Polo Grounds V,,New York,NY,US Ball Park First Game Date – 06/28/1911 (1) Starting Pitchers – vs. Rustlers (Braves): 06/28/1911 Final Score 3-0 (NY1) Attendance – 10,000 Starting Pitchers Christy Mathewson (NY1); Al Mattern (BSN) First Batter – Bill Sweeney (BSN) Result – Singled First Hits – Bill Sweeney (BSN),Singled (1st) First Run – Larry Doyle…
“Somewhere else” turned out to be somethin’ else — a place called Yankee Stadium. The ballpark was hailed for its prime location, enormous seating capacity and beauty. The location — much to the chagrin of the competition-wary Giants — was about a quarter-mile from the Polo Grounds and just across the Harlem River in the…
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