1916 BBW Replay Week 12 Results - June 26-July 02, 1916

Monday, June 26, 1916

Transactions:

 

Philadelphia (AL) catcher Ralph Carroll (Major League Debut: 06/27/1916) was signed as an amateur free agent in June 1916. Philadelphia (AL) pitcher Jing Johnson (Major League Debut: 06/27/1916) was signed as an amateur free agent in June 1916

 

Detroit pitcher Bill James returned to the mound on 06/27/1916

 

Pittsburgh outfielder Ray O'Brien (Major League Debut: 06/27/1916) was purchased from Davenport (IIIL) on 06/25/1916. Pittsburgh infielder Alex McCarthy (Team Debut: 07/22/1916) was acquired from Chicago (NL) (Team Finale: 06/25/1916) on or around 07/01/1916

 

Chicago (AL) infielder Fritz Von Kolnitz made his Season Debut on 06/27/1916

 

Boston (AL) (H)13 Philadelphia (AL) 0

 

Weldon Wyckoff (0-2, 6.41) was only down 2-0 after the fourth inning, but then four A's errors in the next two innings led to nine unearned runs (out of eleven runs scored) for the Red Sox to make it a blow-out win for Rube Foster (4-3, 2.52).

 

Cleveland (H) 8 Chicago (AL) 4

 

Fred Beebe

Recently activated hurler, thirty-six-year-old Fred Beebe (1-0, 4.00) was given the chance to take on the visiting White Sox, and he responded with a complete-Game victory. Beebe got off to a strong start, weakened in the middle, but came back strong to shut down the visitors. White Sox hurler Mellie Wolfgang was pressed into duty at third base while the team waited for assistance to arrive.

Washington 5 New York (AL) (H) 2

 

The Nationals led 5-0 after the top of the fifth, and then they withstood a serious comeback attempt to squeeze out the win. Bert Gallia (8-2, 2.32) required assistance to close out the game but got the win.

 

Detroit 7 St. Louis (AL) (H) 1

 

Harry Coveleski (11-4, 2.00) kept the Browns off the scoreboard until the bottom of the eighth as he cruised to the complete-game victory. Backup catcher Del Baker, subbing for Oscar Stanage, delivered a two-run double in the Tigers' four-run fifth to put the game out of reach.

 

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

 

Pol Perritt (5-3, 1.02) had a shutout until there were two outs in the bottom of the ninth, but gladly took the Game One win. New York only had four hits versus six for Brooklyn, but center fielder Benny Kauff crushed a two-out three-run triple in the top of the eighth that put the game away for Perritt.

 

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

 

The Robins scored a run in the first, the Giants tied the score at 1-1 in the top of the seventh, but then Brooklyn broke through with a run in the bottom of the twelfth to get the Game Two win and the doubleheader split. Right fielder Casey Stengel singled home backup catcher Lew McCarty to get the complete-game victory for Rube Marquard (2-1, 1.31).

 

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

 

Center fielder Hal Chase stroked a three-run triple in the Reds' five-run third to put Cincinnati up 6-2, and Al Schulz (6-6, 1.85) worked through multiple jams to get the complete-game victory over the Cardinals.

 

Philadelphia (NL) (H) 3 Boston (NL) 1 (GM 1)

 

The Phillies scored two runs in the bottom of the first, and Eppa Rixey (5-3, 1.64) went all the way for the Game One win. First baseman Fred Luderus had all three RBI's to power Philadelphia to the win.

 

Boston (NL) 5 Philadelphia (NL) (H) 1 (GM 2)

 

The Phillies scored a run in the bottom of the first, but that was their offense in Game Two as Pat Ragan (5-5, 2.33) held them to three hits as he went all the way for the win.

