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...upstart daily acquiring novel glamor. In the American League Veteran Pennock of the Yankees is probably the outstanding hurler with 13 victories under his belt. In the National, Rhem of St. Louis has eleven wins to his credit. It is, of course, unfair to gauge pitchers on a Won-Lost basis, for consistently winning pitchers are not necessarily the best pitchers, since they may fortunately be hurling for a heavy-hitting team whereas an excellent pitcher may lack support from his inferior team. However, Pennock and Shocker (also of the Yankees), and Rhem and Meadows (Pittsburgh) have demonstrated sterling capabilities...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Resume | 7/19/1926 | See Source »

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