">66
</td> <td class="xl69">6
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Reading</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">72</td> <td class="xl69">69
</td> <td class="xl69">9</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Cleveland</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">68</td> <td class="xl69">73</td> <td class="xl69">13</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Washington</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">66</td> <td class="xl69">75</td> <td class="xl69">15</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Richmond</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">61</td> <td class="xl69">80</td> <td class="xl69">20</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
In just one month, Chicago has gained 10 games on New York and now sits in the lead by six games. New York will really need a miracle to make a comeback at this point in the season.

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New York Star Leonard Straw Out for Remainder of Season (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/new-york-star-leonard-straw-out-for.html)

September 4, 1913

New York shortstop Leonard Straw could miss the remainder of the season because of a fractured hand. He exited yesterday's Cleveland game after injuring himself while colliding with a player at a base. The original diagnosis said Straw would be out 2 weeks. Later on his doctors said he could be out even longer.

"He's done," his manager commented at the BNN press conference. "It's a season-ending injury, but it could have been worse. It's not the worst-case scenario, so we're happy about that."

Presently Straw is batting .325 and has collected no home runs, 62 RBIs, .377 OBP and scored 64 runs.

This will seriously hamper the ability for New York to gain ground on Chicago in the standings.

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Chicago, New York Tied at 83-68, Teams to Play Three Game Series (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/chicago-new-york-tied-at-83-68-teams-to.html)

September 16, 1913

New York needed a miracle to get back into 1st place, and despite losing their best position player, the team has gone 8-2 in their last ten games. Amazingly, the Chicago Orphans have gone 2-8 in their last ten games, and now the two teams are tied at 83-68 with three games to go, and those three games happen to be against each other.

Whoever wins this series will win the 1913 Presidents Cup.

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Chicago Wins Game One, Needs One More (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/chicago-wins-game-one-needs-one-more.html)

September 17, 1913

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 238pt;" width="309" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><col style="width: 62pt;" width="82"> <col style="width: 11pt;" span="10" width="14"> <col style="width: 16pt;" width="21"> <col style="width: 11pt;" width="14"> <col style="width: 12pt;" width="16"> <col style="width: 16pt;" width="21"> <col style="width: 11pt;" width="15"> <tbody><tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; width: 62pt;" width="82" height="17">
</td> <td style="width: 11pt;" width="14">
</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">1</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">2</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">3</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">4</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">5</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">6</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">7</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">8</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">9</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 16pt; font-weight: bold;" width="21">11</td> <td style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">
</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 12pt; font-weight: bold;" width="16">R</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 16pt; font-weight: bold;" width="21">H</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="15">E</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl71" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Chicago</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">1
</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">1
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">2</td> <td class="xl69">7</td> <td class="xl69">3</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl71" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">New York
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">1</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl71">0</td> <td class="xl71">0</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">1</td> <td class="xl69">8</td> <td class="xl69">2</td></tr></tbody></table>
Yesterday, Chicago won in the top of the 11th inning with a final score of 2-1.

Today, Chicago and New York will face off in a potential clinching game for Chicago. Jordan Hauser will throw for Chicago, and Ed Gale will be on the mound for New York.

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New York Keeps Season Alive (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/september-18-1913-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-r-h.html)

September 18, 1913

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 238pt;" width="309" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><col style="width: 62pt;" width="82"> <col style="width: 11pt;" span="10" width="14"> <col style="width: 16pt;" width="21"> <col style="width: 11pt;" width="14"> <col style="width: 12pt;" width="16"> <col style="width: 16pt;" width="21"> <col style="width: 11pt;" width="15"> <tbody><tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; width: 62pt;" width="82" height="17">
</td> <td style="width: 11pt;" width="14">
</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">1</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">2</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">3</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">4</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">5</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">6</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">7</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">8</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">9</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 16pt; font-weight: bold;" width="21">
</td> <td style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">
</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 12pt; font-weight: bold;" width="16">R</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 16pt; font-weight: bold;" width="21">H</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="15">E</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl71" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">Chicago</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0
</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">1</td> <td class="xl69">1</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">2</td> <td class="xl69">7</td> <td class="xl69">2
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl71" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">New York
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">0
</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">4</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl71">0</td> <td class="xl71">
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">4</td> <td class="xl69">8</td> <td class="xl69">0</td></tr></tbody></table>
New York extended their season yesterday by beating Chicago 4-2 at The Citadel. Ed Gale threw nine innings, allowing 2 runs and striking out 5.

After scoring a run in the 4th, New York scored three more with two outs. Chicago scored one run in the 5th and 6th but couldn't string together any rallies against Gale.

Today, the two teams will face off in the deciding game. The winner will win the 1913 Presidents Cup.

[JetsIn06]

New York Wins Presidents Cup! (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/new-york-wins-presidents-cup.html)

September 19, 1913

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 238pt;" width="309" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><col style="width: 62pt;" width="82"> <col style="width: 11pt;" span="10" width="14"> <col style="width: 16pt;" width="21"> <col style="width: 11pt;" width="14"> <col style="width: 12pt;" width="16"> <col style="width: 16pt;" width="21"> <col style="width: 11pt;" width="15"> <tbody><tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; width: 62pt;" width="82" height="17">
</td> <td style="width: 11pt;" width="14">
</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">1</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">2</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">3</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">4</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">5</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">6</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">7</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">8</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">9</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 16pt; font-weight: bold;" width="21">
</td> <td style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">
</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 12pt; font-weight: bold;" width="16">R</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 16pt; font-weight: bold;" width="21">H</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="15">E</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl71" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">Chicago</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">2</td> <td class="xl69">0
</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0
</td> <td class="xl69">0
</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">2</td> <td class="xl69">9</td> <td class="xl69">2
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl71" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">New York
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">1
</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">1</td> <td class="xl69">3</td> <td class="xl71">-</td> <td class="xl71">
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">5</td> <td class="xl69">13</td> <td class="xl69">1
</td></tr></tbody></table>
After Chicago jumped out to an early 2-1 league, both offenses were stifled until the 7th, when New York tied up the game on back to back doubles.

But in the bottom of the 8th, New York string together a few hits and took the lead, 5-2.

Giles Purcell won his team the Presidents Cup by closing out Chicago in the top of the 9th in a 1-2-3 inning.

Congratulations to New York!

[JetsIn06]

1913 Final Standings (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/1913-final-standings.html)

September 20, 1913

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 254pt;" width="338" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"><td colspan="5" class="xl70" style="height: 12.75pt; width: 254pt; text-align: center;" width="338" height="17">United League Standings</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">W</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">L</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">GB</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">New York
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">85</td> <td class="xl69">69</td> <td class="xl71">-
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Chicago
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">84
</td> <td class="xl69">70
</td> <td class="xl69">1
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Reading</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">76
</td> <td class="xl69">78
</td> <td class="xl69">9</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Cleveland</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">74
</td> <td class="xl69">80
</td> <td class="xl69">11</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Washington</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">74
</td> <td class="xl69">80
</td> <td class="xl69">11</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Richmond</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">69
</td> <td class="xl69">85</td> <td class="xl69">16</td></tr></tbody></table>

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Weston is United League Batting Champ (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/weston-is-united-league-batting-champ.html)

September 22, 1913

Dan Weston of the Washington Statesmen was named United League batting champion yesterday. The 25-year-old third baseman hit .339 with 2 home runs and 52 RBIs during the 1913 campaign, collecting 164 hits in 484 at-bats, while playing in 131 games.

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Chicago's Bright Takes 1913 MVP Award (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/chicagos-bright-takes-1913-mvp-award.html)

September 23, 1913

Pretty much all season Yank Bright was "in the zone" and had his way with opposing pitchers. The Orphans left fielder managed to stay there long enough to earn the United League MVP Award for 1913.

He assaulted UL pitchers for a .318 batting average, 169 hits, 3 home runs and 52 RBIs, while scoring 75 times.

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United League Presents Pitcher of the Year Award (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/united-league-presents-pitcher-of-year.html)

September 24, 1913

Giles Purcell of the New York Gothams had a fine 24-15 season in 1913 and today claimed the United League Pitcher of the Year Award.

He started 39 times, threw 345.2 innings while collecting 142 strikeouts and fashioned a 1.95 ERA. Purcell allowed only 310 hits, 40 walks and a .236 opponents' batting average.

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United League Names Best Rookie (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/united-league-names-best-rookie.html)

September 25, 1913

He was a "talented and gifted ballplayer." That's the way one writer described the rookie left fielder for Washington in the article announcing him as the United League Rookie of the Year Award recipient. Arch Hennessy came on the scene this year and quickly established himself as player to be reckoned with.

The 27-year-old Statesmen newcomer took the trophy by hitting .327 in 92 games this season and finished with 65 hits, 2 home runs, 29 RBIs and 26 runs scored.

