1915 International League season
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The 1915 International League was a Class AA baseball season played between April 27 and September 18. Eight teams played a 140-game schedule, with the first place team winning the pennant.
| 1915 International League season | |
|---|---|
| League | International League |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Duration | April 27 â September 18 |
| Games | 140 |
| Teams | 8 |
| International League Pennant | |
| League champions | Buffalo Bisons |
| Runners-up | Providence Grays |
The Buffalo Bisons won the International League pennant, finishing in first place, two games ahead of the second place Providence Grays.
Team changes
- The Baltimore Orioles relocated to Richmond, Virginia and were renamed the Richmond Climbers.
- During the season, the Newark Indians relocated to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and became the Harrisburg Senators.
Teams
| 1915 International League | ||||||
| Team | City | MLB Affiliate | Stadium | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bisons | Buffalo, New York | None | Buffalo Baseball Park | |||
| Jersey City Skeeters | Jersey City, New Jersey | None | West Side Park | |||
| Montreal Royals | Montreal, Quebec | None | Atwater Park | |||
| Newark Indians Harrisburg Senators |
Newark, New Jersey Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
None | Wiedenmayer's Park Island Park | |||
| Providence Grays | Providence, Rhode Island | None | Melrose Park | |||
| Richmond Climbers | Richmond, Virginia | None | Broad Street Park | |||
| Rochester Hustlers | Rochester, New York | None | Bay Street Ball Grounds | |||
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Toronto, Ontario | None | Hanlan's Point Stadium | |||
Map of teams
International League teams
Regular season
- On July 14, Joe Oeschger of the Providence Grays pitched a no-hitter against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Grays defeated the Maple Leafs 1-0.[1]
- On August 18, Fred Beebe of the Buffalo Bisons pitched a no-hitter against the Montreal Royals. The Bisons defeated the Royals 5-0.[2]
- On September 10, Fred Winchell of the Toronto Maple Leafs pitched a no-hitter against the Harrisburg Senators. The Maple Leafs defeated the Senators 5-1 in a shortened seven inning game.[3]
Standings
| International League | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
| Buffalo Bisons | 86 | 50 | .632 | â |
| Providence Grays | 85 | 53 | .616 | 2 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 72 | 67 | .518 | 15.5 |
| Rochester Hustlers | 69 | 69 | .500 | 18 |
| Montreal Royals | 67 | 70 | .489 | 19.5 |
| Newark Indians/Harrisburg Senators | 61 | 76 | .445 | 20.5 |
| Richmond Climbers | 59 | 81 | .421 | 29 |
| Jersey City Skeeters | 52 | 85 | .380 | 34.5 |
League Leaders
Batting leaders
| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| AVG | Morrie Rath, Toronto Maple Leafs | .332 |
| HR | George Whiteman, Montreal Royals | 14 |
| R | George Whiteman, Montreal Royals | 106 |
| H | Chick Shorten, Providence Grays | 175 |
| SB | Frank Gilhooley, Buffalo Bisons | 53 |
Pitching leaders
| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| W | Fred Beebe, Buffalo Bisons | 27 |
| L | Bill Morrisette, Richmond Climbers | 26 |
| IP | Lore Bader, Buffalo Bisons | 333.2 |