Week 22 Results

Monday, September 9, 1901

As seen on the telegraph: Chicago (AL) announced the acquisition of outfielder Pop Foster from Washington. Chicago (AL) also announced that pitcher Clark Griffith would return to the mound following his finger injury of 08/24/1901.

Note: Of course Foster didn't actually lead the AL in homeruns in 1901 but imagine the noise around this today - The best team in the league going out and acquiring the homerun leader in anticipation of post-season play, but it's 1901 - there isn't any post-season play.

Chicago (NL) announced the acquisition of outfielder Bill Gannon from Cortland (New York League). Reportedly Gannon boasted that if he did not get two hits per game the club did not have to pay him (he hit .148). Chicago (NL) also announced that shortstop Barry McCormick would return to play following his injury of 08/26/1901. although he would appear sporadically for the remainder of the season.

New York announced the acquisition of second baseman Jim Miller from Binghamton (New York League).

 

Jimmy Callahan

Chicago (AL) (H) 10 Boston (AL) 3 (GM 1)

The Americans might have had some thoughts about still catching the White Stockings but after Chicago put up five runs in the bottom of the first it was pretty much all over. Chicago had eleven hits on the day, with eight of them coming from the top four batters in the lineup. Jimmy Callahan (13-6, 1.85) got the Game One win.

Boston (AL) 3 Chicago (AL) (H) 0 (GM 2)

Boston hurler George Winter (12-11, 2.45) held the White Stockings to only five hits and got the shutout win in Game Two. Clark Griffith (20-7, 1.74), in his first start since his injury stint, held Boston to only six hits, but was undone by three Chicago errors behind him.

Baltimore 7 Detroit (H) 4 (10)

It was a back-and-forth affair until Baltimore left fielder Jim Jackson lined a three-run double in the top of the tenth. Harry Howell (19-12, 3.35) got the win in relief.

Philadelphia (A:) 7 Cleveland (H) 0

Bill Bernhard (9-15, 5.43) held Cleveland to only five hits and got the shutout win. Cleveland right fielder Ed Cermak, making his only ML appearance, went 0-for-4 and had two errors in the ninth inning plus let a triple go over his head. Nap Lajoie hit homerun #15 to take the lead in the AL.

Philadelphia (NL) (H) 3 Pittsburgh 2

The Pirates led 2-0 early but couldn't get the key hit to lock it away and the Phillies tied it with two in the seventh and then took the lead with one in the eighth. Doc White (16-8, 3.39) made it interesting in the ninth by loading the bases after two outs on a combination of walks and errors, but got out of it unscathed.

Brooklyn (H) 4 Chicago (NL) 2

The Superbas scored twice in the second then added two more in the third and Frank Kitson (19-10, 2.83) made that lead stand up for the win.

Boston (NL) (H) 6 Cincinnati 0

A two-run homerun (#1) by Boston shortstop Herman Long in the second inning gave the Beaneaters an early lead and Kid Nichols (16-13, 2.38) had what he needed for the win.

New York (H) 2 St. Louis 1 (GM 1)

The Giants scored twice in the third and Christy Mathewson (21-13, 1.99) went all the way for the Game One win. Mathewson contributed a hit and a run scored in the third inning to help his own cause.

St. Louis 11 New York (H) 0 (GM 2)

St. Louis had a 2-0 lead after the first and then in the third, second baseman Dick Padden and right fielder Patsy Donovan hit back-to-back homeruns and the Cardinals were off and running. St. Louis catcher Art Nichols added a homerun of his own later in the game and Willie Sudhoff (8-17, 4.98) got the shutout win in Game Two.

  

Tuesday, September 10, 1901

As seen on the telegraph: New York announced that pitcher Christy Mathewson was suffering from a lame shoulder. Reportedly there was speculation he was done for the season, but Mathewson was expected by the Giants to be back in ten days. New York also announced the release of pitcher Al Maul. New York also announced the acquisition of pitcher Bill Magee, previously with St. Louis.

Pittsburgh announced that pitcher Jesse Tannehill had returned home following the reports his father had been stabbed. The wound was determined to be not serious and Tannehill was expected back in five days.

Milwaukee announced that catcher-outfielder Jiggs Donahue would return to the lineup following his finger injury of 09/01/1901.

Cleveland announced the acquisition of outfielder Tom Donovan and shortstop Jim McGuire from Utica (New York League).

St. Louis announced that pitcher Jack Harper would return to the mound following his side injury of 09/05/1901. St. Louis also announced that catcher Mike Heydon would return to play following his arm injury of 08/20/1901.

Cincinnati announced the acquisition of second baseman Pete O'Brien from Utica (New York League).

