Week 12 Summary (06/28/1920 - 07/04/1920)

Week Twelve of the 1920 BBW Replay is in the books, and it was a busy week. I have mentioned several times previously how the number of games played versus weeks on the schedule was lagging. Both leagues started taking steps to rectify this issue, and while it can’t be fixed in one week, there are going to be plenty of busy weeks coming up.

There were either one or two doubleheaders every day this past week, and even though the week ended on the Fourth of July, the holiday doubleheader blowout will take place on Monday (July 5), sixteen games in all. Several teams are already seemingly running on fumes, but the games will be played, and everyone will do their best.

Babe Ruth hit five homeruns during the week plus a three-run triple as the Yankees regained first place and now lead the White Sox by 1.5 games. New York is finding a much easier road when playing against fellow Eastern franchises while Chicago is finding their path through the Midwest teams much more difficult to navigate.

 

Washington Manager
Clark Griffith

Both Cleveland and Brooklyn, the teams that went to the World Series in 1920, both found themselves floundering at the beginning of the season, but then both got hot and climbed their way toward the top. However, they now find themselves trapped in the middle of the pack and are having a tough time breaking out. Will both New York teams continue to dominate? The White Sox won’t lose their Black Sox players until the last week of the season. Can Brooklyn and Cleveland pull it together long enough to make the jump all the way to the top?

So many questions. The only thing to do is start Week Thirteen, see where our doubleheader madness leaves us after Monday, and let's go from there.

 

Griffith Stadium 1924 Digital Art by Gary Grigsby - Pixels

Week 12 Results (06/28/1920 - 07/04/1920)

Monday, June 28, 1920

Transactions:

 

Boston (AL) pitcher Allen Russell made his Season Finale on 06/27/1920

 

Pittsburgh pitcher Sheriff Blake made his Major League Debut on 06/29/1920

 

New York (NL) infielder Al Lefevre made his Major League Debut on 06/28/1920

 

Detroit (H) 7 Chicago (AL) 6

 

The Tigers got off to a fast start with a three-run first, and by the end of the fourth Detroit held a 5-2 lead. The league-leading White Sox tied the game at 5-5 with a three-run sixth and then took the lead when they scored another run in the seventh. This turned out to be Detroit's day though as Eddie Cicotte (10-3, 3.61) couldn’t hold the lead when the Tigers scored two runs in the bottom of the eighth to regain the lead. Frank Okrie entered the game in relief and pitched a 1-2-3 ninth to secure the win for fellow reliever Ernie Alten (2-1, 3.55). Chicago third baseman Buck Weaver continued his magical season by going 4-for-5 (.419) and scoring two runs.

 

Cleveland 10 St. Louis (AL) (H) 5

The Indians scored five times in the top of the fourth as Allen Sothoron (3-12, 6.02) committed two errors, and then Ken Williams kicked a grounder to left to further the pain. Stan Coveleski (10-5, 3.34) gave up ten hits and had sporadic control issues but fought his way through to the win.

 

Washington (H) 6 Philadelphia (AL) 4

 

The top three batters in the Washington lineup accounted for twelve of the fourteen Senators' hits and drove in all six of their runs scored. First baseman Joe Judge went 3-for-5 left fielder Clyde Milan went 5-for-5, and center fielder Sam Rice went 4-for-4, with Eric Erickson (9-2, 3.06) getting the win.

 

Brooklyn 9 Boston (NL) (H) 8

 

The Robins led 5-2 after the fourth, but then the Braves tied the score at 5-5 when they scored three times in the bottom of the sixth. Brooklyn came right back with two in the seventh, but they couldn't hold off Boston who scored two in the eighth to tie the score at 7-7. The Robins came back again, this time with two runs in the top of the ninth, but they didn't get the win until the Braves scored in the bottom of the ninth and then had the bases loaded before the third out was in the books. George Mohart (3-1, 2.41) got the dreaded blown save and win combination.

