Pete Alexander streak of 41 straight shutout innings ends
1911 – After 41 straight shutout innings, Grover Alexander is scored on by the Cards in the 6th inning.
Larry Doyle singles home the winning run for New York in the bottom of the 9th
1910 – In another matchup of aces, the Giants score four runs in the 1st inning off Three Finger Brown, who is lifted after six innings, trailing, 5 – 1. The Cubs rally against Christy Mathewson, and score two runs in both the 8th and 9th innings to tie. Larry Doyle, whose sloppy play helped the Cubs score, singles home the winning run for New York in the bottom of the 9th. Despite the Cubs tying the game after his departure, Brown is handed the loss.
Washington’s Walter Johnson stops Cleveland’s win streak at 10
Washington’s Walter Johnson three-hits Cleveland to win, 2 – 1. The loss stops Cleveland’s win streak at 10.
Harry Pulliam upholds Hank O’Day’s delayed decision and declares the previous day’s controversial game between the Giants and Cubs a tie
Harry Pulliam upholds Hank O’Day’s delayed decision and declares the previous day’s controversial game between the Giants and Cubs a tie, a decision nobody likes. The Cubs demand the game be forfeited to them as the crowd prevented play from continuing, although darkness would have soon ended it. Both teams appeal. Pulliam sees no inconsistency with the September 4th incident that was similar to Merkle’s Boner and claims he has merely upheld his umpire on a question of fact in each case. Meanwhile, the Giants beat the Cubs, 5 – 4, after almost blowing a 5 – 0 lead. Hooks Wiltse is relieved by Christy Mathewson, and the official scorer awards the win to Matty. The loss goes to Three Finger Brown, his first loss to Mathewson since June 13, 1905.
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.
Cardinals hurler Stoney McGlynn tosses a 7-inning no-hitter against Brooklyn
In the second game of a doubleheader, Cardinals hurler Stoney McGlynn tosses a 7-inning no-hitter against Brooklyn. The game ends in a 1 – 1 tie.
The Cubs pound the Giants jumping on Christy Mathewson for 16 hits and 10 runs
The Cubs pound the Giants twice to complete a three-game sweep in New York. Chicago wins the opener, 6 – 2, then jumps on Christy Mathewson for 16 hits and 10 runs to win, 10 – 5, in eight innings. Jimmy Sheckard has four hits off Matty.
Christy Mathewson wins his 32nd
At the Polo Grounds, Christy Mathewson wins his 32nd, defeating the Pirates, 3 – 1. Matty allows just four hits – two each to Ginger Beaumont and Tommy Leach – in beating Joe Robitaille.
Cubs P Bob Wicker allows just one hit in regulation in beating Brooklyn, 4 – 0
Cubs P Bob Wicker, who pitched a 12-inning one-hitter in June, allows just one hit in regulation in beating Brooklyn, 4 – 0. Chicago also takes the nitecap, 7 – 4, in seven innings.
For the second time this season, Chicago’s Patsy Dougherty spoils a no-hit bid with a safety
For the second time this season, Chicago’s Patsy Dougherty spoils a no-hit bid with a safety. This time it is off New York’s Joe Lake. Patsy did it earlier in the year while with Boston.
