Week 15 Results

Monday, July 22, 1901

As seen on the telegraph: Chicago (NL) announced that outfielder Frank Chance would stay behind on the Orphans upcoming trip to St. Louis due to an undisclosed injury.

Milwaukee announced the release of catcher Joe Connor.

Cincinnati announced the release of infielder Chink Heileman.

Boston (NL) announced the acquisition of first baseman/outfielder Duff Cooley from Syracuse (Eastern League). Cooley is expected to play first base until Fred Tenney returns from his injury.

Baltimore announced the return of outfielder Jim Jackson from his leg injury of 07/18/1901.

Note: The NL east teams returned home from their western swing.

Chicago (AL) (H) 11 Philadelphia (AL) 3

Fred Hartman

The White Stockings jumped on Eddie Plank (8-10, 3.74) for five quick runs to start the bottom of the first, and then when Plank couldn’t get the third out added three more runs to make it an eight-run inning. Roy Patterson (12-6, 2.22) cruised to the easy win with third baseman Fred Hartman, recently back from an unexplained absence, having a 3-for-3 day with three runs scored, two RBI's, and two doubles.

Detroit (H) 2 Boston (AL) 1 (10)

The Tigers would love nothing more than to move a little closer to Boston, who is directly ahead of them in the standings, but they knew that Cy Young (18-3, 1.32) would be on the mound for the visitors in today's game. The Americans scored once in the top of the first, and it looked like that would be all that Young would need, but the Tigers scored an unearned run in the bottom of the eighth and the game soon moved into extra innings. In the bottom of the tenth center fielder Jimmy Barrett singled to start the inning, was sacrificed to second, and then scored on a single by shortstop Kid Elberfeld. Roscoe Miller (12-7, 2.79) got the win.

Cleveland (H) 10 Washington 1

The Blues scored five times in the bottom of the first and led 9-0 after the third and Bill Hart (11-7, 2.94) limited the Senators to only four hits on the day to get Cleveland an easy win. Cleveland second baseman Erve Beck went 4-for-5 on the day with four RBI's plus he hit the fourth homerun of the season for the Blues.

Baltimore 3 Milwaukee (H) 2

The visiting Orioles took a 3-1 lead with three runs in the top of the seventh, scoring all three runs after two outs. The Brewers tried to come back, but could only make it close and Harry Howell (10-8, 4.05) held on for the win.

Boston (NL) 2 Philadelphia (NL) (H) 1

The Phillies scored first with one in the second but then Boston center fielder Billy Hamilton knocked a two-run homerun in the top of the seventh to put the Beaneaters ahead to stay. Vic Willis (13-5, 1.59) took the win over Al Orth (11-6, 2.78).

Chicago (NL) 9 St. Louis (H) 4

The Orphans scored three runs in the third, fourth, and seventh innings, taking a 9-1 lead. Tom Hughes (6-11, 2.96) let up toward the end and let the Cardinals back in a little, but got the win. Jock Menefee, normally a pitcher and just back from a few weeks an injury, got a spot start in right field today and went 2-for-5 with three RBI's to spark the Chicago offense.

  

Tuesday, July 23, 1901

As seen on the telegraph: Chicago (NL) announced that catcher Johnny Kling had suffered an undisclosed injury and would likely miss the next two weeks.

Cincinnati announced the acquisition of outfielder Harry Bay from the Indianapolis team which had disbanded and transferred to Matthews, IN. Reportedly Bay had been expected to report several weeks previous but had injured his shoulder while with Indianapolis.

Philadelphia (AL) announced the acquisition of infielder Bob McKinney from McSherrytown (Pennsylvania League).

Chicago (AL) (H) 3 Philadelphia (AL) 2

Chicago scored twice in the bottom of the first, but John Katoll (10-5, 2.56) couldn’t hold back the Athletics offense and allowed the visitors to tie the score at 2-2 in the top of the eighth. Chicago right fielder Fielder Jones drove home catcher Joe Sugden in the bottom of the eighth and Katoll held on for the win.

Cleveland (H) 3 Washington 0

Cleveland third baseman Bill Bradley led off the bottom of the seventh with a triple and then soon scored on a sacrifice fly to break a 0-0 tie and Ed Scott (4-10, 5.12) held on for the win. The Blues added two runs in the eighth for insurance, both runs coming after two outs.