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Top Defenders Awarded for 1913 (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/top-defenders-awarded-for-1913.html)

September 26, 1913

Good defense can be the difference between taking the championship and coming in second. The United League announced its top defenders at each position today. Here are the Defenseman of the Year Award winners for 1913:


Pitcher: Ruben Ham (Richmond Cardinals)
Catcher: Jake Jean (New York Gothams
First Baseman: Zeke Heard (Cleveland Maroons)
Second Baseman: Mark Norwood (Richmond Cardinals)
Third Baseman: Alva Bledsoe (New York Gothams)
Shortstop: Harmon Granger (Cleveland Maroons)
Left Fielder: Zeke Griffen (Reading Reds)
Center Fielder: Baldy Gilman (Reading Reds)
Right Fielder: Karl Carlson (Richmond Cardinals)

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Breaking News: Columbia League to Join United League (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/breaking-news-columbia-league-to-join.html)

October 10, 1913

In a surprise announcement, Harry Sinclair, Phil Ball, and George Ward from the Columbia League, joined by Roger Cooley, the commissioner of the United League, announced a joint venture between the two leagues.

Each league will still continue to play as normal with no games between the two in the regular season, however the winners of each league will play each in a best of nine series to determine the winner of the Presidents Cup.

The two leagues will remain separate entities, but will be known collectively as the United Baseball Association.

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Expansion Draft Rules (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/expansion-draft-rules.html)

February 3, 1914

With eight new teams entering the United Baseball Association, an expansion draft has been scheduled to stock the rosters.

Each of the six existing teams are allowed to protect fifteen players that are under contract. Any unprotected players are eligible to be drafted by the new teams.

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Columbia League Ballparks Overview (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/reminder-do-cl-stadiums.html)

February 4, 1914

With the eight-team expansion draft occurring over the next week, this is a great time to give some details on the ballparks those teams will be playing in. Over the next eight days, you'll get information on parks new and old that will be used by the eight Columbia League teams.

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Baltimore's Terrapin Park (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/baltimores-terrapin-park.html)

February 5, 1914

Terapin Park
Home to the Baltimore Terrapins

Distances:

Left Line: 300'
Left Field: 353'
Left-Center: 394'
Center Field: 450'
Right-Center: 402'
Right Field: 372'
Right Line: 335'

Capacity: 9,129

Terrapin Park's 450 foot center field will create ample opportunities for doubles and triples, but not many balls will make it out past that part of the wall.

However, left field is a short 300' and will definitely give right handed hitters a good shot at a home run.

Right on the harbor, Terrapin Park is a beautiful ballpark that looks like a terrific place to watch a baseball game.

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Brooklyn's Washington Park (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/brooklyns-washington-park.html)

February 6, 1914

Washington Park
Home to the Brooklyn Tip-Tops

Distances:

Left Line: 310'
Left Field: 335'
Left-Center: 370'
Center Field: 440'
Right-Center: 381'
Right Field: 352'
Right Line: 345'

Capacity: 17,976

Washington Park is located in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn on 4th Avenue and 1st Street. The ballpark was actually constructed in 1898 for the Brooklyn Suberbas of the National League.

The Ward Brothers, who own the Tip-Tops, renovated the ballpark for use in the Columbia League by using cement and steel.

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Buffalo's Columbia League Park (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/february-7-1914-columbia-league-park.html)

February 7, 1914

Columbia League Park
Home to the Buffalo Blues

Distances:

Left Line: 316'
Left Field: 352'
Left-Center: 382'
Center Field: 427'
Right-Center: 395'
Right Field: 355'
Right Line: 316'

Capacity: 10,113

The Buffalo Blues will play in Columbia League Ballpark, a 10,113 seat ballpark. The ballpark is still under construction, so all seats may not be available until next season.

The field is roughly symetrical, with the difference being a deeper right-center field than left-center. However, more home runs will be hit by right handed hitters due to the 18-foot wall in right field. Both corners are 316' from home plate, but left field's wall is only seven feet tall.

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Chicago's Weeghman Park (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/chicagos-weeghman-park.html)

February 8, 1914

Weeghman Park
Home to the Chicago Whales

Distances:

Left Line: 310'
Left Field: 365'
Left-Center: 405'
Center Field: 440'
Right-Center: 395'
Right Field: 361'
Right Line: 345'

Capacity: 14,113

Weeghman Park, named after Whales owner Charles Weeghman, is a steel and concrete structure that can hold over 14,000 people.

The ballpark sits on an irregular block bounded by Clark and Addison Streets and Waveland and Sheffield Avenues.

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Kansas City's Gordon & Koppel Field (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/february-9-1914-gordon-koppel-field.html)

February 9, 1914

Gordon & Koppel Field
Home to the Kansas City Packers

Distances:

Left Line: 312'
Left Field: 337'
Left-Center: 357'
Center Field: 413'
Right-Center: 358'
Right Field: 332'
Right Line: 302'

Capacity: 6,399

Located at 47th and Tracy in Kansas City, Godron & Koppel Field is a ballpark that could see many, many home runs.

With walls in left and right center at 357 and 358 feet, powerful hitters will have an easy shot for a homer.

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Newark's Harrison Park (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/newarks-harrison-park.html)

February 10, 1914

Harrison Park
Home to the Newark Peppers

Distances:

Left Line: 324'
Left Field: 337'
Left-Center: 388'
Center Field: 423'
Right-Center: 378'
Right Field: 350'
Right Line: 318'

Capacity: 9,841

The Newark Peppers will play their first UBA game in a brand new ballpark, Harrison Park.

The field is still under construction, and due to delays may not be finished in time. The playing field and stands should be complete, but the roof may take a few extra weeks.

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Pittsburgh's Exposition Park (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/february-11-1914-exposition-park-home.html)

February 11, 1914

Exposition Park
Home to the Pittsburgh Rebels

Distances:

Left Line: 400'
Left Field: 420'
Left-Center: 440'
Center Field: 450'
Right-Center: 440'
Right Field: 420'
Right Line: 400'

Capacity: 16,073

Exposition Park, located on the banks of the Allegheny River across from downtown Pittsburgh, will be the home of the Rebels.

This is actually the third incarnation of the ballpark. A fire and flooding destroyed the previous two Exposition Park's.

The stadium was used by the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National League before they moved to Forbes Field.

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St. Louis' Handlan's Park (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/february-12-1914-exposition-park-home.html)

February 12, 1914

Handlan's Park
Home to the St. Louis Terriers

Distances:

Left Line: 325'
Left Field: 350'
Left-Center: 360'
Center Field: 375'
Right-Center: 375'
Right Field: 370'
Right Line: 300'

Capacity: 12,013

Handlan's Park will be home to the St. Louis Terriers.

The center field wall is a short 375 feet and could see a lot of home runs go over it during the course of a season. However, right center field is also 375, creating an odd outfield shape.

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Washington's Israel Ashby Named Best Prospect (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/washingtons-israel-ashby-named-best.html)

March 15, 1914

We have named Washington Statesmen's pitcher Israel Ashby the top prospect in the United Baseball Association.

Ashby was selected in the 11th round of the leagues inaugural draft, and after spending two seasons on the Class A squad, Ashby has made the opening day roster for the Statesmen and looks like he can be a dominating thrower.

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Coleman Upshur Throws No-Hitter (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/coleman-upshur-throws-no-hitter.html)

The Reading Reds didn't have an answer today for pitcher Coleman Upshur and the Washington Statesmen in the 5-0 loss. He didn't give up a hit and totaled 5 strikeouts and 2 walks in an outstanding outing at Capitol Park.

He told reporters after the no-hit game, "Everything was working today. I had excellent location and great movement on my pitches. Good things happen when all of it comes together like that."

His catcher said, "His fastball looked about the size of a watermelon seed and it hissed at you as it passed."

The Reading skipper joked, "No comment. I'm speechless after that performance. I'm going to be as silent as our bats were today... except to say I hope this leads to a big contract for Upshur in another league."

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April Awards (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/april-awards_25.html)

May 1, 1914

Like last year, at the end of every month, we will give out awards to the best hitter, best pitcher, and best rookie in each league. Here are our awards for the month of April.

United League

Batter of the Month: 3B Jap Springer, Reading.

Jap Springer was at the top of the hit parade in the United League throughout April. For the outstanding month, the talented Reading third baseman was chosen the Batter of the Month.

He compiled a .354 average with 29 hits, 1 home run, 7 RBIs and 17 runs scored.

Pitcher of the Month: P Jordan Hauser, Chicago.

Jordan Hauser has made fans throughout United Baseball Association take notice over the past month with an exceptional 5-2 record. No pitcher in the United League threw better in April, garnering him the Pitcher of the Month award today.

In 7 starts Hauser compiled a 2.35 ERA, putting up a 5-2 record, striking out 52 and tossing 65 innings.

