Walter Johnson goes 10 innings against the A’s, who beat the Big Train, 9 – 7.
Walter Johnson goes 10 innings against the A’s, who beat the Big Train, 9 – 7.
Brooklyn’s Tex Erwin cracks a 9th inning homer off Grover Cleveland Alexander to tie and the Superbas tip the Phils, 2 – 1 in 11 innings. In the nitecap, Eppa Rixey outpitches Nap Rucker to give the Quakers a 2 – 1 win in 12 innings.
Brooklyn’s Tex Erwin cracks a 9th inning homer off Grover Cleveland Alexander to tie and the Superbas tip the Phils, 2 – 1 in 11 innings. In the nitecap, Eppa Rixey outpitches Nap Rucker to give the Quakers a 2 – 1 win in 12 innings.
1912 – The Red Sox run their record to 87-37 with a 2 – 1 win over the A’s. Following the game, Connie Mack says he never realized how strong the Sox were, and concedes the pennant to them. There are 30 games left for Boston.
1912 – The Red Sox run their record to 87-37 with a 2 – 1 win over the A’s. Following the game, Connie Mack says he never realized how strong the Sox were, and concedes the pennant to them. There are 30 games left for Boston.
1912 – The Red Sox have only 50 at bats – a major-league record for fewest at bats in a twinbill – in a doubleheader with Chicago, but they make them count. Boston wins, 5 – 3 and 3 – 0.
1912 – The Red Sox have only 50 at bats – a major-league record for fewest at bats in a twinbill – in a doubleheader with Chicago, but they make them count. Boston wins, 5 – 3 and 3 – 0.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Walter Johnson’s 16-game winning streak ends under American League rules of the time. In the second game of a doubleheader against the Browns, he relieves Tom Hugheswith one out and two on in the 7th inning of a 2 – 2 game. The two runners score on a Pete Compton single up the middle and the Nationals lose, 4 – 3. The two runs are charged to Johnson, not Hughes, giving him the defeat. Under the National League’s rules, Johnson would not be charged with the loss. After the season, AL president Ban Johnson will change the rules to conform with the senior circuit, but he will deny he does it because of this game.
Walter Johnson’s 16-game winning streak ends under American League rules of the time. In the second game of a doubleheader against the Browns, he relieves Tom Hugheswith one out and two on in the 7th inning of a 2 – 2 game. The two runners score on a Pete Compton single up the middle and the Nationals lose, 4 – 3. The two runs are charged to Johnson, not Hughes, giving him the defeat. Under the National League’s rules, Johnson would not be charged with the loss. After the season, AL president Ban Johnson will change the rules to conform with the senior circuit, but he will deny he does it because of this game.
1912 – The Tigers fall to Walter Johnson, 8 – 1, Big Train’s 16th win in a row. He is now 29-7.
1912 – The Tigers fall to Walter Johnson, 8 – 1, Big Train’s 16th win in a row. He is now 29-7.
1912 – Thomas C. Noyes, president and part owner of the Senators, dies, opening the way for Clark Griffith to eventually become club owner.
1912 – Thomas C. Noyes, president and part owner of the Senators, dies, opening the way for Clark Griffith to eventually become club owner.
