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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

In Chicago, the Cubs beat the Giants again, 3 – 2, to record their 8th straight win. It is Three Finger Brown besting Christy Mathewson again, allowing five Giants hits and giving up six walks.

In Chicago, the Cubs beat the Giants again, 3 – 2, to record their 8th straight win. It is Three Finger Brown besting Christy Mathewson again, allowing five Giants hits and giving up six walks.

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1908 – In Chicago, the Cubs beat the Giants again, 3 – 2, to record their 8th straight win. It is Three Finger Brown besting Christy Mathewson again, allowing five Giants hits and giving up six walks.

The Senators give some support to Walter Johnson, scoring eight runs against Cleveland to win 8 – 0. Johnson’s last outing was a 1 – 0 loss to the Tigers on the 24th.

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The Senators give some support to Walter Johnson, scoring eight runs against Cleveland to win 8 – 0. Johnson’s last outing was a 1 – 0 loss to the Tigers on the 24th.

1908 – With electric bulletin boards also showing the action in Chicago, the Cubs arrive back home for a three-game sweep to move within one-half game of the lead. Chicago wins today, 5 – 1, then takes the day off tomorrow.

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1908 – With electric bulletin boards also showing the action in Chicago, the Cubs arrive back home for a three-game sweep to move within one-half game of the lead. Chicago wins today, 5 – 1, then takes the day off tomorrow.

1908 – The Giants sweep, scoring a run in the 8th and two in the 9th to trip Irv Young and the host Pirates, 4 – 3. Christy Mathewson, in relief, is given the win, though by today’s scoring he would receive a save. New York’s 8-game win streak puts them ahead of Pittsburgh and Chicago by 3 1/2 games.

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1908 – The Giants sweep, scoring a run in the 8th and two in the 9th to trip Irv Young and the host Pirates, 4 – 3. Christy Mathewson, in relief, is given the win, though by today’s scoring he would receive a save. New York’s 8-game win streak puts them ahead of Pittsburgh and Chicago by 3 1/2 games.

1908 – The Giants win their 3rd in a row from Pittsburgh, stopping Nick Maddox, 5 – 3. Maddox had won eight in a row. Doc Crandall is the winner. Larry Doyle triples in the 3rd inning, then steps off the bag while chatting with Buc third sacker Tommy Leach. George Gibson’s throw from home nails Doyle.

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1908 – The Giants win their 3rd in a row from Pittsburgh, stopping Nick Maddox, 5 – 3. Maddox had won eight in a row. Doc Crandall is the winner. Larry Doyle triples in the 3rd inning, then steps off the bag while chatting with Buc third sacker Tommy Leach. George Gibson’s throw from home nails Doyle.