1913 – The A’s break another attendance record in Cleveland, drawing 25,017 to watch the home team’s 6 – 2 win.
1913 – The A’s break another attendance record in Cleveland, drawing 25,017 to watch the home team’s 6 – 2 win.
William H. Locke, who bought the 2nd-place Phils earlier this year, dies. His cousin William Baker will succeed him.
William H. Locke, who bought the 2nd-place Phils earlier this year, dies. His cousin William Baker will succeed him.
Doc Crandall is rescued from the basement: John McGraw buys him back from the Cards 12 days after trading him. According to historian Merritt Clifton, Doc has a sore arm and is sent back as damaged goods. He will pitch for Brattleboro to get his arm in shape before rejoining the Giants for the stretch drive.
Doc Crandall is rescued from the basement: John McGraw buys him back from the Cards 12 days after trading him. According to historian Merritt Clifton, Doc has a sore arm and is sent back as damaged goods. He will pitch for Brattleboro to get his arm in shape before rejoining the Giants for the stretch drive.
Goober southpaw Harry Hedgpeth pitches two complete nine-inning games when he starts both ends of a Virginia League doubleheader against Richmond. In the opener, the Peterburg pitcher one-hits the Colts, 1-0, and then follows up the gem with a 10-0 no-hitter.
Goober southpaw Harry Hedgpeth pitches two complete nine-inning games when he starts both ends of a Virginia League doubleheader against Richmond. In the opener, the Peterburg pitcher one-hits the Colts, 1-0, and then follows up the gem with a 10-0 no-hitter.
1913 – Art Fromme‚ with relief help from Christy Mathewson‚ beats Brooklyn‚ 6 – 5. Matty comes on in the 11th and gives up a lead-off triple to Zack Wheat‚ but the Giants pitcher cuts down the chaff that follows‚ and New York wins‚ 6 – 5.
1913 – Art Fromme‚ with relief help from Christy Mathewson‚ beats Brooklyn‚ 6 – 5. Matty comes on in the 11th and gives up a lead-off triple to Zack Wheat‚ but the Giants pitcher cuts down the chaff that follows‚ and New York wins‚ 6 – 5.
1913 – In Cincinnati, the Giants coast to a 11 – 2 win over the Reds. Christy Mathewson leaves with a victory after seven innings.
1913 – In Cincinnati, the Giants coast to a 11 – 2 win over the Reds. Christy Mathewson leaves with a victory after seven innings.
On April 25, the American Association minor league contest was stopped with the score tied 1-1 due to rain, and replayed on June 15, resulting in a 6-6 tie after nine innings when the game is stopped because of darkness. The game is started again on August 7, and after the 13th, the 2-2 contest is halted once more due to darkness, but after four attempts, Minneapolis finally beats Indianapolis today, 11-2.
On April 25, the American Association minor league contest was stopped with the score tied 1-1 due to rain, and replayed on June 15, resulting in a 6-6 tie after nine innings when the game is stopped because of darkness. The game is started again on August 7, and after the 13th, the 2-2 contest is halted once more due to darkness, but after four attempts, Minneapolis finally beats Indianapolis today, 11-2.
Earl Hamilton‚ in his last start of the year‚ pitches the Browns to a 6 – 4 win over the Yankees. Hamilton is 3-0 against New York this year‚ two of them one-hitters.
Earl Hamilton‚ in his last start of the year‚ pitches the Browns to a 6 – 4 win over the Yankees. Hamilton is 3-0 against New York this year‚ two of them one-hitters.
The Yankees pick up 3B Fritz Maisel from Baltimore (International League) for $12‚000 plus 3B Ezra Midkiff (who is hitting .197) and OF Bert Daniels (.216). Daniels will return to the majors next year with the Reds and improve his batting average by 3 points.
The Yankees pick up 3B Fritz Maisel from Baltimore (International League) for $12‚000 plus 3B Ezra Midkiff (who is hitting .197) and OF Bert Daniels (.216). Daniels will return to the majors next year with the Reds and improve his batting average by 3 points.
The Pirates pound Giants ace Christy Mathewson for 10 hits and 9 runs in 5 innings, including 7 in the 5th. C Larry McLean is traded from the last-place Cardinals to the Giants for Doc Crandall. One of the biggest players of this era at 6′ 5″ and 230 pounds, the veteran catcher will bat .500 in the World Series. The popular Crandall will make two pinch hitting appearances before the Giants reacquire him in a week.
The Pirates pound Giants ace Christy Mathewson for 10 hits and 9 runs in 5 innings, including 7 in the 5th. C Larry McLean is traded from the last-place Cardinals to the Giants for Doc Crandall. One of the biggest players of this era at 6′ 5″ and 230 pounds, the veteran catcher will bat .500 in the World Series. The popular Crandall will make two pinch hitting appearances before the Giants reacquire him in a week.
