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

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…

The Giants win their 11th straight, beating Brooklyn, 3 – 2. Christy Mathewson the winner extends his walkless streak is at 47 innings.

The Giants win their 11th straight, beating Brooklyn, 3 – 2. Christy Mathewson the winner extends his walkless streak is at 47 innings.

With manager John McGraw in the grandstand, the Giants win their 11th straight, beating Brooklyn, 3 – 2. Christy Mathewson is the winner over Pat Ragan, scattering 12 hits but walking none. His walkless streak is at 47 innings.