Milwaukee (H) 6 Boston (AL) 5 (10)

A back-and-forth kind of game that was finally decided in the bottom of the tenth when Brewers pitcher Bert Husting (3-5, 6.42) blooped a single over the infield to score second baseman Billy Gilbert with the game-winner. Boston center fielder Chick Stahl went 4-for-4 on the day with two runs scored, but that was half of the Boston hits.

Pittsburgh (H) 6 Cincinnati 1

The Pirates and Jack Chesbro (11-5, 1.98) were just too strong for the Reds and Noodles Hahn (13-10, 2,73) and took home the walk-away victory. Honus Wagner, still playing third base, went 3-for-3, scored two runs, and drove in another while batting cleanup today.

Philadelphia (NL) (H) 8 Boston (NL) 4

Phillies left fielder Ed Delahanty has been relatively quiet recently but he is still hitting .386 and today he went 4-for-5 with four RBI's to lead the Philadelphia offense in what started out as a close game. Bill Duggleby (8-8, 2.67) got the win.

St. Louis (H) 4 Chicago (NL) 3

The Cardinals took an early 2-0 lead, fell behind 3-2 when Chicago scored twice in the seventh, but then showed some resilience and came back with two of their own in the bottom of the seventh to regain the lead. Jack Harper (8-15, 4.26) held on for the win with right fielder Patsy Donovan providing the much needed offensive spark with a 3-for-4 day with a run scored and two key RBI's.

New York (H) 4 Brooklyn 0

Christy Mathewson (15-10, 2.10) threw his fifth shutout of the season by holding the crosstown Superbas to only three hits. New York player-manager George Davis hit a three-run homerun (#6) in the bottom of the eighth to give the home team a little breathing room. 

Wednesday, July 24, 1901

Jack O'Brien

As seen on the telegraph: Washington announced the league suspension of team captain and catcher Boileryard Clarke after he pulled the team off the field in a game versus Cleveland to protest a bad call. Cleveland outfielder Jack O'Brien had scored a run from second but had cut third base and the umpire didn’t see him cut.

Cincinnati announced right fielder Sam Crawford had twisted his wrist in a recent game and would likely miss the next 3-4 days.

Chicago (AL) announced that pitcher John Katoll had taken a liner off the hand in a recent game versus Philadelphia and had split open two fingers. Katoll is expected to return in about ten days.

Washington announced the release of second baseman Joe Quinn. Quinn had injured his arm in yesterday's game due to a collision with right fielder Irv Waldron and was expected to recover in 4-5 days, but reportedly didn't want to leave his livery and undertaking interests in St. Louis and asked for release; Quinn intends to play again next spring

Brooklyn announced that pitcher Brickyard Kennedy had returned from his arm injury of 06/26/1901.

Chicago (AL) (H) 5 Washington 4

The White Stockings took an early 2-0 lead, but Pop Foster hit a three-run homerun (#10) in the fifth and it was the Senators with a 4-2 lead. Chicago quickly tied the score, and there the score stood until the bottom of the ninth. Chicago starter Jimmy Callahan (6-1, 1.76) reached on an error, stole second, and then came around to score the game-winner when the throw to second went all the way to the outfield wall. All five of the Chicago runs were unearned.

Detroit (H) 10 Philadelphia (AL) 8

The Tigers led 3-1 after the completion of the first inning, but the Athletics retook the lead and led 5-3 after the top of the fifth. Detroit scored six times in the bottom of the fifth though and held on for the win. Detroit right fielder Ducky Holmes went 3-for-5 with two runs scored, three RBI's, and hit two doubles to lead the offense. The Athletics outhit the Tigers 16-14 but had no walks on the day whereas the Tigers had five.

Cleveland (H) 1 Baltimore 0

Cleveland hurler Earl Moore (9-9, 2.37) held Baltimore to only two hits and got the win over Joe McGinnity (14-12, 2.74). First baseman Candy LaChance singled home left fielder Jack McCarthy in the bottom of the fourth with the game's only run.

Boston (AL) 6 Milwaukee (H) 2

Boston center fielder Chick Stahl hit a two-run homerun (#7) in the top of the first and Ted Lewis (13-5, 2.68) didn’t allow a Brewers run until the eighth and got the win. Americans right fielder Charlie Hemphill chipped in with a 3-for-4 day that included a walk, a run scored, three RBI's, and a double.

Pittsburgh (H) 5 Cincinnati 0

The Reds loaded the bases in the first with one out but couldn’t score, and then Jesse Tannehill (15-2, 1.15) shut them down the rest of the way for his fifth shutout of the season. Tannehill also went 3-for-4 on the day with two RBI's and a triple.

