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 | Showalter Chosen #1 Player Monday, September 10th , 1877 It's always a thrill for fans of the team and students of the game alike when a superstar in the making shows what he's got. Leo Showalter, the Philadelphia Unions 23-year-old right fielder, put himself in the spotlight last week making him the clear-cut choice for Professional Base Ball Player of the Week honors. He ripped 13 hits in 15 at-bats, compiling a .867 average with 1 home run and 4 RBIs. For the season, Showalter has hit .330 with 2 home runs and 25 RBIs. He has played in 47 games and scored 26 times. |   |
