National League chief John Heydler dismisses charges against Cincinnati Reds star Hal Chase
National League chief John Heydler dismisses charges against Cincinnati Reds star Hal Chase
Brooklyn Robins trade former MVP Jake Daubert to the Cincinnati Reds
1919 – The Brooklyn Robins trade first baseman Jake Daubert to the Cincinnati Reds for outfielder Tommy Griffith. Daubert, a former National League MVP with Brooklyn, is shipped out shortly after receiving an out-of-court settlement from the Robins for the balance of his salary ($2,150) because the 1918 season ended a month early.
The Cincinnati Reds hire Pat Moran as their manager, replacing Christy Mathewson
1919 – The Cincinnati Reds hire Pat Moran as their manager, replacing Christy Mathewson. Cincinnati makes the decision after failing to hear from Mathewson during his winter trip to Europe. Moran will guide the Reds to 96 victories and the World Championship this season.
Lee Magee will confess that he and Hal Chase each bet $500 for their team but they still win
August 25, 1918 – At Boston‚ the Cincinnati Reds top the Boston Braves‚ 4-2‚ in 13 innings. In February‚ Lee Magee will confess that he and Hal Chase each bet $500 for their team‚ the Reds‚ to lose this game. Ironically‚ Magee scores the winning when Edd Roush hits a two-run homer. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@
Hod Eller pitches extra for the Red’s win over Philly
August 21, 1918 – Led by Edd Roush’s three hits‚ including a double and triple‚ the Cincinnati Reds edged the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 in 10 innings. Each starter goes the distance with Hod Eller winning over Brad Hogg. The Reds lost yesterday to Brooklyn‚ 2-1‚ snapping their 8 game win streak‚ but they will win…
Edd Roush hits a grand slam‚ off Rube Marquard
August 19, 1918 – At Redland Field Cincinnati Reds outfielder Edd Roush hits a grand slam‚ off Rube Marquard in the 7th‚ to lead the Reds to an 8-4 win over visiting Brooklyn. Roush drives in 5 of the 8 Red’s runs. Pete Schneider picks up the win and improves to (9-15), Marquard drops to…
Edd Roush collects 5 hits including Walk Off hit to seal Reds Win
August 10, 1918 – At Redland Field he Cincinnati Reds bang-out 17 hits to defeat the St Louis Cardinals‚ 9-8. Edd Roush drives home the winner in the 9th inning with two out by making his 5th hit of the day. Heinie Groh‚ 2nd in the NL to Wheat in hitting at .327 through August…
Christy Mathewson suspends first baseman Hal Chase
Christy Mathewson suspends first baseman Hal Chase
Lee Magee will admit in court that he and Hal Chase bet on Boston to win the first game today‚ and he aided the bet with 2 errors and one base-running gaffe in the game
July 25, 1918 – The Reds sweep a pair from the Braves winning 4-2 in 13 innings‚ and 5-0. In the opener‚ Lee McGee’s grounder takes a bad bounce and breaks SS Johnny Rawlings nose‚ and Edd Roush follows with a home run over Jimmy Canavan’s head in left. Both starters finish as Hod Eller…
Rookie Jesse Haines makes his lone appearance for the Reds
Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page Jul 20, 1918 The visiting Boston Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds‚ 8-3. Rookie Jesse Haines makes his lone appearance for the Reds‚ allowing a run in 5 innings‚ but he’ll return to the Western League. Haines will resurface in…
