 | It's Over! New York Defeats New York
Monday, October 15th , 1917
The New York Gothams are champions, today and forever. The Gothams topped the New York Stars 2-1 at Riverside Stadium II today to claim the World's Championship Series crown.
"Nobody can take this away from us, not ever," said series MVP and shortstop George Hunt after his club had sealed the victory. "We worked hard and we accomplished our goal."
The atmosphere was electric as the newly-crowned champs stormed the field at the conclusion of the game. Fans cheered, gloves flew in the air, high fives and hugs were the order of the day.
"From day one of spring training, I could see it in their eyes," said New York manager Bob Kuhl. "The players had that look of intensity, of hunger, of a desire to accomplish something great, and today they did that. They're champions of the world."
The Gothams took the series 4-3. The new titleholders completed the regular season with a first-place finish in the Federal League and a 87-67 record.
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Watch Highlights |  | BNN Stats: Single-Season Records
Monday, October 15th , 1917
Who holds the single season record in the Federally Aligned Baseball Leagues for on-base percentage?
Roy Malone, MON, .5328, 1894
Pete Kingsbury, MON, .5110, 1897
Art Phelps, CHI, .5076, 1882
Pete Kingsbury, MON, .5069, 1900
Roy Malone, MON, .5047, 1896 |  | Setback for Chicago and Rich Jarrell
Monday, October 15th , 1917
The Chicago Chiefs plan to take it slow with second baseman Rich Jarrell, knowing that his recovery from shoulder inflammation would likely include a few bumps in the road. A team spokesman told BNN, "Rich has up days and down days. It's still a process. He was feeling really good and then he had a step back. The doctors say it will be about 3-4 weeks before he can be activated."
This season, Jarrell is batting .247 with 1 home run. He has scored 39 runs and driven in 18. | | |
