On March 25, 1910 — 1910 – The Chalmers Auto Company of Detroit agrees to award a new car to the player who owns the highest batting average at season’s end. Nap Lajoie will win a disputed batting title over Ty Cobb in a controversial finish, but Chalmers will award cars to both players in an effort to save face.
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Baseball Reference March 25
SABR Games Project
National Pastime March 25
Retro Sheet
Replay The Game