1913 – The A’s break another attendance record in Cleveland, drawing 25,017 to watch the home team’s 6 – 2 win.
1913 – The A’s break another attendance record in Cleveland, drawing 25,017 to watch the home team’s 6 – 2 win.
Chicago’s Jimmy Archer singles home Vic Saier in the 11th to give the Cubs a 6 – 5 win over Christy Mathewson. The Giants’ lead has now slipped to five games.
1912 – Chicago’s Jimmy Archer singles home Vic Saier in the 11th to give the Cubs a 6 – 5 win over Christy Mathewson. The Giants’ lead has now slipped to five games.
Nap Lajoie resigns as the manager of the faltering Cleveland club.
Nap Lajoie resigns as the manager of the faltering Cleveland club. The fans still show their support for the popular skipper when a response to a newspaper poll indicates the overwhelming choice is to keep the team name as the Naps instead of choosing a new one, which will not happen until they become the Indians following the 1914 season.
Walter Johnson gives up four hits in topping the A’s Chief Bender in 12 innings.
Walter Johnson gives up four hits in topping the A’s Chief Bender in 12 innings. The Nats win, 1 – 0, but the overwork will take its toll on the young ace. He will develop a sore arm and in his next two outings he will give up 27 hits.
In a rain-shortened game, Christy Mathewson defeats the Cards, 3 – 0
1908 – In a rain-shortened game, Christy Mathewson throws his mitt on the field and defeats the Cards, 3 – 0, in six innings, with Harry Sallee taking the loss. With the Giants at bat in the 5th, John McGraw signals Cy Seymour to steal home – even though Cards C Bill Ludwig has the ball. Shad Barry, the next batter, then strikes out on three pitches, as the Giants race to beat the downpour.
A match-up of Three Finger Brown and Christy Mathewson attracts a crowd of 20,000 at the Polo Grounds. Matty is unhittable for eight innings, with only a bunt single for the Cubs. But Chicago scores two in the 9th to tie as reliever Jack Pfiester matches Matty for the last three innings. Johnny Kling wins it, 3 – 2, for the Cubs in the 12th with a drive into the LF bleachers.
A match-up of Three Finger Brown and Christy Mathewson attracts a crowd of 20,000 at the Polo Grounds. Matty is unhittable for eight innings, with only a bunt single for the Cubs. But Chicago scores two in the 9th to tie as reliever Jack Pfiester matches Matty for the last three innings. Johnny Kling wins it, 3 – 2, for the Cubs in the 12th with a drive into the LF bleachers.
Tommy Leach leads the Bucs to a 5 – 1 win over Boston with three great catches and a steal of home.
Pittsburgh CF Tommy Leach leads the Bucs to a 5 – 1 win over Boston with three great catches and a steal of home.
Christy Mathewson picks up his 20th win
1905 – Christy Mathewson pitches his second straight three-hit shutout against Chicago, this time beating Bob Wicker, 3 – 0.
Boston American hurler Jesse Tannehill no-hits the White Sox, 6-0.
Boston American hurler Jesse Tannehill no-hits the White Sox at Chicago’s South Side Park, 6-0. The Americans will change their name to the Red Sox for the 1907 season. The 30 year-old southpaw issues one one walk, hits a batter and strikes out three en route tossing the third no-hitter in the brief history of the American League.
Christy Mathewson beats bucs as Honus Wagner gets thrown out of the game
Christy Mathewson starts his second in a row against Pittsburgh and again the host Bucs rough him up, collecting 13 hits and six runs. But New York counters with 13 hits and nine runs against Charlie Case to win, 9 – 6. Honus Wagner gets thrown out of the game after objecting to John McGraw’s interference with a throw from the Bucs 3B Tommy Leach.
