Umpire Bill Klem provokes a barrage of garbage from the New York fans by tossing Dan McGann and Mike Donlin

Bill Klem continues his battle with the Giants by tossing four more, including John McGraw.

 

On September 24, 1907 — At Exposition Park, Christy Mathewson shuts out the Pirates, 2 – 0, while Bill Klem continues his battle with the Giants by tossing four more, including John McGraw.

The following players were ejected – Frank Bowerman by Bill Klem [Balls and strikes]; Cecil Ferguson by Bill Klem [Balls and strikes]; Dan McGann by Bill Klem [Balls and strikes]; Sammy Strang by Bill Klem [Balls and strikes]

Fred Merkle and pinch hitter Bowerman (who got ejected two batters later) drive in the Giants 2 runs.


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