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National League Names Rookie of Month
Wednesday, May 1st, 1907: Vin Campbell's eyes seem to light up whenever he sees the baseball. The young New York center fielder has been hitting everything in sight for the better part of a month.
In April he was voted the Rookie of the Month Award.
During the month he hit .420 with 7 doubles, 2 triples and 1 home run. Campbell also scored 22 times and drove in 11 runs.
AL Selects Rookie Star of the Month
Wednesday, May 1st, 1907: Chicago's Joe Jackson collected 46 hits to snare the American League Rookie of the Month for April.
He batted .397 with 2 home runs, 22 RBIs and 25 runs scored.
The 17-year-old is barely old enough to shave, but he could definitely contend for Rookie of the Year if he keeps up this pace.
Mullin Takes NL #1 Pitcher Trophy
Wednesday, May 1st, 1907: Veteran George Mullin put together quite a successful stretch in April for the Boston Beaneaters, earning himself the National League Pitcher of the Month award.
Mullin racked up a 4-2 record in 7 starts, posting a 2.55 ERA over 60 innings and striking out 22.
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