1946 National League Pennant Race Weekly Standings Chart
The page from the 1947 Sporting News Baseball Ball Guide provides a weekly graphical representation of the National League pennant race for the 1946 season, specifically focusing on standings as of various dates. The teams represented are St. Louis, Brooklyn, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, and New York. St. Louis maintained a commanding lead throughout the season, with their standings on April 22 at 29 and consistently strong performances into September. Brooklyn and Chicago were in close competition, both showing fluctuating positions throughout the season. Boston remained competitive, particularly in the middle months, while Philadelphia struggled to keep pace, consistently ranking lower. Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, and New York also faced challenges, with New York ending the season significantly behind the leaders.