 

Tuesday, June 27, 1916

 

Transactions;

 

Boston (AL) infielder Hal Janvrin was injured (?) on 06/26/1916. Boston (AL) pitcher Herb Pennock was injured (?) on 06/26/1916

 

New York (AL) pitcher Al Markle was injured (?) on 06/26/1916

 

Chicago (NL) pitcher Claude Hendryx returned to the mound on 06/28/1916

 

Philadelphia (AL) infielder Otis Lawry made his Major League Debut on 06/28/1916

 

New York (NL) infielder Hans Lobert made his Season Debut on 06/28/1916

 

Boston (AL) (H) 14 Philadelphia (AL) 6

 

Control problems for Babe Ruth (12-4, 1.73) helped the Athletics take a 1-0 lead in the top of the first, but the Red Sox offense was clicking, and the Red Sox led 12-1 after the fifth inning. Ruth's control problems arose again in the top of the seventh, and Philadelphia was able to make an inconsequential rally in the late innings, but the result was never really in doubt.

 

Chicago (AL) 2 Cleveland (H) 1

 

The White Sox and the Indians were two teams that were hoping for a much better second half of the season, as the first half had been a struggle for both teams. Chicago took a quick lead with a run in the top of the first, but Cleveland tied the game at 1-1 with a run in the third. Both teams had opportunities, but it came down to the top of the ninth when second baseman Eddie Collins hit a lead-off single, stole second, and promptly scored when Joe Jackson singled to right. Lefty Williams (6-1, 1.91), facing the top of the Indians lineup, finished with a 1-2-3 ninth.

 

New York (AL) (H) 8 Washington 7

 

Joe Gedeon

The Nationals led almost the entire game, but the Washington bullpen couldn't close out the ninth as the Yankees scored four times to grab the come-from-behind win. Second baseman Joe Gedeon delivered the game-winning hit in the final inning, making a winner of Ray Caldwell (6-8, 2.02).

Detroit 3 St. Louis (AL) (H) 1 (GM 1)

 

The Tigers scored three times in the top of the first, the big hit being a two-run single by left fielder Bobby Veach. Armed with a lead, Jean Dubuc (8-4, 1.75) went all the way to get the Game One win over Carl Weilman (6-7, 2.52).

 

St. Louis (AL) (H) 3 Detroit 0 (GM 2)

 

Ernie Koob (4-0, 0.57) held the Tigers to three hits as he went all the way for the shutout victory in Game Two. Bill James (2-2, 3.09) gave up a two-out two-run double to first baseman George Sisler in the bottom of the fifth for his only blemish.

 

New York (NL) 4 Brooklyn (H) 1

 

A successful squeeze bunt gave the Robins a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the fourth, but New York finally came alive in the top of the seventh, and they were able to tie the score at 1-1. The game moved along with neither team being able to score, until the top of the ninth when first baseman Fred Merkel drove home two runs with a single. Jeff Tesreau (8-4, 1.26) went all the way for the tough win over Wheezer Dell (6-4, 1.39).

 

Chicago (NL) (H) 6 Pittsburgh 2 (GM 1)

 

The Cubs ended the Pirates' six-game winning streak as Mike Prendergast (1-0, 1.27), who made his first start of the season, went all the way for the Game One win. Pittsburgh scored first with a run in the fifth, but the Cubs came back to lead 4-1 after the seventh. Pittsburgh made it close with a run in the top of the eighth, but first baseman Vic Saier swatted a two-run homerun (6) in the bottom half of the inning to lock this up.

 

Chicago (NL) (H) 9 Pittsburgh 3 (GM 2)

 

A five-run third inning put the Cubs well ahead as they jumped on long-time Pirates ace Babe Adams (1-9, 5.21), whose arm injuries just won’t heal. Backup catcher William Fischer provided the big bat as he went 3-for-4 (.280) with three runs scored, three RBI's, and hit a double and homerun (2).

 

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

 

The Cardinals scored twice in the top of the first, and that was all Bill Doak (6-3, 2.36) needed today as he mowed through the Reds for the win. Doak was ejected with one out in the ninth for getting involved in an ongoing beanball war, but by then, the game and the outcome were well in hand.

 

Philadelphia (NL) (H) 7 Boston (NL) 3

 

The Phillies were happy to return to their winning ways, although Grover Alexander (12-4, 0.92) readily agreed that this was not his finest outing of the season. Philadelphia went ahead early, the Braves pulled to within 3-2 after the top of the fourth, but then the Phillies' offense provided Alexander a nice cushion.

