1908 – The month starts with the Giants in first place in the National League with a 69-45 record‚ followed by Chicago (70-47) and the Pirates (69-47). New York shakes off its 3 losses to Chicago by beating up on Boston‚ winning two at South End Grounds. Hooks Wiltse takes the opener‚ 4 – 1‚ and Christy Mathewson coasts home in the second game‚ 8 – 0‚ allowing 3 hits. Dummy Taylor pitches the 9th against the Doves.

On September 1, 1908 — 1908 – The month starts with the Giants in first place in the National League with a 69-45 record‚ followed by Chicago (70-47) and the Pirates (69-47). New York shakes off its 3 losses to Chicago by beating up on Boston‚ winning two at South End Grounds. Hooks Wiltse takes the opener‚ 4 – 1‚ and Christy Mathewson coasts home in the second game‚ 8 – 0‚ allowing 3 hits. Dummy Taylor pitches the 9th against the Doves.


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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 1
National Pastime
Retro Sheet
Hall of Fame
SABR Games Project
Replay The Game