 

Chicago (NL) (H) 4 Pittsburgh 0 (GM 1)

 

Lefty Tyler (2-5, 4.68) shut out the surging Pirates and got the win over Babe Adams (9-5, 1.22). Adams only allowed two runs in his eight-inning stint, but Tyler shut down the Pittsburgh offense.

 

Pittsburgh 8 Chicago (AL) (H) 2 (GM 2)

 

The Pirates earned a split in the doubleheader by scoring four runs in the third and then Earl Hamilton (5-2, 2.51) held off the Cubs to pick up the win.

 

Cincinnati (H) 9 St. Louis (NL) 2

 

The Reds scored three runs in the second and ran away with the game from that point on. Slim Sallee (6-3, 3.19) got the win, and third baseman Heinie Groh had the big day at the plate by going 6-for-6 (.320) and scoring three runs.

 

New York (NL) 8 Philadelphia (NL) (H) 1

 

Center fielder Benny Kauff hit a three-run homerun (#5) in the first baseman George Kelly added a two-run homerun (#6) in the ninth to power the Giants over the Phillies. Artie Nehf (10-2, 2.74) went all the way for the win.

 

Tuesday, June 29, 1920

 

Transactions:

 

Chicago (NL) pitcher Abraham Bailey was injured (?) on 06/27/20

 

Washington second baseman Bucky Harris returned to play on 06/30/1920. Washington outfielder Jack Calvo made his Major League Finale on 06/28/1920

 

Philadelphia (NL) pitcher Lefty Weinert made his Season Finale on 06/28/1920

 

Detroit pitcher Jack Coombs made his Season Debut on 06/30/1920

 

Chicago (AL) 3 Detroit (H) 1

 

Second baseman Eddie Collins scored all three of the Chicago runs despite not getting a hit, but Lefty Williams (11-8, 3.42) didn't care and was happy to snag the win.

 

New York (AL) (H) 8 Boston (AL) 7

 

The Yankees knew they got a little lucky today as the Red Sox built an early lead but couldn’t hold it, eventually seeing New York win it in the bottom of the ninth when Babe Ruth walked with two outs already recorded, right fielder Bob Meusel doubled him home to tie the score, and then center fielder Ping Bodie singled home Meusel with the game-winner. Bob Shawkey (11-5, 2.24) got the win for his one inning of relief work.

 

St. Louis (AL) (H) 10 Cleveland 5 (GM 1)

 

The Browns are a team that most of the league fears because you never know when it might happen, but when they explode there isn't much you can do about it. St. Louis led 8-3 after the third and Urban Shocker (12-3, 2.47) got the Game One win. First baseman George Sisler went 3-for-4 (.444) and drove in four runs and third baseman Jimmy Austin chipped in with a 4-for-4 day to help lead the offense. Center fielder Tris Speaker went 3-for-4 with three RBIs, and three doubles for the Indians.

 

St. Louis (AL) (H) 16 Cleveland 5 (GM 2)

 

The Browns stayed hot with the bats and accumulated 24 hits in Game Two, with every Browns players having at least two hits. St. Louis had six doubles, with three of them coming from shortstop Wally Gerber, and center fielder Baby Doll Jacobson had six RBI's. No additional RBI's for first baseman George Sisler, but he did go 3-for-4 (.449) and scored three runs. Carl Weilman (3-8, 6.86) took home the Game Two win.

 

Brooklyn 6 Boston (NL) (H) 2

 

The Robins scored three times in the top of the first, the big hit being a two-out two-run double from first baseman Ed Konetchy. Leon Cadore (8-4, 2.84) only allowed two hits in eight innings of work plus he added a two-run homerun (#1) to help his own cause.

 

Pittsburgh 2 Chicago (NL) (H) 0 (GM 1)

 

After splitting a doubleheader yesterday these two teams met again today, and Wilbur Cooper (12-3, 1.72) held the Cubs to two hits and got the Game One win.