 

Wednesday, June 28, 1916

 

Transactions:

 

Philadelphia (AL) pitcher Jing Johnson was injured (?) on 06/27/1918. Philadelphia (AL) pitcher George Hesselbacher made his Major League Debut on 06/29/1916

 

Boston (AL) infielder Jack Barry returned to play on 06/29/1916

 

Chicago (AL) 12 Cleveland (H) 2

 

The White Sox jumped on Stan Coveleski (4-9, 3.86) for seven early runs. And after Coveleski was pulled from the game, Chicago then pounded the Indians' bullpen. Reb Russell (6-4, 2.87) went all the way for the win as he held the Indians to only five hits in the game.

 

New York (AL) 10 Philadelphia (AL) (H) 8

 

The Yankees scored seven runs (all unearned) in the top of the first and then held on for dear life before they could claim the win. Elmer Myers (4-11, 4.60) took the loss but led the A's comeback by going 3-for-3 (.205) at the plate with one run scored and three RBI's. Ray Keating (3-4, 7.65) got the win but allowed six walks in the game as he almost squandered the Yankees' huge lead. Philadelphia outhit New York 17-16, with shortstop Whitey Witt having a 5-for-6 (.217) day.

 

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

 

St. Louis starter Eddie Plank (4-7, 2.57) didn't give up a hit until the sixth inning, and then the next hit he allowed was a solo homerun (7) to Detroit first baseman George H. Burns that tied the game at 1-1, and then in the third hit of the day he allowed was a run scoring single to right fielder Harry Heilmann in the top of the ninth. Willie Mitchell (5-3, 2.70) allowed six hits and the only run (unearned) he allowed was on a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the fifth.

 

Boston (AL) 4 Washington (H) 3 (12)

 

Boston right fielder Harry Hooper singled home pinch-runner Pinch Thomas in the top of the twelfth with the game-winning run, with Carl Mays (6-1, 1.87) getting the win in relief. Walter Johnson (10-7, 2.01) was saddled with the extra-inning loss.

 

Brooklyn 2 Boston (NL) (H) 0

 

A two-out two-run double off the bat of third baseman Mike Mowrey was the only run in this game as Jeff Pfeffer (13-2, 1.02) outdueled Lefty Tyler (6-4, 1.91) for the hard-fought win.

 

Chicago (NL) (H) 3 Pittsburgh 2 (GM 1)

 

After sweeping a doubleheader against Pittsburgh yesterday, the Cubs were looking forward to doing it again today. With the score tied at 2-2 in the bottom of the ninth, first baseman Vic Saier led off the inning with a double, was sacrificed to third, and was then successfully squeezed home by shortstop Eddie Mulligan for the Game One win. Jimmy Lavender (6-5, 2.53) came away with the victory over Al Mamaux (6-9, 2.85).

 

Pittsburgh 3 Chicago (NL) (H) 0 (GM 2)

 

The Pirates salvaged one game of four in the two doubleheaders against Chicago as Frank Miller (3-5, 3.00) only allowed three hits and went all the way for the Game Two victory. Pittsburgh scored a run in the second to take an early lead and then added on two more runs in the seventh when Catcher Art Wilson's two-run single provided some crucial padding.

 

Cincinnati (H) 1 St. Louis (NL) 0

 

The visiting Cardinals outhit the hometown Reds 4-2, but Cincinnati scored a run in the bottom of the fourth when left fielder Greasy Neale singled, stole second, advanced to third on a ground out, and then scored on a sacrifice fly by right fielder Tommy Griffith. Fred Toney (12-3, 1.48) got the win over Red Ames (5-4, 2.59).

 

Philadelphia (NL) 6 New York (NL) (H) 5

 

Fred Luderus

The Phillies got off to a fast start with four runs in the top of the first, the big hit being a two-out three-run homerun by first baseman Fred Luderus (1). They couldn't hold the lead, though, and by the end of the sixth, the score was tied at 5-5. Luderus came through again with his second homerun (2) of the game, and this time Al Demaree (6-5, 2.29) was able to close out the game for the tough win in New York.

