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Who was the home run leader for the National League in 1950?
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"Ty" Cobb, one of the greatest players of all time, offers a splendid example of success through de- termination and grit. Not a natural player, Cobb spent hours and days in practicing every art of the game until he became the outstanding all-round player of the pastime. Born in Banks County, Georgia, in 1886, the "Georgia Peach" began playing professionally at 18 years of age. At twenty-one, he was with the Detroit Tigers, and when he retired from the game in 1928, he had led the American League in batting for twelve years, batted for .300 or better for twenty-three years, stolen 892 bases, including 96 in one season, made 200 or more hits in 9 different seasons, and enjoyed an all-time fielding average of .959.
After a season and a half with the Redlegs, Alex rejoins his old teammates this year. A slick fielder, he can perform at almost every infield slot with ease.
One of the reasons Jersey City won the International League pennant last year was Roy "Pop" Joiner. The southpaw captured 21 and lost only 8 for the Little Giants, earning him another shot at the big leagues. Joiner had a chance with the Cubs in 1934, but couldn't make the grade. Far from discouraged. Joiner continued pitching great ball in the minors, climaxing his triumphal march with his success in Jersey City. He has been used as a relief hurler by the Giants.
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