 

Chicago (NL) (H) 4 Pittsburgh 1 (GM 2)

 

Chicago gained a split by blowing up a 1-1 tie with a three-run third, the big hit being a two-out two-run triple by left fielder Dave Robertson. Both Claude Hendrix (6-4, 3.86) and Johnny Meador (1-3, 7.29) finished strong, but Hendrix had the lead, held it, and got the win.

 

Cincinnati (H) 8 St. Louis (NL) 3

 

The Reds put up a five-spot in the bottom of the second to take a 6-1 lead and then Ray Fisher (7-3, 3.71) held off a mini-comeback attempt by the Cardinals for the win.

 

Philadelphia (NL) (H) 5 New York (NL) 4 (15)

 

Both teams hit into multiple double plays to end their scoring opportunities and eventually, the game went into extra innings. Third baseman Frankie Frisch successfully squeezed home a run in the top of the fifteenth but in the bottom of the inning center fielder Cy Williams smacked a two-two-run homerun (#9) for the exciting come-from-behind victory.

 

Wednesday, June 30, 1920

 

Transactions:

 

St. Louis (AL) pitcher Bill Bayne returned to the mound on 07/01/1920

 

Washington 2 Boston (AL) (H) 1 (13) (GM 1)

 

Both teams scored a run in the first inning and that was all the scoring until catcher Patsy Gharrity singled home second baseman Bucky Harris with the eventual game-winning run in the top of the thirteenth. Jim Shaw (1-6, 5.05) went all the way for the win over Bullet Joe Bush (4-10, 3.61), who also threw a complete game.

 

Washington 7 Boston (AL) (H) 3 (GM 2)

 

The Red Sox scored three runs in the second to take a 3-1 lead, but that was their only highlight in Game Two as Washington led 5-3 after the fourth and then both pitchers went to work with no more scoring until the Senators added two insurance runs in the top of the ninth. Tom Zachary (8-7, 3.60) pitched a strong game as Washington swept the road doubleheader in Boston.

 

Chicago (AL) 8 Detroit (H) 4

 

Rollie Naylor

The score was tied 3-3 after the third but then the White Sox poured it on late and walked away with the easy win. Red Faber (10-6, 1.91) had a slow start but once he got warmed up, he was fully in control of the game the rest of the way.

Philadelphia (AL) (H) 5 New York (AL) 0 (GM 1) (No-Hitter!)

 

A's hurler Rollie Naylor (6-12, 2.94) threw the fourth no-hitter of the season, having allowed four walks, but earned the adulation as he kept the (formerly) league-leading Yankees off the scoreboard. Third baseman Fred Thomas, who had spent the last month batting lead-off for Philadelphia, was moved to the eighth spot in the lineup today and responded with a 2-for-2 day and drove in two of the A's first three runs.

 

Philadelphia (AL) (H) 9 New York (AL) 2 (GM 2)

 

After a collision in the outfield, injured shortstop Roger Peckinpaugh and left fielder Bob Meusel in the bottom of the seventh the A's went on to score eight runs and turn this one into a laugher. The Yankees extended the inning with two crucial fielding errors and then pinch-hitter Dick Burrus hit a two-out three-RBI triple to end the scoring.

 

Cleveland 7 St. Louis (AL) (H) 2

 

After having been thumped in both ends of the doubleheader yesterday the Indians turned the ball over to Jim Bagby (11-6, 2.53) today and Bagby came through, keeping the Browns bats quiet and picked up the win. Cleveland scored four runs late to make it look easier than it was.

 

Chicago (NL) (H) 4 Pittsburgh 3 (12)

 

The Pirates scored two runs in the top of the seventh to tie the score at 3-3 and that ended the scoring in regulation and the game soon went into extra-innings. Both teams had opportunities but in the bottom of the twelfth the Cubs loaded the bases and first baseman Fred Merkle hit a long sacrifice fly for the win.

