In Memphis, TN on a scouting tripâ Connie Mack says that Christy Mathewsonâs ineffectiveness can be traced back to a ligament sprain in his last game pitching against the Aâs, in last yearâs World Series. In the latter part of the gameâ Matty grasped his arm after unleashing a fastball. Mack said players on the coaching lines heard the snap of something resembling the crack of a toy pistol. Mackâs offer of $1700 to Memphis for SS Simon Nicholls was refused.
On June 10, 1906 In Memphis, TN on a scouting tripâ Connie Mack says that Christy Mathewsonâs ineffectiveness can be traced back to a ligament sprain in his last game pitching against the Aâs, in last yearâs World Series. In the latter part of the gameâ Matty grasped his arm after unleashing a fastball. Mack said players on the coaching lines heard the snap ofâŠ