1916 BBW Replay Week 11 Results - June 19-June 25, 1916

Monday, June 19, 1916

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Cleveland pitcher Red Gunkel (Major League Finale: 06/18/1916) was sent out to Davenport (IIIL) after 06/18/1916

 

Chicago (AL) outfielder Nemo Leibold was injured (?) on 06/18/1916

 

Philadelphia (AL) outfielder/pitcher Red Lanning made his Major League Debut on 06/20/1916

 

New York (AL) 8 Cleveland (H) 2

 

The Yankees jumped on Stan Coveleski (4-7, 3.27) early and ran away with the game from there, smoothing the way for Ray Caldwell (5-7, 1.76) to pick up the win. Caldwell had a shutout until center fielder Lee Magee dropped a sure out in the bottom of the eighth and allowed two runs to score. First baseman Wally Pipp (3-for-5, .280, two runs scored, two RBI's, with a triple) and third baseman Frank "Homerun" Baker (2-for-5, .270, run, three RBI's, with a double and a homerun (7)) continue to power the potent Yankees offense.

 

Philadelphia (NL) 3 Brooklyn (H) 2

With the game tied at 2-2 heading into the eighth inning, shortstop Dave Bancroft caught everyone by surprise when he lofted a fly ball down the right field line that bounced off the right field foul pole for a homerun (2). Now with a lead, Grover Alexander (11-3, 0.78) was able to close out the game for the tough win over Jeff Pfeffer (11-1, 0.85)

 

Cincinnati (H) 5 St. Louis (NL) 2

 

A two-out two-run pinch-hit double by Bob Fisher in the bottom of the eighth put the Reds ahead for good and gave Al Schulz (6-6, 1.59) the win in relief over Steamboat Williams (2-4, 4.89).

 

Tuesday, June 20, 1916

 

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Cleveland pitcher Willie Mitchell (Team Finale: 06/18/1916) was put on waivers on or around 06/20/1916

 

Chicago (NL) infielder Otto Knabe (Team Debut: 06/21/1916) was signed as a free agent on 06/09/1916

 

Detroit pitcher Willie Mitchell (Team Debut: 06/25/1916) was selected off waivers from Cleveland on or around 06/20/1916

 

Boston (AL) (H) 12 New York (AL) 3

 

The Red Sox happily returned to Fenway Park as they pounded the visiting Yankees to kick off their home stand. A four-run fourth put Boston up 7-1 and knocked out New York starter Ray Keating (2-4, 7.59). First baseman Dick Hoblitzell went 4-for-6 (.325) with three runs scored and two RBI's, while Tillie Walker chipped in with a 3-for-5 (.281) game that included one run scored, four RBI's, and a homerun. Dutch Leonard (11-1, 1.35) gave up a run in the top of the first, but then he shut the Yankees down until he was lifted after the eighth.

 

Cleveland (H) 5 Detroit 3 (10)

 

The Struggling Indians scored two runs in the top of the sixth to take a 3-1 Lead, but Grover Lowdermilk (2-0, 2.10) gave the runs right back in the bottom of the inning, the score tied at 3-3. Finally, with two outs in the top of the tenth, Lowdermilk was given a chance to bat, and the pitcher lined a two-run single down the right field line. Lowdermilk, facing the top of the Tigers' lineup, finished with a strong 1-2-3 tenth to claim the win.

 

Washington 5 Philadelphia (AL) (H) 1

 

The Athletics scored first with a run in the bottom of the second, but the Nationals' offense finally kicked it into gear with five runs in the sixth and seventh innings to lock up the game for Bert Gallia (7-2, 2.36). Bullet Joe Bush (8-4, 2.19) got off to a strong start but wilted late and took the loss.

 

Chicago (AL) 2 St. Louis (AL) (H) 0

 

A pair of three-hitters today, the difference being a two-out two-run double off the bat of first baseman Jack Fournier in the top of the fourth. Lefty Williams (4-1, 1.74) came away with the tough road win over Eddie Plank (4-5, 2.25).

 

Philadelphia (NL) 9 Brooklyn (H) 3 (GM 1)

 

Eppa Rixey

The Phillies extended their winning streak to eight games with a Game One win over the first-place Robins. Brooklyn led 2-1 after the fourth, but then Philadelphia scored four times in the top of the fifth to take a 5-3 lead, and then the Phillies padded their lead with four runs in the ninth. Eppa Rixey (4-3, 1.72) went all the way for the win, plus he went 2-for-4 at the plate with a run scored, an RBI, and two doubles to help jump-start the Phillies' offense.

