Baseball Daily Card Gazette

"Here's the man who played the most games with the highest fielding average in the American League in 1933. He played in 52 games with a fielding average of 1.000, and tied with Lefty Grove of the Philadelphia Athletics for most games pitched and won. Crowder started his pitching while serving in the Philippines with the U. S. Army and graduated to the American League in 1926. He was traded to St. Louis for a couple of years and then returned to the Senators. Crowder was born in Winston-Salem, N. C., in 1901. He is 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds. He pitches right-handed but bats left-handed."

In 1967, Ron tied a Cardinal club record as he appeared in 65 games! He was extremely effective as he saved 9 ballgames and won 6 others. Ron pitched in 3 World Series games in 1967.

In 12 seasons with the Yankees, Earle batted over .300 nine times. His peak was 1927 when he hit .356 and led the A.L. in Hits (231), Triples (23) and Putouts (411). In 4 World Series he batted .350, never made an error, and scored a record 4 Runs in one game. Earle coached the Yanks 10 seasons, the Browns one and the Red Sox 4, before joining the Phils in '54.

"Began his professional career as a pitcher for Paris, Texas in the Blue Grass League in 1924, but was such a hard hitter, that he decided to shift to the outfield. He later began playing first base. Hurst has been holding down the first sack for the Philadelphia Club ever since 1928. He has four times batted over the .300 mark in the National League. Last year his average fell to .267. Hurst is a six footer, weighing around 190 pounds. He bats left-handed, but throws right-handed. He was born in Maysville, Ky., in 1905."

The 1916 Sporting News M101-4 set was offered as a marketing promotion by C.C. Spink and Son, publishers of The Sporting News, with the backs either blank, bearing the publication’s name, or carrying one of several different advertisements.

In 1965, Pete led the National League in total hits and established himself as one of the game's top hitters. Despite an injured thumb last season, Pete topped all major leaguers as he pasted the ball at a solid .335 clip.

Each 1916 Sporting News M101-4 card features a sepia image with the player’s name, team, position and the card number identified at the lower white border.

Called back to active duty by the Marine Corps early in 1952. Shackled by a batting slump in 1951. His .249 average was a drop of 38 points from that of 1950. He batted in 43 runs, however. Began in baseball in 1942. Hit majors in 1949. One of the league's snappiest fielders.

Ed was acquired along with another player from the Angels for relief ace Hoyt Wilhelm. The outfielder set a California Angel record in 1968 when he collected 14 pinch-hits. Ed's big thrill was getting his first major league hit which broke up a 15-inning game.

The second of Votto's two walk-off hits was a single to dispose of the Cardinals. 4-3. on September 2. That was the 13th game-ender of his career to move him into a tie for third-most by a Reds batter since 1933.

Began 1952 season as a Yank. Traded to Senators on May 3. The next day he helped Washington win both games of a double header. He got 5 hits in the 2 games, including a triple and a double. Broke into baseball in 1951 with San Francisco, then went to Buffalo. Hit .316 for season.

Al was the big stopper for the Pirates last year leading the club in E.R.A. The thin righty's excellent control makes him a top relief man.

Joe was voted as A.L. Rookie of the Year for 1980.

For the first three years of Jerry's career, he never touched a catcher's mask. Instead, the youngster split his duties between first base, third base and in the outfield. Jerry was converted to a catcher in 1961 and he developed into a fine defensive backstop in the White Sox farm chain.

John was traded to Philadelphia just prior to the opening of the 1960 campaign. He became one of the workhorses of the Phillies' staff.

The American League's Most Valuable Player in 1965, it is doubtful that the Twins would have won the pennant without Zoilo. The small shortstop has played in two All-Star games.

Possessing a blazing fastball, a good curve and an excellent slider, Hank is fast becoming one of the top hurlers in the loop. Back in 1960, Hank led the I.I.I. League with a 2.01 earned run average.