Boston (NL) 3 Philadelphia (NL) (H) 2 (10)

The Beaneaters took an early 2-0 lead but the Phillies tied the score with two runs in the bottom of the fourth and that was all the scoring until the game went into extra innings. In the top of the tenth newly acquired Duff Cooley singled home Billy Hamilton with the eventual game-winner, Cooley's second RBI of the game.

New York 7 Brooklyn (H) 3

The Superbas scored twice in the bottom of the sixth to take a 3-2 lead and it looked like Bill Donovan (13-9, 3.39) had what he needed, but the visitors came alive with five runs in the top of the ninth to spoil the happiness of the home fans. New York catcher Aleck Smith went 3-for-4 day with two runs scored and two RBI's to spark the Giants offense.

St. Louis (H) 9 Chicago (NL) 7 (12)

St. Louis built up a 6-1 lead but Chicago worked their way back into the game and eventually took a 7-6 lead after a three-run eighth inning. The Cardinals squeezed home a run in the bottom of the ninth to send the game into extra innings and in the bottom of the twelfth Ed Murphy (4-6, 5.29) secured the complete-game win for himself when he hit a two-out two-run homerun to the delight of the home fans.

  

Thursday, July 25, 1901

As seen on the telegraph: St. Louis announced that second baseman Dick Padden had suffered a dislocated thumb and would likely miss the next week.

Boileryard Clarke

Washington announced the lifting of the league suspension of team captain and catcher Boileryard Clarke. Washington was fined $100 by League President Ban Johnson for pulling team, Cleveland outfielder Jack O'Brien was fined $25 for cheating, and the game was thrown out (no forfeit).

Washington 5 Chicago (AL) (H) 3 (10)

It took extra innings but the visiting Senators finally defeated the White Stockings by scoring two in the tenth to get the win for Watty Lee (8-12, 4.66). Right fielder Sam Dungan went 3-for-4 to get his average up to .403, his final hit being the one that put Washington ahead to stay in the tenth.

Detroit (H) 6 Philadelphia (AL) 2

The Tigers offense didn’t have any big innings but instead used a lot of little ones to get the lead and then extend it over the visiting Athletics. Roscoe Miller (13-7, 2.75) scored the first run of the game after he tripled to lead off the third.

Baltimore 5 Cleveland (H) 1

Baltimore break a 1-1 tie with two in the seventh and then added some insurance with two more runs in the eighth to secure the win for Jerry Nops (3-6, 4.76). Triples by second baseman Jimmy Williams and shortstop Bill Keister jump-started the Orioles attack.

Milwaukee (H) 4 Boston (AL) 3

The Brewers lead all teams in errors committed (and by a large margin) and they committed four error sin today's game, but today they also threw out two different Boston baserunners at the plate and it made all the difference. Bill Reidy (7-12, 4.23) got the win despite the Brewers being outhit 13-6.

Pittsburgh (H) 12 Cincinnati 2

Cincinnati tied the score at 2-2 in the third, but then the Pirates offense kicked it into gear with a five-run fourth and a four-run sixth to win this one going away. Honus Wagner  had a 3-for-5 day with five RBI's and a double and a triple to lead the Pittsburgh offense.

Boston (NL) 8 Philadelphia (NL) 2

The Phillies scored twice in the first, but that would be all Kid Nichols (9-9, 2.61) would give up today. The Beaneaters tied the score with two in the sixth and then put the game out of reach with a six-run outburst in the eighth. Every Boston player had a hit, plus Nichols had a 2-for-4 day with a run scored, an RBI, and a double and a triple.

St. Louis (H) 5 Chicago (NL) 1

The Orphans scored once in the first, but otherwise squandered a bases-loaded one-out situation and then Jack Harper (9-15, 4.13) shut them down the rest of the way. Cardinals first baseman Dan McGann went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI that came in on his sixth homerun of the season.

New York (H) 8 Brooklyn 4

After two games in Brooklyn the series shifted to the other side of town but the Giants kept up their winning ways against their crosstown rivals. Three-run innings in both the second and third innings gave Christy Mathewson (15-10, 2.17) enough support and he cruised to the victory, the only blot being giving up a two-run homerun to opposing pitcher Frank Kitson (12-7, 2.73).

  

Friday, July 26, 1901

As seen on the telegraph: St. Louis announced that catcher Mike Heydon had suffered an injured arm and would likely miss the next 3-4 weeks.

