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.

On August 27, 1912 — 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.

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