Thursday, June 29, 1916

 

Transactions:

 

Washington infielder Carl Sawyer returned to play on 06/30/1916

 

Chicago (AL) infielder Ceylon "Cy" Wright made his Major League Debut on 06/30/1916

 

Chicago (AL) (H) 4 Detroit 3

 

The Tigers scored three times in the top of the fifth, the big hit being a two-run single by second baseman Ralph Young. The White Sox finally got on the scoreboard with a run in the seventh, but in the bottom of the eighth, the Chicago offense came alive and scored three runs to take their first lead of the game. Mellie Wolfgang (3-1, 1.81) finished with a 1-2-3 ninth to get the complete-game victory over Harry Coveleski (11-5, 2.13).

 

St. Louis (AL) 9 Cleveland (H) 3

 

The Indians scored first with a run in the bottom of the first, but the Browns rolled over them thereafter and took the easy win. Dave Davenport (8-5, 2.42) gave up ten hits and three walks, but the Indians simply couldn't connect when they had their opportunities.

 

New York (AL) 4 Philadelphia (AL) (H) 2 (10)

 

First baseman Wally Pipp's two-run single in the fourth put the Yankees ahead, but the New York defense broke down and allowed two unearned runs in the bottom of the eighth, tying the score at 2-2. Finally, in the tenth, center fielder Lee Magee delivered a two-run single, and this time Bob Shawkey (6-3, 0.97) held on for the win over Jack Nabors (3-8, 3.62).

 

Boston (AL) 4 Washington (H) 1

 

The Red Sox got on the scoreboard with two runs in the top of the fifth, and Dutch Leonard (12-1, 1.40) kept the Nationals offense shackled as he got the win over Harry Harper (9-7, 1.64).

 

Brooklyn 1 Boston (NL) (H) 0

 

Sherry Smith (6-4, 2.13) threw a four-hit shutout to squeeze out the 1-0 victory over Art Nehf (2-3, 2.66), who also threw a four-hitter. Robin's third baseman, Mike Mowrey, led off the seventh with a ringing triple and then scored on a squeeze bunt laid down by second baseman George Cutshaw.

 

Philadelphia (NL) 2 New York (NL) (H) 1 (10) (GM 1)

 

The Phillies had resurrected their season with a recent nine-game winning streak, but then they turned around and lost their next five. They have been stuck in neutral since and were hoping two in New York could jump start their season to .500. The Giants scored first with a run in the bottom of the second, but the Phillies finally tied it up at 1-1 with a run in the top of the seventh. Extra innings were called, and the Phillies took the lead in the top of the tenth when right fielder Gavvy Cravath started off the inning with a walk, was sacrificed to second, was pinch-run for by the speedy Wilbur Good, and the strategy paid off when left fielder Possum Whitted singled home Good with the game-winner.

New York (NL) (H) 14 Philadelphia (NL) 7 (GM 2)

 

The Giants built a lead throughout the game, and then in the bottom of the eighth, they exploded for seven runs as they pounded Charles Bender (1-7, 7.35) and the Phillies bullpen. Third baseman Bill McKechnie had a big day with the bat, going 3-for-4 (.253) with three runs scored, four RBI's, and a double. Pol Perritt (6-4, 1.27) went six innings before being pulled for a pinch-hitter, enough to take the Game Two win.

 

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

 

The Cardinals scored two runs in the bottom of the first, and Bob Steele (1-4, 4.04) made that slender lead stand up. Gene Packard (1-6, 3.68) pitched well for the Cubs but took the loss.

 

Friday, June 30, 1916

 

Transactions:

 

St. Louis (NL) infielder Zinn Beck returned to play on 07/01/1916

 

Detroit 5 Chicago (AL) (H) 3

 

Detroit right fielder Harry Heilmann knocked a two-out two-run triple in the top of the ninth to give the Tigers the lead for good, and Hooks Dauss (8-4, 1.77) held on for the win over Jim Scott (2-9, 2.84).

 

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

 

The Browns outpointed the hometown Indians as they slowly built a 3-2 lead through the first five innings and then they relied on Bob Groom (4-10, 3.31) and Ernie Koob to take the victory home. Fred Beebe (1-1, 3.50) had a strong game but could have used some offensive support in today's game.