Chicago (NL) announced that outfielder Frank Chance had rejoined the team upon their return to Chicago.

Cincinnati announced that right fielder Sam Crawford had returned to play following his wrist injury of 07/24/1901.

Chicago (AL) (H) 6 Washington 0

Chicago player-manager Clark Griffith (15-4, 2.11) scattered five hits and shutout Washington at home. The White Stockings scored single runs in the fifth and sixth and then scored four times in the eighth to secure the win. Every Chicago player in the lineup had at least one hit.

Baltimore 6 Cleveland (H) 4

The Orioles had the lead early, the Blues took it in the middle innings, but it was Baltimore that tied it back up then took the lead with two in the eighth and held on for the win. Baltimore catcher Roger Bresnahan and left fielder Mike Donlin both had three hits on the day to support Frank Foreman (7-3, 3.36).

Boston (AL) 12 Milwaukee (H) 1

Americans hurler Cy Young (19-3, 1.26) didn’t give up a run (unearned) until the eighth inning, but he had no one to blame but himself since he had two errors on the day and it was his error that led to the Brewers single run. Boston pitcher Nig Cuppy got a start in left field and responded with a 4-for-5 day with a run scored and two RBI's that helped get the visitors off to a fast start.

Pittsburgh 5 St. Louis (H) 2

St. Louis has struggled so far this season but came into the game with a three-game winning streak, however it didn’t take long for Pittsburgh to assert who was the stronger team. Deacon Phillippe (14-6, 2.46) gave up two early runs but locked the Cardinals down after that to get the win. Phillippe also went 2-for-3 with a walk, a triple, and scored three runs to help his own cause.

Chicago (NL) 4 Cincinnati 2

The Reds scored their two runs in the top of the first but Tom Hughes (7-11, 2.91) kept them off the scoreboard for the rest of the game and picked up the win. Cincinnati pitcher Archie Stimmel  (0-1, 3.38) played the previous three games in right field while Sam Crawford was injured but came to the mound and made his first start of the season.

New York (H) 4 Boston (NL) 1

The Giants started the day in fifth place, two games behind the Beaneaters and were hoping to use this home series to their advantage. They scored four runs (one earned) off Vic Willis (13-6, 1.57) in the bottom of the first and Bill Phyle (6-10, 4.16) gave up only one unearned run on his way to the win. Boston outhit New York 7-5 but the home team got them when they needed them.

  

Saturday, July 27, 1901

As seen on the telegraph: Baltimore announced that outfielder Jim Jackson was still suffering from a recent leg injury and would likely miss the next week.

New York announced the release of pitcher Willie Mills to Schenectady (New York State League) as part of a conditional deal. Reportedly was released and signed by Utica (NY League), but the president of the NY League ordered him to report back to Schenectady because he had never been properly released from Schenectady in the first place and New York had an agreement with the NY League club that if Mills was found to be unsatisfactory they would return him to the Schenectady team.

St. Louis announced that pitcher Ed Murphy had injured his hand in a game versus Pittsburgh and would likely miss the next two weeks. Murphy had punched Pittsburgh catcher Jack O'Connor in the jaw after the catcher claimed interference by St. Louis on an errant throw that rolled under their bench.

Cleveland announced the acquisition of catcher Joe Connor, released recently by Milwaukee. Cleveland also announced the release of catcher George Yeager.

Boston (AL) announced that first baseman Buck Freeman would return to play following his foot injury of 07/19/1901.

Cincinnati announced the acquisition of amateur infielder Charlie Krause.

Chicago (AL) (H) 4 Boston (AL) 3

The second place Americans were looking to make up some ground on the league-leading White Stockings and led 3-0 after the top of the sixth. Chicago scored three runs after two outs in the bottom half of the sixth to tie the score and then added an unearned run in the seventh to take the lead. Jimmy Callahan (7-1, 1.90) kept the visitors off the scoreboard the rest of the way to get the victory.

Detroit (H) 4 Baltimore 3

Baltimore came into the day only one game behind Detroit for third place and wanted to make their move back up the standings. To that end they led 3-1, having scored an insurance run in the top of the ninth, and Joe McGinnity (14-13, 2.68) seemed to have things well in hand, but with two outs and a runner on second on catcher Roger Bresnahan couldn't hold on to strike three and Tigers left fielder Kid Nance reached first. Detroit first baseman Davey Crockett tripled and all of sudden the score was tied. Crockett then immediately scored when the next Tigers batter, catcher Al Shaw, singled home the game-winner to give Detroit an exciting come-from-behind victory.