Philadelphia (AL) 6 Cleveland (H) 1 (GM 1)

The Blues outhit the Athletics 11-8, but the visitors got the hits when they needed them (and five walks didn’t hurt either). Nap Lajoie went 1-for-5 and drove in a run (#119), but his average is down to "only" .410.

Philadelphia (AL) 8 Cleveland (H) 1 (GM 2)

The Athletics got an early lead and then never let up as they swept a doubleheader in Cleveland. Chick Fraser (14-21, 5.06) went all the way for the win and Nap Lajoie went 5-for-5 to pump his average back up to .417.

Chicago (AL) 4 Milwaukee (H) 2

Chicago started the day with a magic number of ten and they were beginning a six-game home-and-home series against Milwaukee, so I think I would be feeling pretty good too. The Brewers got on the scoreboard first with two in the fourth, but first baseman Frank Isbell hit a long sacrifice fly in the seventh to get the White Stockings on the board, and then they tied the score when pitcher Jack Katoll (17-5, 2.29) lined a homerun. In the ninth Isbell came through again, this time with a two-run double and Chicago and Katoll had the win.

Philadelphia (NL) (H) 7 Pittsburgh 5

The Phillies started the day in third place, 5.5 games behind the Pirates, but moved a little closer as they handed Pittsburgh its fifth consecutive loss. Philadelphia scored three times in the first and then three more times in the fifth, but the Pirates kept coming back and making it close. Right fielder Elmer Flick went 3-for-4 with two runs scored, an RBI and two doubles while left fielder Ed Delahanty went 3-for-4 with two runs scored, two RBI's, and a double, giving Delahanty 107 RBI's for the season.

Brooklyn (H) 8 Chicago (NL) 6

The Orphans led 5-1 through the sixth but the Superbas scored four times in the seventh and then pulled ahead to stay with a three-run eighth. Brooklyn had eighteen hits on the day, most of them coming late, and left fielder Jimmy Sheckard led the way with a 4-for-5 day with two runs scored and two RBI's.

Cincinnati 1 Boston (NL) (H) 0

Reds right fielder Sam Crawford singled in first baseman Jake Beckley in the top of the fourth and that was all the scoring in this one. Noodles Hahn (21-14, 2.69) outdueled Vic Willis (18-13, 1.59) for the hard-fought win.

St. Louis 8 New York (H) 2

The Cardinals scored four times in the third and Jack Harper (13-21, 4.24) went all the way for the win. Left fielder Jesse Burkett went 2-for-5 and is hitting .392 for the Cardinals.

  

Wednesday, September 11, 1901

Tommy Corcoran

As seen on the telegraph: Milwaukee announced the release of outfielder Ed Bruyette.

Cleveland announced the release of outfielder Ed Cermak.

Cincinnati announced that shortstop Tommy Corcoran would return to play following his illness of 05/11/1901.

Pittsburgh announced the acquisition of third baseman Jud Smith.

Note: The AL Eastern teams are all moving back east as they have finished their Western swing.

Boston (AL) 2 Washington (H) 0

Boston scored twice in the sixth when third baseman Jimmy Collins tripled home center fielder Chick Stahl with the first run and was then singled home by first baseman Buck Freeman. Cy Young (29-8, 1.22) only allowed three hits and got the win.

Philadelphia (NL) (H) 6 St. Louis 5

The Phillies scored twice in the first to take a quick lead, but the Cardinals came back with a four-run third, the big hit being a three-run homerun by Emmet Heidrick. That lead didn't last long as Philadelphia right fielder Elmer Flick tied the score with a two-run homerun in the bottom half of the inning, and the Phillies eventually pulled away and held on for the win.

Pittsburgh 2 Brooklyn (H) 1

The Superbas started the day only 2.5 games behind the Pirates and knew they had a couple of home games in which they might be able to crawl a little closer, but Jack Chesbro (17-7, 1.80) held strong and got the win for the visitors. Bill Donovan (20-13, 2.99) pitched well but got the loss.

Note: ATMgr had Jud Smith starting at first base today instead of Kitty Bransfield, but according to BBR Smith never actually played first base in 1901.

Boston (NL) (H) 8 Chicago (NL) 2

The offense-deprived Beaneaters scored three runs in both the first and second innings and Bill Dinneen (14-15, 3.29) cruised to an easy win. Center fielder Billy Hamilton went 3-for-4 and had three RBI's to lead the Boston charge.

New York (H) 4 Cincinnati 2

New York scored two runs in the first and then two more in the fifth and Bill Phyle (7-10, 3.90) held off several Reds advances to get the win. The Reds outhit the Giants 11-9, but the hometown team got the hits when they needed them.

