Week 13 Results

Monday, July 8, 1901

As seen on the telegraph: Milwaukee announced that third baseman Jimmy Burke had been released. Reportedly, Burke, who not had played well, had become the focus of the wrath of the local fans. Moreover, his wife had recently been critically ill plus his brother in St. Louis was near death.

St. Louis announced that outfielder Patsy Donovan would return to pay following his illness of 06/27/1901. St. Louis also announced that pitcher Farmer Burns had been released to Grand Rapids (Western Association).

New York announced that pitcher Ed Doheny had been released following an argument with player-manager George Davis.

Washington acquired free-agent outfielder Jack Hayden, previously with Philadelphia (AL).

Cincinnati announced the acquisition of infielder Chink Heileman. Reportedly Heileman had been practicing with the team as early as June.

Philadelphia (AL) announced the acquisition of catcher Harry Smith. Smith had previously been suffering from the grip.

Washington 9 Boston (AL) (H) 6

The Senators scored three times in the top of the second and took a 6-2 lead after the top of the seventh, but then Boston scored four times in the bottom of the seventh and we had a whole new ball game. Undaunted, Washington regained the lead with one in the top of the eighth and then added two in the ninth when second baseman Joe Quinn swatted a homerun to give the visitors some insurance.

Philadelphia (AL) (H) 6 Baltimore 1

Harry Davis

The Athletics paired runs in the first, third and fifth innings and Eddie Plank (7-7, 2.96) held the Orioles at bay to pick up the win. Philadelphia first baseman Harry Davis, batting second in the lineup, scored three times to help get the team back on a winning track.

Pittsburgh (H) 5 Boston (NL) 4

Twice the Pirates went up by two and twice the Beaneaters came back to tie, but in the bottom of the eighth a passed ball allowed Pittsburgh to get the lead again and then hold on for the win. First baseman Kitty Bransfield led the way for the hometown Pirates with a 3-for-4 day, two runs scored, three RBI's, and a double.

Brooklyn 7 St. Louis (H) 6 (10)

The Cardinals knew they let one slip away today as they scored three runs in each of the first two innings, only to see the visiting Superbas come back to make it close and then tie it in the ninth. Brooklyn took their first lead of the game the tenth when catcher Deacon McGuire blooped a single to score center fielder Cozy Dolan from second and St. Louis went quietly in the bottom of the inning to end it.

Philadelphia (NL) 2 Chicago (NL) 0

Phillies starter Bill Duggleby (6-8, 2.83) held the Orphans to five hits as the Phillies did just enough to get the shutout win. Chicago left fielder Topsy Hartsel saw his on-base streak end at 52 games.

New York 16 Cincinnati (H) 5

New York went ahead early but at the end of five they only lead 5-4 as they just couldn't shake the Reds, but then the Giants offense exploded for eleven runs in the final four innings to make it a laugher. The Reds committed five errors and the Giants committed four, so it wasn't the prettiest of games, but Christy Mathewson (11-9, 2.01) was happy just to collect the win.

  

Tuesday, July 9, 1901

As seen on the telegraph: Cincinnati announced that first baseman Jake Beckley would likely miss the next few games after having been hit in the head by a pitch from Christy Mathewson in yesterday's game. Cincinnati also announced the acquisition of first baseman Emil Haberer. Haberer reportedly had been practicing with the team since June. Cincinnati also announced that pitcher Dick Scott had been released. Reportedly rural news reports of his pitching prowess were purportedly authored by Scott himself.

Chicago (NL) announced that infielder Cupid Childs had been released to Toledo (Western Association). Reportedly the reason due to poor teamwork, plus Childs had been suffering from an injured thumb. Chicago also announced that first baseman Jack Doyle would return to play following his hand injury of 07/02/1901.

New York announced that everyday utility player Charlie Hickman had injured his left hand but was expected back in only a few days.

Cleveland announced the acquisition of pitcher Gus Weyhing from Grand Rapids (Western Association).

Baltimore 3 Washington (H) 0 (10)

The first runs of the game came when Orioles right fielder Cy Seymour smacked a two-out double off the scoreboard that scored two runs in the top of the tenth. Joe McGinnity (12-0, 2.59) got the extra-inning shutout win, but Casey Patten (4-5, 3.80) had a strong outing as well.

