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 | South Bend Hurler Tops in Pitcher of the Year Award Voting Wednesday, September 27th , 1916 George Renn of the South Bend Maroons will be adding a new centerpiece to his mantel after being tabbed for the Heartland League Pitcher of the Year Award today. The 26-year-old hurler started 36 games this season, tallying a 20-14 record. In 304.1 innings, Renn gave up 286 hits, struck out 155, walked 107 and held opponents to a .256 average as he posted a fine 3.76 ERA. He received 7 first place votes out of a possible 8. Richard Pettersen of the Terre Haute Coalers finished second in voting, while Bill Deusenberry of the Dayton Aviators finished third with 1 first place vote. Player - Team - First Place - Total Points George Renn - South Bend Maroons - 7 - 53 Richard Pettersen - Terre Haute Coalers - 0 - 29 Bill Deusenberry - Dayton Aviators - 1 - 19 Ray Johnson - Rockford Hustlers - 0 - 13 John Doyle - Cedar Rapids Rabbits - 0 - 12 Leroy Spracklen - South Bend Maroons - 0 - 9 Jack Stehman - South Bend Maroons - 0 - 1 |   |
