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amead17 · 11-19-2025, 01:22 AM

SPORTING TIMES — JULY 1, 1910
By Arthur H. Leland, Sporting Times

STANDINGS TAKE SHAPE AS SUMMER HEAT SETTLES OVER BOTH LEAGUES
Senators and Reds Maintain Command; Monthly Honors Announced

With the season nearing its halfway mark and the summer sun high over every diamond in the land, both the American and National Leagues are beginning to settle into clearer form—at both the top and the bottom of their respective tables.

In the American League, the Washington Senators enjoyed a fine month of June and now sit comfortably atop the standings. Their advantage has stretched to five and a half games over the New York Highlanders, who themselves remain firmly in the chase. The Detroit Tigers, showing steadiness but lacking the spark to keep pace with Washington, trail New York by an additional two games in third place.

At the opposite end lies the continuing misery of the St. Louis Browns, whose season has been nothing short of wretched. They hold the worst record in baseball, and with each passing week the climb toward respectability grows only steeper.

Across the divide in the National League, the Cincinnati Reds remain in command, though their margin has tightened. They hold a two and a half game lead over the fast-rising Pittsburgh Pirates, who have surged forward on the strength of improved play across their roster. The Philadelphia Phillies occupy third, one game further behind.

Meanwhile, gloom has again descended upon the supporters in St. Louis, as the Cardinals have slipped to the bottom of the National League table, prolonging the city’s baseball suffering.

Monthly Awards
American League

Top Batter: Tris Speaker, Cleveland Naps — .422, 3 home runs, 22 runs batted in, 24 runs scored.

Top Pitcher: Russ Ford, Detroit Tigers — 7–2, 1.37 ERA.

Rookie of the Month: Russ Ford, Detroit Tigers — 7–2, 1.37 ERA.

National League

Top Batter: Frank Schulte, New York Giants — .357, 4 home runs, 27 RBI, 14 runs scored.

Top Pitcher: Eddie Plank, Cincinnati Reds — 7–1, 1.25 ERA.

Rookie of the Month: Dick Rudolph, Pittsburgh Pirates — 4–4, 2.26 ERA.

As July opens, the battles grow fiercer, the heat more oppressive, and the margin for error ever slimmer. The race to October is well and truly underway.

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11-19-2025, 01:22 AM	#413
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,904	June Review SPORTING TIMES — JULY 1, 1910 By Arthur H. Leland, Sporting Times STANDINGS TAKE SHAPE AS SUMMER HEAT SETTLES OVER BOTH LEAGUES Senators and Reds Maintain Command; Monthly Honors Announced With the season nearing its halfway mark and the summer sun high over every diamond in the land, both the American and National Leagues are beginning to settle into clearer form—at both the top and the bottom of their respective tables. In the American League, the Washington Senators enjoyed a fine month of June and now sit comfortably atop the standings. Their advantage has stretched to five and a half games over the New York Highlanders, who themselves remain firmly in the chase. The Detroit Tigers, showing steadiness but lacking the spark to keep pace with Washington, trail New York by an additional two games in third place. At the opposite end lies the continuing misery of the St. Louis Browns, whose season has been nothing short of wretched. They hold the worst record in baseball, and with each passing week the climb toward respectability grows only steeper. Across the divide in the National League, the Cincinnati Reds remain in command, though their margin has tightened. They hold a two and a half game lead over the fast-rising Pittsburgh Pirates, who have surged forward on the strength of improved play across their roster. The Philadelphia Phillies occupy third, one game further behind. Meanwhile, gloom has again descended upon the supporters in St. Louis, as the Cardinals have slipped to the bottom of the National League table, prolonging the city’s baseball suffering. Monthly Awards American League Top Batter: Tris Speaker, Cleveland Naps — .422, 3 home runs, 22 runs batted in, 24 runs scored. Top Pitcher: Russ Ford, Detroit Tigers — 7–2, 1.37 ERA. Rookie of the Month: Russ Ford, Detroit Tigers — 7–2, 1.37 ERA. National League Top Batter: Frank Schulte, New York Giants — .357, 4 home runs, 27 RBI, 14 runs scored. Top Pitcher: Eddie Plank, Cincinnati Reds — 7–1, 1.25 ERA. Rookie of the Month: Dick Rudolph, Pittsburgh Pirates — 4–4, 2.26 ERA. As July opens, the battles grow fiercer, the heat more oppressive, and the margin for error ever slimmer. The race to October is well and truly underway.