Detroit 6 Cleveland (H) 0

Detroit starter Ed Siever (9-7, 2.25) threw a two-hit shutout in Cleveland and contributed a two-run triple in the sixth that put the game away for the Tigers. Detroit shortstop Kid Elberfeld had a 3-for-4 day with two runs scored and a triple.

Chicago (AL) 9 Milwaukee (H) 2

Milwaukee outhit Chicago 13-10 but pitcher-manager Clark Griffith (12-4, 2.27) wouldn't give in and only allowed two runs in the fourth and the White Stockings stayed hot. Newly acquired Brewers first baseman Jiggs Donahue had a 4-for-4 day that included a run scored and two doubles.

Pittsburgh (H) 2 Boston (NL) 1

In a battle of mound aces Deacon Phillippe (12-5, 2.38) bested Vic Willis (10-5, 1.51) by the narrowest of margins. Pittsburgh left fielder and player-manager Fred Clarke batted leadoff and went 2-for-3 with a walk and scored both of the Pirates runs.

St. Louis (H) 13 Brooklyn 1

The Cardinals led 10-0 after the sixth, before the Superbas finally broke through and scored their run in the top of the seventh. Ed Murphy (2-5, 5.19) got the win as St. Louis had 22 hits on the day to support their pitcher. Shortstop Bobby Wallace led the way for the home team with a 4-for-5 day that included three runs scored, two RBI's, and a double and a triple.

Philadelphia (NL) 8 Chicago (NL) (H) 7

Philadelphia starter Al Orth (9-5, 2.92) not only got the win but his homerun in the fifth drove in the first two Phillies runs of the game and then his RBI single in the ninth put the visitors ahead to stay. Philadelphia catcher Ed McFarland went 3-for-4 and drove in three runs and bumped his average up to .397.

Cincinnati (H) 3 New York 0

The Giants outhit the Reds 8-7 but the Reds bunched their hits to get two in the fourth and then they added an insurance run in the eighth to squeak out the win for Charlie Case (1-1, 0.50).

  

Wednesday, July 10, 1901

As seen on the telegraph: Brooklyn announced that catcher/first baseman Duke Farrell contracted blood poisoning following a recent spiked incident. Brooklyn also announced the acquisition of veteran pitcher Kid Carsey. Reportedly Brooklyn resurrected Carsey as a way to "shake up" the pitching staff.

Baltimore announced that first baseman Jimmy Hart was suffering from a bad hand and would likely miss the next 4-5 games.

Chicago (NL) announced infielder Larry Hoffman had been released due to "light hitting."

Chicago (AL) announced the acquisition third baseman Jimmy Burke from Milwaukee. Regular third baseman Fred Hartman has missed most of the past week and pitcher Jimmy Callahan and catcher Billy Sullivan have been filling in during Hartman's absence.

Pittsburgh announced that shortstop Bones Ely would return to play following his illness of 07/02/1901.

Boston (AL) (H) 8 Philadelphia (AL) 0

The Athletics were unable to dent the Americans defense as Boston first baseman Buck Freeman hit a two-run homerun in the first and the home town team never looked back. Player-manager Jimmy Collins had a 4-for-5 day and scored three runs, all in support of Ted Lewis (11-4, 2.73).

Baltimore 9 Washington (H) 2

The Orioles scored early and often, no bog innings, just a consistent bombardment throughout the game. Third baseman John McGraw led-off and went 3-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored, three RBI's, with a double and a triple. Frank Foreman (4-3, 3.96) didn’t allow a run until there were two outs in the ninth but by that time the game was well decided.

Detroit 6 Cleveland (H) 1

The Blues scored a run in the bottom of the first but by the end of the fourth the Tigers were on top 6-1, and that was it for the scoring in this one. Detroit left fielder Kid Nance went 3-for-5 and drove in three runs, all welcomed by Roscoe Miller (9-7, 2.77).

Chicago (AL) 12 Milwaukee (H) 0

Chicago starter Jimmy Callahan (4-0, 1.24) has spent most of the past week filling in at third base but resumed his mound duties today and shutout the Brewers on their home field. Callahan had three hits and an RBI and a double, right fielder Fielder Jones had three hits and scored four runs, and shortstop Frank Shugart had three hits and drove in four runs.

