“DIARY OF A WINNER”


 

BACK-TO-BACK WORLD SERIES CHAMPS

July 21, 1916 ... The game scheduled between the Red Sox and Tigers was postponed a noon and a doubleheader planned for tomorrow due to rain.  A huge crowd will be expected for tomorrow.  The games must be completed by 5:15 so the Tigers can catch the 6PM train back to Detroit.

 

 

1916 AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDINGS

 

 

New York Yankees

50

36

-

 

 

BOSTON RED SOX

48

36

1

 

 

Cleveland Indians

49

38

1 1/2

 

 

Chicago White Sox

46

39

3 1/2

 

 

Washington Nationals

46

40

4

 

 

Detroit Tigers

45

42

5 1/2

 

 

St. Louis Browns

37

48

12 1/2

 

 

Philadelphia Athletics

19

61

28