August 9, 1918 - Reds manager Christy Mathewson (photo) suspects Hal Chase of taking bribes to fix games, and suspends him "for indifferent play." Chase will be reinstated and play for the Giants in 1919.

At the Polo Grounds, Hooks Wiltse edges the Reds for a 4 – 3 Giants win. Christy Mathewson preserves the win with a scoreless 9th.

Comebacks

On August 15, 1907 — At the Polo Grounds, Hooks Wiltse edges the Cincinnati  Reds for a 4 – 3 New York Giants win.  Both teams struck for 2 runs in the 8th.

Christy Mathewson preserves the win with a scoreless ninth.  Matty survives an error by Shay his second of the game to retire the other 3 batters striking out 1.

Bob Ewing was the hard luck loser, Ewing drops to 13-11, which is an impressive record as the Reds have only 46 wins bs 59 losses on the season.
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