Philadelphia (NL) 7 Brooklyn (H) 2 (GM 2)

 

Philadelphia jumped on Jack Coombs (5-3, 3.38) for five runs in the top of the third, and Al Demaree (5-4, 2.00) kept the Robins off the scoreboard until there were two outs in the bottom of the ninth, the Phillies ninth consecutive win.

 

Boston (NL) 5 New York (NL) (H) 4 (10) (GM 1)

 

The Braves led 3-1 after the third inning, and when they added an insurance run in the ninth inning, it looked like they had Game One all sewn up. The Giants came back, though, with three runs in the bottom of the ninth to tie the score at 4-4, and they were off to extra innings. Not for long, though, as starting pitcher Lefty Tyler (6-3, 1.90) singled to lead off the tenth, was sacrificed to second, and then scored on a single by center fielder Fred Snodgrass.

 

New York (NL) (H) 6 Boston (NL) 2 (GM 2)

 

Jeff Tesreau (6-4, 1.10) gave up only four hits and two unearned runs to pick up the Game Two win and get the doubleheader split for New York. The Giants scored three times in the sixth to take a 4-2 lead, and then they added on two more runs for insurance in the eighth to lock the game up for Tesreau.

 

Pittsburgh (H) 5 St. Louis (NL) (H) 4 (10)

 

In a game of back and forth, the Pirates finally pulled out the win when third baseman Joe Schultz lined a shot down the right field line with the bases loaded in the bottom of the tenth to score first baseman Doc Johnston with the Game-winner.

 

Wednesday, June 21, 1916

 

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Detroit pitcher Earl Hamilton (Team Finale: 06/18/1916) was placed on waivers before 06/22/1916

 

Boston (NL) outfielder Joe Wilhoit was injured (?) on 06/20/1916

 

Philadelphia (NL) pitcher George Chalmers returned to the mound on 06/22/1916

 

New York (AL) 7 Boston (AL) (H) 2 (10)

 

Larry Gardner

The Red Sox tied the game 2-2 when third baseman Larry Gardner doubled home two runs with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, but then the Yankees exploded for five runs in the top of the tenth to get the complete-game win for Bob Shawkey (5-3, 1.10).

Note: On this date in 1916, Red Sox hurler Rube Foster no-hit the Yankees 2–0, for the first no-hitter in Fenway Park. Red Sox president Joseph Lannin handed Foster a $100 bonus, and each of his Red Sox teammates received a gold-handled pocketknife engraved with the date.

 

Detroit (H) 8 Cleveland 0

 

Harry Coveleski (9-4, 2.11) threw a three-hit shutout but the game wasn't truly decided until the Tigers scored five runs in the bottom of the eighth. Jim Bagby (5-4, 1.85) kept the game close, but reliever Marty McHale took the eighth inning damage.

 

St. Louis (AL) (H) 4 Chicago (AL) 0 (GM 1)

 

Carl Weilman (6-5, 2.36) lost his try for a no-hitter when White Sox right fielder Shano Colins lined a one-out triple in the top of the ninth. Weilman got out of the inning to complete the shutout and was happy to get the win, but still wished he could have gotten the no-hitter.

 

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

 

Chicago broke up the scoreless tie with a run in the top of the fourth, but the Browns answered back with two runs in the bottom half of the inning, and then they added one more run for insurance in the fifth. Ernie Koob (2-0, 0.89) held off a late White Sox rally to get the complete-game win and the doubleheader sweep.

 

Cincinnati 7 Chicago (NL) (H) 2 (GM 1)

 

The game was tied at 1-1 after the seventh inning, but then the visiting Reds scored two runs in the eighth and then added four runs in the ninth to win the game going away. Fred Toney (10-3, 1.62) got the Game One win over Gene Packard (1-5, 3.21).

 

Cincinnati 4 Chicago (NL) (H) 3 (GM 2)

 

A three-run outburst in the top of the fifth put the Reds ahead to stay, and the Cincinnati bullpen was able to come in and shut down late-inning rallies by the Cubs to secure the Game Two win for Clarence Mitchell (8-2, 2.50).