 

New York (AL) 7 Philadelphia (AL) (H) 3

 

After a run in the top of the first, the Yankees scored four times in the second, the big hit being a two-run triple by catcher Les Nunamaker. Ray Fisher (8-5, 3.78) went all the way to get the win over Bullet Joe Bush (9-5, 2.49).

 

Washington (H) 2 Boston (AL) 1 (11)

 

A pitcher's duel that went into extra innings with the score tied at 1-1, with Washington finally getting the win when first baseman Rip Williams singled home second baseman Eddie Foster with the game-winner in the bottom of the eleventh. Bert Gallia (9-2, 2.11) outlasted Carl Mays (6-2, 1.84) to collect the victory.

 

Brooklyn 3 Boston (NL) (H) 1

 

Jesse Barnes

Brooklyn only had three hits in the game, but they all came in the top of the fourth, mixed in with a crucial E-6, and scored three runs (two unearned) off Boston starter Jesse Barnes (2-4, 2.73). Wheezer Dell (7-4, 1.39) continued his strong season and got the win.

Pittsburgh 2 Cincinnati (H) 0

 

The Pirates had their only two hits in the top of the first and came away with a 2-0 lead, and starter Bob Harmon (4-6, 2.24) had what needed to go all the way for the shutout victory over the Reds. Pete Schneider (6-6, 2.02) only allowed six hits in the game, but the Cincinnati offense got derailed and couldn't provide run support against Harmon.

 

Philadelphia (NL) 2 New York (NL) (H) 1 (10)

 

Phillies left fielder Possum Whitted launched a fly ball down the left field line in the top of the tenth that somehow managed to carry into the left field bleachers, giving the Phillies a 2-1 lead, and Grover Alexander was able to close out the bottom of the inning in a 1-2-3 fashion for the win.

 

St. Louis (NL) (H) 2 Chicago (NL) 1

 

Both teams scored a run in the second inning, but neither could do much after that, until Cardinals right fielder Tom Long led off the bottom of the ninth with a triple. First baseman Dots Miller wasted no time and hit a long fly ball to right, long enough for Long to score the game-winner on the sacrifice fly. Bill Doak (7-3, 2.26) got the win over Claude Hendrix (4-3, 1.70).

 

Saturday, July 1, 191

 

Transactions: N/A

 

Detroit 8 Chicago (AL) (H) 1

 

The Tigers blew this game open with a four-run third, and then they backed that up with three more runs in the fourth, knocking out White Sox starter Lefty Williams (6-2, 2.42). Bill James (3-2, 2.41) gave up an unearned run in the fourth as James pretty much controlled this game to the end.

 

Cleveland (H) 2 St. Louis (AL) 1

 

Cleveland scored a run in the first to take the early lead, but St. Louis tied it at 1-1 with a run in the top of the sixth. Today was Cleveland's day, though as they regained the lead with a run in the bottom of the seventh, and Jim Bagby (6-5, 1.68) was able to go all the way for the tight win over the Browns.

 

New York (AL) 5 Philadelphia (AL) (H) 0

 

Yankees reliever Allen Russell (2-1, 3.56) got an audition for a starting role in New York's rotation, and he shut out the A'S on only five hits. Elmer Myers (4-12, 4.56) only allowed six hits, but the Yankees' hitting proved to be much timelier.

 

Boston (AL) 11 Washington (H) 4

 

Babe Ruth (13-4, 1.86) not only went all the way for the win, but he also went 4-for-5 (.366) at the plate with two runs scored, five RBI's, and two doubles. Ruth swatted a pair of two-run doubles to move the Red Sox to an early lead and he was able to shut down the Nationals thereafter.

 

Boston (NL) (H) 1 Brooklyn 0 (11) (GM 2)

 

Hank Gowdy

A pitcher's duel that went into extra-innings with no runs on the board, and Boston finally pulled out the win when shortstop Rabbit Maranville slapped a single past a drawn-in infield to score catcher Hank Gowdy from third with the game-winner. Gowdy had opened the bottom of the eleventh with a walk, and Tom Hughes (6-3, 1.77) sacrifice bunt was mishandled by Jeff Pfeffer (13-3, 1.00), placing runners on second and third, with Maranville coming to bat.

