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amead17 · 09-26-2025, 01:36 PM

By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times
July 1, 1904

ATHLETICS AND CUBS SET THE PACE AS SUMMER BEGINS

Philadelphia and Chicago establish themselves as league leaders; June awards announced

As the season turns into the hot months of summer, the shape of both major leagues is becoming clearer, with a pair of strong frontrunners beginning to assert themselves.

In the American League, the Philadelphia Athletics have seized command, holding a 4½-game lead over the Boston Americans with a record of 41–26. The Detroit Tigers remain within sight, standing five games off the pace in third. At the opposite end, the Washington Senators continue their familiar struggles, trailing by 14½ games, with the Chicago White Sox only slightly better at 13½ games back.

The National League has witnessed notable shifting in June. The Chicago Cubs now stand atop the circuit at 41–27, two and a half games clear of the New York Giants. The Cincinnati Reds linger close behind, four and a half games adrift of first. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Phillies find themselves in dire straits, rooted to the bottom with a mark of 25–42, fully 15½ games from the summit.

June’s Distinguished Performers

American League

Top Batter: Dave Brain, Chicago White Sox — .357 batting average, 4 home runs, 14 runs batted in, 19 runs scored.

Top Pitcher: Wiley Piatt, Philadelphia Athletics — 6–1 record, 1.19 earned run average.

Rookie: Mike Lynch, Cleveland Naps — 5–2 record, 1.33 earned run average.

National League

Top Batter: Bill Keister, Brooklyn Superbas — .442 average, 1 home run, 9 runs batted in, 11 runs scored.

Top Pitcher: Doc Newton, Cincinnati Reds — 5–1 record, sparkling 0.83 earned run average.

Rookie: Frank Smith, Chicago Cubs — 4–2 record, 0.99 earned run average.

The summer campaign now promises no shortage of drama. With the Athletics and Cubs setting the early pace, challengers will need to summon their best to keep the race alive into autumn.

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09-26-2025, 01:36 PM	#143
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,881	June review By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times July 1, 1904 ATHLETICS AND CUBS SET THE PACE AS SUMMER BEGINS Philadelphia and Chicago establish themselves as league leaders; June awards announced As the season turns into the hot months of summer, the shape of both major leagues is becoming clearer, with a pair of strong frontrunners beginning to assert themselves. In the American League, the Philadelphia Athletics have seized command, holding a 4½-game lead over the Boston Americans with a record of 41–26. The Detroit Tigers remain within sight, standing five games off the pace in third. At the opposite end, the Washington Senators continue their familiar struggles, trailing by 14½ games, with the Chicago White Sox only slightly better at 13½ games back. The National League has witnessed notable shifting in June. The Chicago Cubs now stand atop the circuit at 41–27, two and a half games clear of the New York Giants. The Cincinnati Reds linger close behind, four and a half games adrift of first. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Phillies find themselves in dire straits, rooted to the bottom with a mark of 25–42, fully 15½ games from the summit. June’s Distinguished Performers American League Top Batter: Dave Brain, Chicago White Sox — .357 batting average, 4 home runs, 14 runs batted in, 19 runs scored. Top Pitcher: Wiley Piatt, Philadelphia Athletics — 6–1 record, 1.19 earned run average. Rookie: Mike Lynch, Cleveland Naps — 5–2 record, 1.33 earned run average. National League Top Batter: Bill Keister, Brooklyn Superbas — .442 average, 1 home run, 9 runs batted in, 11 runs scored. Top Pitcher: Doc Newton, Cincinnati Reds — 5–1 record, sparkling 0.83 earned run average. Rookie: Frank Smith, Chicago Cubs — 4–2 record, 0.99 earned run average. The summer campaign now promises no shortage of drama. With the Athletics and Cubs setting the early pace, challengers will need to summon their best to keep the race alive into autumn.