Week 16 Results

Monday, July 29, 1901

As seen on the telegraph: Chicago (NL) announced that first baseman Jack Doyle would return to play following his hand injury of 07/13/1901

Chicago (AL) (H) 3 Boston (AL) 2 (10)

The White Stockings scored twice in the bottom of the first, both runs scoring after there were two outs, but the Americans tied the score with one in the second and one in the fourth and then Cy Young (19-4, 1.30) and Roy Patterson (13-7, 2.18) got to work. The game finally advanced to extra innings when Chicago second baseman Sam Mertes hit a line drive to center field that skipped off Chick Stahl's glove and rolled all the way to the wall, allowing Mertes to come around with the game-winner.

Detroit (H) 5 Baltimore 3

The Tigers pulled ahead early and then held on in a fight to the very end to get their third consecutive win over Baltimore. Detroit right fielder Ducky Holmes drove in two key runs in support of Jack Cronin (9-10, 4.19).

Milwaukee (H) 6 Washington 0

Brewers starter Bill Reidy (8-12, 4.02) had the Senators number today as he went all the way for the shutout victory. First baseman John Anderson and third baseman Bill Friel both hit solo homeruns to give Reidy a lift.

Philadelphia (NL) (H) 9 Brooklyn 5

Red Donahue

The Superbas led 3-0 after the top of the fifth but then the Phillies scored three runs in each of the fifth, seventh, and eighth innings to preserve their hold on second place. Red Donahue (11-9, 2.58) got the win plus he doubled in two runs in the eighth inning to help put the game out of reach.

Pittsburgh 7 St. Louis (H) 0

The Pirates completed a four-game sweep in St. Louis as Jack Chesbro (12-5, 1.87) held the home team to only two hits on the day (Chesbro had two hits himself). The Pirates scored three runs in the fourth and four runs in the fifth as they were able to bunch their hits and get them when they really needed them.

New York 6 Boston (NL) 1

Christy Mathewson (16-10, 2.13) gave up a run in the top of the first but only allowed one hit after that to get the win. Mathewson had two hits on the day and his two-run single in the bottom of the second put the Giants ahead to stay. New York right fielder Algie McBride went 3-for-4 on the day and drove in two key runs on the day.

Chicago (NL) 7 Cincinnati (H) 0

Chicago whitewashed Cincinnati as Jock Menefee (7-6, 2.85) only gave up four hits on the way to the complete-game shutout. Orphans left fielder Topsy Hartsel led off and went 3-for-5 on the day with two runs scored, two RBI's, and a double to lead the offense.

  

Tuesday, July 30, 1901

As seen on the telegraph: Cincinnati announced catcher/infielder Heinie Peitz would return to play following his finger injury of 07/16/1901.

Chicago (NL) announced that third baseman Fred Raymer had rejoined the team in Cincinnati after having missed the train out of Chicago yesterday.

Boston (NL) announced that first baseman Fred Tenney would return to play following his illness of 07/03/1901.

Note: It's a light day in the AL schedule as the AL East teams are moving back toward home at the completion of their western swing.

Philadelphia (AL) 5 Cleveland (H) 4 (10)

Cleveland scored three times in the bottom of the first to take an early lead but they needed to score an unearned run in the bottom of the ninth to send the game into extra innings. Athletics first baseman Harry Davis went 4-for-5 on the day with two runs scored, an RBI, and a solo homerun that helped get Philadelphia back in the game early.

Philadelphia (NL) (H) 5 Brooklyn 1

The Phillies exploded for four runs in the top of the eighth to break a 1-1 tie and Al Orth (12-7, 2.70) kept the Brooklyn bats quiet to get the win. Philadelphia right fielder Elmer Flick's error led to the Superbas only run, but Flick atoned for his sins by hitting a clutch two-run double in the four-run outburst.