 

Cincinnati (H) 3 St. Louis (NL) 1

 

The Reds only had five hits but they pushed across two runs in the fourth and a single run in the fifth and Dutch Ruether (12-4, 1.72) got the tough win over Jesse Haines (12-3, 2.19).

 

New York (NL) 7 Brooklyn (H) 2 (GM 1)

 

The Giants came alive with a six-run fourth, the big hit being a two-out three-run double from shortstop Dave Bancroft. Jesse Barnes (10-5, 2.28) got the Game One win.

 

New York (NL) 1 Brooklyn (H) 0 (12) (GM 2)

 

Brooklyn had been on a bit of a roll recently and was looking forward to making a dent in the Giants' lead, but it was not to be as center fielder Benny Kauff lined a long single off the wall to score right fielder Ross Youngs from second base in the bottom of the twelfth for the game-winner.  Bill Hubbell (2-1, 1.42) pitched four innings of scoreless relief and picked up the win over hard-luck loser Burleigh Grimes (4-7, 2.59)

 

Thursday, July 1, 1920

 

Transactions:

 

Detroit third baseman Bob Jones returned to play on 07/02/1920. Detroit pitcher Ernie Alten made his Major League Finale on 06/30/1920

 

New York (NL) pitcher Bill Hubbell (Team Finale 06/30/1920) was waived on 07/01/1920

 

Washington pitcher Harry Courtney returned to the mound on 07/02/1920. Washington third baseman Frank Ellerbe returned to play on 07/02/1920

 

Philadelphia (NL) pitcher Bill Hubbell (Team Debut 07/04/1920) was claimed on waivers from New York (NL) on 07/01/1920

 

Boston (AL) (H) 9 Washington 5

 

The Red Sox went ahead early and then held off several Senators' comeback attempts for a convincing win. Harry Harper (4-4, 2.54) went all the way for the win over Walter Johnson (7-6, 3.15).

 

Note: On this day in 1920, Walter Johnson pitched the first no-hitter of his career.

 

Chicago (AL) (H) 11 St. Louis (AL) 0 (GM 1)

 

The White Sox were already ahead 5-0 when center fielder Happy Felsch unloaded a three-run homerun (#5) in the seventh, effectively locking up the Game One win for Eddie Cicotte (11-3, 3.36)

 

St. Louis (AL) 6 Chicago (AL) (H) 1 (GM 2)

 

Center fielder Baby Doll Jacobson hit a two-run homerun (#6) in the Browns' three-run third put the visitors up 4-1 and Bill Bayne (1-0, 3.24), making his first start of the season, shackled the Chicago offense and got the Game Two win.

 

New York (AL) 8 Philadelphia (AL) (H) 5

 

Ernie Shore (3-1, 5.53) made a spot start for the Yankees and didn't have the greatest of outings, but the A's hit into three double plays, Babe Ruth hit a three-run homerun (#23) in the first, and the Yankees came away with the win.

 

Chicago (NL) 2 Cincinnati (H) 0

 

Pete Alexander (9-10, 2.15) held the Reds to only two hits in the game plus he drove in the first Cubs run in a two-run fifth.

 

Brooklyn 6 New York (NL) (H) 4

 

First baseman Ed Konetchy slugged a three-run homerun (#3) in the third to give the Robins an early 5-0 lead and then Rube Marquard (4-5, 4.38) and Sherry Smith held off a furious Giants' comeback to get the win.

 

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

 

The Cardinals scored single runs in five different innings and Ferdie Schupp (3-10, 6.21) fought his wat through to a complete-game victory over the visiting Pirates. Pittsburgh scored a run in the ninth to make it close and they had the bases loaded when Schupp induced a game-ending double play to secure the win.

 

Note: The Cardinals played their first game in their new home field, Sportsman Park, which they will be sharing with the Browns.

