Christy Mathewson wins his 32nd
At the Polo Grounds, Christy Mathewson wins his 32nd, defeating the Pirates, 3 – 1. Matty allows just four hits – two each to Ginger Beaumont and Tommy Leach – in beating Joe Robitaille.
Cubs P Bob Wicker allows just one hit in regulation in beating Brooklyn, 4 – 0
Cubs P Bob Wicker, who pitched a 12-inning one-hitter in June, allows just one hit in regulation in beating Brooklyn, 4 – 0. Chicago also takes the nitecap, 7 – 4, in seven innings.
For the second time this season, Chicago’s Patsy Dougherty spoils a no-hit bid with a safety
For the second time this season, Chicago’s Patsy Dougherty spoils a no-hit bid with a safety. This time it is off New York’s Joe Lake. Patsy did it earlier in the year while with Boston.