Rookie of the Month: 2B Zeke Spear, Reading.

Swinging a hot stick in April, Zeke Spear picked up the United League Rookie of the Month Award today.

The 21-year-old second baseman for Reading lashed 31 hits as he put together a .323 average with no home runs. He also drove in 8 runs, scored 8 times and drew 2 walks on his way to a .356 OBP.

Columbia League

Batter of the Month: RF Benton Will, Brooklyn

The Batter of the Month honoree for April in the Columbia League is Brooklyn Tip-Tops right fielder Benton Will.

He showed no mercy as he finished the month with a .361 batting average, no home runs, 18 RBIs, and 19 runs scored.

Pitcher of the Month: P Elwood Spencer, Newark.

Elwood Spencer was a long shot to make the Newark Peppers this year, especially being a 33-year-old rookie. Now the Newark hurler has parlayed a 5-1 record into the Columbia League Pitcher of the Month award.

In April, he chalked up 16 strikeouts in 52 innings and compiled a 1.73 ERA.

Rookie of the Month: LF Ruben Mueller, Buffalo.

Ruben Mueller will be on his way to great things, if he keeps up April's production. The 25-year-old first-year player for Buffalo put up excellent numbers last month to claim the Columbia League Rookie of the Month Award.

Last month the left fielder posted up a solid .376 average, no home runs, 7 RBIs, 35 hits, 11 walks, .442 OBP and scored 18 runs.

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Standings After One Month... (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/standings-after-one-month.html)

May 1, 1914

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 254pt;" width="338" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><col style="width: 62pt;" width="82"> <col style="width: 48pt;" span="4" width="64"> <tbody><tr style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17"> <td colspan="5" class="xl70" style="height: 12.75pt; width: 254pt; text-align: center;" width="338" height="17">United League Standings</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">W</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">L</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">GB</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Chicago</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">15</td> <td class="xl69">10</td> <td class="xl71">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">New York</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">14</td> <td class="xl69">11</td> <td class="xl69">1</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Reading</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">13</td> <td class="xl69">12</td> <td class="xl69">2</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Washington</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">13</td> <td class="xl69">12</td> <td class="xl69">2</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Richmond</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">12</td> <td class="xl69">13</td> <td class="xl69">3</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Cleveland</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">8</td> <td class="xl69">17</td> <td class="xl69">7</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17"> <td colspan="5" class="xl70" style="height: 12.75pt; text-align: center;" height="17">Columbia League Standings</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;">
</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;">
</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">W</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">L</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">GB</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Baltimore</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">16</td> <td class="xl69">9</td> <td class="xl71">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Brooklyn</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">14</td> <td class="xl69">11</td> <td class="xl69">2</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Newark</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">13</td> <td class="xl69">12</td> <td class="xl69">3</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Pittsburgh</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">13</td> <td class="xl69">12</td> <td class="xl69">3</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Chicago</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">12</td> <td class="xl69">13</td> <td class="xl69">4</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Buffalo</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">11</td> <td class="xl69">14</td> <td class="xl69">5</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">St. Louis</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">11</td> <td class="xl69">14</td> <td class="xl69">5</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Kansas City</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">10</td> <td class="xl69">15</td> <td class="xl69">6</td></tr></tbody></table>

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New York's Straw Out for Year (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/new-yorks-straw-out-for-year.html)

Leonard Straw has to call it a season. The New York Gothams shortstop sustained a season-ending injury against the Reading Reds and will not play again this year according to club doctors. Straw was injured while colliding with a player at a base. His doctors diagnosed it as a broken knee and stated that he would not be able to play for 12-13 months.

Presently Straw is batting .225 and has collected no home runs, 7 RBIs, .298 OBP and scored 8 runs.

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May Awards (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/may-awards_25.html)

June 1, 1914

United League

Batter of the Month: CF Paul Lund, Cleveland.

Paul Lund of the Cleveland Maroons certainly made a resounding impression on the United League pitching corps in May and today reaped the reward as the league's best batter for the period.

The center fielder put up some good offensive figures as he hit .356 with no home runs, 16 RBIs and 24 runs scored.

Currently Lund has no home runs and a .307 batting average.

Pitcher of the Month: P Jordan Hauser, Chicago.

Jordan Hauser has made fans throughout United Baseball Association take notice over the past month with an exceptional 5-2 record. No pitcher in the United League threw better in May, garnering him the Pitcher of the Month award today.

In 7 starts Hauser compiled a 2.10 ERA, putting up a 5-2 record, striking out 54 and tossing 60 innings.

This year Hauser has a 10-4 record with a 2.23 ERA in 14 starts.

Rookie of the Month: P Isham Hennessey, Reading.

Few players his age have the consistency to put a solid month together, but Reading's Isham Hennessey carved up the opposition all May long and hauled off the United League Rookie of the Month award today as a result.

He sizzled last month with a 5-1 mark, fanning 20 in 50.2 innings with an ERA of 2.31 in 7 starts.

In 13 starts this season Hennessey has chalked up a 8-4 record and a 2.42 ERA.

Columbia League

Batter of the Month: 2B Burt Bostater, Pittsburgh.

When Burt Bostater stepped up to the plate in May, he did it with confidence and today he was honored with the Columbia League Batter of the Month award.

The young Pittsburgh second baseman posted a .391 batting average with 1 home run, 15 RBIs and scored 18 runs. Bostater also worked pitchers for 5 walks to post a .430 on-base percentage.

This year Bostater has 2 home runs and a .370 batting average.

Pitcher of the Month: P Brown Mallery, Newark.

Brown Mallery was a long shot to make the Newark Peppers this year, especially being a 31-year-old rookie. Now the Newark hurler has parlayed a 5-2 record into the Columbia League Pitcher of the Month award.

In May, he chalked up 35 strikeouts in 66 innings and compiled a 1.23 ERA.

Thus far this season, Mallery has worked 117 innings with 63 strikeouts en route to a 7-7 record and a 2.46 ERA.

Rookie of the Month: C Georgie More, Kansas City.

Swinging a hot stick in May, Georgie More picked up the Columbia League Rookie of the Month Award today.

The 26-year-old catcher for Kansas City lashed 31 hits as he put together a .313 average with no home runs. He also drove in 14 runs, scored 12 times and drew 17 walks on his way to a .424 OBP.

This season More is hitting .313 with no home runs.

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After Two Months... (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/after-two-months_25.html)

June 1, 1914

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 254pt;" width="338" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><col style="width: 62pt;" width="82"> <col style="width: 48pt;" span="4" width="64"> <tbody><tr style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17"> <td colspan="5" class="xl70" style="height: 12.75pt; width: 254pt; text-align: center;" width="338" height="17">United League Standings</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">W</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">L</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">GB</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Chicago</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">31</td> <td class="xl69">23
</td> <td class="xl71">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Reading</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">28
</td> <td class="xl69">26
</td> <td class="xl69">3
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">New York
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">27
</td> <td class="xl69">27
</td> <td class="xl69">4
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Cleveland
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">26
</td> <td class="xl69">28
</td> <td class="xl69">5
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Richmond</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">26
</td> <td class="xl69">28
</td> <td class="xl69">5
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Washington
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">24
</td> <td class="xl69">30
</td> <td class="xl69">7</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17"> <td colspan="5" class="xl70" style="height: 12.75pt; text-align: center;" height="17">Columbia League Standings</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;">
</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;">
</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">W</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">L</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">GB</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Baltimore</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">32
</td> <td class="xl69">22
</td> <td class="xl71">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Brooklyn</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">30
</td> <td class="xl69">24
</td> <td class="xl69">2</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Pittsburgh</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">30
</td> <td class="xl69">24
</td> <td class="xl69">2
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Newark</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">28
</td> <td class="xl69">26
</td> <td class="xl69">4
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Kansas City
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">27
</td> <td class="xl69">27
</td> <td class="xl69">5
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Chicago
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">26
</td> <td class="xl69">28
</td> <td class="xl69">6
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Buffalo
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">22
</td> <td class="xl69">32
</td> <td class="xl69">10
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">St. Louis
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">21
</td> <td class="xl69">33
</td> <td class="xl69">11
</td></tr></tbody></table>
After two months, the Chicago Orphans are right where they've always been; at the top of the United League standings. The Orphans are getting great performances out of their star pitcher Jordan Hauser, who is 10-4 so far with a 2.23 ERA in 125 innings. Hauser also is leading the league with 106 strikeouts.

Orphans left fielder Yank Bright is really dominating in the early part of the season, batting .380 and getting on base at a .531 clip.

Over in the Columbia League, the Baltimore Terrapins are doing the best out of all the new teams so far, finishing up May with a 32-22 record.

The team's 26-year-old short stop Mortimer Easter has performed extremely well after his transition to the new league. Last year with Washington, Easter hit only .239, but this season Easter is off to a hot start and is batting .319 and already has 10 doubles.