 

Boston (NL) 1 New York (NL) (H) 0 (11)

 

In the top of the eleventh, slow-moving catcher Hank Gowdy scored the game's only run on a sacrifice fly to center, giving the complete-game victory to Frank Allen (2-1, 0.90).

 

Thursday, June 22, 1916

 

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Cleveland pitcher Marty McHale made his Major League Finale on 06/21/1916

 

St. Louis (AL) pitcher Earl Hamilton (Team Debut: 06/26/1916) was selected off waivers from Detroit on 06/22/1916

 

New York (AL) pitcher Cliff Markle returned to the mound on 06/23/1916

 

Philadelphia (AL) infielder Harland Rowe made his Major League Debut on 06/23/1916

 

Boston (AL) (H) 8 New York (AL) 0

 

Babe Ruth (11-6, 1.50) limited the Yankees to seven hits, but more importantly for Ruth, he only allowed one walk, as he went all the way for the win. First baseman Dick Hoblitzell and center fielder Tillie Walker both had a pair of RBI's, while leadoff hitter Harry Hooper had three RBI's in the game.

 

Detroit (H) 4 Cleveland 1

 

Cleveland scored first with a run in the top of the sixth, but in the bottom half of the inning, right fielder Harry Heilmann smacked a two-out two-run double, and the Tigers never looked back. Jean Dubuc (7-4, 1.83) got the win, while Stan Coveleski (4-8, 3.31) continued his trend of doing just enough to lose.

 

Philadelphia (AL) (H) 3 Washington 2 (GM 1)

 

The A's led 3-0 after the fourth inning, and then Elmer Myers (4-10, 4.72) withstood a pair of late rally attempts by the Nationals to get the Game One win. Sam Rice (0-1, 5.14) made his first (and only) start of the season and handled himself well.

Philadelphia (AL) (H) 6 Washington 2 (GM 2)

 

The Nationals came into today's games on a bit of a hot streak, and the Washington players certainly did not expect to be swept by the lowly Athletics, but Jack Nabors (3-6, 3.87) kept Washington off the scoreboard until after Philadelphia had built up a 6-0 lead. Two-run doubles by second baseman Nap Lajoie in the first and shortstop Whitey Witt in the fourth keyed the Athletics offense and the doubleheader sweep.

 

Chicago (AL) 5 St. Louis (AL) (H) 2

 

Future Hall-of-Famer George Sisler (0-1, 5.00), formerly a pitching star at the University of Michigan, was given his first start of the season today, and he acquitted himself rather well, although he did appear to tire towards the end, and the White Sox were able to take advantage. Reb Russell (5-3, 2.71) picked up the complete-game victory for the visitors.

 

Brooklyn (H) 16 Philadelphia (NL) 2 (GM 1)

 

The Phillies rolled into Brooklyn riding a nine-game win streak that found them residing in fourth place in the NL, but that optimism didn’t last long as the Robins scored four runs in the first, and then they poured it on with seven runs in the second. Brooklyn ended the game with twenty-four hits, with every player in the Brooklyn lineup having at least one hit and at least one run scored. Jeff Pfeffer (12-1, 0.94) got the Game One win, with two of the four Phillies pitchers ejected for hitting a Brooklyn batter with a pitched ball.

 

Brooklyn (H) 7 Philadelphia (NL) 7 (GM 2)

 

The Phillies led 2-0 after the completion of the third inning, but then the Robins rallied back and led 3-2 after the fifth, and then they put up a three-spot in the seventh to lock the game up. Sherry Smith (5-4, 2.34) held the Phillies to five hits and went all the way for the Game Two win,

 

Boston (NL) 6 New York (NL) (H) 3

 

A critical muffed fly ball to right by Dave Robertson opened the door to a four-run inning in the top of the sixth, and Art Nehf (2-2, 3.03) was able to easily ride home with the win over the always tough Giants. Rube Schauer (0-3, 3.97) pitched well in his first start of the season but took the hard-luck loss.

 

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

 

A back-and-forth kind of game that ended in the bottom of the ninth when Elmer Jacobs (1-2, 4.15) singled home the winning run, much to the delight of the hometown Pirates fans. Steamboat Williams (2-5, 4.75) got the opportunity for a spot start for the Cardinals and failed to hold off the Pirates when it really counted.