  

Thursday, September 12, 1901

George McBride

As seen on the telegraph: Pittsburgh announced that third baseman Tommy Leach was suffering from an injured ankle and had gone to a doctor in Ohio for treatment. Leach was expected back in about ten days.

Philadelphia (NL) announced that outfielder Roy Thomas was suffering from an undisclosed injury and was expected to return in four days.

New York announced that acquisition of outfielder Jim Jones from Albany (New York League).

Washington announced the acquisition of outfielder Charlie Luskey from Waterbury (Connecticut League).

Milwaukee announced the acquisition of infielder George McBride from a Fargo, ND, Team.

Philadelphia (AL) 6 Baltimore (H) 5 (GM 1)

The Orioles slowly built up  5-1 lead but then the Athletics bats woke up when they scored three times in the top of the eighth to make it close at 5-4. In the top of the ninth Philadelphia left fielder Matty McIntyre slapped a two-out two-run double and all of a sudden they had the lead. Eddie Plank (17-12, 3.72) held that lead and got the game one win over Joe McGinnity (20-20, 2.66)

Philadelphia (AL) 8 Baltimore (H) 7 (GM 2)

The Orioles scored three times in the bottom of the sixth to take a 5-3 lead, but then again the Athletics responded, this time with a five-run seventh. Nap Lajoie hit homerun #16 to give the visitors the lead they would not relinquish as Bill Bernhard (10-15, 5.50) held on to beat Joe McGinnity (20-21, 2.67).

Boston (AL) 11 Washington (H) 1

The Americans gathered eighteen hits and six walks on their way to an easy win in Washington. Ted Lewis (19-11, 3.05) got the win over Casey Patten (7-19, 4.20).

Detroit 8 Cleveland (H) 4 (GM 1)

The Tigers led 4-3 after the fourth but then they scored four times in the fifth to put this one away, the big hit being a three-run triple by catcher Sport McCallister. Roscoe Miller (22-10, 2.84) held off the Blues thereafter and got the Game One win.

Detroit 4 Cleveland (H) 0 (GM 2)

Ed Siever (18-12, 2.41) allowed eight hits but never really let the Blues get their offense started as he got the shutout win and the doubleheader sweep for the Tigers. Detroit had fifteen hits and five walks, but their offense didn’t really do much either.

Chicago (AL) 5 Milwaukee (H) 3 (GM 1)

The White Stockings scored four times in the top of the first when Milwaukee pitcher Bert Husting (5-14, 6.38) couldn’t get the third out and Roy Patterson (22-11, 2.34) held on for the Game One win. The Brewers out hit the White Stockings 11-8, but couldn't close the deal.

Chicago (AL) 1 Milwaukee (H) 0 (GM 2)

Brewers pitcher Bill Reidy (11-17, 3.75) only gave up three hits but allowed a run to score in the sixth on an infield out, but that was all Chicago needed today. Wiley Piatt (10-8, 5.14) only allowed two hits and got the shutout win in Game Two.

St. Louis 5 Philadelphia (NL) (H) 4

The Phillies led 2-1 after the second, but the Cardinals soon tied the score and moved ahead, far enough ahead that they could withstand a two-run rally attempt in the bottom of the ninth. Ed Murphy (8-9, 4.41) outlasted Al Orth (17-11, 2.3) for the win.

New York (H) 11 Cincinnati 10

The Reds got off to a quick start and led 7-2 after the top of the fifth and then 9-4 after the top of the sixth, but then the Giants drew within one with a four-run sixth and then they followed that up with a three-run seventh. Cincinnati right fielder Sam Crawford drove in four runs on four hits and third baseman Harry Steinfeldt hit two homeruns, but it wasn't enough as every Giants payer had at least one hit and shortstop George Davis hit a timely two-run double in the seventh inning that put New York ahead to stay.

  

Friday, September 13, 1901

As seen on the telegraph: Cincinnati announced that second baseman Bill Fox was suffering from an injured finger and would not play for the remainder of the season.

Philadelphia (AL) 8 Baltimore (H) 3

The Athletics ran their winning streak to nine games as Nap Lajoie tripled in each of the first two innings to get the visitors off to a fast start. Snake Wiltse (9-10, 3.53) pitched well and got the win.

Boston (AL) 17 Washington (H) 2

This one was over early as Boston scored five times in the first and then six times in the fourth, knocking Bill Carrick (19-15, 4.08), the Senators best starter, out of the box. The Americans had 27 hits on the day, with every non-pitcher having multiple hits. Shortstop Freddy Parent led the way with a 5-for-5 day that included four RBI's, a double, and a homerun. Third baseman Jimmy Collins went 5-for-7, scored three runs, drove in two, and had a double. George Winter (13-11, 2.38) got the win but was the only Boston player to not collect a hit.

