1916 BBW Replay Week 5 Results - May 8-14, 1916

Monday, May 8, 1916 

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St. Louis (NL) infielder Zinn Beck was injured (?) on 05/07/1916

 

New York (AL) 12 Boston (AL) (H) 1

 

The Red Sox scored first with a run in the bottom of the first inning, but it was all Yankees after that as the visitors knocked out star Vean Gregg (0-1, 11.57) with five runs in the second, and then they pounded on the Boston bullpen after that. Center fielder Fritz Maisel was dropped from the leadoff spot to third in the lineup, and he responded by going 3-for-5 (.221) with four RBI's. George Mogridge (1-0, 0.90) held Boston to only three hits and went all the way for the win.

 

Cleveland (H) 2 Detroit 1 (10)

 

The game started off slow with neither team getting a hit, a walk, or even a strikeout in their first three at-bats, but Cleveland finally broke through with a run in the bottom of the sixth to take a 1-0 lead. Detroit immediately tied it up at 1-1 when they scored a run in the top of the seventh, but neither team could score again in regulation, and the game moved into extra innings. In the bottom of the tenth, the Indians drew a walk, and then a hit-by-pitch. A sacrifice moved the runners along, with runners on second and third with no outs, and then an intentional walk loaded the bases to (hopefully) force a force-out at home. Catcher Steve O'Neill stroked a medium-length fly ball to right, and Elmer Smith was able to beat the throw home for the game-winner. Jim Bagby (3-2, .92) went all the way for the win, with Jean Dubuc (1-3, 2.70) taking the loss.

Philadelphia (AL) (H) 2 Washington 1

 

The lowly A's appeared to be overmatched against Walter Johnson (4-2, 2.45) but after the Nationals took a 1-0 lead in the top of the sixth, Philadelphia finally strung together some hits and scored twice in the bottom of the seventh to take a 2-1 lead. Elmer Myers (1-2, 3.07) went all the way for his first win of the season.

 

Philadelphia (NL) 5 Brooklyn 1

 

A Brooklyn error in the second inning opened the door to two runs scoring, and then in the eighth, two errors ushered in three more runs, five unearned runs in the game, and Grover Alexander (6-0, 0.67) graciously took the win. Wheezer Dell (1-1, 0.00) scored the Robins only run, but took the hard-luck loss.

 

Chicago (NL) (H) 8 Pittsburgh 3 (GM 1)

 

A doubleheader before the friends from the East Coast arrived, the Cubs scored eight runs, five unearned, off Wilbur Cooper (1-1, 2.82). Chicago only had seven hits in the game, but it was enough to make a Game One winner out of George McConnell (5-1, 2.20).

 

Chicago (NL) (H) 9 Pittsburgh 0 (GM 2)

 

The Cubs strengthened their hold on first place in the NL with a doubleheader sweep over the Pirates, with a shaky Pittsburgh defense being the culprit again. Gene Packard (1-0, 0.75) was granted a spot start in Game Two and shut out the Pirates, sealing the fate of Al Mamaux (2-2, 2.89).

 

New York (NL) (H) 3 Boston (NL) 2

 

The Braves took the early lead with a run in the top of the third, but in the bottom of the seventh, the Giants' first two runners reached base, and then, on a sacrifice attempt, third baseman Red Smith bobbled the bunt, and all runners were safe. Fred Merkel then delivered a two-run single to put New York ahead to stay, Ralph "Sailor" Stroud (1-2, 13.50) getting the win in relief.

 

Tuesday, May 9, 1916

 

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Boston (AL) pitcher Marty McHale (Team Finale: 05/08/1916) was granted his release after 05/08/1916

 

New York (NL) pitcher Emelio Palmero (Season Finale: 05/08/1916) was sent out to Louisville (AA) after 05/08/1916

 

Philadelphia (NL) catcher Bill Killefer made his Season Debut on 05/10/1916

 

Boston (AL) (H) 8 Cleveland 4

 

Dick Hoblitzell

The Red Sox welcomed their foes from the Midwest with a seven-run fourth inning and chased Stan Coveleski (0-4, 5.96). Dutch Leonard (5-0, 1.08) continued his strong start to the season by holding Cleveland to only five hits. First baseman Dick Hoblitzell went 4-for-5 (.432) in the game to spark the Boston offense.