 

Friday, June 23, 1916

 

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Rube Oldring

Philadelphia (AL) outfielder Rube Oldring (Team Finale: 06/22/1916) was released on 07/01/1916. Philadelphia (AL) outfielder Lee King (Major League Debut: 06/24/1916) was signed as an amateur free agent in June 1916

Boston (AL) (H) 10 Philadelphia (AL) 0

 

Ernie Shore (5-4, 1.54) didn't allow a hit until the fifth inning and held the A's to only three hits in the game as he went all the way for the shutout victory. The Red Sox offense scored in each of the first four innings, building up an 8-0 lead, including a four-run fourth. Left fielder Duffy Lewis (4-for-5, 2.91, three runs scored, two RBI's, and a double) and third baseman Larry Gardner (5-for-5, .345, one run scored, one RBI's, and a double) led the offensive charge for the home team.

 

Washington 13 New York (AL) (H) 1 (GM 1)

 

The Nationals came into this doubleheader in third place with a 0.5 game lead over fourth-place New York, with both teams looking to take advantage of the other. Washington struck first, pounding Yankees starter Cliff Markle (2-3, 7.90) with three runs in the first, and then they started up again in the second, scoring five more runs, necessitating the removal of Markle from the game. Walter Johnson (10-6, 1.99) was cruising with a shutout into the seventh when he took a bump while covering first base and was removed from the game as a safety precaution. First baseman Joe Judge (3-for-5, .286, three runs scored, four RBI's, with a double and a triple) and right fielder Charlie Jamieson (4-for-5, .214, two runs scored, and four RBI's) powered the Nationals offense to the Game One win.

 

New York (AL) (H) 4 Washington 3 (GM 2)

 

A frustrating but ultimately satisfying Game Two for the Yankees and their fans. Shortstop Roger Peckinpaugh led off the bottom of the seventh with a triple but was unable to score and break the 2-2 tie. With two outs in the top of the eighth, New York catcher Roxy Walters fumbled a bouncer in front of the plate for one error and then compounded it by throwing wildly down to first. Washington followed that play up with a single to take a 3-2 lead, but it wasn't over yet. Right fielder Frank Gilhooley led off the Yankees' eighth inning with a double, but was thrown trying to stretch it into a triple. In the ninth, New York managed to load with bases in the ninth, and this time, catcher Les Nunamaker stroked a two-out two-run pinch-hit single to get the win and the doubleheader split.

 

Brooklyn (H) 4 New York (NL) 3

 

The Robins jumped on Rube Benton (5-2, 2.27) for three runs in the bottom of the first, and Larry Cheney (5-3, 1.97) made the lead stand up as he went all the way for the win.

 

Cincinnati 4 Chicago (NL) (H) 3

 

The Cubs woke up this morning back into a tie with the Phillies, thanks to Philadelphia having been swept in a doubleheader by Brooklyn yesterday while the Cubs were idle. Chicago got off to a fast start today due to homeruns from center fielder Cy Williams (7) and first baseman Vic Saier (5), but a two-out two-run double by Reds shortstop Buck Herzog tied the game at 3-3 after the fifth inning. Cincinnati took the lead with a run in the top of the eighth, and then Al Schulz (5-4, 1.73) held off a rally attempt when the Cubs loaded the bases in the bottom of the inning. Tom Seaton (3-3, 3.31) got hung with the loss.

 

Boston (NL) 1 Philadelphia (NL) (H) 0

 

Boston shortstop Rabbit Maranville was hit by a pitch in the top of the sixth, stole second, and then scored the game's only run when second baseman Johnny Evers lined a single to right. Jesse Barnes (2-2, 2.13) got the complete-game victory over Grover Alexander (11-4, 0.79) despite Alexander only allowing two hits in the game.

 

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

 

The Pirates got a strong performance from Erv Kantlehner (3-6, 4.61) today and came away with the tough win versus St. Louis. Kantlehner had been the opening day starter for the Pirates, but soon found himself relegated to occasional spot starts due to poor pitching outings. Pittsburgh scored single runs in each of the first two innings, and Kantlehner performed his magic, giving Lee Meadows (7-8, 2.17) the loss.

