 | Lloyd Waner's .360 Average Tops in NL
Tuesday, October 5th, 1937
The National League batting race ended with Philadelphia's Lloyd Waner on top with a .360 average. The Phillies center fielder was officially named the winner today.
For the season he totaled 215 hits, 2 home runs with 78 RBIs and 70 runs scored. At the award ceremony Waner told reporters the key to his hitting success this season. "I stayed focused and tried to get a hit in every at-bat." |  | Charlie Gehringer Claims 1937 AL Batting Title
Tuesday, October 5th, 1937
Charlie Gehringer said he thinks it's extra special that he won a batting title at the age of 34.
"I can still keep up with those young guys," the Detroit Tigers second baseman said with a smile.
He certainly did keep up, as he slammed opposing pitchers for a .367 average on the season to capture the honor.
The batting star also collected 224 hits, 45 doubles, 6 triples and 14 home runs for the year. In 147 games Gehringer totaled 81 RBIs and scored 129 runs. |  | St. Louis Narrowly Wins National League West
Tuesday, October 5th, 1937
The St. Louis Cardinals have won the National League West.
"We made it. Everything we talked about doing in spring training has come true so far," said Bill J Webb. "We're not done though, there's still a larger goal in mind."
St. Louis has a record of 84-71 record and will by vying for their 2nd World Series. It was the club's 8th National League West title.
"You never get sick of celebrating something like this," said reliever Paul Derringer. | | | AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDINGS |
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