The Cubs split with the Giants at the Polo Grounds vs Ironman Joe McGinnity & Christy Mathewson

The Cubs split with the Giants at the Polo Grounds vs Ironman Joe McGinnity & Christy Mathewson

1903 – The Cubs split with the Giants at the Polo Grounds, beating Joe McGinnity, 7 – 3, in the opener. Iron Joe is not helped by eight Giant errors, including five by SS Charlie Babb. The nitecap is called after Chicago’s at-bats in the 7th with the score 8 – 1. Christy Mathewson picks up the victory for New York over Jock Menefee.

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

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

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.