1939 Chicago White Sox
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Record: 85-69, Finished 4th in American League (1939 AL)
Managed by Jimmie Dykes
Coaches: Jim Austin, Muddy Ruel, Billy Webb
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[edit] History, Comments, Contributions
On August 14th, the Chicago White Sox hosted the St. Louis Browns in the first night game played in Chicago.
[edit] Standings
| American League | W | L | Pct. | GB |
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| New York Yankees | 106 | 45 | .702 | -- |
| Boston Red Sox | 88 | 61 | .591 | 9½ |
| Cleveland Indians | 86 | 66 | .566 | 13 |
| Detroit Tigers | 84 | 70 | .545 | 16 |
| Washington Senators | 75 | 76 | .497 | 23½ |
| Chicago White Sox | 65 | 83 | .439 | 32 |
| Philadelphia Athletics | 55 | 97 | .362 | 44 |
| St. Louis Browns | 43 | 111 | .279 | 64½ |
[edit] 1939 Opening Day Lineup
Marv Owen, 3b
Hank Steinbacher, rf
Gee Walker, lf
Luke Appling, ss
Mike Kreevich, cf
Joe Kuhel, 1b
Eric McNair, 2b
[edit] Awards and Honors
- All-Stars Luke Appling, Ted Lyons
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