Week 19 Results

Monday, August 19, 1901

As seen on the telegraph: Milwaukee announced that player-manager Hugh Duffy had returned to play following his suspension of 08/08/1901.

Baltimore announced that catcher Wilbert Robinson had returned to play following his injured finger of 07/18/1901. Baltimore also announced that infielder Jack Dunn had returned following his nose injury of 08/10/1901.

Washington announced that outfielder Pop Foster had returned to the team following his absence of 08/11/1901.

St. Louis announced that catcher Mike Heydon had returned to play following his arm injury of 07/26/1901.

Pittsburgh announced that pitcher Deacon Phillippe had returned the mound following his illness of 08/09/1901.

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

The Brewers took a 2-1 lead after scoring once in the fifth and then another one in the seventh but Boston shortstop Freddy Parent hit a surprise homerun (#3) to tie the score at 2-2 after the eighth. The game eventually moved into extra innings and Americans third baseman Jimmy Collins singled to lead-off the inning, was sacrificed to second, and then scored on a single by right fielder Charlie Hemphill. Milwaukee left fielder George Hogriever had already thrown out two previous Boston runners at home, so the hometown fans held their breath until the safe sign was given.

Detroit 5 Baltimore (H) 2

Joe Yeager

In a battle of two of the hottest teams in the AL Tigers starter Joe Yeager (16-0, 1.81) continued his own personal winning streak to start off the three-game series. Detroit collected eighteen hits off Jerry Nops (5-10, 4.04), but Nops didn’t walk anyone and kept pitching out of serious trouble.

Washington (H) 5 Chicago (AL) 2

Washington started the day with a five-game losing streak and Chicago had won their previous seven, but the Senators came out on top today. Center fielder Irv Waldron had a big two-run single in the three-run eighth to give Bill Carrick (15-12, 4.11) the lift he needed to get the win.

St. Louis (H) 8 Pittsburgh 7

The Pirates led 3-0 after the second, but St. Louis scored three times in the third and then added one in the fourth to take a 4-3 lead. Pittsburgh reasserted itself after that and took a 7-5 lead into the bottom of the ninth. The Cardinals scored a run to make it close, and then catcher Jack Ryan came through with a two-out two-run single for the walk-off game-winner.

Boston (AL) (H) 1 New York 0

Christy Mathewson (19-13, 2.05) only gave up two hits on the day, the first coming with two outs in the sixth when Boston left fielder Jimmy Slagle drove home shortstop Herman Long with the only run of the day. Kid Nichols (13-11, 2.54) gave up six hits but got the shutout victory.

Chicago (NL) 3 Cincinnati (H) 1

The Orphans pulled out a close one as first baseman Jack Doyle had RBI's in the first and sixth innings and pitcher Tom Hughes (9-12, 2.95) drove home the third Chicago run in the seventh for insurance. Hughes only allowed three hits and the run he gave up was unearned.

  

Tuesday, August 20, 1901

As seen on the telegraph: Pittsburgh announced that pitcher Ed Doheny was suffering from an undisclosed illness or injury and had gone to Goshen, IN, to get the same treatment that another Pittsburgh pitcher Sam Leever, was undergoing. Doheny is expected to return to the team in about a week. Pittsburgh also announced that third baseman Tommy Leach had strained a tendon in his right leg and was expected to miss the next week.

St. Louis announced that catcher Mike Heydon was still suffering from an arm injury and can't throw without pain. There was further speculation that Heydon might have had malaria. Heydon was criticized by others for lacking hustle and being willing to just sit on the bench. Heydon was expected to return to the team in about three weeks.

Chicago (NL) announced that shortstop Barry McCormick had suffered an undisclosed injury and was expected to return to play in 4-5 days.

New York announced that infielder Sammy Strang had been fined $50 and suspended indefinitely by manager George Davis for "dissipation." New York also announced the acquisition of outfielder Frank Murphy from Boston (NL). Cincinnati had also claimed Murphy but renounced its claim.