It also doesn't hurt to have the league leader in ERA, Vaughn Froelich. With the Gothams last year, Froelich showed he is a good player, but he's really overachieving this year with a 1.82 ERA compared to his 3.27 ERA last season.

[JetsIn06]

Buffalo Blues Select Birdy Woolf with First Pick (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/buffalo-blues-select-birdy-woolf-with.html)

June 16, 1914

While Birdy Woolf may have wanted to go to a Chicago franchise, the Illinois native will start his career with the Buffalo Blues.

Woolf is an 18-year-old starter who looks like he could be the next Ed Gale.

[JetsIn06]

June Awards (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/june-awards_25.html)

July 1, 1914

United League

Batter of the Month: 1B Adelbert Brady, Richmond.

Today Richmond's Adelbert Brady was named the United League Batter of the Month for June. He punished UL hurlers hard all month long, collecting 34 hits in 94 at-bats.

With a .362 batting average, 1 home run, 13 RBIs and 14 runs scored, he was an easy choice.

Brady is batting .303 in 1914 with 2 home runs, 38 RBIs and 32 runs scored. He has 91 hits in 300 at-bats.

Pitcher of the Month: P Elzie Brogan, Richmond.

Elzie Brogan of the Cardinals pretty much bewildered opposing batters in June and was honored as the United League Pitcher of the Month earlier today.

The Richmond starter sparkled last month with a 5-2 record and 1.22 ERA. He made 7 starts, tossed 59 innings and had 50 strikeouts.

In 1914 Brogan has compiled a 10-9 mark with a 2.19 ERA in 21 starts.

Rookie of the Month: 2B Zeke Spear, Reading.

Zeke Spear had a very good June and today was presented the United League Rookie of the Month trophy.

Last month the 21-year-old Reading second baseman played in 26 games and hit .282 with 3 doubles, no triples and no home runs. Spear also scored 9 times and drove in 15 runs.

Spear is hitting .287 in 1914 with 33 RBIs and no home runs.

Columbia League

Batter of the Month: RF Milo Persons, St. Louis.

Milo Persons had quite a month with the bat in June and the St. Louis right fielder was crowned Columbia League Batter of the Month for his outstanding efforts.

To win the honor, he batted .388 with 40 hits, 3 home runs, 19 RBIs and 19 runs scored. He also drew 12 walks to post a .462 on-base percentage.

This season Persons is batting .322 with 85 hits and 9 home runs. He has scored 46 times and has 60 runs batted in.

Pitcher of the Month: P Antoine Musser, Kansas City.

The top-rated pitcher this past month in the Columbia League was Antoine Musser of the Kansas City Packers. He really dominated league hitters, finishing June with a 5-2 won-lost mark and a 2.71 ERA.

The Packers ace made 8 starts and surrendered 60 hits in 63 innings. He struck out 35 and walked 33.

Checking out his stats for the season, Musser has notched 10 wins and 7 losses in 20 starts, 2.80 ERA and struck out 67 batters in 147.2 innings.

Rookie of the Month: CF Rube Whitfield

In June, Rube Whitfield put up award-winning numbers and came away with the Rookie of the Month award in the Columbia League.

Last month the 26-year-old Buffalo center fielder played in 27 games and hit .316 with 5 doubles, 5 triples and 5 home runs. Whitfield also scored 22 times and drove in 18 runs.

This season Whitfield has hit at a .258 clip with 40 RBIs, 9 home runs and 55 runs scored.

[JetsIn06]

After Three Months... (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/after-three-months_25.html)

July 1, 1914

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 254pt;" width="338" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><col style="width: 62pt;" width="82"> <col style="width: 48pt;" span="4" width="64"> <tbody><tr style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17"> <td colspan="5" class="xl70" style="height: 12.75pt; width: 254pt; text-align: center;" width="338" height="17">United League Standings</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">W</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">L</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">GB</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Richmond</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">46
</td> <td class="xl69">36
</td> <td class="xl71">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">New York
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">45
</td> <td class="xl69">37
</td> <td class="xl69">1
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Chicago
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">40
</td> <td class="xl69">42
</td> <td class="xl69">6
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Reading
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">40
</td> <td class="xl69">42
</td> <td class="xl69">6
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Washington
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">38
</td> <td class="xl69">44
</td> <td class="xl69">8
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Cleveland
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">37
</td> <td class="xl69">45
</td> <td class="xl69">9
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17"> <td colspan="5" class="xl70" style="height: 12.75pt; text-align: center;" height="17">Columbia League Standings</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;">
</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;">
</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">W</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">L</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">GB</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Pittsburgh</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">46
</td> <td class="xl69">36
</td> <td class="xl71">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Baltimore
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">45
</td> <td class="xl69">37
</td> <td class="xl69">1
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Kansas City
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">44
</td> <td class="xl69">38
</td> <td class="xl69">2
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Chicago
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">42
</td> <td class="xl69">40
</td> <td class="xl69">4
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Newark
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">41
</td> <td class="xl69">41
</td> <td class="xl69">5
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Brooklyn
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">40
</td> <td class="xl69">42
</td> <td class="xl69">6
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Buffalo
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">36
</td> <td class="xl69">46
</td> <td class="xl69">10
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">St. Louis
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">34
</td> <td class="xl69">48
</td> <td class="xl69">12
</td></tr></tbody></table>
Richmond and New York are battling it out for the top spot in the United League, but it's still anyone's game.

Richmond's pitching is the reason they are in first place. Percy Fitzpatrick leads the league with a 1.81 ERA through 184.1 innings of work, and all four of the teams starters are in the Top 7 of the United League in ERA.

In New York, Angus Rogers is showing off his power and is leading the league with 7 home runs and 51 RBI.

Yank Bright of the Orphans continues to crush UL pitching and is hitting .359.

In the Columbia League, six teams are still in the race but Pittsburgh sits at the top. Amazingly, their only lead leaguer is Jones Mcvay who has 10 triples. They do what they need to do and work together as a team to win games.

[JetsIn06]

July Awards (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/july-awards_26.html)

August 1, 1914

United League

Batter of the Month: 3B Jap Springer, Reading.

The vote is in and Jap Springer, the 26-year-old third baseman for Reading, is the winner. Today he was honored with the United League Batter of the Month award.

In July, Springer wowed voters with a .326 average while posting up 2 home runs, 19 RBIs, 17 runs scored and a .475 on-base percentage.

Springer's current batting average stands at .312 and he has chalked up 4 home runs and 47 RBIs.

Pitcher of the Month: P Klu Anton, Cleveland.

July was a magical month for Klu Anton of Cleveland. He held the United League hitters spellbound, conjuring up a 5-2 mark and a 1.32 ERA.

Anton also chalked up 7 starts, 68 innings and 22 strikeouts.

For this outstanding performance he was rewarded with the Pitcher of the Month trophy.

So far in 28 starts this season, Anton has recorded 13 wins and sustained 13 losses. He has pitched 233.2 innings, yielded 201 hits, fanned 83 and has a 2.43 ERA.

Rookie of the Month: 2B Zeke Spear, Reading.

Zeke Spear had a good July and has been hailed by the United League as the top Newcomer of the Month.

The Reading rookie second baseman hit .377 while collecting 40 hits and no home runs. In addition, Spear scored 19 runs and drove in 11.

In 1914 Spear is hitting .310, batted in 44 runs with no home runs and 47 runs scored.

Columbia League

Batter of the Month: 2B Buster Meeks, Chicago.

Chicago second baseman Buster Meeks certainly turned heads in July with some impressive numbers. He batted .340 for the month and was voted the Columbia League Batter of the Month award.

He banged 4 home runs, collected 14 RBIs, scored 21 times and put up a .445 on-base percentage.

In his season totals Meeks has 10 home runs and a .278 batting average.

Pitcher of the Month: P Clinton Garner, Buffalo.

When the Blues skipper wrote Garner on the lineup card, it was a bad omen for the opposition. Outing after outing in July he took command and usually got the win.

He dominated with a 5-2 mark and 1.33 ERA in 7 starts. The gifted Blues star pitched 61 innings, fanned 10 and held opposing teams to a .267 average.

For his excellent mound work Garner was named the CL Pitcher of the Month by the baseball writers.

Looking at his season stats, Garner has won 13 and lost 13, collecting 44 strikeouts and 95 walks in 237 innings with a 3.38 ERA.

Rookie of the Month: C Georgie More, Kansas City.

July was a very productive month for Georgie More. The catcher for the Kansas City Packers was named the best newcomer in the Columbia League.

He captured the honor by hitting .374 in 24 games with 34 hits, no home runs and 9 RBIs.

More is currently batting .307 with 3 home runs and 46 RBIs.