New York 6 Boston (NL) (H) 3

New York took an early 2-0 lead, but Boston soon came back to tie the score at 2-2 after the fourth. That was pretty much all for Boston though and the Giants continued to put runners on base and eventually come away with the win for Dummy Taylor (11-10, 2.94). New York center fielder George Van Haltren led the New York offensive charge with a 4-for-5 day from the lead-off spot.

Cincinnati (H) 8 Chicago (NL) 5

The Reds led 4-1 after the third and then added three more in the seventh, all which were needed as the Orphans late-inning rally came up short. Right fielder Sam Crawford when 3-for-5 on the day with two runs scored and two RBI's to help spur the Reds charge in today's game.

  

Wednesday, July 31, 1901

As seen on the telegraph: Cleveland announced the release of pitcher Bill Hart. Hart would later become an AL umpire. Cleveland also announced that pitcher Earl Moore was suffering from a sore arm and would likely miss the next few starts.

New York announced that utility player Charlie Hickman was suffering from a 'felon' (a boil or inflamed sore) and would likely miss the next 2-3 games. New York also announced that player-manager George Davis would return to play following his hand injury of  07/29/1901. New York also announced that pitcher Roger Denzer had rejoined the team upon their return from their western swing.

Philadelphia (NL) announced that first baseman Hughie Jennings would return to play following his finger injury of 07/28/1901.

Detroit 2 Chicago (AL) (H) 1

In a battle of the two hottest teams in the American League Detroit was able to run it winning streak to eleven games in a closely fought battle. The Tigers scored once in the top of the first without the benefit of a hit, and then after Chicago tied the score in the sixth came right back and regained the lead when Chicago shortstop Frank Shugart muffed what should have been the third out in the seventh and allowed the run to score. Roscoe Miller (14-7, 2.67) outdueled Clark Griffith (15-5, 2.05) even though Griffith threw a two-hitter.

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

The Americans jumped on Chick Fraser (8-14, 5.27) for three runs in the top of the first and George Winter (5-7, 2.93) took over from there for the win. Boston shortstop Freddy Parent came through with two big RBI's to push the Boston advantage.

Washington 10 Baltimore (H) 7

In a game that went back and forth several times the Senators finally took the lead for good when Orioles center fielder Steve Brodie muffed back-to-back plays in the top of the eighth. Washington second baseman John Farrell had a 3-for-5 day with three big RBI's and hit a double and triple to spark the offense.

Brooklyn (H) 10 Philadelphia (NL) 4

Brooklyn scored three times in the bottom of the first and led 6-1 after the fifth, then they held off a Phillies rally, and then they walked away with the win following a strong finish. Superbas left fielder Jimmy Sheckard went 4-for-5 with four runs scored, three RBI's, and a hit double and a homerun to lead the home team.

New York 2 Boston (NL) (H) 1 (16)

The two teams came in to the game third for third place, with Boston ahead by mere percentage points and both wanted to come out of this game with the lead. Both teams scored a run in the first inning, and that was all the scoring until Boston center fielder Duff Cooley misplayed a fly ball from Giants first baseman John Ganzel and allowed catcher Jack Warner to come all the way around from first with the eventual game-winning run.

Cincinnati (H) 3 Chicago (NL) 2

Cincinnati right fielder Sam Crawford hit a three-run homerun in the bottom of the first and Noodles Hahn (15-10, 2.63) made that lead stand up to secure the win.

  

Thursday, August 1, 1901

New York announced the team suspension of pitcher Bill Phyle for 30 days. Reportedly Phyle was suspended for "bad behavior off the field." It was also reported he was taking a "layoff at his own expense."

Philadelphia (AL) announced the release of catcher Harry Smith. Smith was to return home to Massillon, OH due to appendicitis and an injured finger.

Baltimore announced that player-manager John McGraw would return to part-time play following his leg injury of 07/13/1901.

St. Louis announced that second baseman Dick Padden would return to play following his thumb injury of 07/25/1901.