New York (AL) (H) 4 Chicago (AL) 3

 

Homeruns by Home Run Baker (3) and Wally Pipp (3) helped to power the Yankees to an early lead, just enough to overcome a pair of errors by New York hurler Ray Caldwell (1-4, 2.20) that accounted for three runs, all unearned, for the White Sox.

 

Detroit 6 Philadelphia (AL) (H) 4

 

The Athletics plated two runs in the first to take the early lead, but the Tigers soon came back to tie and then took the lead they would not give up. Jack Nabors (1-4, 5.40) pitched well but took the loss, thanks to three unearned runs in the top of the fourth. George Cunningham (4-1, 2.06) gave up eight hits in seven innings but otherwise held off the Philadelphia attack to grab the win.

 

St. Louis (AL) 4 Washington (H) 2

 

The Browns hit a pair of triples in the top of the first and built a quick three-run lead, and then Bob Groom (3-3, 2.56) and the Browns bullpen held on for the road win. Harry Harper (3-3, 1.46) struggled in the first but kept St. Louis relatively quiet thereafter.

 

Cincinnati 5 Chicago (NL) (H) 1

 

These two teams opted to squeeze in a makeup game before receiving visitors from the east, as the Reds hoped to slow the Cubs' express. Shortstop Buck Herzog led the surge by going 4-for-5 (.286) with two runs, an RBI, and a double, leading the way for Clarence Mitchell (2-0, 2.79) to get the win over Tom Seaton (1-1, 3.70).

 

New York (NL) 1 Pittsburgh (H) 0

 

Second baseman Larry Doyle doubled home left fielder George J. Burns in the top of the sixth for the game's only run. Jeff Tesreau (3-3, 1.19) scattered six hits and went all the way for the win over Bob Harmon (2-4, 3.35).

 

Wednesday, May 10, 1916

 

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New York (AL) outfielder Doc Cook (Major League Finale: 05/09/1916) was sold to Oakland (PCL) on 05/16/1916

 

Pittsburgh pitcher Carmen Hill (Team Finale: 05/09/1916) was sent out to Rochester (IL) after 05/09/1916

 

Philadelphia (AL) pitcher Carl Ray (Major League Finale: 05/09/1916) was sent out to Newport News (VIRL) after 05/09/1916. Philadelphia (AL) pitcher Harry Weaver (Season Finale: 05/09/1916) was sent out to New Haven (EL) after 05/09/1916

 

Boston (AL) (H) 3 Cleveland 0

 

Babe Ruth (3-2, 2.28) held Cleveland to four hits in the game and went all the way for the shutout victory. The Red Sox scored single runs in both of the first two innings, and Ruth made the early lead stand up.

 

New York (AL) (H) 5 Chicago (AL) 2

 

The Yankees jumped on Chicago starter Reb Russell (4-1, 1.86) for four runs in the bottom of the second, and Ray Keating (2-1, 6.57) went all the way for the win for New York. Left fielder Lee Magee had the big hit in the fateful second inning when he smacked a two-run double.

 

Detroit 15 Philadelphia (AL) (H) 9

 

The Tigers scored five times in the top of the fourth, and then they poured it on from there, running away with the easy win. George Boehler (1-0, 7.36) wilted towards the end, but with that large of a lead he was allowed to stay in and finish the game, plus Boehler drew five walks in his seven plate appearances. Lead-off hitter shortstop Donie Bush had a 4-for-6 (.212) day with three runs scored and three RBI's, and Ty Cobb had four RBI's to go with his 2-for-5 (.371) day.

 

St. Louis 3 Washington (H) 1

 

Veteran hurler Eddie Plank (1-2, 2.25) picked up his first win of the season as he effectively shut down the Nationals and went all the way for the win over Joe Boehling (0-2, 1.67). Catcher Grover Hartley slapped a two-out RBI single in the top of the ninth to give the Browns and Plank a little breathing room.

