Diagram of League Park: 1942 Cleveland Indians Baseball Field Layout
The page from the 1942 Sporting News Baseball Record Book provides a detailed account of various baseball statistics along with a diagram of League Park, the home field for the Cleveland Indians during that era. The statistics section lists notable players, their respective clubs, and key batting metrics, including games played, at-bats, runs, hits, and home runs. Players featured include Alfred H. Evans (Washington), Joseph L. Gordon (New York), and C. Lyman Harris (Philadelphia). The diagram of League Park illustrates critical measurements, indicating the distances to the left and right foul lines, with notable distances such as 375 feet to left field and 290 feet to right field. The structure and dimensions of the ballpark are significant for understanding the playing conditions of the time.