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Who was the stolen base leader in 1950 in the National League?
Jethroe, Boston, 35.
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William Killifer, catcher of the Philadelphia Nationals, was born at Paw Paw, Mich., April 13, 1886. In 1907 he began his playing career with Kalamazoo South Michigan League Club. He divided 1908 between Austin of Texas League, and San Francisco, of Pacific Coast. In 1909 he was with Houston Texas League Club, and the following year received his first trial with St. Louis Americans. He was sent to Buffalo by St. Louis in 1911, from which team the Philadelphia Nationals secured him. At the close of 1913 he signed with the Chicago Federals, but came back to Philadelphia before the start of the 1914 season.
After becoming one of six American League players to reach the .300 circle in '64, Bill tailed off last season. The big backstop was second in fielding in the A. L. in 1964 with a .993 average, just one point behind the all-time Tiger record. Bill's big thrill? Socking two home runs in a game vs. the Twins.
The pitching sensation of the Texas League in 1938 was "Dizzy" Trout, who won 22 games for the Beaumont Club, losing only 6. He allowed only 180 hits in 233 innings of pitching, striking out 155 batters for an earned-run average of 2.16. For this record, one of the most impressive compiled by a minor leaguer, Dizzy was awarded the "most valuable player" award in the Texas League. He came up to the majors this year as a relief pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, along with his teammate and roommate, "Schoolboy" Rowe. Trout has been taking his regular turn at pitching for the Tigers and has won his share of the games.
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