 

Boston (NL) 2 Chicago (NL) (H) 1 (13)

 

Red Smith

Boston scored the first run of the game when first baseman Ed Konetchy led off the top of the eighth with a triple and then scored on a single by third baseman Red Smith. Art Nehf had a chance for a shutout, but the Cubs started their final at-bat in the ninth with a walk and a hit-by-pitch, and Nehf was replaced. Even then, the Braves had a chance to close it out, but an errant throw home from shortstop Rabbit Maranville couldn't be fielded cleanly, and Rollie Zeider scored from third to tie the game at 1-1. In the thirteenth, center fielder Pete Compton led off with a single and then went from first to third on a wild pitch, followed by an RBI single by catcher Hank Gowdy. Tom Hughes (3-1, 2.53) closed things out in the bottom of the inning to secure the win.

Brooklyn 3 Cincinnati (H) 1

 

Back-to-back triples by left fielder Jimmy Johnston and third baseman Mike Mowrey in the top of the second led to two runs for the Robins, and Jeff Pfeffer (4-0, 0.75) went all the way for the win over Al Schulz (0-4, 2.05).

 

Pittsburgh (H) 5 New York (NL) 4

 

The Giants scored three times in the top of the first, but they couldn’t hold that lead, and the Pirates eventually tied the score at 4-4 with a three-run sixth. Pittsburgh finally completed the comeback when they scored the game-winner in the bottom of the ninth, with Wilbur Cooper (2-1, 2.54) getting the win in relief.

 

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

 

Phillies right fielder Gavvy Cravath swatted a solo homerun in the top of the second and Philadelphia held on to that 1-0 lead until the Cardinals tied it at 1-1 in the bottom of the sixth, and then St. Louis took a 2-1 lead with another run in the seventh. The Phillies tied the score at 2-2 in the top of the eighth, but before the inning was over, Wilbur Good cracked a two-out three-run pinch-hit triple. The Cardinals added another run in the eighth, but they could get no closer. Al Demaree (2-1, 1.50) took the win, with Lee Meadows (3-4, 2.51) getting the loss in relief with four unearned runs allowed.

 

Thursday, May 11, 1916

 

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Boston (AL) (H) 5 Cleveland 3

 

Boston scored early and held off a late-inning comeback by Cleveland to get the win. Ernie Shore (3-1, 1.21) required some ninth-inning help from Babe Ruth to get the win over Willie Mitchell (3-2, 3.72).

 

New York (AL) (H) 1 Chicago (AL) 0

 

A pair of three-hitters today, with the game's only run scoring when Yankees first baseman Wally Pipp smacked a low-flying line drive to center that skipped off the glove of Happy Felsch and rolled all the way to the wall, more than enough time for Pipp to come all the way around and score. Nick Cullop (1-0, 0.77) took the win, and Red Faber (4-3, 2.31) took the loss.

 

Detroit 15 Philadelphia (AL) (H) 1

 

The Detroit offense came ready to play today as they collected twenty-two hits and took turns humbling each A's pitcher they faced. Left fielder Harry Heilmann led the Tigers' hit parade by going 4-for-6 (.326) with three runs scored, two RBI's, and a double.  Meanwhile, Harry Coveleski (5-2, 1.72) scattered five hits and kept Philadelphia scoreless until the bottom of the ninth.

 

Washington (H) 5 St. Louis (AL) 0

 

Bert Gallia (3-1, 3.60) gave up seven hits on the day but only walked one as he overpowered the Browns for the win. The Nationals scored three times in the second, and then in the sixth, a two-run single off the bat of first baseman Joe Judge helped to lock this game up for Gallia and the Nationals.

 

Chicago (NL) (H) 2 Boston (NL) 0

 

After a short stint in yesterday's start, Hippo Vaughn (5-1, 0.90) took the mound again in today's game and didn’t allow a hit until the eighth inning, getting the complete-game two-hit shutout. The Cubs only had five hits in the game, but they bunched them in the bottom of the fifth to score their two runs, the second run scoring on a two-out double by Vaughn.

 

Brooklyn 4 Cincinnati (H) 3

 

Reds third baseman Heinie Groh smacked a two-out two-run double in the bottom of the ninth, but all that did was make it close, and Larry Cheney (1-2, 3.08) held on for the win over Fred Toney (4-2, 1.74).

 

New York (NL) 6 Pittsburgh (H) 0

 

Pol Perritt

Pol Perritt (3-0, 0.30) threw his second shutout of the young season as he held the hometown Pirates to four hits and went all the way for the win. Back-to-back triples by right fielder Dave Robertson and second baseman Larry Doyle led to two runs, and the Giants never looked back.