 

Friday, July 2, 1920

 

Transactions:

 

New York (NL) infielder Ed Sicking (Team Finale 06/30/1920) was sold to Cincinnati on 07/02/1920

 

Bill Killefer

Chicago (NL) catcher Bill Killefer returned to play on 07/03/1920

Cincinnati infielder Ed Sicking (Team Debut 07/10/1920) was acquired from New York (NL) in 07/02/1920

 

Boston (AL) (H) 4 Washington 1

 

A two-run single by left fielder Mike Menosky helped the Red Sox blow open a scoreless tie when they scored four runs in the bottom of the fifth. Sad Sam Jones (5-8, 4.41) kept the visiting Senators off-stride all day, allowing ten hits in the game, but was never really threatened.

 

St. Louis (AL) 7 Chicago (AL) (H) 6 (11)

 

Perhaps the most exciting game of the week as the Browns loaded the bases in both the first and second innings but could only come away with a single tally in both innings. Twice St. Louis edged ahead, only to see Chicago tie the score back up, and then the White Sox finally took the lead with two runs in the bottom of the eighth, only to see the Browns tie the score back up with a run in the ninth. In the top of the eleventh first baseman George Sisler, who went 5-for-6 (.456) with four runs scored in the game, slammed a solo homerun (#6) and this time the lead held for the Urban Shocker (13-3, 2.54) and the visiting Browns.

 

Cleveland 18 Detroit (H) 5

 

A three-run third put the Indians up 5-0 and eventually, they were able to knock Hooks Dauss (5-8, 3.46), but now with the Tigers' bullpen deployed, Cleveland went wild and accumulated twenty-six hits on the day to go with their eighteen runs. Third baseman Larry Gardner was the hitting star as he went 5-for-7, scored two runs, drove in nine runs, and hit a triple and homerun (#4) (alas - no double). Stan Coveleski (11-5, 3.45) went all the way for the win, although he did lighten up over the last few innings.

 

New York (AL) 9 Philadelphia (AL) (H) 2

 

Right fielder Babe Ruth got the scoring started for the Yankees when he launched a two-run homerun (#24) in the fourth to tie the score at 2-2 and then the New York offense kicked it into gear and ran away for the win. Herb Thormahlen (3-5, 4.41) went all the way for the win plus he chipped in with a 2-for-4 day that includes a run scored, two RBI's, and a triple.

 

Brooklyn (H) 9 Philadelphia (NL) 6

 

The Phillies got things started with a two-run first, but the Robins came back with five runs in the bottom of the inning, thanks in part to two Philadelphia errors. The Phillies added two more in the top of the second, but then both pitchers buckled down and the scoring onslaught slowed as well, although first baseman Ed Konetchy did hit two homeruns (#4, #5), which gave him three homeruns for the week.

 

Chicago (NL) 6 Cincinnati (H) 4

 

Both teams kept putting runners on base but neither could capitalize on their opportunities. The Cubs finally went ahead to stay when left fielder Dave Robertson homered (#4) in the sixth and Paul Carter (3-3, 3.30) was able to muddle all the way through for the complete game victory.

 

Boston (NL) 7 New York (N) (H) 6 (12) (GM 1)

 

The Giants led 2-0 after the fifth, but the Braves came back and scored two runs in each of the sixth and seventh innings, added an insurance run in the ninth, but then shortstop Dave Bancroft doubled home two runs to tie the score at 5-5 and it was time for extra innings. Both teams scored a run in the tenth, but then Boston scored again in the twelfth and this Joe Oeschger (3-7, 4.34) ended things with a 1-2-3 twelfth and got the hard-fought win.

 

New York (NL) (H) 7 Boston (NL) 5 (GM 2)

 

Boston hopped off to a fast start with four runs in the top of the first, but by the end of the fifth New York had tied the score at 4-4, and then by the end of the seventh the Giants were on top by a score of 7-4. Phil Douglas (6-6, 4.57) got off to a rough start but quickly settled down and got the Game Two win.