[JetsIn06]

After Four Months... (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/after-four-months_26.html)

August 2, 1914

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 254pt;" width="338" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><col style="width: 62pt;" width="82"> <col style="width: 48pt;" span="4" width="64"> <tbody><tr style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17"> <td colspan="5" class="xl70" style="height: 12.75pt; width: 254pt; text-align: center;" width="338" height="17">United League Standings</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">W</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">L</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">GB</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Richmond</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">59
</td> <td class="xl69">52
</td> <td class="xl71">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">New York
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">58
</td> <td class="xl69">53
</td> <td class="xl69">1
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Reading
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">58
</td> <td class="xl69">53
</td> <td class="xl69">1
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Cleveland
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">55
</td> <td class="xl69">56
</td> <td class="xl69">4
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Chicago
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">52
</td> <td class="xl69">59
</td> <td class="xl69">7
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Washington
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">51
</td> <td class="xl69">60
</td> <td class="xl69">8
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17"> <td colspan="5" class="xl70" style="height: 12.75pt; text-align: center;" height="17">Columbia League Standings</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;">
</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;">
</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">W</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">L</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">GB</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Pittsburgh</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">62
</td> <td class="xl69">49
</td> <td class="xl71">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Newark
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">61
</td> <td class="xl69">50
</td> <td class="xl69">1
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Chicago
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">60
</td> <td class="xl69">51
</td> <td class="xl69">2
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Baltimore
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">58
</td> <td class="xl69">53
</td> <td class="xl69">4
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Buffalo
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">54
</td> <td class="xl69">57
</td> <td class="xl69">8
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Kansas City
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">54
</td> <td class="xl69">57
</td> <td class="xl69">8
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Brooklyn
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">50
</td> <td class="xl69">61
</td> <td class="xl69">12
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">St. Louis
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">45
</td> <td class="xl69">66
</td> <td class="xl69">17
</td></tr></tbody></table>
It's August, and every single team in the United League still has a shot. After we saw what New York did to Chicago last year with one month left to go (NY came back 6 games), even Washington at 8 games back could potentially make a come back.

In the Columbia League, Brooklyn and St. Louis are pretty far back and just flat out aren't that good, so we'll eliminate them, but the Columbia League Pennant is certainly still in reach for six teams.

[JetsIn06]

August Awards (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/september-1-1914-united-league-batter.html)

September 1, 1914

United League

Batter of the Month: 3B Jap Springer, Reading.

August's Hitter of the Month has been selected by the United League. This month's trophy was presented to the Reading third baseman, Jap Springer.

He starred by hitting .415 with a .521 on-base percentage, totaled 39 hits in 94 at-bats, 3 home runs, 17 RBIs and scored 22 runs.

In 1914, Springer is hitting .333 with 7 home runs and 64 RBIs in 133 games played. He also boasts an OBP of .453 with 102 walks and 92 runs scored.

Pitcher of the Month: P Rudolph Marshall, Chicago.

The Chicago Orphans owe Rudolph Marshall a lot for his performance this past month. One of the league's most dominant starters in August, Marshall tore up the opposition with a fine 5-1 mark on his way to the United League Pitcher of the Month award.

"When you're pitching this well," analyzed Marshall, "it's a lot easier to come to the park. I don't judge my performance by the stats, I judge it -- the team judges it -- by the score of the game. I could say I'm tossing electric stuff right now and that would go over big. But if I toss that same stuff -- exact same pitch selection and location -- and they bang me around tomorrow, I was awful. That's the way baseball is."

It was Marshall who did the banging in August as he tossed up 42 strikeouts in 64 innings, holding opponents to a .210 average and posting a 1.83 ERA.

Checking out his stats for the season, Marshall has registered 17 wins and 14 losses in 33 starts, 2.29 ERA and struck out 148 batters in 271 innings.

Rookie of the Month: C William Braun, New York.

New York's Wiliam Braun created quite a buzz around town today when he was presented August's United League Rookie of the Month trophy.

The standout rookie catcher took the award by connecting for 31 hits in 102 at-bats for a .304 batting average. During the month he collected no home runs, drove in 16 runs and scored 7 times.

So far this year Braun is hitting .273 with no home runs.

Columbia League

Batter of the Month: CF Rube Whitfield, Buffalo.

Buffalo center fielder Rube Whitfield took home the Columbia League Batter of the Month Trophy for August.

He put up some solid numbers, including a .310 batting average and .417 on-base percentage with 31 hits, 2 home runs, 18 RBIs and 22 runs scored.

In the current season, Whitfield has put up a .256 batting average with 119 hits, 11 home runs, 73 RBI and scored 86 runs.

Pitcher of the Month: P Gustav Moores, Newark.

When Gustav Moores takes the mound, a Newark victory is usually the result. At least that's the way it was in August.

He excelled with a 5-1 mark and a 1.17 ERA in 7 starts, tossed 61.1 innings, fanned 25 and held opposing batters to a .190 average.

That's why the Peppers starter was honored today as the Pitcher of the Month by the Columbia League.

In 28 starts this season Moores has recorded a 15-9 record and a 2.08 ERA.

Rookie of the Month: CF Rube Whitfield, Buffalo.

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With One Month to Go... (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/with-one-month-to-go_26.html)

September 1, 1914

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 254pt;" width="338" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><col style="width: 62pt;" width="82"> <col style="width: 48pt;" span="4" width="64"> <tbody><tr style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17"> <td colspan="5" class="xl70" style="height: 12.75pt; width: 254pt; text-align: center;" width="338" height="17">United League Standings</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">W</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">L</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">GB</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">New York
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">74
</td> <td class="xl69">65
</td> <td class="xl71">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Richmond
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">73
</td> <td class="xl69">66
</td> <td class="xl69">1
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Chicago
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">69
</td> <td class="xl69">70
</td> <td class="xl69">5
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Cleveland
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">69
</td> <td class="xl69">70
</td> <td class="xl69">5
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Reading
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">68
</td> <td class="xl69">71
</td> <td class="xl69">6
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Washington
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">64
</td> <td class="xl69">75
</td> <td class="xl69">10
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17"> <td colspan="5" class="xl70" style="height: 12.75pt; text-align: center;" height="17">Columbia League Standings</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;">
</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;">
</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">W</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">L</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">GB</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Newark</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">78
</td> <td class="xl69">61
</td> <td class="xl71">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Chicago
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">75
</td> <td class="xl69">64
</td> <td class="xl69">3
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Baltimore
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">74
</td> <td class="xl69">65
</td> <td class="xl69">4
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Pittsburgh
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">74
</td> <td class="xl69">65
</td> <td class="xl69">4
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Kansas City
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">66
</td> <td class="xl69">73
</td> <td class="xl69">12
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Buffalo
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">65
</td> <td class="xl69">74
</td> <td class="xl69">13
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Brooklyn
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">64
</td> <td class="xl69">75
</td> <td class="xl69">14
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">St. Louis
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">60
</td> <td class="xl69">79
</td> <td class="xl69">18</td></tr></tbody></table>

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New York, Richmond Tied for 1st, 3-Game Series Coming (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/new-york-richmond-tied-for-1st-3-game.html)

September 4, 1914

This morning, the New York Gothams arrive in Richmond to take on the Cardinals who share 1st place with each other.

It's been a close battle all year, with Chicago in the lead at one point. But for the last month, it's been all New York and Richmond. Chicago and Cleveland still have a shot but need a miracle.

The winner of this series will have a big advantage for the remaining games. A sweep would be devastating for the losing team.

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New York Wins Series 2-1 (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/new-york-wins-series-2-1.html)

September 7, 1914

Winning two of the games 3-2 and losing one 4-0, New York has won the series with Richmond and now has a one game lead over the Cardinals.

In the Columbia League, Newark has won twelve straight games and now hold a six game lead over Baltimore and Chicago. Four more wins would clinch the first Columbia League Pennant for them.

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Gale Out for 1-2 Weeks (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/gale-out-for-1-2-weeks.html)

September 7, 1914

A blow for Ed Gale today -- team doctors confirmed he will miss 1-2 weeks with a strained quad. Gale suffered the injury running the bases. Although officials from the New York Gothams are confident he'll make a full recovery, doubts will persist about Gale's ability to return fully fit with an injury of this nature.

In 33 starts this season Gale has chalked up a 18-12 record and a 2.14 ERA.

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Richmond Wins Series, New York Loses, Tied Once Again (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/richmond-wins-series-new-york-loses.html)

September 11, 1914

With two three-game series to go for both teams, it's coming down to the wire as both teams have identical records.

Going into the last series, New York has a one game lead but lost two of three to Reading. Richmond, on the other hand, won two of three from Washington, tying them with New York for first place in the United League.

New York will play Cleveland and Chicago at home. Richmond will travel to Chicago and then play Reading at home.