St. Louis (NL) (H) 3 Philadelphia (NL) 2

 

The Phillies outhit the Cardinals 10-7, but Red Ames (2-1, 1.73) did his best to keep those runners on base and not score, allowing Ames to go all the way for the win. A pair of sacrifice flies made the difference as the St. Louis offense provided just enough runs for Ames to come away with the win.

 

Friday, May 12, 1916

 

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Cleveland pitcher Rip Hagerman (Major League Finale: 05/11/1916) was sent out to Portland (PCL) after 05/11/1916. Cleveland pitcher Willie Mitchell was injured (?) on 05/11/1916

 

Boston (AL) (H) 4 Cleveland 3

 

Sacrifice flies in the first and second innings gave the Red Sox a quick lead, and Herb Pennock (3-0, 2.25) and Rube Foster kept the Indians' bats quiet on the day to keep the first-place Red Sox safely atop the AL. Cleveland scored two runs in the top of the ninth to make it close, but could get no closer.

 

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

 

Chicago humped on New York starter George Mogridge for five runs in the top of the first, forcing the Yankees to bring in Allen Russell (1-1, 4.40) in relief. Russell threw a shutout for the rest of the game and picked up the win when the Yankees stormed back to grab the lead and eventually the win. New York cut the lead to 5-3 with three runs in the third, they added two more in the fifth to tie the score at 5-5, and then took the lead for good with a run in the sixth.

 

Detroit 8 Philadelphia (AL) (H) 3

 

George H. Burns

The Tigers ripped four homeruns in the first four innings of the game, two of them by first baseman George H. Burns (3). Bill James (2-1, 2.88) got the win, with Cap Crowell (0-2, 8.68) and his "M" homerun rating taking the pounding for the loss.

Washington (H) 7 St. Louis (AL) 3

 

The Nationals scored six runs in the bottom of the third, and Harry Harper (4-3, 1.68) was able to cruise to the win, despite giving up a few runs late to the Browns. Lead-off man Ray Morgan and left fielder Howie Shanks both had three hits in the game.

 

Boston (NL) 5 Chicago (NL) (H) 1

 

Boston led 2-1 after the first inning, but then Lefty Tyler (3-1, 1.00) no-hit the Cubs for the remainder of the game, easily getting the win for the Braves. Jimmy Lavender (2-3, 2.65) tired in mid-game, and Boston was able to pick up a few insurance runs for Tyler.

 

New York (NL) 5 Pittsburgh (H) 1

 

New York center fielder Benny Kauff slapped a two-out grounder to first for what looked to be a sure third out, but it took an awkward bounce, skipped of the glove of first baseman Doc Johnsrton, and two runs scored to give the Giants a 3-1 lead. Christy Mathewson (2-0, 0.64) only went five innings but got plenty of help from his bullpen and picked up the road win.

 

Philadelphia (NL) 8 St. Louis (NL)  4

 

Philadelphia left fielder George "Possum" Whitted got the excitement started when he swatted a two-out three-run homerun (2) in the top of the first, only to see the Cardinals come right back and tie the score at 3-3 by the time the full inning was over. Whitted came through again, this time with a two-run double in the seventh, to effectively lock the game up for Erskine Mayer (1-3, 4.37) and the Phillies.

 

Saturday, May 13, 1916

 

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Joe Tinker

Chicago (NL) Manager/infielder Joe Tinker made his Season Debut on 05/14/1916. Chicago (NL) pitcher Mike Prendergast was injured (?) on 05/12/1916. Chicago (NL) catcher Nick Allen (Season Finale 05/12/1916) was sent out to Milwaukee (AA) after 05/12/1916

St. Louis (NL) pitcher Charley Hall was injured (?) on 05/12/1916

 

New York (NL) pitcher Rube Schauer was injured (?) on 05/12/1916

 

Chicago (AL) 5 Boston (AL) (H) 0

 

White Sox batters connected on three consecutive doubles in the top of the fourth and scored three times in the inning, giving the Chicagoans a 4-0 lead. Eddie Cicotte (3-1, 1.46) went all the way for the shutout over the Red Sox, with Dutch Leonard (5-1,1.71) taking the loss.