Detroit 4 Chicago (AL) (H) 3

The Tigers extended their winning streak to twelve games as they took their second in a row in Chicago. Detroit took an early lead when catcher Fritz Buelow hit a two-out two-run triple in the top of the second and for a long while it looked like that might be the end of the scoring. Chicago shortstop Frank Shugart finally got the White Stockings on the board when he hit a two-out three-run double in the bottom of the sixth, but the Tigers came right back with two in the top of the seventh. Joe Yeager (11-0, 2.18) outdueled Jimmy Callahan (7-2, 2.11) for the hard-fought victory.

Boston (AL) 1 Philadelphia (AL) (H) 0

Nig Cuppy

Another close game as Boston scored a run in the top of the first and that was it for the scoring in this one. Nig Cuppy (9-1, 3.46) only gave up three hits and took the win over Snake Wiltse (1-6, 4.05) who only allowed six hits.

Baltimore (H) 2 Washington 0 (GM 1)

Baltimore took game one of the doubleheader after they scored one in the second, another in the fourth, and then Joe McGinnity (15-13, 2.57) did the rest. Dale Gear (4-9, 3.15) took the hard-luck loss but had two of the four Washington hits.

Baltimore (H) 6 Washington 2 (GM 2)

Washington left fielder Pop Foster hit homerun #12 to tie the score at 2-2 in the top of the seventh, but in the bottom half of the inning, the Baltimore offense awoke and scored six runs, the last three coming on second baseman Jimmy Williams fifth homerun of the season. Harry Howell (11-9, 3.86) got the win and the Orioles got the doubleheader sweep.

Philadelphia (NL) 4 Brooklyn (H) 2

Brooklyn got off to a fast start with two in the first but Bill Duggleby (9-9, 2.76) shut them down afterward and the Phillies came back late for the win. After tying the score at 2-2 in the top of the sixth, left fielder Ed Delahanty smacked a two-out two-run homerun (#7) to put the visitors ahead to stay.

New York 6 Boston (NL) (H) 4

Christy Mathewson (17-10, 2.12) didn’t give up a run until the bottom of the eighth when opposing starter Bill Dinneen (7-12, 3.05) swatted a surprise homerun. The Giant's defense allowed the Beaneaters to make it close, but Mathewson wouldn't allow any more. New York left fielder Kip Selbach had a 3-for-4 day and is hitting .393 for the season.

Chicago (NL) (H) 5 St. Louis 3

The Cardinals scored two in the top of the first to take a quick lead but the Orphans wouldn't be denied as they fought back to tie the score, fell behind again, and then recaptured the lead and held on for the win. Rube Waddell (14-8, 3.38) got the win over Willie Sudhoff (4-12, 6.35). St. Louis shortstop Bobby Wallace drove in all three of the Cardinals runs, all coming in with two outs in the inning.

Friday, August 2, 1901

As seen on the telegraph: New York announced the suspension of third baseman Charlie Buelow for reasons not given. Buelow was to go home to Cedar Rapids, IA with a bad leg that had affected his performance all season. New York also announced that utility player Charlie Hickman was to return to the lineup following his finger injury of 07/31/1901.

Chicago (AL) (H) 6 Detroit 1

Detroit had its twelve-game winning streak ended as Roy Patterson (14-7, 2.12) didn't allow a Tigers run until the ninth inning. Chicago second baseman Sam Mertes went 3-for-5 on the day and scored two runs early to help get the White Stockings off to an early lead.

Boston (AL) 7 Philadelphia (AL) (H) 4 (10)

The American scored three times in the fourth to take a 4-1 lead and it looked like Cy Young (20-4, 1.4) had what he needed, but the Athletics finally tied the game at 4-4 with two runs in the eighth and the game was soon into extra innings. Not for long though as Boston first baseman Buck Freeman hit a three-run homerun (#8) in the top of the tenth to put the visitors ahead to stay.

