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	12/01/1885
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Sanford RDL's Top Hitter for 1885
Sunday, August 9th, 1885: Charlie Sanford has been around Richmond and Danville League enough to know a good hot streak when he sees one -- and he got to see one firsthand all year. For his standout run through the 1885 season, he's taking home the Batsman of the Year Award in the Richmond and Danville League.

The Augusta left fielder put up a batting average of .348 with 16 doubles, 15 triples, 1 home run and 64 RBIs.

Gatesmen Ace RDL's Best Pitcher
Saturday, August 8th, 1885: John Colliflower of the Greensborough Gatesmen will be adding a new centerpiece to his mantel after being tabbed for the Richmond and Danville League Pitcher of the Year Award today.

The 34-year-old hurler started 46 games this season, tallying a 26-18 record. In 379.2 innings, Colliflower gave up 382 hits, struck out 151, walked 43 and held opponents to a .245 average as he posted a fine 2.01 ERA.

RDL Best Fielders for 1885 Selected
Friday, August 7th, 1885: In baseball circles, a player who has good range, a good arm and good hands is a great catch. Clubs strive to be strong in the field, especially "up the middle." Solid defenders can make a difference in the outcome of tight games and tight pennant races. The Defenseman of the Year Awards for 1885 in the Richmond and Danville League go to these standout defenders:

Pitcher: Bill Markland (Norfolk Otters)
First Baseman: Jim Brammer (Wilmington White Stockings)
Second Baseman: Ronny Mellado (Wilmington White Stockings)
Third Baseman: Arlie Latham (Richmond Ironclads)
Shortstop: Dave Yastrzemski (Charlotte Hornets)
Center Fielder: Rey Vigil (Charlotte Hornets)
Right Fielder: Dan Franzen (Lynchburg Mob)

League Leaders AVG

C. Sanford - AUG

.348

.335

.322

.318

.312

League Leaders HR

J. Billegas - RAL

5 more tied with

League Leaders RBI

M. Curtright - ATL

2 tied with

League Leaders W

J. Colliflower - GRE

2 tied with

League Leaders ERA

B. Hager - LYN

1.22

1.38

1.53

1.56

1.56

League Leaders K

B. Grahame - CHA

203

185

166

154

151

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Richmond and Danville League Standings
	W	L	PCT	GB
Savannah Yamacraws	65	39	.625	-
Lynchburg Mob	59	45	.567	6.0
Danville Lions	57	47	.548	8.0
Atlanta Phoenixes	57	47	.548	8.0
Charleston Pirates	54	50	.519	11.0
Richmond Ironclads	52	52	.500	13.0
Greensboro Gatesmen	51	53	.490	14.0
Columbia Quicksteps	51	53	.490	14.0
Augusta Powderworkers	51	53	.490	14.0
Macon Hawks	49	55	.471	16.0
Charlotte Hornets	49	55	.471	16.0
Raleigh Oak Citys	46	58	.442	19.0
Wilmington White Stockings	44	60	.423	21.0
Norfolk Otters	43	61	.413	22.0