1919 South Atlantic Association season
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The 1919 South Atlantic Association was a Class C baseball season played between May 19 and September 1. Six teams played a 100-game schedule, with the top team winning the pennant.
| 1919 South Atlantic Association season | |
|---|---|
| League | South Atlantic Association |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Duration | May 19 â September 1 |
| Games | 100 |
| Teams | 6 |
| Regular season | |
| League champions | Columbia Comers |
The Columbia Comers won the South Atlantic Association championship, as they finished the season with the best record.
League changes
- Following a year of dormancy in 1918, the South Atlantic League returned under a new name, the South Atlantic Association.
Team changes
- The Jacksonville Roses disband.
- The Charlotte Hornets join the league from the North Carolina State League after being dormant since 1917.
- The Greenville Spinners join the league from the Carolina League after being dormant since 1912.
- The Spartanburg Spartans join the league from the Carolina Association after being dormant since 1912.
- The Augusta Tourists are renamed to the Augusta Dollies.
- The Charleston Sea Gulls are renamed to the Charleston Gulls.
Teams
| 1919 South Atlantic Association | ||||||
| Team | City | MLB Affiliate | Stadium | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Dollies | Augusta, Georgia | None | Warren Park | |||
| Charleston Gulls | Charleston, South Carolina | None | Hampton Park Field | |||
| Charlotte Hornets | Charlotte, North Carolina | None | Wearn Field | |||
| Columbia Comers | Columbia, South Carolina | None | Comer Field | |||
| Greenville Spinners | Greenville, South Carolina | None | Furman Park | |||
| Spartanburg Pioneers | Spartanburg, South Carolina | None | Wofford Park | |||
Map of teams
South Atlantic Association teams
Regular season
Summary
- The Columbia Comers finish the season with the best record for the first time since 1916.
Standings
| South Atlantic Association | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
| Columbia Comers | 55 | 39 | .585 | â |
| Charlotte Hornets | 55 | 41 | .573 | 1 |
| Greenville Spinners | 52 | 45 | .536 | 4½ |
| Charleston Gulls | 49 | 48 | .505 | 7½ |
| Augusta Dollies | 45 | 52 | .464 | 11½ |
| Spartanburg Pioneers | 33 | 64 | .340 | 23½ |
League Leaders
Batting leaders
| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| AVG | Walter Johnson, Columbia Comers | .362 |
| H | Walter Johnson, Columbia Comers | 150 |
| 2B | Warren Butts, Charlotte Hornets | 27 |
| 3B | Warren Butts, Charlotte Hornets | 14 |
| HR | Al Wingo, Greenville Spinners | 11 |
Pitching leaders
| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| W | Rube Eldridge, Charlotte Hornets | 20 |
| IP | Rube Eldridge, Charlotte Hornets | 295.0 |