The June Campaign
By the end of June, Cincinnati still led all teams with victories but Pittsburgh closed the gap to within 3 games. Hurler Bill Phillips paces the Redlegs with a 12-4 record, while old “Eagle Eye” Beckley leads the team in hitting at a .372 rate. Pittsburgh’s resurgence is a testament to its balanced attack. Tannehill has a sparkling record of 13-3 while popular Wagner has adjusted to shortstop and is atop the league in fielding, and sporting a high .350 batting average. Chicago rebounded from the cellar, now occupied by lowly Boston, but still remains in the second division. Champion Brooklyn is clearly a different squad, and for the worst of it, already seeing a couple changes in the coaching staff. Lone star Keeler is the only hitter above .300 and his 30 thefts indicate his increased effort to help score more runs. Pitcher Kitson has taken the brunt of opposing offenses, going 2-14. They may do well to sign Big Gene Wright, who is 11-5 at Montreal.
National Club Standing June 30
Code:
Club. Won. Lost. P.C. Club. Won. Lost. P.C.
Cincinnati 46 22 .676 | Philadelphia 30 33 .476
Pittsburgh 41 23 .641 | Chicago 31 35 .470
St. Louis 38 26 .594 | Brooklyn 22 42 .344
New York 33 31 .516 | Boston 17 46 .270
Over in the American League, the scrappy Baltimore Orioles are in fast company atop the standings, thanks in part to the strong pitching of Jerry Nops, who at 10-3, pitched the season’s first no-hitter, blanking close-running Detroit on June 6. Chicago has slipped but Harvey continues his hot hitting and leads the league at .407. Fielder Jones may need to find work somewhere else if Harvey’s play continues. A team effort has restabilized Milwaukee and has climbed into the first division but Cleveland still has troubles at only 22 wins. Overall, the American League offers a more competitive field, where a total of 6 teams are separated by a game within the standings.
American Club Standing June 30
Code:
Club. Won. Lost. P.C. Club. Won. Lost. P.C.
Baltimore 36 23 .610 | Philadelphia 28 31 .475
Detroit 36 25 .590 | Washington 28 31 .475
Chicago 34 26 .567 | Boston 27 32 .458
Milwaukee 29 32 .475 | Cleveland 22 40 .355