Philadelphia (AL) 14 Cleveland (H) 0

Athletics starter Chick Fraser (8-13, 5.32) has had a rough season so far but he had the good stuff today as he held the Blues to only three hits on his way to the shutout victory. Philadelphia scored six times in the top of the first before they recorded an out, a three-run double by Nap Lajoie being the big hit.

Milwaukee (H) 5 Washington 4

The Senators led 4-1 after the fourth but the Brewers made it close with two in the bottom of the fifth. It looked like that was how the game would end but in the bottom of the ninth Bill Hallman singled to lead off the inning and then John Anderson swatted a two-run homerun to send the home fans home happy.

Brooklyn 6 Philadelphia (NL) (H) 3 (GM 1)

The second place Phillies and the third-place Superbas have both been struggling recently and both were looking to make up some lost ground in today's doubleheader. Both teams scored twice in the first, the Phillies took the lead with one in the third, but the Superbas scored four times in the sixth and Bill Donovan (14-9, 3.39) was able to cruise home for the win.

Brooklyn 7 Philadelphia (NL) (H) 1 (GM 2)

Brooklyn got the scoring started with three runs in the top of the third and Doc Newton (5-14, 5.25) made a second strong start and got the win. The Phillies had three crucial errors on the day that opened the door for the Superbas.

Pittsburgh 5 St. Louis (H) 1

The Pirates scored first with one in the third and they just kept adding on from there, meanwhile Jesse Tannehill (16-2, 1.08) didn't allow a run (unearned) until the eighth. The "Tommy Leach at Shortstop" experiment is was over and Honus Wagner played shortstop today and would stay for most of the next fifteen years (although Wagner did have two errors today).

Cincinnati 4 Chicago (NL) (H) 1

With the score tied at 1-1 Cincinnati broke the game open with three unearned runs in the top of the ninth due to some adventuresome baserunning and some sloppy Chicago defense. Noodles Hahn (14-10, 2.65) got the win plus he went 3-for-4 on the day with two runs scored and a double.

Boston (NL) 4 New York (H) 2

Quite a way to tend the day - with a beanball war. Boston hurler Bill Dinneen (7-11, 3.01) plunked three Giants hitters and got ejected, and then Giants starter Dummy Taylor (10-10, 2.98) retaliated and got himself ejected as well. Dinneen pitched long enough to get the credit for the win, with Togie Pittinger called in to make a relief appearance.

  

Sunday, July 28, 1901

As seen on the telegraph: New York announced that shortstop and player-manager George Davis had injured his hand and would likely miss the 3-4 games.

Philadelphia (NL) announced that first baseman Hughie Jennings had dislocated in a recent game versus Brooklyn and would likely miss the next 3-4 games.

Chief Zimmer

Cincinnati announced the release of infielder Charlie Krause.

Chicago (NL) announced that third baseman had Fred Raymer had gone to the wrong station and missed his train. He was expected to rejoin the team shortly.

Pittsburgh announced that catcher Chief Zimmer had been spiked in a recent game versus Cincinnati and would likely miss the next 2-3 weeks.

Detroit (H) 6 Baltimore 0

Detroit broke a scoreless tie with a four-run fifth and then added two in the seventh for a little more cushion, all the while Ed Siever (12-8, 2.25) shutout Baltimore for the win, the Tigers ninth consecutive win.

Milwaukee (H) 6 Washington 2 (GM 1)

Milwaukee gave the homes fans a treat today as right fielder Bill Hallman homered and third baseman Bill Friel hit two homeruns to lead the Brewers to the win. First baseman John Anderson hit double #40 to the fans' delight as well. For Washington, left fielder Pop Foster hit homerun #11 to pass Nap Lajoie for the AL lead.

Milwaukee (H) 8 Washington 7 (GM 2)

Another exciting game for the Brewers fans as Washington built an early leaf but Milwaukee kept chipping away until they scored two in the eighth to get within one and then a one-out bases-loaded single by shortstop Wid Conroy drove home two runs and gave the home team the win and the doubleheader sweep. First baseman John Anderson hit double #41 for the Brewers.

Pittsburgh 2 St. Louis (H) 1

When you are hot you want to keep playing and Pittsburgh won #6 in a row as Deacon Phillippe (15-6, 2.39) held off the home town Cardinals today. Phillippe also tripled home a run for the Pirates to get them an early lead.