Baltimore announced that shortstop Bill Keister would return to play following his finger injury of 08/18/1901, although it was expected he may just come off the bench for the next few days yet.

Boston (AL) (H) 11 Milwaukee 0 Grand Slam!

Boston left fielder Tommy Dowd hit a leadoff triple in the first and scored on a sacrifice fly, then in the second he hit a grand slam, and then in the third he drove home a run with a double. Unfortunately, Dowd couldn't get a single in his remaining at-bats to get the cycle, but a 3-for-5 day with two runs scored and five RBI's was still a pretty good day. Cy Young (23-7, 1.23) got his eighth shutout as the Americans pounded Brewers starter Pink Hawley for nine runs in the first three innings.

Note: This was grand slam #3 for the season.

Cleveland 4 Philadelphia (AL) (H) 3 (10)

The game switched lead several times but the Athletics finally tied the score at 3-3 in the bottom of the eighth and soon it was off to extra innings. Cleveland pitcher Harry McNeal (1-3, 5.03) started off the tenth by reaching first base on an error, was sacrificed to second, and then scored on a single by left fielder Jack O'Brien. McNeal gave up fourteen hits to the Athletics, but the hometown team just couldn’t get the key hit when they needed it.

Baltimore (H) 6 Detroit 1

The Orioles scored four times in the second (three unearned) and Harry Howell (15-10, 3.51) outdueled Ed Siever (15-10, 2.29) to the rest of the way for the win. Howell only allowed three hits but walked six, but still managed to come out on top.

Chicago (AL) 7 Washington (H) 0

Chicago second baseman Sam Mertes stroked a three-run triple in the third inning to get the White Stockings an early lead and Clark Griffith (19-6, 1.75) threw shutout #5. Griffith also went 3-for-3 on the day with a walk.

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

The Superbas broke the game open with a four-run fifth inning, the big hit being a two-run triple from first baseman Joe Kelley. Bill Donovan (19-9, 2.97) got the win over Happy Townsend (2-6, 6.35) as the Phillies committed three errors and Brooklyn drew six walks.

Philadelphia (NL) (H) 6 Brooklyn 1 (GM 2)

The Phillies bunched their hits in the fourth inning and scored five times, more than enough to gain a split in the doubleheader and to retake their half-game lead over Brooklyn for second place. Left fielder Ed Delahanty contributed a two-out two-run single in the fateful fourth to put the game out of reach.

St. Louis (H) 6 Pittsburgh 2

The Cardinals continue to bedevil the Pirates, this time by putting together a four-run fourth and winning their fifth in a row versus the league leaders. Ed Murphy (7-6, 4.41) got the win over Jack Chesbro (12-7, 2.04) even though Pittsburgh led in hits 11-8.

Boston (NL) (H) 1 New York 0

The Beaneaters took their second consecutive 1-0 decision over the Giants and reclaimed fourth place in the NL. Shortstop Herman Long hit a long sacrifice fly to score center fielder Billy Hamilton with the game's only run. Vic Willis (15-10, 1.48) got the win over Dummy Taylor (13-16, 3.24).

Note: The Giants had two 1-0 games last week, a win and a loss.

  

Wednesday, August 21, 1901

As seen on the telegraph: Philadelphia (AL) announced that third baseman Lave Cross had torn ligaments in his knee and was expected to miss the remainder of the season. Philadelphia (AL) also announced the acquisition of catcher Farmer Steelman from Hartford (Eastern League). Steelman had previously played from Brooklyn this season and reportedly had turned down an offer to rejoin the team when Deacon McGuire was injured.

Milwaukee announced the release of pitcher Pink Hawley to Kaukauna (Wisconsin League). Reportedly Hawley had offers from two other ML teams but nothing came to fruition.

Baltimore announced that player-manager John McGraw had reinjured his knee and would miss the remainder of the season. While wearing a cast on his injured league McGraw had announced he would strictly manage from the bench. This effectively ended McGraw's career as a full-time player as he would only play in 79 games over the ensuing five seasons.

