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May 1, 1951
San Antonio jumps out to a three game lead in the Western Division, thanks to SS Ken Bennett (.372, 6 HR, 16 RBI, 17 BB) and C David Standley (.373, 1 HR, 10 RBI, 11 BB).
In the East, there is a tie for first, though Carolina has two games in hand on Atlanta. Flyers LF John Theiss (.337, 6 HR, 18 RBI, 21 R) and Flames SS Darrell Shehan (.337, 5 HR, 19 RBI, 19 R) top their respective division leaders.
Norfolk had a topsy-turvy start to their second title defense, starting out 4-10 before winning ten of eleven to get back above .500 for the month.
Western Division Batter of the Month:
SS Greg Benz (HOU) - Hit .359 with 9 HR and 21 RBI
Western Division Pitcher of the Month:
Kevin Dotson (HOU) - Went 4-1 with a 1.22 ERA
Eastern Division Batter of the Month:
1B Brian Gray (MIA) - Hit .436 with 5 HR and 16 RBI
Eastern Division Pitcher of the Month:
Steve Bruce (JAX) - Went 3-1 with a 1.13 ERA
Western Division Standings
San Antonio... 15 - 10 .600 -
Houston....... 12 - 13 .480 3
Nashville..... 11 - 13 .458 3.5
Dallas........ 11 - 14 .440 4
Memphis....... 10 - 13 .435 4
New Orleans... 10 - 13 .435 4
Eastern Division Standings
Carolina...... 14 - 10 .583 -
Atlanta....... 15 - 11 .577 -
Jacksonville.. 12 - 10 .545 1
Norfolk....... 14 - 13 .519 1.5
Tampa......... 12 - 14 .462 3
Miami......... 11 - 13 .458 3
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