Note: Both teams had two players suffer rest-of-game injuries due to outfield collisions.

Washington 3 Baltimore (H) 1

Washington's Bill Carrick (13-9, 3.93) only allowed one run (unearned) and got the win over Jerry Nops (3-8, 4.63) in a close one. Both teams had eight hits on the day but it was the Senators who were to bring home a couple of runs late.

Milwaukee (H) 5 Cleveland 1

Cleveland had lost four in a row and Milwaukee had won for in a row coming in the game and the two teams found themselves tied for last place in the AL, so both wanted to escape the cellar with a win today. Brewers starter Bert Husting (4-6, 6.17) didn't allow a run until the eighth and Milwaukee was able to build up an early lead and cruise home for the victory.

Boston (NL) (H) 7 Brooklyn 5

The Beaneaters exploded for a six-run fourth inning and then held off the Superbas for the win. Shortstop Herman Long had a 2-for-4 day with two runs scored, two RBI's, and two doubles to spark the Boston offense.

Philadelphia (NL) 7 New York (H) 6 (11)

New York came into the game riding on a four-game win streak plus they had won nine of their last ten games and were lucky to continue their hot ways. To that end the Giants quickly built a 5-1 lead at the end of the fifth, but the Phillies put on a furious rally and with the score tied at 6-6 it was off to extra-innings. Ed Delahanty had a 5-for-6 day (.379) with four RBI's, two that tied the score in the eighth and the final one coming in the eleventh to put the Phillies ahead to stay.

  

Saturday, August 3, 1901

As seen on the telegraph: Brooklyn announced that pitcher Jay Hughes was suffering from a sore arm and would likely return to the rotation in a week.

Philadelphia (AL) announced the acquisition of shortstop Bones Ely, previously with Pittsburgh. Philadelphia also announced the release of infielder Bob McKinney to New Haven (Connecticut League).

New York announced the acquisition of pitcher Dummy Deegan.

Baltimore announced that center fielder Jim Jackson would return to play following his leg injury of 07/26/1901.

Chicago (AL) announced that pitcher Jack Katoll would return to play following his hand injury of 07/24/1901.

Washington announced that pitcher Win Mercer would return to play following his back injury of 07/12/1901.

Chicago (AL) (H) 2 Detroit 1

The White Stockings didn’t have a hit until the bottom of the seventh but they bunched three hits together that inning and that was enough to score two runs and put them ahead of the hard-charging Tigers. Jack Katoll (11-5, 2.42) only allowed one unearned run and got the win over hard-luck loser Roscoe Miller (14-8, 2.65).

Philadelphia (AL) (H) 7 Boston (AL) 3

The Athletics got the scoring started with two in the second and then they followed that up with a five-run fifth, allowing Eddie Plank (10-11, 3.64) to cruise home with the win. Left fielder Matty McIntyre was the Athletics hitting star with a 3-for-4 day with two runs scored, two RBI's, and two doubles.

Washington 5 Baltimore (H) 3 (GM 1)

The Senators scored three times in the top of the fifth and then held off a furious Orioles rally to take the first game of the doubleheader (the second doubleheader in three days between these two teams). Casey Patten (7-9, 3.49) outlasted Frank Foreman (7-5, 3.72) to get the close win.

Washington 5 Baltimore (H) 4 (GM 2) (10)

After Washington left fielder Pop Foster hit homerun #13 in the top of the sixth it looked like the Senators had it in the bag, but in the bottom of the eighth Baltimore center fielder Steve Brodie hit a two-out two-run homerun to tie the game at 3-3 and the game soon moved into extra-innings. The Senators wasted no time in scoring twice in the top of the tenth, but in the bottom of the tenth Dale Gear (5-9, 3.18) loaded the bases with no outs but got out of it by only allowing one run and Washington had a doubleheader sweep over their nearest rivals.

