1913 – At the Polo Grounds, the Cards win the opener of two, 4 – 3, with help from the error-prone Giants. In blanking the Cards, 5 – 0, in the nitecap, Christy Mathewson finally yields a base on balls, ending a record string of 68 walkless innings pitched. Ed Konetchy draws the pass in the 8th. Matty’s record won’t be topped until Bill Fischer in 1962.

This Day In Baseball

On July 18, 1913 — 1913 – At the Polo Grounds, the Cards win the opener of two, 4 – 3, with help from the error-prone Giants. In blanking the Cards, 5 – 0, in the nitecap, Christy Mathewson finally yields a base on balls, ending a record string of 68 walkless innings pitched. Ed Konetchy draws the pass in the 8th. Matty’s record won’t be topped until Bill Fischer in 1962.

Source:
Baseball Reference July 18