Pittsburgh (H) 7 Boston (NL) 3

The Pirates slowly built a 3-0 lead only to see the Beaneaters quickly tie the score at 3-3 after the top of the fifth. Pittsburgh continued to score and slowly built up a four-run lead as Jack Chesbro (9-4, 1.83) held Boston the rest of the way to get the win. Right fielder Lefty Davis went 2-for-3 and drove in three big runs for the home team.

Brooklyn 5 St. Louis (H) 1

The Superbas scored five quick runs in the top of the first but then didn’t score again, but they didn’t need to as Jay Hughes (9-5, 4.29) as he throttled the Cardinals offense and got the win. Jack Harper (7-12, 4.09) took the loss but picked up three of the four St. Louis walks on the day.

Chicago (NL) (H) 2 Philadelphia (NL) 1

Both teams scored once in the first then Chicago added one in the second, and that was all the scoring for today. Rube Waddell (12-6, 3.51) held the Phillies to four hits and got the win over Red Donahue (9-7, 2.26).

Cincinnati (H) 2 New York 0

Noodles Hahn (12-8, 2.41) twirled a four-hit masterpiece at home against New York and got the shutout win. The Reds didn't do much at the plate, but did bunch their hits to score two runs in the fifth and Hahn did the rest.

  

Thursday, June 11, 1901

As seen on the telegraph: Cincinnati announced that third baseman Charlie Irwin had been released. Cincinnati also announced that first baseman Jake Beckley had returned from his HBP injury of 07/09/1901.

Chicago (NL) announced that pitcher Rube Waddell had been fined and suspended for going AWOL, carousing, and poor conditioning. Reportedly Waddell has been griping about the poor play of the Chicago club all year.

Detroit announced the acquisition of infielder Davey Crockett from the Wilmington (Virginia - North Carolina League) team that recently disbanded.

Philadelphia (NL) announced that catcher Klondike Douglass would return to play following his finger injury of 06/30/1901.

Boston (NL) announced the acquisition of outfielder Jimmy Slagle, previously with Philadelphia (NL).

Pittsburgh announced that pitcher Jesse Tannehill would resume play following his injury on 07/05/1901.

Washington announced the acquisition of outfielder Irv Waldron, previously with Milwaukee.

Philadelphia (AL) 4 Boston (AL) (H) 2

The Athletics scored single runs in each of the first three innings and Eddie Plank (8-7, 2.90) had all needed today, although the Americans did eventually make it close. George Winter (3-4, 2.55) was the hard-luck loser.

Baltimore 9 Washington (H) 7 (13)

The Senators took an early lead, lost it, and then scored four times in the bottom of the fifth as the Orioles strong defense temporarily disappeared. The Orioles came to score two times in the eighth and then two more times in the ninth and eventually send the game into extra innings. Baltimore right fielder Cy Seymour drove home two runs in the top of the thirteenth with a two-out single and the visitors held for the win.

Cleveland (H) 8 Detroit 4

It was a tight game with several lead changed but then the Blues scored three times in the bottom of the eighth to blow the game open. Cleveland center fielder and Lead-off hitter Ollie Pickering went 3-for-5 with three runs scored, batting second was left fielder Jack McCarthy who chipped in with a 4-for-5 day, and batting third was right fielder Jack O'Brien who had a 3-for-5 day.

Chicago (AL) 11 Milwaukee (H) 0

Quite a day for Chicago pitcher John Katoll (9-5, 2.60). Besides throwing a shutout in Milwaukee he went 4-for-5 from the plate with three runs scored, five RBI's, and his solo homerun in the top of the ninth accounted for the final White Stockings run of the game.

Pittsburgh (H) 2 Boston (NL) 0

The Pirates only had five hits on the day but got them when they needed them to support Jesse Tannehill (12-2, 1.33) for the three-hit shutout win. Boston's Togie Pittinger (6-8, 2.78) was the hard-luck loser.

