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September 1, 1952
Norfolk once again leads the Eastern Division going into the final month of the season. The Clippers hold a 2 1/2 game lead over Carolina, thanks in part to 2B Ted DeRouen (.348, 14 HR, 101 RBI, 42 2Bs), who leads the East in batting and RBIs.
The Dallas Drifters maintain their four-game lead over the Missions in the West. San Antonio lost key starter Joseph Palmer (12-6, 3.72) with a pulled tricep on August 20; he is due back within three weeks.
The injury bug also bites third-place Memphis; Ron Stephenson (13-3, 3.62) is likely out for the season with a ruptured ligament in his elbow.
Western Division Batter of the Month:
RF Stephen Delisle (DAL) - Hit .340 with 6 HR and 23 RBI
Western Division Pitcher of the Month:
Douglas Agan (NWO) - Went 3-1 with a 1.42 ERA
Eastern Division Batter of the Month:
CF Nick Bacon (TAM) - Hit .406 with 8 HR and 30 RBI
Eastern Division Pitcher of the Month:
Dave Haskell (TAM) - Went 4-0 with a 0.96 ERA
Western Division Standings
Dallas........ 77 - 53 .592 -
San Antonio... 73 - 57 .562 4
Memphis....... 68 - 62 .523 9
New Orleans... 64 - 66 .492 13
Houston....... 59 - 70 .457 17.5
Nashville..... 51 - 79 .392 26
Eastern Division Standings
Norfolk....... 74 - 57 .565 -
Carolina...... 71 - 59 .546 2.5
Miami......... 66 - 64 .508 7.5
Tampa......... 65 - 65 .500 8.5
Jacksonville.. 57 - 73 .438 16.5
Atlanta....... 55 - 75 .423 18.5
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