Cleveland (H) 6 Detroit 5

The Tigers led 3-0 early but a three-run fourth by the Blues tied the score at 3-3 and then the two teams spent the next few innings just trading runs. In the bottom of the ninth, the Blues got two singles after two outs and then first baseman Candy LaChance stroked a solid single to drive home the game-winner. Pete Dowling (8-23, 4.53) got the win.

Chicago (AL) 7 Milwaukee (H) 1 (Grand Slam)

Jack Katoll (18-5, 2.23) didn’t allow a run until the eighth as Chicago continued to reduce its magic number. The big hit was a grand slam by catcher Billy Sullivan in the top of the ninth that effectively put the game out of reach for the White Stockings.

St. Louis 13 Philadelphia (NL) (H) 7 (GM 1) (Grand Slam)

The game was back and forth until the Cardinals exploded for six runs in the top of the seventh, the big hit being a Grand Slam by center fielder Emmet Heidrick. St. Louis had twenty hits in Game One, Philadelphia had 17, and every starter on both teams had at least one hit.

St. Louis 10 Philadelphia (NL) (H) 7 (GM 2)

The Phillies had a 6-3 lead and were cruising to an easy win and a doubleheader split when the Cardinals had another unexpected offensive explosion, this time seven runs in the top of the ninth. Jack Powell (18-17, 3.26) got the win as every Cardinal in the lineup had at least one hit (15 total). Ed Delahanty went 4-for-4 (.376) for the Phillies with two runs scored, three RBI's (113), a double and homerun (#9), but it wasn't enough today.

Brooklyn (H) 7 Pittsburgh 6 (GM 1)

Brooklyn started the day 3.5 games behind league-leading Pittsburgh and they knew with a home doubleheader they could really make a dent in that lead. Pittsburgh scored once in the top of the first, but the Superbas led 6-1 after the sixth and were cruising to an easy win. The Pirates made it close in the end, but Frank Kitson (20-13, 2.95) held on for the Game One win.

Pittsburgh 9 Brooklyn (H) 1 (GM 2)

The Pirates earned their split in the doubleheader by scoring four runs in the first and then backing that up with a four-run sixth. Both teams had ten hits in Game Two but Ed Poole (6-3, 2.91) got the win by keeping the Superbas off the scoreboard.

Boston (NL) (H) 4 Chicago (NL) 1 (GM 1)

The Orphans started the day with a nine-game losing streak and residing in seventh place, a half-game behind the Cardinals, and a doubleheader with always tough Boston ahead of them. The Beaneaters led 3-1 after the second and Togie Pittinger (15-14, 2.57) didn't  allow a Chicago run until the eighth and got the Game One win.

Boston (N) (H) 5 Chicago (NL) 1 (GM 2)

Boston got all five of their hits in a five-run second inning and Vic Willis (19-13, 1.57) got the win and the doubleheader sweep for Boston. Jack Taylor (11-18, 4.06) had the one bad inning and that was enough.

Heinie Peitz

New York (H) 2 Cincinnati 1 (11) (GM 1)

The Red started the game off with one in the first but that was all they would get today and Charlie Hickman (3-4, 4.86) went all the way for the Game One win. Noodles Hahn (21-15, 2.66) matched Hickman almost pitch-for-pitch until the Giants got the game-winner in the eleventh.

New York (H) 4 Cincinnati 2 (GM 2)

The Giants scored twice in the first and then added two more in the seventh to walk away with the Game Two win and the doubleheader sweep. Cincinnati outhit New York 9-7 as utility player Heinie Peitz went 4-for-4 with a run, an RBI, and two doubles, but that was all the Reds could muster.

  

Saturday, September 14, 1901

As seen on the telegraph: New York announced that catcher Frank Bowerman was suffering from a fractured wrist and would not return this season.

Milwaukee announced the release of outfielder George Hogriever.

Cincinnati announced that pitcher Bill Phillips was suffering from an injured finger and was expected to return in a week.

Chicago (AL) announced that shortstop Frank Shugart had returned to play from his suspension of 09/15/1901.

Philadelphia (AL) announced the acquisition of shortstop Billy Lauder. Reportedly former player Lauder had stopped by the locker room to visit friends and was drafted to play third base in both ends of a doubleheader because of an injury to Bones Ely. Lauder didn't stay with the team because he wanted to return to his business.

Note: The NL Eastern teams are all on trains heading eastward, getting ready to resume play versus their regional opponents.