Philadelphia (NL) 3 Chicago (NL) (H) 0

The Phillies led 3-0 after the top of the third and Bill Duggleby (7-8, 2.65) threw a one-hit shutout over the Orphans. Chicago got their only hit with two outs in the bottom of the sixth. Phillies right fielder Elmer Flick went 4-for-4 on the day and scored two of the visitors three runs.

Brooklyn 4 Cincinnati (H) 1

Brooklyn scored two in the third and two in the fifth and Frank Kitson (12-4, 2.38) scattered nine hits to get the win. Brooklyn first baseman Joe Kelley lead-off with a 3-for-5 day and two runs scored and left fielder Jimmy Sheckard went 2-for-4 and drove in three of the Superbas four runs.

  

Friday, July 12, 1901

As seen on the telegraph: Milwaukee announced that player-manager High Duffy would likely miss the next week due to a leg injury. Duffy had missed several starting appearances over the past two weeks.

Boston (AL) announced that first baseman Larry McLean had been released to Worcester (Western League). It had been reported previously that McLean would not accompany the team on the next western trip.

Washington announced that pitcher Win Mercer had suffered an injured back and gone home to Liverpool, Ohio for the next three weeks. It was also reported that Mercer was dejected over his poor showing so far this season.

New York announced the everyday utility player Charlie Hickman would return to play following his injured hand of 07/09/1901.

Philadelphia (AL) announced the acquisition of pitcher John McPherson from Easton, PA club.

Pittsburgh announced that catcher Jack O'Connor would return to play following his hand injury of 06/23/1901.

Chicago (AL) (H) 8 Milwaukee 0

The White Stockings led 4-0 after the third and then added a four-spot in the sixth inning to lock the game away. Roy Patterson (10-6, 2.01) gave up only two hits but walked seven and was helped by two crucial double plays behind him to help him secure the shutout victory. Chicago center fielder Dummy Hoy had a 4-for-5 day from the leadoff spot to spark the offense.

Philadelphia (AL) 3 Boston (AL) (H) 1

Philadelphia pitcher 32-year-old John McPherson (1-0, 1.00) made his major league debut and was given the privilege of starting on the road in Boston versus Cy Young (16-2, 1.52). The Athletics nicked Young for three runs early while McPherson captured his first win by throwing a three-hitter as he defeated the second-place Americans. Philadelphia third baseman Lave Cross came through with a clutch two-out two-run single in the top of the fifth to put the visitors ahead to stay.

Detroit (H) 6 Cleveland 4

The visiting Blues led 4-1 after the fourth but the Tigers offense finally woke up with a three-run seventh, the final two runs scoring on a single from starting pitcher Ed Siever (10-7, 2.30). Detroit tacked on two more runs in the eighth and Siever finished what he started for the win.

Washington 4 Baltimore (H) 1 (12)

Both teams scored once in the third and that was all of the scoring until the top of the twelfth when Washington left fielder Pop Foster hit a three-run homerun (#9) off Jerry Nops (2-5, 4.95) to spoil his masterpiece. Casey Patten (5-5, 3.35) also threw a masterpiece but he was the one who was fortunate enough to come away with the win.

Philadelphia (NL) 2 Pittsburgh (H) 1

The visiting Phillies finally broke through against sore-arm Sam Leever (7-8, 2.73) with two runs in the seventh and Doc White (13-6, 3.61) made the lead stand up to claim the victory.

New York 4 St. Louis (H) 2 (10)

New York player-manager George Davis hit a two-run homerun in the top of the first but St. Louis  but by the end of the second the score was tied at 2-2, and then the anticipated pitcher's duel truly commenced. Christy Mathewson (12-9, 2.00) outlasted Jack Powell (12-7, 2.75) when the Giants were able to push across two runs in the top of the tenth for the victory.

Chicago (NL) (H) 1 Boston (NL) 0

Chicago left fielder Topsy Hartsel singled home shortstop Barry McCormick with a two-out single in the bottom of the eighth for the game's only run as Jack Taylor (7-11, 4.45) outdueled Kid Nichols (6-9, 2.79) for the win. Both teams could only muster five hits on the day.