Brooklyn announced that catcher Deacon McGuire had injured his hand when crossed up on a pitch during a recent game versus Philadelphia (NL). McGuire was expected to miss the next 2-3 weeks.

St. Louis announced the release of pitcher Bob Wicker to go to West Baden Springs, IN to "get in shape." Reportedly this was to only be for a two week period, but Wicker did not return to the team this season.

Cincinnati announced the acquisition of pitcher Gus Weyhing from Grand Rapids (Western Association). Weyhing had previously been released by Cleveland earlier this season.

Boston (AL) (H) 3 Milwaukee 0

The Americans didn’t have their first hit until the seventh inning but in the eighth the Brewers committed errors on two consecutive plays to give the hometown team the break they needed to walk away with the win. Ted Lewis (15-9, 3.12) threw his fourth shutout over the season to defeat Ned Garvin (10-8, 2.81).

Philadelphia (AL) (H) 4 Cleveland 2 (GM 1)

It was a tight game but the Blues kept opening doors for the Athletics by having committed five errors on the day and the hometown team finally obliged with a two-run seventh. Chick Fraser (11-17, 5.39) got the game one win over Jack Bracken (0-4, 5.18).

Philadelphia (AL) (H) 4 Cleveland 3 (12) (GM 2)

Philadelphia led 3-0 after the second but Cleveland scored once in the sixth and then tied the score at 3-3 in the seventh and the game soon moved into extra innings. In the bottom of the twelfth second baseman Nap Lajoie singled and stole second and then scored on a single by right fielder Socks Seybold, giving the Athletics the doubleheader sweep.

Detroit 2 Baltimore (H) 1 (10)

Tigers second baseman Kid Gleason singled to lead-off the tenth, stole second, advanced to third on a groundout, and then scored the eventual game-winner on a passed ball. Roscoe Miller (16-10, 3.06) got the win over Joe McGinnity (17-17, 2.68).

Chicago (AL) 5 Washington (H) 4 (12)

Frank Isbell

The White Stockings led 4-2 after the fifth but the Senators came back with one in the seventh and one in the eighth to tie the score and eventually send the game into extra innings. In the top of the twelfth Chicago first baseman Frank Isbell reached on an error, was sacrificed to second, stole third, and then scored on a sacrifice fly delivered by catcher Joe Sugden. Jack Katoll (14-5, 2.38) got the win.

Brooklyn 4 Philadelphia (NL) (H) 1

Their third game in two days, with each game resulting in a flip in the standings, meaning Brooklyn was now back in second place by a half-game. Superbas catcher Duke Farrell came through with a clutch two-out two-run single in Brooklyn's three-run fourth. Farrell also added a sacrifice fly in the ninth to give Frank Kitson (16-9, 2.79) some extra breathing room.

Pittsburgh 5 St. Louis (H) 2 (12)

The Pirates finally ended their losing streak against the Cardinals, but they had to work for it. St. Louis starter Jack Powell (15-14, 3.22) hit a two-run homerun in the fifth to give the Cardinals a 2-1 lead, but Pittsburgh center fielder Ginger Beaumont answered with a solo homerun in the eighth to tie the score at 2-2. There wasn't any more scoring until the twelfth when Jesse Tannehill (18-4, 1.52) hit a solo homerun to get the scoring started in a three-run Pirates rally.

New York 6 Boston (NL) (H) 4

Similar to Brooklyn and Philadelphia, Boston and New York have recently been swapping positions in the standings on an almost daily basis. Today it was the Giants turn as they broke up a 1-1 tie with a two-run fourth and then followed that up with a three-run fifth. First baseman John Ganzel had a two-run single in the fifth to put the game out of reach.

