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amead17 · 03-03-2026, 01:36 PM

MOORE AND RUTH HEADLINE GRAND EVENING AT ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET
Williams and Johnson Honored on the Mound; Meusel and Youngs Crowned Leading Rookies

By Samuel T. Kingsley
Sporting Times
November 4th 1918

Last evening New York played host to the annual major league awards dinner, where the game’s foremost luminaries gathered beneath one roof. Much brilliance was assembled, yet only a select few departed with the coveted distinctions of the year.

AMERICAN LEAGUE

The American League’s highest individual honor, the Most Valuable Player Award, was bestowed upon Dobie Moore of the Philadelphia Athletics. At but 22 years of age, Moore has already secured a firm place among the game’s rising titans.

The youthful shortstop compiled a .303 batting average, accompanied by a .326 mark on base. His season’s account shows 182 hits, including 32 doubles, 11 triples and 11 home runs, together with 109 runs driven in and 89 runs scored. Moore received 10 of the 16 first-place votes cast. His teammate Harry Hooper placed second with five first-place tallies, while Billy Southworth of the New York Yankees secured one.

“I didn’t expect to hit .303 this year, that’s for sure,” Moore remarked with characteristic modesty.

Upon the mound, the Pitcher of the Year Award went to Smokey Joe Williams of the Washington Senators. Williams fashioned a sterling 23–15 record across 39 starts, recording a 1.80 earned run average over 335.2 innings. He struck out 163 batsmen, issued but 63 walks, and limited opposing hitters to a .218 average. Thirteen of sixteen first-place votes affirmed his supremacy, with Slim Sallee finishing second and Art Nehf third.

Rookie honors in the junior circuit were claimed unanimously by Irish Meusel of the Boston Red Sox. The 25-year-old right fielder appeared in 149 contests, batting .267 with 146 hits, 57 runs batted in and 51 runs scored. His performance earned all 16 first-place votes, placing him comfortably ahead of Allen Sothoron and Brad Hogg.

NATIONAL LEAGUE

In the senior circuit, the Most Valuable Player Award was awarded to Babe Ruth of the Pittsburgh Pirates. At 23 years of age, Ruth delivered a campaign of uncommon vigor, striking for a .280 average and an imposing .410 on-base percentage. His ledger includes 28 doubles, 13 triples, 13 home runs, 86 runs driven in and 83 tallies scored. He garnered 15 of 16 first-place votes, with George Sisler second and Max Carey third.

“To be considered amongst the best in the league is overwhelming,” Ruth said upon receiving the honor.

The National League’s Pitcher of the Year Award was claimed unanimously by Walter Johnson of the Brooklyn Robins. In 39 starts and 343 innings, Johnson posted a 26–10 record and a 1.81 earned run average. He yielded 276 hits, held foes to a .220 average and struck out 166 men. All 16 first-place votes confirmed his distinction, with Harry Harper and Jim Shaw following in the balloting.

Rookie of the Year honors were likewise unanimous for Ross Youngs of the St. Louis Cardinals. The 21-year-old right fielder appeared in 152 games, batting .325 with two home runs, 64 runs batted in and 63 runs scored. Truck Hannah and Bunny Hearn followed in the voting.

Thus concluded an evening befitting the splendid exertions of the past season. As the champions of the field exchange their uniforms for winter coats, the honors bestowed in New York stand as lasting testament to the feats accomplished in 1918.

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amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,288	MOORE AND RUTH HEADLINE GRAND EVENING AT ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET Williams and Johnson Honored on the Mound; Meusel and Youngs Crowned Leading Rookies By Samuel T. Kingsley Sporting Times November 4th 1918 Last evening New York played host to the annual major league awards dinner, where the game’s foremost luminaries gathered beneath one roof. Much brilliance was assembled, yet only a select few departed with the coveted distinctions of the year. AMERICAN LEAGUE The American League’s highest individual honor, the Most Valuable Player Award, was bestowed upon Dobie Moore of the Philadelphia Athletics. At but 22 years of age, Moore has already secured a firm place among the game’s rising titans. The youthful shortstop compiled a .303 batting average, accompanied by a .326 mark on base. His season’s account shows 182 hits, including 32 doubles, 11 triples and 11 home runs, together with 109 runs driven in and 89 runs scored. Moore received 10 of the 16 first-place votes cast. His teammate Harry Hooper placed second with five first-place tallies, while Billy Southworth of the New York Yankees secured one. “I didn’t expect to hit .303 this year, that’s for sure,” Moore remarked with characteristic modesty. Upon the mound, the Pitcher of the Year Award went to Smokey Joe Williams of the Washington Senators. Williams fashioned a sterling 23–15 record across 39 starts, recording a 1.80 earned run average over 335.2 innings. He struck out 163 batsmen, issued but 63 walks, and limited opposing hitters to a .218 average. Thirteen of sixteen first-place votes affirmed his supremacy, with Slim Sallee finishing second and Art Nehf third. Rookie honors in the junior circuit were claimed unanimously by Irish Meusel of the Boston Red Sox. The 25-year-old right fielder appeared in 149 contests, batting .267 with 146 hits, 57 runs batted in and 51 runs scored. His performance earned all 16 first-place votes, placing him comfortably ahead of Allen Sothoron and Brad Hogg. NATIONAL LEAGUE In the senior circuit, the Most Valuable Player Award was awarded to Babe Ruth of the Pittsburgh Pirates. At 23 years of age, Ruth delivered a campaign of uncommon vigor, striking for a .280 average and an imposing .410 on-base percentage. His ledger includes 28 doubles, 13 triples, 13 home runs, 86 runs driven in and 83 tallies scored. He garnered 15 of 16 first-place votes, with George Sisler second and Max Carey third. “To be considered amongst the best in the league is overwhelming,” Ruth said upon receiving the honor. The National League’s Pitcher of the Year Award was claimed unanimously by Walter Johnson of the Brooklyn Robins. In 39 starts and 343 innings, Johnson posted a 26–10 record and a 1.81 earned run average. He yielded 276 hits, held foes to a .220 average and struck out 166 men. All 16 first-place votes confirmed his distinction, with Harry Harper and Jim Shaw following in the balloting. Rookie of the Year honors were likewise unanimous for Ross Youngs of the St. Louis Cardinals. The 21-year-old right fielder appeared in 152 games, batting .325 with two home runs, 64 runs batted in and 63 runs scored. Truck Hannah and Bunny Hearn followed in the voting. Thus concluded an evening befitting the splendid exertions of the past season. As the champions of the field exchange their uniforms for winter coats, the honors bestowed in New York stand as lasting testament to the feats accomplished in 1918.