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(Franchise Encyclopedia: 1916 / 1918)
98-56, Finished 1st in National League
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Scored 635 runs, Allowed 457 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 100-54
Manager: John McGraw (98-56)
Ballpark: Polo Grounds IV (ballparks.com)
Attendance: 500,264 (1st of 8)
Park Factors Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
multi-year: Batting - 97, Pitching - 94; one-year: Batting - 97, Pitching - 93
Won NL Pennant
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Lost World Series (4-2) to Chicago White Sox |
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1916 / 1918 Trades and Transactions
Transactions listed are from November 1 of previous year to April 1 of the following year.
1917
Mickey Doolan sent to ??? in an unknown transaction. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)
Purchased John Middleton from Louisville (American Association).
January, 1917
Selected Jimmy Smith off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
April 23, 1917 (Standings)
Sold Jim Thorpe to the Cincinnati Reds.
May, 1917 (Standings)
Ernie Krueger selected by the Brooklyn Robins off waivers.
July 25, 1917 (Standings)
George Kelly selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates off waivers.
August 4, 1917 (Standings)
Selected George Kelly off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
August 5, 1917 (Standings)
Selected Joe Wilhoit off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
August 15, 1917 (Standings)
Traded Pete Kilduff to the Chicago Cubs. Received Al Demaree.
August 18, 1917 (Standings)
The Cincinnati Reds returned Jim Thorpe following previous purchase.
August 24, 1917 (Standings)
Received Jack Onslow as a loan from Buffalo (International).
January 8, 1918
Traded Buck Herzog to the Boston Braves. Received Jesse Barnes and Larry Doyle.
February 25, 1918
Sold Jimmy Smith to the Boston Braves.