Boston (NL) (H) 1 Brooklyn 0 (15) (GM 2)

 

A second 1-0 extra-inning affair in Boston today, with left fielder Sherry Magee finally hitting a two-out triple in the bottom of the fifteenth, and then promptly scored when Rube Marquard's (2-2, 0.92) pitch skipped off the glove of catcher Otto Miller for a passed ball. Pat Ragan (6-5, 1.98) went all the way for the Game Two win.

 

Pittsburgh 5 Cincinnati (H) 1

 

A three-run third, keyed by a two-run homerun (2) by first baseman Bill Hinchman, opened the door for Al Mamaux (7-9, 2.74) to go all the way for the win over Elmer Knetzer (0-4, 4.47).

 

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

 

A two-run sixth inning put the Phillies ahead for good, the big hit being an RBI triple by first baseman Fred Luderus that scored third baseman Milt Stock. Quincy, IL native Al Demaree (7-5, 2.27) went all the way for the win over Rube Benton (5-3, 2.21).

 

St. Louis (NL) (H) 5 Chicago (NL) 0 (GM 1)

 

The Cardinals jumped on Cubs hurler Mike Prendergast (1-1, 1.65) for five runs (three unearned) in the bottom of the first, and paved the way for Hi Jasper (2-5, 4.42) to go all the way with a three-hit shutout for the Game One win.

 

St. Louis (NL) (H) 3 Chicago (NL) 0 (GM 2)

 

Quite a day for the Cardinals - a pair of shutouts over the rival from Chicago in a doubleheader sweep. Red Ames (6-4, 2.37) went all the way for the Game Two shutout victory over Hippo Vaughn (7-9, 1.44).

 

Sunday, July 2, 1916

 

Transactions:

 

Brooklyn infielder Ivy Olson was injured (?) on 07/01/1916. Brooklyn infielder Lee McElwee made his Major League Debut on 07/03/1916

 

Washington outfielder Henri Rondeau (Major League Finale: 07/01/1916) was sent out to Minneapolis (AA) after 07/01/1916

 

Detroit pitcher Eric Erickson returned to the mound on 07/03/1916

 

Detroit 3 Chicago (AL) (H) 0

 

Reb Russell

Ty Cobb gave the Tigers an early lead with a solo homerun (3) in the fourth, and then the Tigers added an insurance run in both the eighth and ninth innings, allowing Harry Coveleski (12-5, 2.01) to pick up the shutout victory over Red Russell (6-5, 2.81) and the White Sox.

Note: On this date in 1916, in a 12-inning 1-0 loss to the White Sox, Ty Cobb was called out on strikes in the seventh inning and flung his bat into an unoccupied section of the Comiskey Park stands. Cobb was ejected, along with manager Hughie Jennings, and was handed a three-game suspension by Ban Johnson.

 

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

 

The Indians scored first with two runs in the bottom of the second, but they couldn’t hold back the Browns as St. Louis crept back into the game, took a 3-2 lead with two runs in the top of the sixth, and then added an insurance run in the top of the ninth. Dave Davenport (9-5, 2.39) pitched a masterful game and got the complete-game victory.

 

Cincinnati (H) 2 Pittsburgh 0 (GM 1)

 

The Reds scored two runs in the bottom of the first, and then Fred Toney (13-3,1.39) took over, holding the Pirates to only one hit as Toney went all the way for the Game One shutout victory.

 

Pittsburgh 9 Cincinnati (H) 4 (GM 2)

 

The Pirates went ahead early with three runs in the top of the first, and by the middle of the sixth, they had a 6-0 lead. The Reds scored a few runs late, but the Pirates added on to it, with Elmer Jacobs (2-2, 4.01) getting the Game Two win over Gene Dale (1-23, 4.56).

 

St. Louis (NL) (H) 10 Chicago (NL) 8

 

The Cubs scored first with two in the top of the first inning, but by the end of the third, it was the Cardinals in front by a score of 6-2. St. Louis added on from there, which turned out to be necessary because Chicago put on a furious rally, only to fall short. Bob Steele (2-4, 4.84) picked up the win, the Cardinals' fifth consecutive win, with all five wins coming at the expense of the Cubs.