Chicago (NL) 4 Cincinnati (H) 1

Chicago starter Rube Waddell (15-13, 3.79) didn’t allow a run until two outs in the ninth as he cruised to the easy victory in Cincinnati. The Orphans have had to scramble their lineup because of a recent spate of injuries with Jock Menefee covering right field while Frank Chance is out and Fred Raymer moving over from third to shortstop while Barry McCormick was out, but Raymer went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and Menefee picked up two RBI's on the day.

  

Thursday, August 22, 1901

As seen on the telegraph: Philadelphia (NL) announced that shortstop Monte Cross had missed the team train to Boston but was expected to join the team shortly.

Chicago (AL) announced that pitcher Jack Katoll has been suspended for throwing a ball at the umpire as part of a disputed ball/strike call. Katoll was expected to rejoin the team in a week.

Baltimore announced that pitcher Joe McGinnity had been suspended for stepping on an umpire's shoes and spitting in his face during a recent disagreement. Reportedly McGinnity had thrown his tobacco quid at the umpire. McGinnity was already serving a ten-day ban from the coaching lines during which he was to remain on the bench when not playing. McGinnity was expected to return n two weeks.

Cleveland 4 Boston (AL) (H) 3

The Blues scored three times in the second to take an early lead, the big hit being a two-run homerun from catcher Joe Connor. Cleveland added an insurance run in the eighth, which was necessary because the Americans soon closed to within one. Earl Moore (11-11, 2.23) got the win over George Winter (9-9, 2.61).

Detroit 4 Philadelphia (AL) (H) 0

Roscoe Miller (17-10, 2.95) threw a five-hit shutout to get the Tigers series in Philadelphia off to a good start. Tigers' first baseman Pop Dillon had a 2-for-4 day with three RBI's and a double to continue his hot hitting since his return from injury.

Chicago (AL) 7 Baltimore (H) 5

Baltimore led 5-1 after the fifth but Harry Howell (15-11, 3.53) tired and the White Stockings scored runs in the seventh and eighth to make it close and then scored four times in the ninth to take the lead, two errors by shortstop Jack Dunn paving the way. First baseman Frank Isbell had a clutch two-run single in the ninth for Chicago.

Washington (H) 16 Milwaukee 2

Washington started the day in sixth place with a 1.5 game lead over Milwaukee and they wasted little time in jumping on the visitors with an eight-run second inning. The Senators continued to hit, amassing twenty hit sin all, with every player in the lineup having at least one hit. Right fielder Sam Dungan went 2-for-5 with five RBI's, a double and a triple and starting pitcher Watty Lee (10-16, 4.60) went 4-for-5 with two runs scored, three RBI's, and a triple.

Brooklyn (H) 10 New York 6

Brooklyn led 3-1 after the second, but New York was ahead 4-3 in the top of the fifth, and then the Superbas offense decided to assert itself with two in the fifth and four in the sixth. New York super-utility player Charlie Hickman (0-1, 9.00) got his first start of the season as a pitcher and the Giants are confident things will improve.

Pittsburgh 7 St. Louis (H) 5

The Pirates have had their problems with the Cardinals over the past few weeks but when they scored three runs in the top of the eighth they thought they had this one put away, only to see St. Louis come back in the bottom half of the inning with three of their own. The Cardinals only had four hits, but they also had four walks plus Pittsburgh's usually reliable defense committed three errors.

Boston (NL) (H) 5 Philadelphia (NL) 1

Boston had just taken a 2-1 lead on an RBI single by center fielder Billy Hamilton when third baseman Bobby Lowe stepped to the plate and crushed a three-run homerun, effectively putting the game out of reach. Togie Pittinger (11-13, 2.40) got the win over Al Orth (15-9, 2.54).

Cincinnati (H) 6 Chicago (NL) 5

The Reds got the scoring started with a four-run third and then held off a furious Orphans comeback to get the win for Noodles Hahn (18-12, 2.66). Cincinnati first baseman Jake Beckley hit a homerun to help get the Reds their early lead and Chicago center fielder Danny Green hot a two-run homerun in the eighth to get them back within one.

