The Giants score nine runs by the 3rd inning and young Jeff Tesreau holds on for an 11 – 8 win over the Cardinals. Christy Mathewson relieves in the 9th for New York. In the 7th inning, with a man on third, Tesreau grounds to SS Wally Smith, whose throw to first base hits umpire Brick Owens in the head, knocking him out. Owens’ wife, who is watching from the grandstand, faints. The runner is sent back to third base and Tesreau hits again. Owens is back at work the next day.

This Day In Baseball

On May 8, 1912 — The Giants score nine runs by the 3rd inning and young Jeff Tesreau holds on for an 11 – 8 win over the Cardinals. Christy Mathewson relieves in the 9th for New York. In the 7th inning, with a man on third, Tesreau grounds to SS Wally Smith, whose throw to first base hits umpire Brick Owens in the head, knocking him out. Owens’ wife, who is watching from the grandstand, faints. The runner is sent back to third base and Tesreau hits again. Owens is back at work the next day.

Source:
Baseball Reference May 8