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Newark Defeats St. Louis to Clinch Columbia League Pennant! (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/newark-defeats-st-louis-to-clinch.html)

September 12, 1914

In a 5-3 win over the Terriers, the Newark Peppers clinched the Columbia League Pennant yesterday and will play the United League Pennant winner in the 1914 Presidents Cup Series!

After jumping out to an early three to nothing lead in the first inning, Brown Mallery pitched nine excellent innings for the Peppers, giving up 7 hits, 3 walks, and 3 runs while striking out 4.

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With Two Left, Gothams Down Two (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/with-two-left-gothams-down-two.html)

September 16, 1914

With just two games left for both New York and Richmond, the best New York can do is force a one-game playoff. If Richmond wins just one more game, they will clinch the United League Pennant and head to the Presidents Cup Series to face off against the Newark Peppers.

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Richmond Wins the Pennant! (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/richmond-wins-pennant.html)

September 17, 1914

Richmond could have blown it by losing their final two games, but they won the first one and are now heading to the Presidents Cup Series!

It's been a fabulous year for Richmond. They've finished under .500 in their first two seasons, and finally put it all together in 1914 to win the United League Pennant.

Congratulations Richmond, on a fine season!

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Final 1914 United Baseball Association Standings (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/final-1914-united-baseball-association.html)

September 1, 1914

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</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">W</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">L</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">GB</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Richmond
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">84
</td> <td class="xl69">70
</td> <td class="xl71">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">New York
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">82
</td> <td class="xl69">72
</td> <td class="xl69">2
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Chicago
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">75
</td> <td class="xl69">79
</td> <td class="xl69">9
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Cleveland
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">75
</td> <td class="xl69">79
</td> <td class="xl69">9
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Reading
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">73
</td> <td class="xl69">81
</td> <td class="xl69">11
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Washington
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">73
</td> <td class="xl69">81
</td> <td class="xl69">11
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17"> <td colspan="5" class="xl70" style="height: 12.75pt; text-align: center;" height="17">Columbia League Standings</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;">
</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;">
</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">
</td> <td>
</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">W</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">L</td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="xl70">GB</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Newark</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">89
</td> <td class="xl69">65
</td> <td class="xl71">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Chicago
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">83
</td> <td class="xl69">71
</td> <td class="xl69">6
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Pittsburgh </td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">83
</td> <td class="xl69">71
</td> <td class="xl69">6
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Baltimore
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">82
</td> <td class="xl69">72
</td> <td class="xl69">7
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Buffalo
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">73
</td> <td class="xl69">81
</td> <td class="xl69">16
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Kansas City </td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">72
</td> <td class="xl69">82
</td> <td class="xl69">17
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Brooklyn
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">69
</td> <td class="xl69">85
</td> <td class="xl69">20
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">St. Louis
</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">65
</td> <td class="xl69">89
</td> <td class="xl69">24</td></tr></tbody></table>

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Bright Bats .352, Wins UL Batting Title (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/bright-bats-352-wins-ul-batting-title.html)

When the United League regular season came to a close yesterday, Yank Bright was all alone in the top spot in the batting race with a .352 average. The 34-year-old Chicago Orphans right fielder smacked 174 hits in 495 at-bats and wrapped up the year with 23 doubles, 7 triples and no home runs. Bright appeared in 148 games and had 62 RBIs and 91 runs scored.

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Packers Flanagan Takes CL Batting Crown (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/packers-flanagan-takes-cl-batting-crown.html)

Varney Flanagan of the Packers is the winner of the 1914 Columbia League batting title. Flanagan finished the season with a .304 batting average in 119 games. The 30-year-old Kansas City third baseman had 136 hits, including 18 doubles, 2 triples and 2 home runs. He also tallied 71 runs and drove in 35 runs.

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1914 Presidents Cup Series: Richmond Cardinals Preview (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/1914-presidents-cup-series-richmond.html)

September 17, 1914


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C: Blondie Schmitt (.238, 3 HR, 28 RBI)

1B: Adelbert Brady (.272, 5 HR, 67 RBI)

2B: Mark Norwood (.275, 3 HR, 41 RBI)

3B: Noah Clinton (.213, 1 HR, 35 RBI)

SS: Snooks Gibbs (.247, 2 HR, 42 RBI)

LF: Birdy Frayer (.258, 4 HR, 64 RBI)

CF: Antony Munson (.269, 1 HR, 35 RI)

RF: Karl Carlson (.226, 6 HR, 70 RBI)


SP: Percy Fitzpatrick (18-19, 1.93 ERA, 123 K)

SP: Martin Gross (8-6, 2.55 ERA, 99 K)

SP: Elzie Brogan (19-16, 2.23 ERA, 215 K)

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1914 Presidents Cup Series: Newark Peppers Preview (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/1914-presidents-cup-series-newark.html)

September 18, 1914

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C: Jake Jean (.219, 2 HR, 45 RBI)

1B: Napoleon Baggett (.300, 3 HR, 57 RBI)

2B: Edmund Madden (.219, 4 HR, 43 RBI)

3B: Arch Hiller (.237, 0 HR, 29 RBI)

SS: Rudolph Boyer (.305, 0 HR, 8 RBI)

LF: Sidney Winchel (.321, 3 HR, 68 RBI)

CF: Francisco Gale (.293, 1 HR, 61 RBI)

RF: Sebastion Boston (.257, 5 HR, 59 RBI)


SP: Brown Mallery (19-15, 2.35 ERA, 149 K)

SP: Gustav Moores (18-9, 2.26 ERA, 100 K)

SP: Elwood Spencer (25-10, 2.65 ERA, 82 K)

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Newark Takes Game One (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/newark-takes-game-one.html)

September 19, 1914

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 227pt;" width="295" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><col style="width: 62pt;" width="82"> <col style="width: 11pt;" span="10" width="14"> <col style="width: 16pt;" width="21"> <col style="width: 12pt;" width="16"> <col style="width: 16pt;" width="21"> <col style="width: 11pt;" width="15"> <tbody><tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; width: 62pt;" width="82" height="17">
</td> <td style="width: 11pt;" width="14">
</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">1</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">2</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">3</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">4</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">5</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">6</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">7</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">8</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">9</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 16pt; font-weight: bold;" width="21">
</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 12pt; font-weight: bold;" width="16">R</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 16pt; font-weight: bold;" width="21">H</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="15">E</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl71" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">Richmond</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">3</td> <td class="xl69">1</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Newark</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">1</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">1</td> <td class="xl71">x</td> <td class="xl71">
</td> <td class="xl69">2</td> <td class="xl69">7</td> <td class="xl69">2</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
It was a pitching battle between Richmond and Newark in the first ever Presidents Cup Series, but Newark came out on top, 2-0.

Sebastian Boston, Newark's right fielder, put together the best game offensively by going 2-4. But it was Sidney Winchel who hit a triple in his only hit of the game that put Newark's first run on the board. His leadoff three-bagger allowed Francisco Gale to hit a deep flyball to right field to drive in the first run on a sac fly.

Elwood Spencer pitched a fantastic game for the Peppers, throwing a complete game shutout. He gave up just three hits and struck out two.

[JetsIn06]

Cardinals Tie Up Series at 1-1 (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/cardinals-tie-up-series-at-1-1.html)

September 20, 1914

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 227pt;" width="295" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><col style="width: 62pt;" width="82"> <col style="width: 11pt;" span="10" width="14"> <col style="width: 16pt;" width="21"> <col style="width: 12pt;" width="16"> <col style="width: 16pt;" width="21"> <col style="width: 11pt;" width="15"> <tbody><tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; width: 62pt;" width="82" height="17">
</td> <td style="width: 11pt;" width="14">
</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">1</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">2</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">3</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">4</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">5</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">6</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">7</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">8</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">9</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 16pt; font-weight: bold;" width="21">
</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 12pt; font-weight: bold;" width="16">R</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 16pt; font-weight: bold;" width="21">H</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="15">E</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl71" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Richmond</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">3
</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">1
</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> <td class="xl69">4
</td> <td class="xl69">10
</td> <td class="xl69">0
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">Newark</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0
</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">2
</td> <td class="xl69">0
</td> <td class="xl71">x</td> <td class="xl71">
</td> <td class="xl69">2</td> <td class="xl69">6
</td> <td class="xl69">0
</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Richmond tied up the series at one game a piece by winning yesterday's game 4-2.

The team's big inning came in the 4th, when they put up three runs on Newark pitcher Virgil Danner. A hit by pitch, double, single, and then a walk set the stage for two fielders choice that brought in two runs.

Newark put together a little rally in the 7th to bring in two runs, but couldn't sustain it, and the game ended 4-2.

Reuben Gable pitched a terrific game for Richmond, throwing 9 innings, giving up 6 hits and striking out 3.