Brooklyn 5 Cincinnati (H) 2

The Reds scored twice in the bottom of the first but those were the only runs that Bill Donovan (13-7, 3.15) would give up today as the Superbas slowly but surely chipped away at that lead and then finally went ahead to stay in the sixth. Center fielder Tom McCreery had a 4-for-4 day with two runs scored, two RBI's, and a solo homerun that tied the game. With this victory and the Pittsburgh loss, Brooklyn was able to creep back into first place atop the NL standings.

  

Saturday, July 13, 1901

As seen on the telegraph: Chicago (NL) announced that first baseman Jack Doyle was still suffering from a broken hand. His brother had also died sometime in late July. Doyle was expected to return to play in two weeks.

St. Louis announced that center fielder Emmett Heidrick would miss the next several games due to a stitch in his side. St. Louis also announced that first baseman Dan McGann was suffering from malaria and would likely miss the next 3-4 games.

Pittsburgh announced that pitcher Sam Leever was suffering from an extremely sore arm, likely due to a HBP from Christy Mathewson during a recent game and aggravated when Leever came in for a relief appearance without properly having warmed up. Reportedly, Leever thought he may have to retire back to Goshen, Ohio to teach school, but the team requested he stick with the team (and agreed to pay his salary while he was out). Leever is expected to miss the next month and a half.

John McGraw

Baltimore announced that third baseman and player-manager John McGraw had injured his knee in yesterday's game when Washington outfielder Irv Waldron hit McGraw's leg on a headfirst slide. Initially, McGraw stayed in the game, but in the next inning was thrown out when he couldn’t run to first. It was declared that his knee cap had been knocked out of place. McGraw will not join the team when it departs on its upcoming western swing, but will likely rejoin the team after a week of rest. McGraw is expected to miss play for 3-4 weeks. Catcher Wilbert Robinson will manage in McGraw's absence.

Cincinnati announced the release of pitcher Doc Newton. Reportedly Newton had the unfortunate tendency to laugh when he was getting pounded. Cincinnati also announced the acquisition of infielder Bill Fox and pitcher Whitey Guese, both from Indianapolis (Western Association) which had recently disbanded and transferred to Matthews, IN.

Philadelphia (AL) announced the release of pitcher John McPherson. Reportedly he was deemed "too light" for the league.

New York announced the acquisition of pitcher Willie Mills from Schenectady (New York League). Mills pitched had pitched well in the minors, but was otherwise considered too small for the major (under 140 Lbs.).

Boston (AL) announced the acquisition of pitcher Frank Morrissey from the Virginia-North Carolina League under the recommendation of Americans pitcher Togie Pittinger.

Chicago (AL) (H) 5 Milwaukee 4

Chicago exploited Milwaukee's leaky defense and scored four times in the bottom of the seventh to take a 5-1 lead, which was just enough as the Brewers scored three times in the top of the ninth to make it close. Part-time starter Zaza Harvey (6-4, 3.72) got the win over hard-luck loser Tully Sparks (4-11, 5.61).

Detroit (H) 7 Cleveland 5

Again it was the Blues that took an early lead, a 4-1 lead after the top of the sixth. Two errors in the bottom of the inning though led to a six-run Tigers rally and Roscoe Miller (10-7, 2.90) struggled the rest of the way to get the win.

Boston (AL) 8 Philadelphia (AL) (H) 1

The Athletics led 1-0 after the fifth but then the Americans bats woke up and Boston scored eight times over the final four innings to run away with the easy victory. Center fielder Chick Stahl went 2-for-4 with three runs scored, two RBI's, and two doubles and first baseman Buck Freeman went 2-for-5 with a run, three RBI's, and a double to lead the late inning charge for the visitors.

Philadelphia (NL) 5 Pittsburgh (H) 3

The Phillies scored first with one in the fourth, and then added four runs in the fifth to take the early lead, but the Pirates came right back with three in the bottom of the fifth to make it close. Al Orth (10-5, 2.93) kept the Pittsburgh bats quiet for the remainder of the game though and got the win over Jack Chesbro (9-5, 2.05).

Note: This won, combined with Brooklyn's loss, puts the Phillies in first place by the merest of percentage points.

