Behind the shutout pitching of Jack Powell, the St. Louis Cardinals defeat Christy Mathewson and the New York Giants, 1 – 0. For Mathewson, it is his first loss of the season. His lone base on balls, in the 2nd inning, results in the game’s only run.

Behind the shutout pitching of Jack Powell, the St. Louis Cardinals defeat Christy Mathewson and the New York Giants, 1 – 0. For Mathewson, it is his first loss of the season. His lone base on balls, in the 2nd inning, results in the game’s only run.

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Behind the shutout pitching of Jack Powell, the St. Louis Cardinals defeat Christy Mathewson and the New York Giants, 1 – 0. For Mathewson, it is his first loss of the season. His lone base on balls, in the 2nd inning, results in the game’s only run.

Although he tried to return the money, Christy Mathewson is accused by Connie Mack of reneging on his contract with Philadelphia. In January, ‘Big Six,’ after meeting with the A’s manager, received a signing bonus, committing himself to play for the 1901 season with the American League team, but then used the offer as leverage to get a richer contract from the Giants.

Although he tried to return the money, Christy Mathewson is accused by Connie Mack of reneging on his contract with Philadelphia. In January, ‘Big Six,’ after meeting with the A’s manager, received a signing bonus, committing himself to play for the 1901 season with the American League team, but then used the offer as leverage to get a richer contract from the Giants.

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Although he tried to return the money, Christy Mathewson is accused by Connie Mack of reneging on his contract with Philadelphia. In January, ‘Big Six,’ after meeting with the A’s manager, received a signing bonus, committing himself to play for the 1901 season with the American League team, but then used the offer as leverage to get a richer contract from the Giants.

At Boston’s South End Grounds, Giants reliever Christy Mathewson fails to hold a 7 – 4 lead, and Boston wins, 8 – 7. It is Matty’s third loss. The Giants will return the rookie to Norfolk rather than pay $1500, and Mathewson will be picked up by Cincinnati for $100.

At Boston’s South End Grounds, Giants reliever Christy Mathewson fails to hold a 7 – 4 lead, and Boston wins, 8 – 7. It is Matty’s third loss. The Giants will return the rookie to Norfolk rather than pay $1500, and Mathewson will be picked up by Cincinnati for $100.

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1900 – At Boston’s South End Grounds, Giants reliever Christy Mathewson fails to hold a 7 – 4 lead, and Boston wins, 8 – 7. It is Matty’s third loss. The Giants will return the rookie to Norfolk rather than pay $1500, and Mathewson will be picked up by Cincinnati for $100.

At the Polo Grounds, Christy Mathewson makes his first start, pitching a complete game loss to the Orphans.

At the Polo Grounds, Christy Mathewson makes his first start, pitching a complete game loss to the Orphans.

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1900 – At the Polo Grounds, Christy Mathewson makes his first start, pitching a complete game loss to the Orphans. Chicago wins, 6 – 5, scoring four runs in the first, thanks to an error by 1B Jack Doyle.

Christy Mathewson makes his second appearance, relieving in the 3rd against the Pirates with the score 3 – 1

Christy Mathewson makes his second appearance, relieving in the 3rd against the Pirates with the score 3 – 1

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Christy Mathewson makes his second appearance, relieving in the 3rd against the Pirates with the score 3 – 1. The Bucs rattle the rookie for six runs in the inning to lead, 9 – 1. Matty gives up another run in his seven innings, as Pittsburgh coasts to victory.

Christy Mathewson makes his debut after he is just brought up from Norfolk where he was 20-2

Christy Mathewson makes his debut after he is just brought up from Norfolk where he was 20-2

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At Brooklyn’s Washington Park, the Superbas tie the score against the Giants in the 5th. Then, with two men on base, New York captain George Davis takes out pitcher Ed Doheny and brings in rookie Christy Mathewson, just brought up from Norfolk where he was 20-2. He hits 3 batters, walks 2, and gives up 6 runs in a 13-7 loss, charged to Doheny. The New York Times says, “Matty has lots of speed and gives promise of making his way.” Doheny also plunks a batter, while Brooklyn’s Joe McGinnity hits two for a combined 6 hit batsmen in the game, a record, since tied.

Christy Mathewson Stats & Facts
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Christy Mathewson Stats & Facts

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Christy Mathewson Essentials Position: PitcherBats: Right  •  Throws: Right6-1, 195lb (185cm, 88kg)Born: August 12, 1880 in Factoryville, PA usDied: October 7, 1925 in Saranac Lake, NYBuried: Lewisburg City Cemetery, Lewisburg, PAHigh School: Keystone Academy (Factoryville, PA)School: Bucknell University (Lewisburg, PA)Debut: July 17, 1900 (2,205th in MLB history)Last Game: September 4, 1916Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1936. (Voted by BBWAA on 205/226 ballots)Induction ceremony in Cooperstown held in 1939.View Christy Mathewson’s Page at the Baseball Hall…