1915 – At Forbes Field‚ young Al Mamaux yields just 3 hits in beating Giants starter Jeff Tesreau‚ 3 – 0.
1915 – At Forbes Field‚ young Al Mamaux yields just 3 hits in beating Giants starter Jeff Tesreau‚ 3 – 0.
1913 – Art Fromme‚ with relief help from Christy Mathewson‚ beats Brooklyn‚ 6 – 5. Matty comes on in the 11th and gives up a lead-off triple to Zack Wheat‚ but the Giants pitcher cuts down the chaff that follows‚ and New York wins‚ 6 – 5.
1913 – Art Fromme‚ with relief help from Christy Mathewson‚ beats Brooklyn‚ 6 – 5. Matty comes on in the 11th and gives up a lead-off triple to Zack Wheat‚ but the Giants pitcher cuts down the chaff that follows‚ and New York wins‚ 6 – 5.
Three men attack Ty Cobb on his way to the Detroit rail station. Cobb sustains a cut on his shoulder, but catches one of his attackers and pistol-whips him. Cobb then travels to Syracuse and gets two hits in an exhibition game.
Three men attack Ty Cobb on his way to the Detroit rail station. Cobb sustains a cut on his shoulder, but catches one of his attackers and pistol-whips him. Cobb then travels to Syracuse and gets two hits in an exhibition game.
The Cards paste Red Ames for 6 runs in 3 innings‚ then add two more against reliever Christy Mathewson to win‚ 8 – 6. Matty takes the loss; his record is now 17-8.
The Cards paste Red Ames for 6 runs in 3 innings‚ then add two more against reliever Christy Mathewson to win‚ 8 – 6. Matty takes the loss; his record is now 17-8.
Chicago Cubs owner Charles Murphy hints that the Cards and other clubs go easy against John McGraw’s Giants. Later Phils owner Horace Fogel‚ a former Giants manager whose ownership of the Phils is seen as a front for Murphy and financial backer Charles Raft of Cincinnati, OH, echoes the accusation and charges National League umpires with favoring the Giants. It will lead to Fogel’s being expelled from the NL.
Chicago Cubs owner Charles Murphy hints that the Cards and other clubs go easy against John McGraw’s Giants. Later Phils owner Horace Fogel‚ a former Giants manager whose ownership of the Phils is seen as a front for Murphy and financial backer Charles Raft of Cincinnati, OH, echoes the accusation and charges National League umpires with favoring the Giants. It will lead to Fogel’s being expelled from the NL.
In Chicago‚ the Giants sweep a doubleheader with the Cubs to inch closer to 2nd place. New York wins the opener‚ 5 – 2‚ then Christy Mathewson sets down the Cubs‚ 3 – 0‚ for his 18th win.
In Chicago‚ the Giants sweep a doubleheader with the Cubs to inch closer to 2nd place. New York wins the opener‚ 5 – 2‚ then Christy Mathewson sets down the Cubs‚ 3 – 0‚ for his 18th win.
Umpire Tim Hurst is dropped by the American League following an investigation into the spitting incident in the August 3rd game between the Athletics and White Sox. His replacement is Mike Thompson, a former Georgetown University football player who has been a well-known football referee. Thompson tried to join the National Leagueumpiring staff last year but the roster was filled.
Umpire Tim Hurst is dropped by the American League following an investigation into the spitting incident in the August 3rd game between the Athletics and White Sox. His replacement is Mike Thompson, a former Georgetown University football player who has been a well-known football referee. Thompson tried to join the National Leagueumpiring staff last year but the roster was filled.
1907 – At Chicago‚ Ed Walsh loses to the Red Sox and George Winter‚ 5 – 3‚ but ties the American League record for assists by a pitcher in a game with 11. It is the second time this year he’s had 11 assists.
1907 – At Chicago‚ Ed Walsh loses to the Red Sox and George Winter‚ 5 – 3‚ but ties the American League record for assists by a pitcher in a game with 11. It is the second time this year he’s had 11 assists.
1906 – A Sunday crowd estimated at 30‚000 are on hand in Chicago to watch the red-hot White Sox beat the Highlanders‚ 3 – 0. The gates are closed an hour before game time‚ locking many fans outside.
1906 – A Sunday crowd estimated at 30‚000 are on hand in Chicago to watch the red-hot White Sox beat the Highlanders‚ 3 – 0. The gates are closed an hour before game time‚ locking many fans outside.
Giant outfielder Sam Mertes walks five times and New York eases to a 14 – 4 win over St. Louis.
Giant outfielder Sam Mertes walks five times and New York eases to a 14 – 4 win over St. Louis.