 

St. Louis (NL) (H) 15 Pittsburgh 7

 

The Cardinals scored five in the first, four in the third, and then four again in the fifth, all before any Pirates crossed home plate. St. Louis batters combined for six doubles, two triples, and a homerun, with left fielder Austin McHenry leading the way with a 5-for-6 day that included two runs, three RBI's, a double, and a triple. Bill Doak (9-6, 2.38) got lit up late but still picked up the win. Pittsburgh had four errors in the game, and St. Louis had three.

 

Saturday, July 3, 1920

 

Transactions:

 

Boston (NL) pitcher Bunny Hearn made his Major League Finale on 07/02/1920. Hearn was later sold to Toronto (IL)

 

Boston (AL) outfielder Harry Hooper was injured (?) on 07/02/1920

 

New York (NL) outfielder Vern Spencer made his Major League Debut on 07/04/1920

 

Philadelphia (NL) infielder Russ Wrightstone returned to play on 07/04/1920

 

Chicago (AL) (H) 9 St. Louis (AL) 7

 

The Browns started off the top of the first with three of their first four batters hitting a double and after the top of the third, they led 4-1. Then it was the White Sox turn as they scored six times, only to see St. Louis tie the game at 7-7 with three unearned runs in the top of the fifth. Roy Wilkinson came in for Red Faber (11-6, 2.07) to close out the game for the White Sox.

 

Cleveland 6 Detroit (H) 4

 

The Tigers scored two times in the first but then Jim Bagby (12-6, 2.62) settled down, kept the Tigers bats quiet thereafter, and the Indians came back for the tough road win.  Bagby also went 3-for-4 at the plate, hit a double, and drove in a run in the ninth to help provide himself a little padding.

 

New York (AL) 10 Philadelphia (AL) (H) (GM 1)

 

The Yankees wasted little time in taking this game over as third baseman Bob Meusel hit a two-run homerun (#7) in the second and then Babe Ruth hit two homeruns (#25, #26) and then completed his day with a three-run triple in the seventh, giving him six RBI's for the day and pushing his seasons total up to 80. Carl Mays (13-3, 1.46) got the Game One win.

 

New York (AL) 2 Philadelphia (AL) (H) 1 (GM 2)

 

Another Babe Ruth homerun (#27) put the Yankees up early and it looked like that might be enough but the A's finally got on the board with a run in the bottom of the eighth to tie the score at 1-1. Rip Collins (3-2, 1.98) slapped an RBI single in the top of the ninth and then shut down the A's with a 1-2-3 ninth to get the win and the doubleheader sweep.

 

Philadelphia (NL) 4 Brooklyn (H) 1

 

The Phillies scored three times in the first and then added a fourth run in the second, giving George Smith (3-7, 5.13) what he needed to pick up the win. The Robins outhit the visiting Phillies 10-6, but Philadelphia managed to bunch all their hits in those first two innings.

 

Chicago (NL) 3 Cincinnati (H) 2

 

The Cubs broke a scoreless tie with a three-run eighth, the big hit being a two-run double off the bat of left fielder Dave Robertson, the Reds came right back with two runs in the bottom of the inning, but Lefty Tyler (3-5, 4.33) wouldn't let them go any further.

 

Pittsburgh 6 St. Louis (NL) (H) 0

 

Wilbur Cooper (13-3, 1.63) threw his fifth shutout of the season and ended the Pirates' four-game losing streak. Pittsburgh scored four times in the first and even though the Cardinals outhit the Pirates 9-7 and the Pirates had three errors to the Cardinals' two, Cooper was never really threatened.