 

Saturday, June 24, 1916

 

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Washington infielder Ray Morgan was injured (ankle sprain) on 06/23/1916

 

Pittsburgh infielder Jimmy Smith was injured (?) on 06/23/1916

 

Boston (AL) (H) 3 Philadelphia (AL) 2 (GM 1)

 

Boston was held scoreless by Jack Nabors (3-7, 3.83) until the bottom of the eighth, when they managed to string together enough hits to score three runs and take their first lead of the day. Backup catcher Sam Agnew slammed a single to right that scored third baseman Larry Gardner with the game-winner, and Carl Mays (5-0, 1.56) finished the ninth for the win.

 

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

 

The Athletics gained the doubleheader split when they scored two runs in the top of the eighth to take the lead for good, the big hit being a run-scoring triple off the bat of shortstop Whitey Witt that scored Harland Rowe with the game-winner. Bullet Joe Bush (9-4, 2.17) went all the way for the win.

 

Detroit (H) 6 Cleveland 5

 

A calamity of errors, nine in all, five by Cleveland and four by Detroit, with the final error of the day opening the door for a ninth-inning rally for the Tigers. Bernie Boland (1-1, 3.80) picked up the win in relief, with Jim Bagby (5-5, 1.83) taking the loss.

 

Washington 1 New York (AL) (H) 0 (GM 1)

 

After having split a doubleheader yesterday, these two were at it again today. This game was scoreless until the top of the ninth when Washington right fielder Danny Moeller drew a walk, stole second, advanced to third on a fly to right, and then scored when Charlie Jamieson laid down a successful squeeze bunt. Joe Boehling (3-5, 3.39) got through the ninth without any damage to claim the Game One win over Ray Caldwell (5-8, 1.70).

 

Washington 4 New York (AL) (H) 0 (GM 2)

 

George McBride

Another shutout in Game Two gave the Nationals the doubleheader shutout sweep. The Nationals scored a run in the top of the first, and then Doc Ayers (2-1, 2.00) shut down the New York attack on two hits. A two-out two-run single in the top of the ninth by weak-hitting shortstop George McBride provided Ayers with ample cushion.

Chicago (AL) 8 St. Louis (AL) (H) 4

 

A three-run top of the seventh put the White Sox ahead to stay, and with a decent lead, the big hit of the inning was a two-run homerun off the bat of third baseman Buck Weaver. Lefty Williams (5-1, 2.08) went all the way for the win, plus he smacked a pair of doubles, scored two runs, and had an RBI to help his own cause.

 

Brooklyn (H) 4 New York (NL) 2 (GM 1)

 

The Giants scored quickly with a pair of runs in the top of the first, but Jack Coombs (6-3, 3.14) held them scoreless thereafter, and the Robins came back to take Game One. Left fielder Zack Wheat singled home two runs in the bottom of the fifth to give the Robins the lead, and they held on until the end.

 

New York (NL) 9 Brooklyn (H) 3 (GM 2)

 

Again, the Giants scored early, and again the Robins regained the lead, but this time it was New York's turn to grab the lead back, and this time they held on to it for the Game Two win. Veteran warhorse Nap Rucker (1-1, 3.91) got a spot start for Brooklyn but didn’t pitch well, with Jeff Tesreau (7-4, 1.29) getting the win.

 

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

 

The Reds scored an unearned run in the first and then added a second run on a sacrifice fly in the top of the eighth, giving Pete Schneider (6-5, 2.04) all the support he needed in today's Game One. Hippo Vaughn (7-8, 1.39) only allowed four hits but took the Game One loss.

 

Chicago (NL) (H) 7 Cincinnati 2 (GM 2)

 

The Cubs have been feeling the breath of the resurgent Phillies on their collective necks, but a split with the Reds should hold them off a little longer. Mordecai "Three Finger" Brown (1-1, 10.13) was advertised ahead of time that he would get the Game Two start, and after his disastrous first start several weeks ago, everyone was pleased to see the grizzled veteran go five strong innings today and get the Game Two win. Center fielder Cy Williams smacked a two-run homerun (8) in Chicago's three-run fifth, and the Cubs' bullpen held off the Reds for the Game Two win.

 

Boston (NL) 4 Philadelphia (NL) (H) 2

 

Boston right fielder Zip Collins singled home a run in the first to give the Braves the quick lead, and then in the third Collins struck again, this time his two-run triple giving Boston a 3-0 lead. Pat Ragan (4-5, 2.61) held off a late Phillies comeback attempt to go all the way for the win over Al Demaree (5-5, 2.09).

