1918 Playoffs
Brooklyn Robins at New York Yankees
Thursday 10/10
Game 1
Eddie Cicotte (20-17, 2.37) vs Guy Morton (9-11, 3.02)
NY 3 Brooklyn 2 (11):
Max Carey scores in the bottom of the 11th.
Friday 10/11
Game 2
Hugh Bedient (19-14, 2.84) vs Phil Douglas (25-12, 1.90)
NY 1 Brooklyn 0 (14):
Ed Pitzpatrick scores in the 14th on Buck Herzog's triple.
New York at Brooklyn
Sunday 10/13
Game 3
Lefty Tyler (19-11, 1.89) vs Roy Hitt (20-14, 2.90)
Brooklyn 5 NY 3:
Ben Pascal 2-4, 2 RBIs.
Monday 10/14
Game 4
Bill Steen (15-14, 2.52) vs Eddie Cicotte (0-1, 2.53)
NY 10 Brooklyn 6 (10):
Max Carey hits a two run 10th inning double and Whitey Witt drives in three.
Tuesday 10/15
Game 5
Phil Douglas (0-0, 0.00) vs Hugh Bedient (0-0, 0.00)
NY 5 Brooklyn 1:
Charlie Maisel drives in three as Yankees take series.
New York Wins 1918 North American Series!
Tuesday, October 15th, 1918
How does it feel to win the North American Series?
"It's strange. Weird," is the way the New York manager put it. "Like it was supposed to happen. Whenever something did happen, it didn't surprise us. We truly believed we would win."
Today at Ebbets Field, New York completed its magical run to the North American Series title with a 5-1 triumph over the Brooklyn Robins. It was the 5th time they have won it all. In the regular season, New York notched a 90-65 mark and took first place in the American League standings. MVP is Edd Rousch (9-23, .391, 3 RBIs.)
And how does it feel to lose the North American Series?
"Your heart is heavy and your stomach is empty" is the way the dejected Brooklyn skipper described it. "It's the lowest of lows, when you lose... and the highest of highs, when you win."
I retire and my son will start out.
And will take over Philadelphia Phillies.
Major Retirements
Walt McCredie (Cardinals) 2088 hits, .331 avg. 822 RBIs.
Jake Livingstone (Yankees) 69-81, 99 saves. .274 era.
Draft of 1918
| Round 1 |
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| Round 1, Pick 1 - Chicago White Sox: 3B Frankie Frisch |
| Round 1, Pick 2 - Boston Braves: CF Cliff Heathcote |
| Round 1, Pick 3 - Boston Red Sox: C Cliff Lee |
| Round 1, Pick 4 - St. Louis Browns: LF Al Wingo |
| Round 1, Pick 5 - Brooklyn Robins: C Earl Smith |
| Round 1, Pick 6 - St. Louis Cardinals: CF Curt Walker |
| Round 1, Pick 7 - Chicago Cubs: SP George Uhle |
| Round 1, Pick 8 - New York Yankees: C Pat Collins |
| Round 1, Pick 9 - Detroit Tigers: SS Gene Robertson |
| Round 1, Pick 10 - New York Yankees: CF Frank Welch |
| Round 1, Pick 11 - Cincinnati Reds: SP Bill Bayne |
| Round 1, Pick 12 - Philadelphia Phillies: LF Bevo LeBourveau |
| Round 1, Pick 13 - Philadelphia Athletics: CF Jigger Statz |
| Round 1, Pick 14 - Boston Red Sox: 2B Bernie Friberg |
| Round 1, Pick 15 - Chicago White Sox: 2B Bucky Harris |
| Round 1, Pick 16 - New York Giants: SS Wally Kimmick |
| Round 1, Pick 17 - Chicago Cubs: SP Walt Kinney |
| Round 1, Pick 18 - Chicago Cubs: SP Dickey Kerr |
| Round 1, Pick 19 - Cleveland Indians: CF Lloyd Christenbury |
| Supplemental Round 1 |
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| Round 1 (Suppl.), Pick 1 - Chicago White Sox: 1B Dick Burrus |
| Round 1 (Suppl.), Pick 2 - Boston Red Sox: LF Billy Zitzmann |
| Round 1 (Suppl.), Pick 3 - St. Louis Cardinals: C Fred Hofmann |
| Round 1 (Suppl.), Pick 4 - New York Yankees: SS Ike Davis |
| Round 1 (Suppl.), Pick 5 - Philadelphia Phillies: SS Chick Galloway |
| Round 1 (Suppl.), Pick 6 - Detroit Tigers: 2B Hod Ford |
| Round 1 (Suppl.), Pick 7 - Pittsburgh Pirates: 3B Frank Ellerbe |
| Round 1 (Suppl.), Pick 8 - Philadelphia Athletics: C Lena Styles |
| Round 1 (Suppl.), Pick 9 - Cincinnati Reds: C Mickey O'Neil |
| Round 1 (Suppl.), Pick 10 - New York Giants: CF Charlie See |
| Round 1 (Suppl.), Pick 11 - Cleveland Indians: SS Harvey McClellan |
| Round 1 (Suppl.), Pick 12 - Chicago Cubs: C Johnny Walker |
| Round 1 (Suppl.), Pick 13 - St. Louis Cardinals: MR Mike Kircher |
| Round 1 (Suppl.), Pick 14 - Detroit Tigers: 1B Ivy Griffin |
| Round 1 (Suppl.), Pick 15 - Pittsburgh Pirates: CF Dixie Carroll |
| Round 1 (Suppl.), Pick 16 - Philadelphia Athletics: SS Harry Lunte |
| Round 1 (Suppl.), Pick 17 - Cincinnati Reds: MR Virgil Barnes |
| Round 1 (Suppl.), Pick 18 - Cleveland Indians: RF Charlie High |
| Round 1 (Suppl.), Pick 19 - Chicago Cubs: MR Jimmy Zinn |
| Round 1 (Suppl.), Pick 20 - Detroit Tigers: MR Rosy Ryan |
| Round 1 (Suppl.), Pick 21 - Chicago Cubs: SP Bill Hubbell |
| Round 1 (Suppl.), Pick 22 - Detroit Tigers: MR Charlie Robertson |
Accomplishments
Guy Morton (Yankees) pitches a no hitter on 4/30.
