President Taft attends a Cubs-Giants game in Chicago and players are introduced to him before the game. Giants ace Christy Mathewson then outdeals Chicago ace Three Finger Brown, 2 – 1, with each allowing seven hits. Taft downs popcorn and lemonade during the match, according to the Chicago Tribune.

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On September 16, 1909 — President Taft attends a Cubs-Giants game in Chicago and players are introduced to him before the game. Giants ace Christy Mathewson then outdeals Chicago ace Three Finger Brown, 2 – 1, with each allowing seven hits. Taft downs popcorn and lemonade during the match, according to the Chicago Tribune.

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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 16
National Pastime September 16
Retro Sheet
Hall of Fame
SABR Games Project
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