1917 South Atlantic League season
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The 1917 South Atlantic League was a Class C baseball season played between April 19 and July 4. Six teams played a 70-game schedule, with the top team in each half of the season qualifying for the playoffs.
| 1917 South Atlantic League season | |
|---|---|
| League | South Atlantic League |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Duration | April 19 â July 4 |
| Games | 70 |
| Teams | 6 |
| Regular season | |
| League champions | Charleston Sea Gulls |
| Playoffs | |
| League champions | Columbia Comers |
| Runners-up | Charleston Sea Gulls |
The Columbia Comers won the South Atlantic League championship, as they defeated the Charleston Sea Gulls in the playoffs.
Team changes
- The Jacksonville Tarpons are renamed to the Jacksonville Roses.
Teams
| 1917 South Atlantic League | ||||||
| Team | City | MLB Affiliate | Stadium | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Tourists | Augusta, Georgia | None | Warren Park | |||
| Charleston Sea Gulls | Charleston, South Carolina | None | Hampton Park Field | |||
| Columbia Comers | Columbia, South Carolina | None | Comer Field | |||
| Columbus Foxes | Columbus, Georgia | None | Columbus Base Ball Grounds | |||
| Jacksonville Roses | Jacksonville, Florida | None | Dixieland Park | |||
| Macon Tigers | Macon, Georgia | None | Central City Park | |||
Map of teams
South Atlantic League teams
Regular season
Summary
- The Charleston Sea Gulls finish the season with the best record for the first time since 1914.
- On May 19, the Columbus Foxes and Macon Tigers disband.
- The season was shortened to July 4 with approval from the National Association.
Standings
| South Atlantic League | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
| Charleston Sea Gulls | 47 | 20 | .701 | â |
| Columbia Comers | 40 | 28 | .588 | 7½ |
| Jacksonville Roses | 33 | 35 | .485 | 14½ |
| Augusta Tourists | 27 | 41 | .397 | 20½ |
| Columbus Foxes | 8 | 19 | .296 | 27 |
| Macon Tigers | 7 | 19 | .269 | 27½ |
League Leaders
Batting leaders
| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| AVG | Howie Camp, Charleston Sea Gulls | .357 |
| H | Howie Camp, Charleston Sea Gulls | 105 |
Pitching leaders
| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| W | Johnny Meador, Charleston Sea Gulls | 13 |
| IP | Johnny Tillman, Macon Tigers | 185.2 |
Playoffs
- The Columbia Comers won their first South Atlantic League championship, defeating the Charleston Sea Gulls in six games.
Playoff bracket
| Finals | ||||
| 1 | Charleston | 2 | ||
| 2 | Columbia | 4 | ||