On This Day
Friday, May 26, 1944
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 18 | 10 | .643 | -- |
| Senators | 18 | 14 | .563 | 2.0 |
| Browns | 19 | 16 | .543 | 2.5 |
| Athletics | 17 | 15 | .531 | 3.0 |
| Red Sox | 15 | 17 | .469 | 5.0 |
| Tigers | 15 | 19 | .441 | 6.0 |
| White Sox | 13 | 18 | .419 | 6.5 |
| Indians | 14 | 20 | .412 | 7.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 22 | 10 | .688 | -- |
| Reds | 18 | 12 | .600 | 3.0 |
| Pirates | 17 | 12 | .586 | 3.5 |
| Blue Jays | 15 | 15 | .500 | 6.0 |
| Braves | 15 | 20 | .429 | 8.5 |
| Giants | 13 | 18 | .419 | 8.5 |
| Dodgers | 13 | 18 | .419 | 8.5 |
| Cubs | 10 | 18 | .357 | 10.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Cavarretta | 3 |
| 1 | Rick Ferrell | 3 |
| 1 | Roy Hughes | 3 |
| 1 | Don Johnson | 3 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Colman | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Elliott | 1 |
| 1 | Gil English | 1 |
| 1 | Danny Gardella | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Colman | 3 |
| 1 | Gil English | 3 |
| 3 | George Case | 2 |
| 3 | Phil Cavarretta | 2 |
| 3 | 9 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Case | 1 |
| 1 | Ford Garrison | 1 |
| 1 | Ray Sanders | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orval Grove | 1.00 |
| 2 | Oscar Judd | 0.56 |
| 3 | Nate Andrews | 0.44 |
| 4 | Dizzy Trout | 0.40 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 0.33 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiny Bonham | 1 |
| 1 | Paul Derringer | 1 |
| 1 | Al Jurisich | 1 |
| 1 | Bobo Newsom | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orval Grove | 6 |
| 2 | Oscar Judd | 5 |
| 2 | Allie Reynolds | 5 |
| 4 | Nate Andrews | 4 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Berry | 1 |
| 1 | Rip Sewell | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dixie Walker | .426 |
| 2 | Stan Musial | .369 |
| 3 | Frenchy Bordagaray | .350 |
| 4 | Joe Medwick | .346 |
| 5 | Jimmy Wasdell | .343 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankie Hayes | 6 |
| 1 | Howie Schultz | 6 |
| 1 | Pat Seerey | 6 |
| 4 | Ron Northey | 5 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howie Schultz | 33 |
| 2 | Phil Weintraub | 25 |
| 3 | Frankie Hayes | 23 |
| 3 | Jim Tabor | 23 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 22 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Snuffy Stirnweiss | 8 |
| 2 | Don Gutteridge | 7 |
| 3 | George Case | 6 |
| 3 | Joe Kuhel | 6 |
| 3 | Max Macon | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Munger | 0.96 |
| 2 | Hank Borowy | 1.13 |
| 3 | Bucky Walters | 1.14 |
| 4 | Bill Voiselle | 1.36 |
| 5 | Dizzy Trout | 1.51 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bucky Walters | 7 |
| 2 | Jack Kramer | 6 |
| 2 | Max Lanier | 6 |
| 4 | Hank Borowy | 5 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Kramer | 44 |
| 2 | Max Lanier | 39 |
| 2 | Bobo Newsom | 39 |
| 4 | Al Javery | 38 |
| 5 | Bill Voiselle | 35 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Caster | 4 |
| 2 | Ace Adams | 3 |
| 2 | Joe Berry | 3 |
| 2 | Ed Klieman | 3 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 2 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dixie Walker | .456 |
| 2 | Bob Finley | .396 |
| 3 | Ray Sanders | .391 |
| 4 | Stan Musial | .370 |
| 5 | Thurman Tucker | .367 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bud Metheny | 4 |
| 2 | Frankie Hayes | 3 |
| 2 | Ron Northey | 3 |
| 4 | Walker Cooper | 2 |
| 4 | 14 others tied | 2 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dom Dallessandro | 15 |