 

Pittsburgh (H) 2 St. Louis (NL) 1 (GM 1)

 

George Gibson

A sacrifice fly off the bat of catcher George Gibson in the bottom of the ninth scored left fielder Dan Costello to bring home the Game One in for Al Mamaux (6-8, 2.90). St. Louis had scored a run in the top of the first, but they were unable to add on from there.

 

Pittsburgh (H) 14 St. Louis (NL) 1 (GM 2)

 

The Cardinals scored a run in the top of the first, just like they did in the first game, but then they were held scoreless, just like they did in the first game. The Pirates exploded, hammering Charley Hall (0-5, 8.80), making an easy winner for Frank Miller (2-5, 3.45). The hitting star for Pittsburgh was second baseman Jim Viox, who hit a pair of three-run homeruns (1, 2), much to the delight of the hometown Pittsburgh fans.

 

Sunday, June 25, 1916

 

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Red Dooin

New York (NL) catcher Red Dooin (Major League Finale: 06/24/1916) was later granted his release on 10/05/1916

Cleveland pitcher Fred Beebe (Team Debut: 06/26/1916) was acquired from Buffalo (IL) for $5,000 on or around 06/22/1916

 

Cleveland 8 Chicago (AL) (H) 7

 

The Indians woke up this morning to discover they were in last place in the AL, one-half game behind the Athletics. Their season-long struggles have left them in this position, and there is no place to go but up, so the feeling in Cleveland is that today marks the start of a new season. To that end, the Indians scored five times in the top of the fourth to take a 5-2 lead, but in the bottom of the fifth, White Sox right fielder Shano Collins hit a two-out three-run triple to knot the score at 5-5.  Chicago took a 6-5 lead with a run in the eighth, but the Indians roared to life with three runs after two outs in the top of the ninth. Fritz Coumbe (3-9, 3.35) gave up a run in the bottom of the ninth but got the final out with no more damage to get the win.

 

Detroit 5 St. Louis (AL) (H) 2 (GM 1)

 

The Tigers will play the Browns six times in the next four days and will start with a Sunday doubleheader. Detroit took an early 2-1 lead, and when they loaded the bases with no outs in the top of the eighth, it looked like they would blow the game open. Carl Weilman (6-6, 2.56) wriggled out of the jam with no more runs allowed, but in the top of the ninth, a two-run double by first baseman George H. Burns provided Harry Coveleski (10-4, 2.07) the necessary cushion the Tigers required.

 

St. Louis (AL) (H) 3 Detroit 2 (GM 2) (10)

 

A close game where Detroit scored two runs early, St. Louis came back and tied it at 2-2 with two late runs, and the game eventually moved into extra innings. George Sisler led off the bottom of the tenth with a walk, and when the Tigers botched the handling of a sacrifice bunt, the Browns had runners on first and third with no outs. An intentional walk loaded the bases, and then shortstop Doc Lavan slapped a single past a drawn-in infield to bring home the game winner.

 

Pittsburgh 10 Chicago (NL) (H) 0

 

A four-run third gave the visiting Pirates a 5-0 lead, and then a four-run eighth locked the game up for Erv Kantlehner (4-6, 4.07), who threw a complete-game shutout. Kantlehner also went 4-for-5 from the plate with a run scored and an RBI, but the real batting hero was right fielder Bill Hinchman, who went 3-for-5 (.314) with five RBI's, three of which came on a two-out three-run triple in Pittsburgh's big third inning.

 

Cincinnati (H) 5 St. Louis (NL) 2 (GM 1)

 

The Cardinals scored single runs in each of the first two innings, but Fred Toney (11-3, 1.58) shut them down thereafter, and the Reds roared back to the Game One win. A four-run third was the Reds' big inning, the big hit being a two-run triple by shortstop Buck Herzog.

 

St. Louis (NL) 6 Cincinnati (H) 1 (GM 2)

 

The Cardinals jumped on Reds starter Earl Moseley (2-4, 3.86) early and led 6-0 after the fifth inning. Cincinnati finally got on the scoreboard in the bottom of the sixth, but Lee Meadows (8-8, 2.08) was truly never threatened.