St. Louis (H) 12 New York 8

The Giants got off to a fast start and led 8-2 after the top of the seventh and Willie Mills (0-1, 12.38), making his major league debut, was pitching strong and holding the Cardinals at bay. And then the wheels fell off for the young hurler at St. Louis scored twice in the seventh and then exploded for eight runs in the eighth to regain the lead. Willie Sudhoff (4-9, 6.99) pitched the last two-plus innings and got the win for the Cardinals.

Boston (NL) 2 Chicago (NL) (H) 1 (13)

Boston scored an unearned run in the top of the seventh but the Orphans came back to tie the score with one of their own in the eighth and the game soon moved into extra innings. In the top of the thirteenth utility player Pat Moran, playing first base today, lined a homerun down the line and Vic Willis (11-5, 1.44) closed it out for the win. Tom Hughes (5-10, 3.17) also went all the way but unfortunately took the loss.

Cincinnati (H) 9 Brooklyn 8 (10)

The Reds incurred three injuries and an ejection yet somehow managed to pull off a closely fought victory over the league-leading Superbas. Brooklyn scored three in the first, but Cincinnati tied the score at 3-3 after the third. Brooklyn then regained the lead with two in the fourth, but Sam Crawford knocked a long three-run homerun in the fifth and suddenly the Reds were in the lead. Undaunted, Brooklyn scored twice in the eight and seemed to have the game well in hand, but Cincinnati and its cast of castoffs tied the score in the bottom of the ninth. Again Brooklyn took the lead with one in the top of the tenth, only to see the home team clinch a victory with a two-run single in the bottom of the inning.

Note: Cincinnati just activated two new players before the game. I am not sure what would have happened without them on the roster.

  

Sunday, July 14, 1901

As seen on the telegraph: Pittsburgh announced the release of infielder Lew Carr to Toronto (Eastern League). Carr had also been injured recently due to a HBP in a game versus Boston.

Detroit announced that pitcher Joe Yeager would return to play following his illness of 06/26/1901.

Philadelphia (NL) announced that catcher Ed McFarland had suffered a bruised thumb in a recent game versus Pittsburgh and would likely miss the next 3-4 games.

Doc McJames

Brooklyn announced the release of pitcher Doc McJames. Reportedly McJames was considered to be out-of-shape. McJames would later break an arm and a collarbone in a carriage accident on 09/01/1901 and then die on 09/23/1901 in Charleston, SC.

Cleveland announced the release of pitcher Gus Weyhing. It was reported that Weyhing was released because he had not paid his release fee to Grand Rapids (Western Association).

Chicago (AL) (H) 5 Milwaukee 2

The White Stockings led 3-0 after the third and 5-1 after the fifth as Clark Griffith (13-4, 2.36) shackled the Brewers batters and got the win. Chicago second baseman Sam Mertes went 2-for-3  with a walk, two runs scored, an RBI, and a double and a triple to lead the home team's offense.

Detroit (H) 11 Cleveland 4

Detroit won their third in a row at home versus Cleveland and moved to three games over .500 for the season. They also welcomed back Joe Yeager (7-0, 2.14) to the pitcher's mound and he limited the Blues to only six hits in his return. The Tigers stroked four triples on the day, with second baseman Kid Gleason getting two of them as part of his 3-for-4, four runs, two RBI day.

New York 9 St. Louis (H) 2

New York shortstop George Davis hit his second top-of-the-first-inning homerun of the week to give the visitors a quick 3-0 lead and New York poured it on early, taking  9-2 lead after the fifth. Davis and center fielder George Van Haltren both had four hits days to lead the offense and Dummy Taylor (10-8, 2.88) took the win.

Pittsburgh 5 Chicago (NL) (H) 3

Chicago came back to tie the score at 2-2 after the third and temporarily took a 3-2 after the fifth, but Jesse Tannehill (13-2, 1.31) shut them down the rest of the way and the Pittsburgh offense finally regained the lead and held on for the win. Honus Wagner, playing third base for the past few weeks, went 4-for-5 on the day.

Cincinnati (H) 3 Brooklyn 1

Right fielder Sam Crawford and shortstop George Magoon both homered for the second consecutive day and the Reds upset the mighty Superbas again. Noodles Hahn (13-8, 2.34) held the visitors to four hits and got the win.