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Stars of Baseball: Dutch Ruether and Max Carey Highlight 1919 Pennant
The era’s top pitchers and outfield stars, including Dutch Ruether of the Senators and Max Carey of the Pirates, shape the 1919 pennant race. Ruether, a California native aged 32, rose from college days at St. Ignatius to a pro career across Portland, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, and Brooklyn before helping Washington clinch its second pennant. Carey, field captain and long-time Pirates outfielder since 1911, remains a standout force as the club contends with a dominant 1919 season.
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