Christy Mathewson’s 30th win is a gem – an 11-inning 1 – 0 win over the Superbas’ Nap Rucker. A single by Al Bridwell drives home Cy Seymour with the winning tally. New Yorkstays a half-game ahead of Pittsburgh.
The Pirates set a major league fielding record against the Cardinals by making only two assists, both by 2B Charlie Starr. The Bucs win, 2 – 0, with Honus Wagner driving in both runs.
Boston’s Cy Young defeats Washington, 3 – 1, for his 20th win.
The Pirates sweep an a.m.-p.m. doubleheader against the Cardinals. Honus Wagner is 5 for 5 in the morning game, and 1 for 2 in the afternoon.
On September 7, 1908 — On Labor Day, Manager Joe Cantillon starts Walter Johnson in place of one pitcher who is sick, and another who returned to Washington to be with his sick wife. Only three Senators pitchers made the trip to New York. Walter Johnson shuts out the New York Highlanders for the third…
Superbas southpaw Nap Rucker strikes out 14 Doves en route to tossing a no-hitter in the team’s 6-0 victory over Boston at Washington Park. The only runners to get on base off the talented left-handed redhead come as a result of three Brooklyn errors.
Ed Reulbach allows just four Pittsburgh hits as Chicago romps, 11 – 0.
Washington and Walter Johnson top the Highlanders, 6 – 0, as the New Yorkers manage just four hits.
The Giants roll over the Phils, 5 – 1, for their 7th straight win. Christy Mathewson is the winner over George McQuillan.
In the nitecap of a twinbill in Boston, Frank Arellanes tosses a one-hitter and the Red Sox collect 13 hits to defeat the A’s, 10 – 1. Light-hitting Simon Nicholls clubs his 4th homer of the year for the only A’s hit.
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