  

Friday, August 23, 1901

Harry Wolverton

As seen on the telegraph: Philadelphia (NL) announced that shortstop Monte Cross had rejoined the team after having missed the train yesterday. Philadelphia (NL) also announced that catcher Klondike Douglass was under the care of the team physician for being "badly run down." Douglass was expected to return to play in three weeks. Philadelphia (NL) also announced that third baseman Harry Wolverton had broken his collarbone in a collision with Fred Tenney during a recent game versus Boston. Further, Wolverton was also suspended by the team for negotiating a contract for the following season with Washington, a violation of the player's contract about negotiating with another team during the season without the teams' permission. Reportedly he had also encouraged other players to do the same. There were reports of player talk about a possible strike over this issue but nothing came of it. Wolverton eventually sued for back pay and did start for Washington starting the 1902 season, although he eventually wound up back with Philadelphia (NL).

Baltimore announced that catcher Wilbert Robinson was still experiencing issues with his recently injured finger. Robinson was expected to return to play in 3-4 days.

Chicago (AL) announced that shortstop Frank Shugart had been suspended for slugging an umpire, as part of the same argument that teammate Jack Katoll was also suspended for. Shugart claimed that the umpire hit him first. The suspension was widely condemned as being "arbitrary and absurd." The team stated they would continue to pay Shugart his salary during the suspension. Shugart was expected to return to play in a month. Chicago (AL) also announced the acquisition of pitcher Frank Dupee from Portland (New England League).

New York announced the reinstatement of Sammy Strang from his team suspension of 08/20/1901. Reportedly player-manager George Davis reconsidered when Strang's replacement at third base, Frank Bowerman, "couldn't cut it."

Cincinnati announced the release of pitcher Gus Weyhing back to Grand Rapids (Western Association). Apparently, Weyhing had not gotten a proper release from Grand Rapids and Cincinnati wasn't allowed to retain his services, so they released him.

Boston (AL) (H) 11 Cleveland 1

Boston led 4-0 after the fifth and then put the game out of reach by scoring seven times in the sixth. Third baseman and player-manager Jimmy Collins went 3-for-5 on the day with a run, six RBI's, and two doubles, a three-run double being the big hit of the sixth inning. Cy Young (24-7, 1.23) lost his shutout in the eighth inning but was happy to get the win.

Detroit 8 Philadelphia (AL) (H) 3

Detroit scored four times in the sixth and took a 5-0 lead when Chick Fraser (11-18, 5.37) temporarily lost his control and walked three consecutive batters, setting the stage for a big inning. Joe Yeager (17-0, 1.86) lost his shutout in the eighth inning when Nap Lajoie hit a two-run double (double #39, RBI's #114, #115).

Chicago (AL) 12 Baltimore (H) 3

The White Stockings accrued nineteen hits on the day plus had three runners score when Baltimore pitchers walked batters with the bases loaded. Third baseman Fred Hartman went 4-for-4 and scored four runs and Jimmy Burke who was plugged in at shortstop while Frank Shugart was suspended, went 4-for-6 with three runs scored, two RBI's, and a double, all in support of player-manager Clark Griffith (20-6, 1.73)  (who went 3-for-4 with three RBI's).

Boston (NL) (H) 6 Philadelphia (NL) 5 (10)

The score was tied at 5-5 after the completion of the fourth inning, a combination of good hitting, poor fielding, throw in a couple of walks and some aggressive baserunning. And there the score stood until the tenth when Boston left fielder Duff Cooley led off the inning with a double, advanced to third on a fly ball, and then scored the game-winner on a single by third baseman Bobby Lowe.

Brooklyn 6 New York (H) 2

After a game in Brooklyn yesterday the series moved crosstown but the outcome was the same as the Superbas got up early and then held on for the victory. Brooklyn first baseman Joe Kelley went 3-for-5 with three runs scored, and RBI, and two doubles and right behind him in the lineup second baseman Tom Daly went 3-for-5 with a run scored and three RBI's to go along with his two doubles.