Milwaukee (H) 6 Cleveland 5

The Brewers took their second in a row from Cleveland but not without a fight. Blues second baseman Erve Beck hit a two-run homerun in the top of the first (Cleveland's sixth homerun of the season, Beck's second) but Milwaukee came right back with four runs in the bottom half of the inning. Cleveland tied it right back up with two in the top of the second, but the Brewers slowly regained the lead and then held on for the win. Tully Sparks (6-14, 5.02) recovered from his poor start and got the win in a game that featured stolen bases and caught stealing's, failed sacrifices, passed balls, wild pitches, and of course numerous errors.

Pittsburgh (H) 6 Cincinnati 1

Pittsburgh has been on a roll recently and while visiting the last-place Reds they were hoping to keep it going. The Pirates scored three times in the bottom of the first and went on to easily run over the Reds from there. Pittsburgh first baseman Kitty Bransfield went 2-for-4 on the day with two RBI's and two doubles to get the home team off to a fast start.

Boston (NL) (H) 5 Brooklyn 1

The Superbas' recent struggles continued as Boston used a five-run third inning to overcome the visitors. Beaneaters second baseman hit his first homerun of the season, a three-run shot, in the fateful third inning. Kid Nichols (10-10, 2.61) didn't allow a run (unearned) until the seventh and walked away with the win.

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

The Orphans slowly crafted a 2-0 lead and Mal Eason (4-10, 4.92) seemed to be I the driver's seat until St. Louis center fielder Art Nichols hit a three-run homerun in the top of the eight to put the visitors on the scoreboard and to give them a lead. The Orphans came back with a vengeance and scored seven runs in the bottom of the eighth, only two of which were earned.

Philadelphia (NL) 7 New York (H) 0

The Phillies scored four times in the first, the big hit being a two-run homerun by right fielder Elmer Flick. Al Orth (13-7, 2.58) only allowed three hits after that and claimed the shutout victory.

  

Sunday, August 4, 1901

As seen on the telegraph: Washington announced that catcher Mike Grady was suffering from a bruised chest that occurred in a recent game versus Baltimore. Grady was expected to miss the next 2-3 days.

Cleveland announced the release of pitcher Ed Scott.

Pittsburgh announced the acquisition of pitcher Ed Doheny, previously with New York.

Chicago (AL) (H) 6 Cleveland 3

The Blues hopes soared when they score two runs in the first, but the White Stockings clawed back to tie the score at 2-2 after the fifth, only to see the Blues then take a 3-2 lead on the seventh. Chicago then did what it does best - get runners on, get them into scoring position, and then wait for the opponent to make a mistake. Cleveland had four errors on the day and allowed the White Stockings to come from behind for the win. Clark Griffith (16-5, 2.00) got the win.

Detroit 3 Milwaukee (H) 1 (GM 1)

The Tigers slowly built a 3-0 lead and Joe Yeager (12-0, 2.00) didn't allow a run (unearned) until the eighth inning as the visitors took game one of the doubleheader. The Tigers had twelve hits on the day but had to work for every run.

Detroit 6 Milwaukee (H) 3 (GM 2)

Detroit scored twice in the first, twice in the second, and then twice again in the fourth in support of Jack Cronin (10-10, 4.13) as they swept the road doubleheader in Milwaukee. Tigers third baseman Doc Casey went 3-for4 with a double and triple and scored three runs.

St. Louis 9 Chicago (NL) (H) 3

Noodles Hahn

The Cardinals bats woke up today in Chicago as they cruised to an easy win over the Orphans. First baseman Dan McGann had four RBI's that got the visitors off to a good lead and then Willie Sudhoff (5-12, 6.14) did the rest.

Pittsburgh 5 Cincinnati (H) 2

The Pirates jumped on Noodle Hahn (15-11, 2.72) for three runs in the top of the first and walked away with another victory. Pittsburgh first baseman Kitty Bransfield went 3-for-4 with two triples and three big RBI's to spark the visitors.