Boston (AL) (H) 5 Washington 0

Both teams got on trains after yesterday's game in Washington and resumed play in Boston today, but the result was the same as Cy Young (30-8, 1.19) threw his eleventh shutout of the season in picking up win #30 on the season. Third baseman Jimmy Collins and first baseman Buck Freeman both hit homeruns to lead the offense.

Detroit (H) 3 Cleveland 0

Both teams got on trains after yesterday's game in Cleveland and resumed play in Detroit today with Joe Yeager (20-3, 2.32) throwing a three-hit shutout for the Tigers.

Philadelphia (AL) (H) 5 Baltimore 3 (GM 1)

Both teams got on trains after yesterday's game in Baltimore and resumed play in Baltimore today with another doubleheader. Athletics Catcher Doc Powers broke open a 3-3 tie when he doubled home a run from third, and Powers scored on the next pitch on an error by the Orioles center fielder Steve Brodie.

Baltimore 6 Philadelphia (AL) (H) 5 (GM 2) (Grand Slam)

The Orioles scored five times in the second, the big hit being a grand slam by left fielder Mike Donlin. Jerry Nops (7-14, 4.62) gave up some runs late but held on for the Game Two win.

Note: I've had three grand slams all seasons and then all of a sudden I had three in two days.

Pittsburgh (H) 12 Cincinnati 0 (GM 1)

The Pirates got off to a fast start and then continued to pound the Reds, ending Game One with seventeen hits and five walks. Jack Chesbro (18-7, 1.73) got the shutout win plus hit a three-run homerun to help his own cause.

Pittsburgh (H) 11 Cincinnati 4 (GM 2)

Once again the Pirates got off to a fast start and then pounded Reds pitchers, getting eighteen hits and six walks in Game Two. Pittsburgh Right fielder Lefty Davis  and left fielder Fred Clarke both had three RBI's from the top of the lineup to support Ed Doheny (8-7, 4.67).

Boston (NL) (H) 6 New York 2

Veteran third baseman Bobby Lowe hit two homeruns and drove in three runs to lead the Beaneaters to o the easy win at home. Kid Nichols (17-13, 2.34) got the win.

  

Sunday, September 15, 1901

As seen on the telegraph: Pittsburgh announced the acquisition of infielder Jimmy Burke, previously with Chicago (AL). Pittsburgh also announced that catcher George Yeager was suffering from a bad leg (it had been broken the previous season) and was expected to return to play in about two weeks. Pittsburgh also announced that pitcher Jesse Tannehill would return to the mound following his absence of 09/15/1901. Pittsburgh also announced that catcher Chief Zimmer would return to play following his rib injury of 08/24/1901.

Davy Jones

Philadelphia (AL) announced that shortstop Bones Ely was suffering from the grip was would not return this season.

Milwaukee announced the acquisition of outfielder Davy Jones from Rockford (3I league). Milwaukee also announced the acquisition of outfielder Lou Gertenrich.

Chicago (AL) (H) 6 Milwaukee 1 (GM 1)

Chicago scored twice in the first, added three more in the fourth, and Jimmy Callahan (14-6, 1.81) had what he needed for the Game One win. Chicago left fielder Herm McFarland stroked two doubles and drove in two runs as part of getting the White Stockings their early lead.

Milwaukee 5 Chicago (AL) (H) 4 (GM 2)

Milwaukee left fielder Davy Jones made his ML debut in Game One and in Game Two Jones smacked a surprise two-run homerun of Clark Griffith (20-8, 1.82) to give the Brewers a lead they would not give up. Bill Reidy (12-17, 3.76) allowed the White Stockings to get close, but held on for the Game Two win and a split in the doubleheader.

Detroit (H) 10 Cleveland 7

The Blues led 4-1 after the fifth but then the Tigers scored three times in the sixth and then added six more in the seventh to run away with it. The Tigers made it difficult though as Ed Siever (19-12, 2.53) gave up sixteen hits and the Detroit defense committed five errors.

St. Louis 9 Chicago (NL) (H) 5

St. Louis extended Chicago's losing streak to twelve games as they built an early 9-0 lead and then held off a late rally attempt for the win. Jack Harper (14-21, 4.14) got the win as center fielder Emmet Heidrick provided the big hit, a three-run homerun in the eighth that put the game out of reach.

Pittsburgh 1 Cincinnati (H) 0

Jesse Tannehill (21-6, 1.61) outdueled Noodles Hahn (21-16, 2.62) after the Pirates scored a run in the top of the first and then both pitchers shut down their opposition for the remainder of the day.

Note: Cincinnati became the last team to reach the 120 games played mark.