  

Saturday, August 24, 1901

As seen on the telegraph: Chicago announced that pitcher and player-manager Clark Griffith had suffered a broken finger in a recent game versus Baltimore and would likely miss the next two weeks. Chicago (AL) also announced that pitcher Jimmy Callahan would return to the mound following his illness of 08/17/1901.

Philadelphia (AL) announced that second baseman Nap Lajoie had suffered blood poisoning of the knee and was expected to miss the next week. Philadelphia (AL)also  announced that catcher Farmer Steelman would be returned to Hartford (Eastern League) as he was still under contract to that team.

Baltimore announced that pitcher Jerry Nops was suffering from a sore finger and would likely miss the next week.

Pittsburgh announced that catcher Chief Zimmer had suffered broken ribs while engaging in horseplay with first baseman Kitty Bransfield on a recent train ride. Zimmer was expected to miss three weeks.

St. Louis announced that catcher Art Nichols would return to play following his injured hand of 08/16/1901.

Boston (AL) (H) 6 Cleveland 2

The Americans scored twice in the fourth, sixth, and seventh innings and walked away with the easy win over the Blues. Ted Lewis (16-9, 3.05) got the win despite having been ejected in the bottom of the fifth for arguing his being thrown out at home on a hit by center fielder Chick Stahl.

Baltimore (H) 1 Chicago (AL) 0

Left fielder Mike Donlin hit a solo homerun in the bottom of the fifth and that was all the scoring in this one. Frank Foreman (10-6, 3.29) got his third shutout of the year by allowing only two hits to the mighty White Stockings.

Washington (H) 8 Milwaukee 7

The Brewers got off to an early lead, but the Senators then proceeded to score single runs in the fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth innings to regain the lead at 6-5. Milwaukee responded with a two-run ninth to once again take the lead, but then Washington responded in suit by scoring two runs to win the game. Bill Carrick (16-12, 4.18) not only got the win but drove in the game-winner in the ninth.

Boston (NL) (H) 4 Philadelphia (NL) 1

The Beaneaters extended the Phillies losing streak to four games in a close one. Boston scored three times in the bottom of the seventh, a two-run double by center fielder Billy Hamilton being the big hit, and Vic Willis (16-10, 1.48) got the win.

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

The Cardinals keep drawing to within one game of sixth place but they continue to be denied by the Orphans. Chicago left fielder Topsy Hartsel went 4-for-5 (.381) and scored three runs to spark the offense.

  

Sunday, August 25, 1901

As seen on the telegraph: Chicago (AL) announced the release of pitcher Frank Dupee back to Portland ()New England League).

Baltimore announced the release of first baseman Jimmy Hart. The club had paid his salary during his recent suspension but wanted Hart to pay the corresponding $25 fine. Manager John McGraw gave an ultimatum that he should either pay or quit so he quit and finished the season with Wheeling (Western Association).

Terry Turner

Pittsburgh announced that pitcher Ed Doheny would return to the mound following his undisclosed injury of 08/20/1901. Pittsburgh also announced that acquisition of free-agent infielder Terry Turner from an amateur team in Punxsutawney, PA.

Chicago (NL) announced that shortstop Barry McCormick would return to play following his unknown injury of 08/20/1901.

Chicago (NL) (H) 4 St. Louis 3 (11)

The Orphans took a 3-1 lead after scoring twice in the fourth and looked to be cruising to an easy win but the Cardinals woke up and scored twice in the top of the ninth and all of a sudden, the game was in extra innings. Both teams had chances but in the bottom of the eleventh Jock Menefee, normally  pitcher but covering right field during Frank Chance's extended absence stroked a triple and then score game-winner on a single by catcher Johnny Kling.

Cincinnati (H) 5 Pittsburgh 1

With the score tied at 1-1 the Reds scored three times in the bottom of the eighth, a two-run triple by catcher Heinie Peitz being the big hit. Bill Phillips (8-18, 4.78) had the good stuff today and got the win.