SOX

3rd
81-73
14

1952

Where they wound up
how many games they won
how far back they finished

CUBS

5th
77-77
19.5

 HANK SAUER
As Sauer Goes, So Go the Cubs

* Cub outfielder 1949-55
* 30 or more homers six times
* Three 100+ RBI seasons
* 1952 MVP with NL high 37 HRs
* 121 RBI's in 1952 also lead league
* Misses most of '53 with broken thumb
* Comes back in '54 with 41 homers
* Fans reward him with chewing tobacco
* Pouches lowered from fishing lines

In MVP year, Sauer again hits 3 home runs
off Curt Simmons, Cubs beats Phils 3-0
Nellie Fox bats .296, leads AL in hits
Bob Rush posts his best Cub record: 17-13 Go to previous year or next year Results
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