Boston’s Cy Young defeats Washington, 3 – 1, for his 20th win.
Boston’s Cy Young defeats Washington, 3 – 1, for his 20th win.
Christy Mathewson’s 30th win is a gem – an 11-inning 1 – 0 win over the Superbas’ Nap Rucker. A single by Al Bridwell drives home Cy Seymour with the winning tally. New Yorkstays a half-game ahead of Pittsburgh.
Christy Mathewson’s 30th win is a gem – an 11-inning 1 – 0 win over the Superbas’ Nap Rucker. A single by Al Bridwell drives home Cy Seymour with the winning tally. New Yorkstays a half-game ahead of Pittsburgh.
Washington and Walter Johnson top the Highlanders, 6 – 0, as the New Yorkers manage just four hits.
Washington and Walter Johnson top the Highlanders, 6 – 0, as the New Yorkers manage just four hits.
In New York, Walter Johnson opens a series against New York by besting Jack Chesbro, 3 – 0, allowing six hits in the Washington win.
In New York, Walter Johnson opens a series against New York by besting Jack Chesbro, 3 – 0, allowing six hits in the Washington win.
The Giants sweep two more from the Doves, beating Boston, 3 – 0 and 8 – 5. Joe McGinnity wins the first game, while three pitchers combine for the second win. Red Ames is the victor.
The Giants sweep two more from the Doves, beating Boston, 3 – 0 and 8 – 5. Joe McGinnity wins the first game, while three pitchers combine for the second win. Red Ames is the victor.
In a game, the significance of which will not be recognized for another three weeks, the Pirates and Cubs are tied 0 – 0 in the last of the 10th at Pittsburgh. With two outs and the bases loaded, Pittsburgh’s Owen Wilson singles to CF, scoring Fred Clarke with the winning run. Warren Gill, on first base, does not get to second but stops short, turns, and heads for the dugout, a common practice. The Cubs’ Johnny Evers calls for the ball from Jimmy Slagle, touches second, and claims the run does not count as Gill has been forced. The lone umpire, Hank O’Day, has left the field. When queried, he rules that Clarke had already scored, so the run counts. The Cubs protest to league president Harry Pulliam, but are denied. This is the first time the Cubs try this tactic, but not the last, as the Fred Merkle game will demonstrate.
In a game, the significance of which will not be recognized for another three weeks, the Pirates and Cubs are tied 0 – 0 in the last of the 10th at Pittsburgh. With two outs and the bases loaded, Pittsburgh’s Owen Wilson singles to CF, scoring Fred Clarke with the winning run. Warren Gill, on first base, does not get to second but stops short, turns, and heads for the dugout, a common practice. The Cubs’ Johnny Evers calls for the ball from Jimmy Slagle, touches second, and claims the run does not count as Gill has been forced. The lone umpire, Hank O’Day, has left the field. When queried, he rules that Clarke had already scored, so the run counts. The Cubs protest to league president Harry Pulliam, but are denied. This is the first time the Cubs try this tactic, but not the last, as the Fred Merkle game will demonstrate.
In the nitecap of a twinbill in Boston, Frank Arellanes tosses a one-hitter and the Red Sox collect 13 hits to defeat the A’s, 10 – 1. Light-hitting Simon Nicholls clubs his 4th homer of the year for the only A’s hit.
In the nitecap of a twinbill in Boston, Frank Arellanes tosses a one-hitter and the Red Sox collect 13 hits to defeat the A’s, 10 – 1. Light-hitting Simon Nicholls clubs his 4th homer of the year for the only A’s hit.
1908 – In Philadelphia, Frank Corridon goes all the way to defeat Brooklyn, 2 – 1, in 17 innings. Corridon does not walk a batter.
1908 – In Philadelphia, Frank Corridon goes all the way to defeat Brooklyn, 2 – 1, in 17 innings. Corridon does not walk a batter.
1908 – The month starts with the Giants in first place in the National League with a 69-45 record‚ followed by Chicago (70-47) and the Pirates (69-47). New York shakes off its 3 losses to Chicago by beating up on Boston‚ winning two at South End Grounds. Hooks Wiltse takes the opener‚ 4 – 1‚ and Christy Mathewson coasts home in the second game‚ 8 – 0‚ allowing 3 hits. Dummy Taylor pitches the 9th against the Doves.
1908 – The month starts with the Giants in first place in the National League with a 69-45 record‚ followed by Chicago (70-47) and the Pirates (69-47). New York shakes off its 3 losses to Chicago by beating up on Boston‚ winning two at South End Grounds. Hooks Wiltse takes the opener‚ 4 – 1‚ and Christy Mathewson coasts home in the second game‚ 8 – 0‚ allowing 3 hits. Dummy Taylor pitches the 9th against the Doves.
1908 – Chicago beats the Giants for their 9th straight win to tighten the National League race; Chicago finishes August a half-game out, with the Pirates a game out of first.
1908 – Chicago beats the Giants for their 9th straight win to tighten the National League race; Chicago finishes August a half-game out, with the Pirates a game out of first.
