It takes a one-hitter by Art Fromme, but the Reds finally beat New York, and Christy Mathewson 2 – 0. Art Fletcher’s single is the only safety. The Giants’ lead shrinks to 3 1/2 games over the Cubs.

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It takes a one-hitter by Art Fromme, but the Reds finally beat New York, and Christy Mathewson 2 – 0. Art Fletcher’s single is the only safety. The Giants’ lead shrinks to 3 1/2 games over the Cubs.

Chief Wilson triples for his third game in a row, a 4th inning drive off Walt Dickson good for three runs. Pittsburgh beats Boston, 9 – 4.

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Chief Wilson triples for his third game in a row, a 4th inning drive off Walt Dickson good for three runs. Pittsburgh beats Boston, 9 – 4.

In response to demands for an alternative way to rate pitchers besides wins and losses, the National League will officially keep ERA’s for the first time; the Giants’ Jeff Tesreauwill lead the league at 1.96. Despite an increase in .300 hitters from 22 to 32 this year, there will be 19 pitchers with ERA’s under 3.00. The American League will not make ERA part of its official statistics until 1913.

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In response to demands for an alternative way to rate pitchers besides wins and losses, the National League will officially keep ERA’s for the first time; the Giants’ Jeff Tesreauwill lead the league at 1.96. Despite an increase in .300 hitters from 22 to 32 this year, there will be 19 pitchers with ERA’s under 3.00. The American League will not make ERA part of its official statistics until 1913.