[JetsIn06]

Richmond Takes Game Three in 10th on Error (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/richmond-takes-game-two-in-10th-on.html)

September 22, 1914

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 243pt;" width="316" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><col style="width: 62pt;" width="82"> <col style="width: 11pt;" span="10" width="14"> <col style="width: 16pt;" width="21"> <col style="width: 12pt;" width="16"> <col style="width: 16pt;" span="2" width="21"> <col style="width: 11pt;" width="15"> <tbody><tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; width: 62pt;" width="82" height="17">
</td> <td style="width: 11pt;" width="14">
</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">1</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">2</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">3</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">4</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">5</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">6</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">7</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">8</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">9</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 16pt; font-weight: bold;" width="21">10</td> <td style="width: 12pt; font-weight: bold;" width="16">
</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 16pt; font-weight: bold;" width="21">R</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 16pt; font-weight: bold;" width="21">H</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="15">E</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl71" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">Newark</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">2</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">2</td> <td class="xl69">6</td> <td class="xl69">2</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Richmond</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">1</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">1</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl71">0</td> <td class="xl71">1</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">3</td> <td class="xl69">11</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
In a tie game in the bottom of the 10th, the Richmond Cardinals got two men on base with one out. When the two runners attempted a double steal, Newark catcher Mical Hempfill fired a bullet down to third base.

Unfortunately for the Peppers, the throw flew over the third basemen's head and sailed into the outfield, allowing Antony Munson to bolt home for the win.

It's a tough break for Richmond, but you have to hand it to Newark for their aggressive base running.

The two teams will play one more in Richmond and then head back to Newark for games five and six.

[JetsIn06]

Richmond Wins Game Four (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/richmond-wins-game-3.html)

September 23, 1914

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 232pt;" width="301" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><col style="width: 62pt;" width="82"> <col style="width: 11pt;" span="10" width="14"> <col style="width: 16pt;" width="21"> <col style="width: 12pt;" width="16"> <col style="width: 16pt;" span="2" width="21"> <tbody><tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; width: 62pt;" width="82" height="17">
</td> <td style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">
</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">1</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">2</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">3</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">4</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">5</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">6</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">7</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">8</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">9</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 16pt; font-weight: bold;" width="21">
</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 12pt; font-weight: bold;" width="16">R</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 16pt; font-weight: bold;" width="21">H</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 16pt; font-weight: bold;" width="21">E</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl71" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">Newark</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">2</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">3</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> <td class="xl69">5</td> <td class="xl69">7</td> <td class="xl69">2</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Richmond</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">4</td> <td class="xl69">2</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl71">x</td> <td class="xl71">
</td> <td class="xl69">6</td> <td class="xl69">11</td> <td class="xl69">1</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Richmond jumped out to an early 6-0 lead yesterday and was able to hold of Newark for the win.

After scoring four in the 1st and two in the 2nd, Richmond was looking good. But Newark scored two the very next inning and made it a ballgame. But when Jake Jean hit a 327 foot three run home run over the right field wall, Richmond had a good reason to be scared.

However, Martin Gross, the Cardinals hurler, only allowed two more hits after that inning and kept the score where it was.

Now, we head to Newark. Richmond needs to win two more to be crowned the Presidents Cup Champions.

[JetsIn06]

Richmond Needs One More (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/richmond-needs-one-more.html)

September 25, 1914

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 232pt;" width="301" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><col style="width: 62pt;" width="82"> <col style="width: 11pt;" span="10" width="14"> <col style="width: 16pt;" width="21"> <col style="width: 12pt;" width="16"> <col style="width: 16pt;" span="2" width="21"> <tbody><tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; width: 62pt;" width="82" height="17">
</td> <td style="width: 11pt;" width="14">
</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">1</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">2</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">3</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">4</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">5</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">6</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">7</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">8</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">9</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 16pt; font-weight: bold;" width="21">
</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 12pt; font-weight: bold;" width="16">R</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 16pt; font-weight: bold;" width="21">H</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 16pt; font-weight: bold;" width="21">E</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Richmond</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">2</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> <td class="xl69">2</td> <td class="xl69">7</td> <td class="xl69">2</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl71" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">Newark</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">1</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl71">x</td> <td class="xl71">
</td> <td class="xl69">1</td> <td class="xl69">7</td> <td class="xl69">3</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
It was 2-1 for the majority of the game, and each team battled back and forth to keep it that way.

After scoring one in the 2nd, Newark wouldn't stay on top for long. In the top of the next inning, it started with a leadoff walk. On an 0-1 count, the next batter hit a flyball over the center fielders head and made it in safely with a triple, driving the run in.

He then scored on an error, making it 2-1. It would stay that way, and Richmond has taken game five and needs one more win.

[JetsIn06]

Newark Stays Alive, Wins Game Six (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/newark-stays-alive-wins-game-six.html)

September 26, 1914

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 232pt;" width="301" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><col style="width: 62pt;" width="82"> <col style="width: 11pt;" span="10" width="14"> <col style="width: 16pt;" width="21"> <col style="width: 12pt;" width="16"> <col style="width: 16pt;" span="2" width="21"> <tbody><tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; width: 62pt;" width="82" height="17">
</td> <td style="width: 11pt;" width="14">
</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">1</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">2</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">3</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">4</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">5</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">6</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">7</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">8</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">9</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 16pt; font-weight: bold;" width="21">
</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 12pt; font-weight: bold;" width="16">R</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 16pt; font-weight: bold;" width="21">H</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 16pt; font-weight: bold;" width="21">E</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl71" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">Richmond</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">1</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">
</td> <td class="xl69">1</td> <td class="xl69">4</td> <td class="xl69">1</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl71" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Newark</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">2</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl71">x</td> <td class="xl71">
</td> <td class="xl69">2</td> <td class="xl69">7</td> <td class="xl69">1</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
It was another one run game in this 1914 Presidents Cup Series, but this time Newark was on top. They lost four games in a row before yesterday, but finally put a solid nine innings together to take game six.

It was all Newark pitcher Virgil Danner. He threw a complete game, giving up just one run and four hits.

Tomorrow is a day off, and then we head back to Richmond where the Cardinals will have two more chances at home to win the series.

[JetsIn06]

Richmond Wins the 1914 Presidents Cup! (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/richmond-wins-1914-presidents-cup.html)

September 28, 1914

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 243pt;" width="316" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><col style="width: 62pt;" width="82"> <col style="width: 11pt;" span="10" width="14"> <col style="width: 16pt;" width="21"> <col style="width: 12pt;" width="16"> <col style="width: 16pt;" span="2" width="21"> <col style="width: 11pt;" width="15"> <tbody><tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl68" style="height: 12.75pt; width: 62pt;" width="82" height="17">
</td> <td style="width: 11pt;" width="14">
</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">1</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">2</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">3</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">4</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">5</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">6</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">7</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">8</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="14">9</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 16pt; font-weight: bold;" width="21">10</td> <td style="width: 12pt; font-weight: bold;" width="16">
</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 16pt; font-weight: bold;" width="21">R</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 16pt; font-weight: bold;" width="21">H</td> <td class="xl70" style="width: 11pt; font-weight: bold;" width="15">E</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl71" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">Newark</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">1</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">1</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">2</td> <td class="xl69">10</td> <td class="xl69">1</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl71" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold;" height="17">Richmond</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">2</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl69">0</td> <td class="xl71">0</td> <td class="xl71">1</td> <td>
</td> <td class="xl69">3</td> <td class="xl69">8</td> <td class="xl69">1</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
It took ten innings, but the Richmond Cardinals have won game seven and have defeated the Newark Peppers, five games to two.

In the bottom of the 10th inning, pinch hitter Yank Cash came to the plate and ripped a leadoff double. From there, the pitcher came up and tried to bunt him over, but bunted foul with two strikes for the out. When the next hitter grounded out to the pitcher and the runner didn't advance, we were all thinking that we'd be going to the 11th.

But 21-year-old Snooks Gibbs came to the plate and was determined to win the game for his team. After two straight balls, Gibbs took two strikes to make the count 2-2. After fouling off four more pitcher, Gibbs hit a hot shot between the shortstop and third baseman.

Cash bolted twoard third and saw the third base coach signalling him home. He pushed his body to the limit and ran as fast as he's ever ran before. As the ball came soaring home from the left fielder, Cash slid toward home plate. He was safe. Richmond had won the Presidents Cup.

Congratulations to the Richmond Cardinals organization!

[JetsIn06]

Bright Bats .352, Wins UL Batting Title (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/bright-bats-352-wins-ul-batting-title_26.html)

September 29, 1914

When the United League regular season came to a close yesterday, Yank Bright was all alone in the top spot in the batting race with a .352 average. The 34-year-old Chicago Orphans right fielder smacked 174 hits in 495 at-bats and wrapped up the year with 23 doubles, 7 triples and no home runs. Bright appeared in 148 games and had 62 RBIs and 91 runs scored.

