Reds player-manager Christy Mathewson, pitching his only game not in a Giant uniform, beats his long-time nemesis Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown and the Cubs, 10 – 8. In the 25 contests in which the two legends have faced one another, Matty, by winning the last decision, takes a 13-12 advantage in their final meeting.

Reds player-manager Christy Mathewson, pitching his only game not in a Giant uniform, beats his long-time nemesis Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown and the Cubs, 10 – 8. In the 25 contests in which the two legends have faced one another, Matty, by winning the last decision, takes a 13-12 advantage in their final meeting.

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Reds player-manager Christy Mathewson, pitching his only game not in a Giant uniform, beats his long-time nemesis Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown and the Cubs, 10 – 8. In the 25 contests in which the two legends have faced one another, Matty, by winning the last decision, takes a 13-12 advantage in their final meeting.

Christy Mathewson of the Cincinnati Reds and Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown of the Chicago Cubs square off in their final major league games

Christy Mathewson of the Cincinnati Reds and Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown of the Chicago Cubs square off in their final major league games

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  On September 4, 1916, Christy Mathewson of the Cincinnati Reds and Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown of the Chicago Cubs square off in their final major league games. Mathewson wins a 10-8 decision. The two rivals faced each other 25 times during their respective careers… @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Play by Play, Box Scores, News Paper Reports and…

Christy Mathewson, in his first game as the Reds manager, puts Edd Roush in CF, and the future star responds with a two-run triple and goes 3 for 5. But the Phils top Cincy, 6 – 4.

Christy Mathewson, in his first game as the Reds manager, puts Edd Roush in CF, and the future star responds with a two-run triple and goes 3 for 5. But the Phils top Cincy, 6 – 4.

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1916 – Christy Mathewson, in his first game as the Reds manager, puts Edd Roush in CF, and the future star responds with a two-run triple and goes 3 for 5. But the Phils top Cincy, 6 – 4.

The Reds acquire three future Hall of Famers when Christy Mathewson is traded to Cincinnati

The Reds acquire three future Hall of Famers when Christy Mathewson is traded to Cincinnati

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The Reds acquire three future Hall of Famers when Christy Mathewson is traded to Cincinnati with Giants CF Edd Roush and 3B Bill McKechnie for former Giants Buck Herzogand Red Killefer. McKechnie will make it to Cooperstown as a manager, not as a player, but the 23-year-old Roush is a steal for the Reds. A longtime nemesis of the Reds, Mathewson will pitch one game and then manage, and a new team nickname will be coined: “Matties.” The Reds lose today, managing just two hits off Pete Alexander, who contributes two doubles himself to the Phils offense.

Christy Mathewson pitches the New York Giants to their 17th consecutive victory all on the road

Christy Mathewson pitches the New York Giants to their 17th consecutive victory all on the road

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On May 29, 1916, future Hall of Famer Christy Mathewson pitches the New York Giants to their 17th consecutive victory, all on the road. Mathewson shuts out the Boston Braves, 3-0. In spite of their impressive winning streak, the Giants will finish second to the Boston Braves in the National League pennant race.

1915 Christy Mathewson Blauvelt Sweaters advertisement.

1915 Christy Mathewson Blauvelt Sweaters advertisement.

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The Reds pepper Christy Mathewson for 10 hits and Lefty George shuts out last-place New York 

The Reds pepper Christy Mathewson for 10 hits and Lefty George shuts out last-place New York 

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The Reds pepper Christy Mathewson for 10 hits and Lefty George shuts out last-place New York to win, 4 – 0. Lefty will pitch into the 1940s, and will set the Eastern Leaguerecord for wins (165) between 1923-1933.