 

Sunday, July 4, 1920

 

Transactions:

 

St. Louis (AL) catcher Josh Billings was injured (?) on 07/3/1920

 

Chicago outfielder Max Flack was injured (?) on 07/03/1920

 

Philadelphia (AL) first baseman Ivy Griffin was injured (?) on 07/03/1920

 

New York (NL) outfielder Benny Kauff made his Major League Finale on 07/02/1920. New York (NL) traded Kauff, Bill Hubbell, and cash to Toronto (IL) for Vern Spencer

 

Brooklyn pitcher George Mohart was injured (?) on 07/03/1920

 

Gene Bailey

Boston (AL) outfielder Gene Bailey (Team Debut 07/05/1920) was acquired from Boston (NL) on 07/04/1920. Bailey became the first and only player to play for both Boston teams in the same season.

Philadelphia (AL) second baseman Jimmy Dykes returned to play on 07/05/1920

 

New York (AL) infielder Chick Fewster made his Season Debut on 07/05/1920. Fewster had been injured by a HBP in Spring Training

 

New York (NL) second baseman Roy Grimes made his Major League Debut on 07/05/1920

 

Cincinnati pitcher Jack Theis made his Major League Debut on 07/05/1920

 

Pittsburgh pitcher Jack Wisner returned to the mound on 07/05/1920

 

Philadelphia (NL) catcher Frank Withrow returned to play on 07/05/1920

 

St. Louis (AL) 3 Chicago (AL) (H) 2

 

Center fielder Baby Doll Jacobson hit a two-run homerun (#7) in the first but the White Sox had tied the score back up at 2-2 by the end of the fifth. Right fielder Jack Tobin came through with an RBI single in the seventh, scoring third baseman Frank Thompson. Dixie Davis (8-4, 2.22) got the decision over Eddie Cicotte (11-4, 3.27).

 

Detroit (H) 9 Cleveland 7

 

The Tigers scored for times in the second inning to take a quick 5-1 lead, but the Indians slowly came back and after a three-run seventh took a 7-6 lead. Undeterred, Detroit came right back with three runs of their own in the bottom of the seventh and Doc Ayers pitched two scoreless innings to preserve the win for Frank Okrie (3-1, 6.92)

 

New York (AL) 5 Washington (H) 4

 

Jack Quinn (11-5, 1.94) kept the hometown Senators off the scoreboard until the seventh as Quinn drove in the first Yankees run of the day with a single in the second and then went all the way for the win. Right fielder Braggo Roth hit a two-out three-run homerun (#2) in the ninth to make it close, but it was too little too late.

 

Brooklyn (H) 4 Philadelphia (NL) 3 (10) (GM 1)

 

Brooklyn catcher Ernie Krueger lined a double in the bottom of the tenth into the left field corner and Phillies left fielder Irish Meusel misplayed the carom and Krueger was able to come all the way around with the game-winner.

 

Brooklyn (H) 3 Philadelphia (NL) 2 (GM 2)

 

Brooklyn led 2-1 after the third and then both teams scored a run in the sixth, but that was all the scoring today and the Robins came away with the doubleheader sweep. Burleigh Grimes (5-7, 2.54) got the win over Bill Hubbell (2-2, 2.00) who was making his first start since coming over from the Giants.

 

Pittsburgh 3 Cincinnati (H) 2

 

In a battle of aces, Babe Adams (10-5, 1.25) got the win over Dutch Ruether (12-5, 1.79) as the Pirates finally got on the scoreboard with a run in the seventh and then they scored twice in the eighth to take their first lead of the game.

 

Fred Toney

New York (NL) (H) 14 Boston (NL) 1

The Giants scored four runs in the second and then four more in the third and the Braves were never really in this one. Fred Toney (14-2, 1.64) got the win over Hugh McQuillan (3-7, 5.18). The Braves had two doubleheaders earlier in the week and have another on the schedule tomorrow, so McQuillan was asked to take one for the team and go all the way today.

 

St. Louis (NL) (H) 4 Chicago (NL) 2

 

The Cubs scored a run in the first and another run in the ninth, but in between the Cardinals scored enough runs to get the win. Jesse Haines (13-3, 2.18) got the win over Hippo Vaughn (9-6, 2.35).