Frank Bowerman Stats & Facts
Frank Bowerman Essentials Positions: Bats: R Throws: R 74 Weight: 190 Born: 12 5, 1868 in Romeo, MI USA Died: 11 30 1948 in Romeo, MI USA Debut: 1895-08-24 Last Game: 7/13/1909 Full Name: Frank Eugene Bowerman
Bill Klem continues his battle with the Giants by tossing four more, including John McGraw.
1907 – Christy Mathewson shuts out the Pirates, 2 – 0, while Bill Klem continues his battle with the Giants by tossing four more, including John McGraw.
Reds catcher Ed Phelps is knocked unconscious when he is struck by the back swing of Sam Mertes
1905 – Christy Mathewson wins his 16th, defeating the Reds, 7 – 2. The game is close until Frank Bowerman belts a three-run homer in the 8th for the Giants. Cincy fans get a scare in the 1st inning when Reds catcher Ed Phelps is knocked unconscious when he is struck by the back swing of Sam Mertes. Phelps is rushed to a hospital.
Christy Mathewson hits his own walkoff and gets the win
At the Polo Grounds, the Giants beat Boston, 2 – 1, in 12 innings, with Christy Mathewson getting the win. With two outs in the 12th, Matty hits a fly ball to CF Rip Cannell, who drops the ball. Catcher Frank Bowerman, on first base, chugs around with the winning run. Irv Young is the unfortunate loser.
Christy Mathewson takes 4 – 0 lead into the 9th against the Cubs, but after an out, he is rattled for four hits, and a error to make the margin, 4 – 3. Shad Barry, on first base with two out, then tries to steal and is gunned down by Frank Bowerman to end the match. The Giants are now 63-24.
Christy Mathewson takes 4 – 0 lead into the 9th against the Cubs, but after an out, he is rattled for four hits, and a error to make the margin, 4 – 3. Shad Barry, on first base with two out, then tries to steal and is gunned down by Frank Bowerman to end the match. The Giants are now 63-24.
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.
Pittsburgh’s Honus Wagner becomes the first 20th Century player to steal home twice in a single game
On June 20, 1901 – At the Polo Grounds with 5,000 in attendance, Pittsburgh Pirate Shortstop Honus Wagner becomes the first 20th Century player to steal home twice in a single game, as Jack Chesbro blanks the New York Giants, 7 – 0. Wagner will top off the day by going three for five with…
