Noob, SPRCIAL seaviCw New York, Dec, 26.
National League batting averages wore issued to-day, showing that Frank J. O'Doul, Philadelphia Phillies outfielder, was champion with an average of..398.
O'Doul batted.319, last year and was 27th on the list, playing for the New York Giants.
National League fielding honours! have gone to Shelly, Pittsburgh! Pirates first baseman, with an average of.996, to Critz of the! Cincinnati Reds with an average of 914, to Beck, Chicago Cubs third baseman, with 078, to Jackson, New! York Giants shortstop, with.969, and to Allen, Cincinnati outfielder, with 988.
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Charles H. Root, of the Chicago Cubs,. led the National League pitchers for the past season, 19 games and losing but th 'a percentage of.760, according to statistics announced to-day.
William Walker, of the New York 'Giants, set' a record for earned runs, allowing only 3.08 per game for the entire season.—United Press.
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