On This Day
Thursday, July 22, 1943
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 48 | 31 | .608 | -- |
| Senators | 45 | 40 | .529 | 6.0 |
| Tigers | 42 | 38 | .525 | 6.5 |
| White Sox | 39 | 39 | .500 | 8.5 |
| Browns | 39 | 40 | .494 | 9.0 |
| Indians | 39 | 41 | .488 | 9.5 |
| Red Sox | 37 | 44 | .457 | 12.0 |
| Athletics | 34 | 50 | .405 | 16.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 52 | 29 | .642 | -- |
| Dodgers | 50 | 38 | .568 | 5.5 |
| Pirates | 44 | 39 | .530 | 9.0 |
| Reds | 42 | 41 | .506 | 11.0 |
| Braves | 36 | 43 | .456 | 15.0 |
| Blue Jays | 38 | 47 | .447 | 16.0 |
| Cubs | 37 | 46 | .446 | 16.0 |
| Giants | 34 | 50 | .405 | 19.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coaker Triplett | 5 |
| 2 | Joe Hoover | 4 |
| 2 | Danny Murtaugh | 4 |
| 2 | Maurice Van Robays | 4 |
| 5 | 10 tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankie Hayes | 1 |
| 1 | Charlie Keller | 1 |
| 1 | Whitey Kurowski | 1 |
| 1 | Jerry Priddy | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ival Goodman | 3 |
| 1 | Charlie Keller | 3 |
| 1 | Whitey Kurowski | 3 |
| 1 | Vern Stephens | 3 |
| 1 | Rudy York | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Edwards | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Hoover | 1 |
| 1 | Steve Mesner | 1 |
| 1 | Bucky Walters | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Early Wynn | 1.00 |
| 2 | Mort Cooper | 0.78 |
| 3 | Orie Arntzen | 0.60 |
| 4 | Bucky Walters | 0.57 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 0.44 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bagby | 1 |
| 1 | Red Barrett | 1 |
| 1 | Mort Cooper | 1 |
| 1 | Jack Kraus | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mort Cooper | 7 |
| 2 | Prince Oana | 5 |
| 2 | Early Wynn | 5 |
| 4 | Paul Derringer | 4 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Odom | 1 |
| 1 | Dizzy Trout | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .339 |
| 2 | Billy Herman | .328 |
| 3 | Dick Wakefield | .326 |
| 4 | Stan Hack | .323 |
| 5 | Babe Dahlgren | .316 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mel Ott | 14 |
| 1 | Vern Stephens | 14 |
| 3 | Bill Nicholson | 13 |
| 3 | Rudy York | 13 |
| 5 | Charlie Keller | 12 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Herman | 66 |
| 2 | Bill Nicholson | 64 |
| 3 | Nick Etten | 59 |
| 3 | Vern Stephens | 59 |
| 5 | Bob Elliott | 56 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Case | 24 |
| 2 | Wally Moses | 23 |
| 3 | Thurman Tucker | 18 |
| 4 | Mickey Vernon | 14 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 12 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Bridges | 1.71 |
| 2 | Howie Pollet | 1.75 |
| 3 | Hal Newhouser | 1.84 |
| 4 | Tex Hughson | 1.88 |
| 5 | Milo Candini | 1.95 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rip Sewell | 14 |
| 2 | Mort Cooper | 13 |
| 3 | Elmer Riddle | 12 |
| 4 | Hi Bithorn | 11 |
| 4 | Spud Chandler | 11 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Newhouser | 97 |
| 2 | Mort Cooper | 81 |
| 2 | Tex Hughson | 81 |
| 4 | Bobo Newsom | 78 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 77 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Les Webber | 8 |
| 2 | Gordon Maltzberger | 7 |
| 3 | Ace Adams | 6 |
| 3 | George Caster | 6 |
| 3 | Roger Wolff | 6 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke Appling | .421 |
| 2 | Bud Metheny | .409 |
| 3 | Arky Vaughan | .400 |
| 4 | Stan Musial | .397 |
| 5 | Ralph Hodgin | .395 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Nicholson | 4 |
| 1 | Vern Stephens | 4 |
| 3 | Bobby Estalella | 3 |
| 3 | Rudy York | 3 |
| 5 | 14 tied | 2 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Herman | 16 |