| 1 | Frankie Hayes | 15 |
| 3 | Bobby Doerr | 13 |
| 3 | Pinky Higgins | 13 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Garrison | 4 |
| 1 | Max Macon | 4 |
| 3 | Johnny Barrett | 3 |
| 3 | Doc Cramer | 3 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Ryba | 0.45 |
| 2 | Steve Gromek | 0.47 |
| 3 | Dizzy Trout | 0.75 |
| 3 | Ted Wilks | 0.75 |
| 5 | Bill Voiselle | 0.77 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tex Hughson | 3 |
| 1 | Dutch Leonard | 3 |
| 1 | Mike Ryba | 3 |
| 1 | Rip Sewell | 3 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobo Newsom | 25 |
| 2 | Max Lanier | 22 |
| 3 | Dizzy Trout | 18 |
| 4 | Hal Newhouser | 16 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 14 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ace Adams | 3 |
| 2 | Joe Berry | 2 |
| 2 | Lou Polli | 2 |
| 4 | Alex Carrasquel | 1 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 1 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dixie Walker | .424 |
| 2 | Frenchy Bordagaray | .381 |
| 3 | Tommy Holmes | .355 |
| 4 | Bud Metheny | .352 |
| 5 | Phil Weintraub | .341 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankie Hayes | 5 |
| 1 | Ron Northey | 5 |
| 1 | Howie Schultz | 5 |
| 1 | Pat Seerey | 5 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howie Schultz | 26 |
| 2 | Phil Weintraub | 24 |
| 3 | Frankie Hayes | 20 |
| 3 | Jim Tabor | 20 |
| 5 | Bob Johnson | 19 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Macon | 6 |
| 1 | Snuffy Stirnweiss | 6 |
| 3 | Ford Garrison | 5 |
| 3 | Don Gutteridge | 5 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bucky Walters | 0.90 |
| 2 | Red Munger | 1.22 |
| 3 | Hank Borowy | 1.35 |
| 4 | Hal Newhouser | 1.41 |
| 5 | Bill Voiselle | 1.48 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bucky Walters | 7 |
| 2 | Hal Gregg | 5 |
| 2 | Rip Sewell | 5 |
| 4 | Nate Andrews | 4 |
| 4 | 13 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobo Newsom | 34 |
| 2 | Jack Kramer | 33 |
| 3 | Al Javery | 30 |
| 3 | Max Lanier | 30 |
| 5 | Dizzy Trout | 28 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ace Adams | 3 |
| 1 | George Caster | 3 |
| 1 | Ed Klieman | 3 |
| 4 | Joe Berry | 2 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .362 |
| 2 | Dixie Walker | .337 |
| 3 | Billy Herman | .326 |
| 4 | Mickey Witek | .325 |
| 5 | Bob Elliott | .321 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rudy York | 36 |
| 2 | Bill Nicholson | 31 |
| 3 | Charlie Keller | 26 |
| 4 | Vern Stephens | 25 |
| 5 | Ron Northey | 20 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Nicholson | 133 |
| 2 | Rudy York | 131 |
| 3 | Nick Etten | 106 |
| 4 | Jim Tabor | 104 |
| 5 | Bob Elliott | 100 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Case | 62 |
| 2 | Wally Moses | 57 |
| 3 | Luke Appling | 25 |
| 3 | Thurman Tucker | 25 |
| 5 | Pete Fox | 21 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Lanier | 1.54 |
| 2 | Spud Chandler | 1.67 |
| 3 | Mickey Haefner | 2.11 |
| 4 | Hank Borowy | 2.33 |
| 5 | Dizzy Trout | 2.40 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rip Sewell | 22 |
| 2 | Elmer Riddle | 21 |
| 2 | Dizzy Trout | 21 |
| 4 | Mort Cooper | 20 |
| 4 | Max Lanier | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 177 |
| 2 | Johnny Vander Meer | 156 |
| 3 | Al Javery | 152 |
| 4 | Hal Newhouser | 151 |
| 5 | Max Lanier | 147 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gordon Maltzberger | 14 |
| 2 | George Caster | 11 |
| 3 | Joe Heving | 10 |
| 4 | Ace Adams | 9 |
| 4 | Mace Brown | 9 |