In a showdown game at Pittsburgh, the New York Giants score three runs in the top of the 9th to take a 3 – 2 lead, but the Bucs tie it up against Christy Mathewson. No runs are scored again till the 14th when New York scores three off Ed Doheny to give Matty his 6th win of the year over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Matty strikes out 11 and scatters 10 hits.

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In a showdown game at Pittsburgh, the New York Giants score three runs in the top of the 9th to take a 3 – 2 lead, but the Bucs tie it up against Christy Mathewson. No runs are scored again till the 14th when New York scores three off Ed Doheny to give Matty his 6th win of the year over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Matty strikes out 11 and scatters 10 hits.

The Cards bunch three hits and a George Davis error in the 6th for three runs and beat Christy Mathewson, 4 – 2. Davis will appear in just four games this year, all for the Giants, before White Sox owner Charles Comiskey secures an injunction to keep him off the field. He’ll be back with the Sox next season.

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The Cards bunch three hits and a George Davis error in the 6th for three runs and beat Christy Mathewson, 4 – 2. Davis will appear in just four games this year, all for the Giants, before White Sox owner Charles Comiskey secures an injunction to keep him off the field. He’ll be back with the Sox next season.

Before the start of the Giants-Pirates showdown, Giants catcher Frank Bowerman starts a fight with Pirates player-manager Fred Clarke in the Giants office. While the cause of the brawl is unclear, Pirates owner Barney Dreyfuss reports it to the National League offices and Bowerman is fined $100. Clarke gets no fine, but does take home a black eye. Christy Mathewson then pitches his 5th victory over Pittsburgh, defeating them, 8 – 2, and beating Sam Leever. Sam Mertes, who will lead the National League in doubles and RBIs, doubles home three runs in the 5th.

Before the start of the Giants-Pirates showdown, Giants catcher Frank Bowerman starts a fight with Pirates player-manager Fred Clarke in the Giants office. While the cause of the brawl is unclear, Pirates owner Barney Dreyfuss reports it to the National League offices and Bowerman is fined $100. Clarke gets no fine, but does take home a black eye. Christy Mathewson then pitches his 5th victory over Pittsburgh, defeating them, 8 – 2, and beating Sam Leever. Sam Mertes, who will lead the National League in doubles and RBIs, doubles home three runs in the 5th.

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Before the start of the Giants-Pirates showdown, Giants catcher Frank Bowerman starts a fight with Pirates player-manager Fred Clarke in the Giants office. While the cause of the brawl is unclear, Pirates owner Barney Dreyfuss reports it to the National League offices and Bowerman is fined $100. Clarke gets no fine, but does take home a black eye. Christy Mathewson then pitches his 5th victory over Pittsburgh, defeating them, 8 – 2, and beating Sam Leever. Sam Mertes, who will lead the National League in doubles and RBIs, doubles home three runs in the 5th.

Joe McGinnity

Hall of Famers Iron Joe McGinnity and Christy Mathewson spilt a double header vs the Cubs

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At the Polo Grounds, a crowd of 19,000 is on hand for the twin bill with Chicago; Iron Joe McGinnity wins the opener, 5 – 4, in 10 innings, over Jack Taylor. But Chicago takes the nightcap, scoring six runs against Christy Mathewson in the 9th inning to enable Jock Menefee to pick up a win, 10 – 6. Matty gives up 13 hits and 10 runs in losing his 4th game of the year.

Christy Mathewson shuts out Chicago, 5 – 0, to give New York its 4th straight win over the host Windy City squad. Jack Taylor takes the loss.

Christy Mathewson shuts out Chicago, 5 – 0, to give New York its 4th straight win over the host Windy City squad. Jack Taylor takes the loss.

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Christy Mathewson shuts out Chicago, 5 – 0, to give New York its 4th straight win over the host Windy City squad. Jack Taylor takes the loss.

At Cincinnati, Christy Mathewson starts a triple play in the 2nd inning, but then leaves trailing, 6 – 0. The loss leaves the New York Giantspitcher with a 6-8 record.

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At Cincinnati, Christy Mathewson starts a triple play in the 2nd inning, but then leaves trailing, 6 – 0. The loss leaves the New York Giantspitcher with a 6-8 record.