Christy Mathewson (Washington) gets 450th win.
Jim St Vrain (Washington) gets 350th win.
Joe Jackson 200th hit.
Awards
AL Honors Outstanding Fielders
Sunday, October 27th, 1918
Defense is a critical element in the game of baseball. Many times late in the game, a light-hitting defensive specialist will be inserted in place of a superstar hitter. Good defenders are worth their weight in gold and today the best of them for 1918 have been recognized. These players will receive the American League Glove Wizard Award:
Pitcher: Earl Moseley (Boston Red Sox)
Catcher: Jack Lapp (Washington Senators)
First Baseman: Bert Tooley (Cleveland Indians)
Second Baseman: Heinie Groh (Philadelphia Athletics)
Third Baseman: Jack Smith (Cleveland Indians)
Shortstop: Art Fletcher (Washington Senators)
Left Fielder: Edd Roush (New York Yankees)
Center Fielder: Max Carey (New York Yankees)
Right Fielder: Benny Kauff (Cleveland Indians)
Glove Wizard Award Winners in NL Announced
Sunday, October 27th, 1918
Great glovemen can range far and wide to make a backhand stop or an over-the-shoulder catch -- and the best usually make it look easy. Today the winners of the National League Glove Wizard Award for 1918 were announced. These awards for defensive excellence go to:
Pitcher: Dutch Ruether (Boston Braves)
Catcher: Verne Clemons (Philadelphia Phillies)
First Baseman: Dick Hoblitzel (Chicago Cubs)
Second Baseman: Ray Chapman (Cincinnati Reds)
Third Baseman: Tex Wisterzil (Boston Braves)
Shortstop: Rabbit Maranville (Boston Braves)
Left Fielder: Elmer Smith (New York Giants)
Center Fielder: Dutch Zwilling (Cincinnati Reds)
Right Fielder: Grover Gilmore (New York Giants)
NL Hands Out Newcomer of the Year Award
Monday, October 28th, 1918
He was a "talented and gifted ballplayer." That the way one BNN writer described the rookie center fielder for Chicago in the article announcing him as the National League Newcomer of the Year Award recipient. Buzz Murphy came on the scene this year and quickly established himself as player to be reckoned with.
The 23-year-old Cubs newcomer took the trophy by hitting .304 in 117 games this season and finished with 127 hits, 4 home runs, 45 RBIs and 54 runs scored.
American League Picks Top Rookie
Monday, October 28th, 1918
The top rookie in the American League was Chicago shortstop Charlie Hollocher. He impressed voters so much that they named him the 1918 Newcomer of the Year Award recipient.
Hollocher put up some pretty fair numbers, including a .271 batting average and .333 on-base percentage, while racking up 2 home runs, 67 RBIs and 79 runs scored.
NL's Top Pitcher is Marquard
Wednesday, October 30th, 1918
This year the National League spotlight fell on Rube Marquard of the Cincinnati Reds. What a 1918 season he had!
A fine 22-13 won-lost record, 1.39 ERA, 39 starts, 355.1 innings and 137 strikeouts -- a season good enough to earn him the NL Outstanding Pitcher Award.
AL Gives Best Pitcher Award
Wednesday, October 30th, 1918
The Outstanding Pitcher Award for 1918 has been presented and the American League winner is Walter Johnson of Washington.
"It's always nice to receive an award like this," said Johnson. "I just hope I can improve on my performance next year and be in the running again," the Senators star told reporters.
Johnson excelled with an impressive 28-16 record in 49 starts. In 444.1 innings he yielded 409 hits and 106 walks, while striking out 216 and compiling a fine 2.35 ERA.
Babe Ruth Captures NL Outstanding Hitter Award
Thursday, October 31st, 1918
Brooklyn's Babe Ruth put the wraps on a fine campaign today by winning the 1918 National League Outstanding Hitter Award.
The 23-year-old veteran scorched the opposition with a .315 average, picking up 187 hits, 23 doubles, 5 triples, 28 home runs and 107 RBIs, while scoring 98 runs.
Cobb Selected AL's Best Hitter
Thursday, October 31st, 1918
What a way to finish off the year -- being honored with the 1918 Outstanding Hitter Award in the American League. It had already been a very special season for Washington's Ty Cobb, but today's announcement really put the icing on his cake.
All season long Ty Cobb gave opposing pitchers fits by hitting .370 as he collected 205 hits, 28 doubles, 12 triples, 4 home runs and 69 RBIs.
Hall of Fame Induction
Service Award
Vinton Among Greats in NABL HOF
Friday, November 1st, 1918
What a way to cap a glorious career -- get elected to the North American BaseBall League Hall of Fame. That's exactly what happened to pitching star, Bill Vinton. The Baseball Writers Association rewarded him for his sensational seasons on the mound and today he took his place among the baseball immortals.
Vinton told the audience at the ceremonies, "Baseball has been my life... and what a wonderful life it has been. The truth is I would have played it for almost nothing... but I wouldn't have told any of the owners that."
Vinton had a career won-loss record of 432 victories and 405 losses with 4223 strikeouts in 7364.2 innings and a 2.87 ERA. He was 41, when he retired from baseball and appeared in 899 games.