| 1 | Bill Nicholson | 16 |
| 3 | Whitey Kurowski | 14 |
| 3 | Rudy York | 14 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wally Moses | 5 |
| 2 | Tony Lupien | 3 |
| 2 | Arky Vaughan | 3 |
| 4 | Leon Culberson | 2 |
| 4 | 7 others tied | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Bridges | 0.00 |
| 2 | Hank Wyse | 0.43 |
| 3 | Vern Kennedy | 0.57 |
| 4 | Dick Barrett | 0.58 |
| 5 | Steve Sundra | 0.99 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hi Bithorn | 3 |
| 1 | Mort Cooper | 3 |
| 1 | Orval Grove | 3 |
| 1 | Rip Sewell | 3 |
| 1 | Steve Sundra | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 26 |
| 2 | Mort Cooper | 19 |
| 3 | Dick Barrett | 14 |
| 3 | Tommy Bridges | 14 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 13 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ed Head | 2 |
| 2 | Mace Brown | 1 |
| 2 | Alex Carrasquel | 1 |
| 2 | Mort Cooper | 1 |
| 2 | 11 others tied | 1 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke Appling | .390 |
| 2 | Stan Musial | .376 |
| 3 | Leon Culberson | .345 |
| 4 | Augie Galan | .344 |
| 5 | Dick Wakefield | .341 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rudy York | 8 |
| 2 | Mel Ott | 7 |
| 2 | Vern Stephens | 7 |
| 4 | Chet Laabs | 6 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Nicholson | 31 |
| 2 | Coaker Triplett | 30 |
| 3 | Rudy York | 28 |
| 4 | Chet Laabs | 25 |
| 4 | Vern Stephens | 25 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wally Moses | 12 |
| 2 | Thurman Tucker | 8 |
| 3 | George Case | 7 |
| 4 | Tony Lupien | 6 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Bridges | 0.86 |
| 2 | Howie Pollet | 1.00 |
| 3 | Mickey Haefner | 1.35 |
| 4 | Rip Sewell | 1.42 |
| 5 | Tiny Bonham | 1.52 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rip Sewell | 6 |
| 2 | Hi Bithorn | 5 |
| 2 | Orval Grove | 5 |
| 2 | Claude Passeau | 5 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 38 |
| 2 | Hal Newhouser | 36 |
| 3 | Spud Chandler | 31 |
| 3 | Al Javery | 31 |
| 3 | Butch Wensloff | 31 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ed Head | 5 |
| 2 | Gordon Maltzberger | 3 |
| 3 | Mace Brown | 2 |
| 3 | George Caster | 2 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Hack | .328 |
| 2 | Stan Musial | .324 |
| 3 | Charlie Keller | .304 |
| 4 | Frank McCormick | .303 |
| 5 | George Case | .302 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mel Ott | 31 |
| 2 | Charlie Keller | 27 |
| 3 | Bill Nicholson | 25 |
| 4 | Chet Laabs | 21 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 20 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlie Keller | 103 |
| 2 | Bill Nicholson | 97 |
| 3 | Dolph Camilli | 96 |
| 4 | Vince DiMaggio | 93 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 90 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Case | 50 |
| 2 | Wally Moses | 30 |
| 3 | Mickey Vernon | 26 |
| 4 | Luke Appling | 20 |
| 5 | Thurman Tucker | 18 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mort Cooper | 1.95 |
| 2 | Tiny Bonham | 1.95 |
| 3 | Howie Pollet | 2.02 |
| 4 | Hal Newhouser | 2.10 |
| 5 | Tommy Bridges | 2.10 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mort Cooper | 23 |
| 2 | Tex Hughson | 22 |
| 3 | Rip Sewell | 21 |
| 4 | Tiny Bonham | 20 |
| 5 | Spud Chandler | 17 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Vander Meer | 150 |
| 2 | Mort Cooper | 140 |
| 3 | Hal Newhouser | 135 |
| 4 | Tex Hughson | 134 |
| 5 | Bobo Newsom | 133 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ace Adams | 11 |
| 2 | Joe Beggs | 9 |
| 2 | George Caster | 9 |
| 2 | Les Webber | 9 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 8 |