[JetsIn06]

Packers Flanagan Takes CL Batting Crown (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/packers-flanagan-takes-cl-batting-crown_26.html)

September 29, 1914

Varney Flanagan of the Packers is the winner of the 1914 Columbia League batting title. Flanagan finished the season with a .304 batting average in 119 games. The 30-year-old Kansas City third baseman had 136 hits, including 18 doubles, 2 triples and 2 home runs. He also tallied 71 runs and drove in 35 runs.

[JetsIn06]

Bright Selected UL's Best Batter (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/bright-selected-uls-best-batter.html)

The United League Roger Cooley MVP Award for 1914 has been presented to the talented and hot-hitting Yank Bright of the Chicago Orphans.

In his fine season, he compiled a .352 batting average with 174 hits, 23 doubles, 7 triples and no home runs, along with 62 RBIs and 91 runs scored.

[JetsIn06]

UL Awards Outstanding Pitcher Trophy (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/ul-awards-outstanding-pitcher-trophy.html)

The Chicago Orphans have a rising superstar or maybe even a budding Hall-of-Famer in the making.

It's Jordan Hauser, this year's United League Harry F. Sinclair Pitcher of the Year Award selection. This blossoming hurler wowed fans, peers and sportswriters with a fabulous performance.

Hauser compiled a 21-18 record in 39 starts, tallied 279 strikeouts in 334 innings and recorded a 2.32 ERA. Other clubs managed only a .220 batting average against him.

[JetsIn06]

Hennessey Rewarded with Rookie Award (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/hennessey-rewarded-with-rookie-award.html)

Isham Hennessey's age didn't show very often in his first year. He performed more like a veteran on the hill for the Reading Reds and today he walked away with the 1914 United League Phil Ball Rookie of the Year Award.

The 22-year-old starter registered a 18-11 record this season in 31 starts. Over 235.1 innings he gave up 242 hits, struck out 78 and issued 67 walks as he held the opposition to a .261 batting average and fashioned a 3.17 ERA.

[JetsIn06]

UL Names George S. Ward Defenseman of the Year Award Winners (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/ul-names-george-s-ward-defenseman-of.html)

George S. Ward Defenseman of the Year Awards are the symbol for defensive excellence, a recognition of the best of the best in defense. The United League George S. Ward Defenseman of the Year Award trophies for 1914 have been awarded to these outstanding fielders:


Pitcher: Isham Hennessey (Reading Reds)
Catcher: Benton Cady (Richmond Cardinals)
First Baseman: Adelbert Brady (Richmond Cardinals)
Second Baseman: Mark Norwood (Richmond Cardinals)
Third Baseman: Jap Springer (Reading Reds)
Shortstop: Blackie Rowe (Washington Statesmen)
Left Fielder: Zeke Griffen (Reading Reds)
Center Fielder: Klu Cornelius (New York Gothams)
Right Fielder: Crab Tait (Chicago Orphans)

[JetsIn06]

Kimball Honored, 1914 CL Roger Cooley MVP Award (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/kimball-honored-1914-cl-roger-cooley.html)

Phillip Kimball, St. Louis's outstanding right fielder, took home the Columbia League Roger Cooley MVP Award for 1914.

This season he put up some strong stats, including a .299 batting average and a .477 on-base percentage. In 122 games he piled up 106 hits, 13 doubles, no triples, 10 home runs, 57 RBIs and scored 69 times.

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1914 CL Harry F. Sinclair Pitcher of the Year Award (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/1914-cl-harry-f-sinclair-pitcher-of.html)

Elwood Spencer of the Newark Peppers had a tremendous season and was chosen the Harry F. Sinclair Pitcher of the Year Award winner in the Columbia League.

He crafted a standout 25-10 mark in 37 starts, striking out 82, while walking 95. He worked 302.1 innings, yielded 285 hits and posted a 2.65 ERA. Opposing clubs had a .241 against him.

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More Collects CL Phil Ball Rookie of the Year Award (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/more-collects-cl-phil-ball-rookie-of.html)

Rookies are supposed to be seen, but not heard. At least, that's how most veterans feel. But that's not the case with Kansas City's Georgie More. He spoke up loudly and often this season on his way to winning the Columbia League Phil Ball Rookie of the Year Award for 1914.

To be accurate, the 26-year-old catcher let his performance do the talking. In his debut season More piled up some good stats, hitting .292, driving in 66 runs and scoring 73 times, while playing in 134 games. The Packers newcomer also had 30 doubles, 4 triples and 5 home runs.

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CL Best Fielders for 1914 Selected (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/cl-best-fielders-for-1914-selected.html)

"Hit 'em where they ain't" is a great hitting philosophy, but it doesn't always work when a fielder can seemingly appear out of nowhere to make the play. These magicians are often taken for granted as the season grinds along, but today they take center stage. The Columbia League George S. Ward Defenseman of the Year Award selections for 1914 are:


Pitcher: Dad Laughlin (Baltimore Terrapins)
Catcher: Rosy Ransom (St. Louis Terriers)
First Baseman: Napoleon Baggett (Newark Peppers)
Second Baseman: Dick Frye (Brooklyn Tip-Tops)
Third Baseman: Epson Richey (Baltimore Terrapins)
Shortstop: Alva Bledsoe (Pittsburgh Rebels)
Left Fielder: Ruben Mueller (Buffalo Blues)
Center Fielder: Isiah Rankin (St. Louis Terriers)
Right Fielder: Milo Persons (St. Louis Terriers)

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Two Franchises to Join United League (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/two-franchises-to-join-united-league.html)

September 30, 1914

In a news conference yesterday, United League commissioner Roger Cooley announced that new new franchises will join the United League for the 1915 season.

"We have done our due diligence and found two fantastic owners for two brand new franchises. They will begin play next season."

When asked if he knew where the teams would be playing, he responded, "That will be announced shortly."

This past season, the United League had only six teams, compared to the Columbia League's eight. Some possible locations are Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Boston, and Detroit.

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Detroit, Boston Locales for New Franchises (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/detroit-boston-locales-for-new.html)

October 5, 1914

Yesterday, Roger Cooley had announced that the two new franchises will be located in Boston and Detroit.

The Detroit franchise will be known as the Wolverines. They will wear white uniforms, with an orange hat and orange socks.

The Boston franchise will be called the Shipbuilders. The team will wear white uniforms with red socks and a blue cap.

In February, 1915 an expansion draft will take place to stock the rosters of the two teams.

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Boston's Clough Park (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/bostons-clough-park.html)

December 18, 1914

Clough Park
Home of the Boston Shipbuilders

Dimensions:

Left Line: 311'
Left Field: 344'
Left-Center: 361'
Center Field: 414'
Right-Center: 338'
Right Field: 313'
Right Line: 307'

Capacity: 15,600

This brand new ballpark, home to the brand new Shipbuilders, is a beauty. It lies right in front of rail-road tracks, where train operators have parked box cars to get a good view of the construction. We won't be surprised if they do the same during games.

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Detroit's Custer Grounds (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/detroits-custer-grounds.html)

January 2, 1914

Custer Grounds
Home to the Detroit Wolverines

Dimensions:

Left Line: 339'
Left Field: 370'
Left-Center: 421'
Center Field: 439'
Right-Center: 417'
Right Field: 370'
Right Line: 332'

Capacity: 14,200

The Detroit Wolverines are named after the Michigan Brigade, who George Custer famously named The Wolverines.

The ballpark is not new, and was used previously in other baseball leagues, but it is being heavily renovated for use by the Wolverines.

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United Baseball Association 1915 Opening Day (http://unitedbaseballassociation1.blogspot.com/2009/04/united-baseball-association-1915.html)

April 18, 1915

PLAY BALL!

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For anyone following along, I'm going to resurrect this when OOTP 10 comes out and start over. I'm absolutely loving the idea for this league though, so it'll pretty much be the same.

It's a shame because I really learned to like these players a lot. Something happened in my game that I can't really explain. I did some testing but I think I accidentally used the wrong file.

Anyway, thanks for checking it out if you have. The United Baseball Association will be back soon.

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Great dynasty. I'll be reading when the UBA returns.

What settings did you use when setting up the league?

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Great dynasty. I'll be reading when the UBA returns.

What settings did you use when setting up the league?

Thanks!

Basically, I turned off 40-man rosters, waivers, rule 5, any stuff that felt too "modern" for me. I did allow free agency, however.

As for the other stuff, I had the game updating financials, strategy, player creation modifiers, and league totals every year.

My first try at this dynasty did not have that going for it, and I didn't like seeing millions spent in 1913 and I wanted to watch the different eras of baseball pass by.

My next dynasty will most likely see the same events happening in the first few years, with two teams folding after one year (most likely the same teams, as well). However, I'm really working on more backstory. I want to develop owners for each team, personalities for players, etc. This was a good trial run, but the next go around should be even better.