 

New York (AL) (H) 5 Cleveland 2

 

In the bottom of the seventh, pitcher Ray Caldwell was called upon to pinch-hit with two outs in the inning, and Caldwell delivered a double that soared over the head of Tris Speaker. With the Yankees now in the lead at 3-2, Bob Shawkey came in to close out the final two innings to preserve the win for Ray Fisher (4-1, 2.00).

 

Philadelphia (AL) (H) 2 St. Louis (AL) 1 (10)

 

Holding on to a 1-0 lead with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, St. Louis starter Bob Groom (3-4, 2.44) gave up back-to-back doubles to Stuffy McInnis and Nap Lajoie to tie the game at 1-1 and soon send it to extra innings. The A's wasted no time and shortstop Whitey Witt hit a long fly ball to left to bring home Charley Pick with the game-winner in the bottom of the tenth. Elmer Myers 2-3, 3.77) went all the way for the win.

 

Washington (H) 5 Detroit 0

 

With two outs in the bottom of the fourth inning, weak-hitting right fielder Henri Rondeau (.213) surprised everyone when he slugged a three-run homerun, giving Walter Johnson (5-2, 2.16) and the Nationals a 4-0 lead. Johnson took over from there and finished the shutout victory, having silenced the potent Detroit offense.

 

Cincinnati (H) 3 Philadelphia (NL) 1

 

Cincinnati led 1-0 for most of the game, but in the bottom of the eighth, they finally got to Grover Alexander (6-1, 0.88) and scored two runs, plus they were able to load the bases with two outs, necessitating Alexander's removal from the game. The Phillies were able to come back and spoil the shutout in the top of the ninth, but Earl Moseley came on to shut down the rally and preserve the win for Gene Dale (1-1, 3.06) and the Reds

 

Boston (NL) 5 Pittsburgh (H) 4

 

Pittsburgh starter Babe Adams (1-5, 4.50) roared through the first three innings, but then in the fourth his arm woes reappeared, and Boston scored five times. The Pirates scored twice in the bottom of the eighth to cut the lead to 5-3, and then they threatened again in the ninth to draw within one, but Art Nehf got the final out, with Ed Ruelbach (1-0, 1.29) getting the win.

 

Brooklyn 6 St. Louis (NL) (H) 1

 

Wheezer Dell (2-1, 0.00) scattered five hits, and the Robins rolled to the easy win over the hometown Cardinals. Second baseman George Cutshaw lined a two-run single in Brooklyn's three-run seventh to lock up the road win, with Bill Doak (3-3, 2.53) taking the loss.

 

Sunday, May 14, 1916

 

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Brooklyn infielder Ivy Olson was injured (?) on 05/13/1916

 

Cincinnati infielder Bill Rodgers (Major League Finale: 05/13/1916) was sent out to Portland (PCL) after 05/13/1916. Cincinnati catcher Emil Huhn made his Season Debut on 05/15/1916

 

New York (NL) 4 Chicago (NL) (H)  0

 

Jeff Tesreau

The Giants crept ahead early, added a few runs late, and Jeff Tesreau (4-3, 1.02) shut down the Cubs on four hits and went all the way for the shutout victory. New York had twelve hits in the game, but George McConnell (5-3, 2.55) was able to keep things in check as best he could.

Cincinnati (H) 4 Philadelphia (NL) 3

 

Cincinnati led 3-1 after the third and 4-1 after the fifth, and Pete Schneider (4-2, 2.04) held off a late challenge from the Phillies to get the win. Center fielder Greasy Neale singled home two runs for the Reds in the bottom of the second inning, and the Reds rolled on from there.

 

Brooklyn 10 St. Louis (NL) (H) 3

 

The Robins came into the game as the hottest team in the NL, as they had won eight of their previous ten games, but it was the Cardinals who went ahead early with two runs in the bottom of the first. Brooklyn stayed close and then finally took the lead with five runs in the top of the sixth, the big hit being a two-out two-run double by Jeff Pfeffer (5-0, 1.20).  Second baseman George Cutshaw went 4-for-5 (.333) with three runs scored and two RBI's to spark the Brooklyn offense.