Week 6 Results (05/15/1911 - 05/21/1911)

Monday, May 15, 2021

 

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Pittsburgh catcher George Gibson returned to play on 05/16/1911 following his suspension of 05/11/1911

 

Philadelphia (AL) 6 Chicago (AL) (H) 2

 

The A's built an early 4-0 lead and Jack Coombs (6-1, 1.57) held off several White Sox rally attempts to get the win. Philadelphia added two insurance runs when the Chicago defense suddenly became porous.

 

New York (AL) 5 Cleveland (H) 0

 

The Highlanders continue to bedevil the Naps as Russ Ford (5-1, 1.35) held the Naps scoreless on only three hits. Two of the hits allowed were doubles (#22, #23) by Joe Jackson.

 

Boston (AL) 4 Detroit (H) 0

 

The Red Sox and Smoky Joe Wood (6-1, 1.84) handed the Tigers their seventh consecutive loss with a three-hit shutout. Detroit starter Tex Covington (2-3, 5.52) only gave up five hits but was occasionally betrayed by his defense.

Clyde Milan

St. Louis (AL) (H) 5 Washington 4

The Senators scored four times in the top of the second (all unearned), the big hit being a surprise three-run homerun from center fielder Clyde Milan. St. Louis hurler Jack Powell (2-4, 4.71) settled down after that and held Washington scoreless the rest of the way while the Browns tied the score at 4-4 by the end of the fifth. In the bottom of the ninth, left fielder Burt Shotton led off the inning with a single, stole second, and then promptly scored on a single by third baseman Jimmy Austin for the game-winner.

 

Pittsburgh 16 Boston (NL) (H) 0

 

Howie Camnitz (3-1, 1.33) spun a two-hit shutout in Boston while amply supported by the explosive Pittsburgh offense. The Pirates scored five runs in the second and then in the third backup catcher Mike Simon hit a three-run homerun. Pittsburgh's RBI machine Chief Wilson went 4-for-4 on the day with four runs scored and four RBI's, the last three coming on a three-run triple as part of a five-run eighth.

 

Note: Simon didn’t actually hit a homerun in 1911, so I pulled up his card and he has a 66-4, there were runners on first and second, so that explains it.

 

Brooklyn (H) 4 Chicago (NL) 0

 

Nap Rucker (5-0, 0.96) continued his early season domination by holding the Cubs to only two hits on the day. A two-run double by right fielder Bob Coulson in a three-run fourth was the big hit for the Dodgers.

 

New York (NL) (H) 15 St. Louis (NL) 2

 

The cardinals scored first with a two-spot in the third, but the Giants soon answered with a three-run third and then a seven-run fifth, a three-run homerun from first baseman Fred Merkle being the big hit in the fifth. New York then added five in the seventh just because they could.

 

Philadelphia (NL) (H) 4 Cincinnati 2

 

The Reds outhit the Phillies 12-10 but Bert Humphries (1-0, 2.51) pitched out of trouble on several occasions and got the complete-game victory.

 

Tuesday, May 16, 1911

 

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Cincinnati pinch-runner Danny Mahoney made his final major league appearance on 05/15/1911

 

Chicago (NL) shortstop Joe Tinker was suspended on 05/15/1911

 

Chicago (AL) (H) 9 Philadelphia (AL) 1

 

The A's scored first but Jim Scott (2-2, 2.43) shut them down the rest of the way and the White Sox came back for an easy 9-1 win. Scott also had a 2-for-3 day with two RBI's to help his own cause.

 

Cleveland (H) 7 New York (AL) 5

 

The Indians got back on the winning track with a hard-fought win over the Highlanders as Vean Gregg (5-1, 1.58) struggled at times but eventually came out on top. Joe Jackson had a 2-for-3 day (.558) that included two runs, two RBI's, a double, and a triple.

 

Detroit (H) 7 Boston (AL) 5

 

Detroit starter Ed LaFitte (3-1, 2.79) got two quick outs to start the top of the first but before the inning was over the Red Sox had put four runs on the board. LaFitte got tough from there and the Tigers roared back to a tight win over the visitors from Boston and ended Detroit's seven game losing streak.

 

St. Louis (AL) (H) 10 Washington 6

 

The Browns usually latent offense came alive today and pounded the Senators for fifteen hits and they collected eight walks to capture the easy win. The only drama occurred when Browns starter Joe Lake (1-4, 5.17) was ejected for plunking too many Senators batters, but Roy Mitchell came in and only gave up one run in four innings of relief to get the save.

 

Pittsburgh 11 Boston (NL) (H) 6

 

Left fielder and Pittsburgh player-manager Fred Clarke had the big game with two homeruns and six RBI's and the Pirates offense continued to punish their opponents. Elmer Steele (6-0, 1.60) only gave up two earned runs as defensive woes behind him dimmed an otherwise sparkling appearance.

 

Brooklyn (H) 8 Chicago (NL) 2

 

The Cubs led 2-1 after the third and there the score stayed until the Dodgers broke loose and scored seven runs in the bottom of the eighth before an out was recorded. Catcher Bill Bergen had the big hit for Brooklyn, a three-run double that put the game out of reach.

 

New York (NL) (H) 8 St. Louis (NL) 3

 

New York scored six unearned runs in the bottom of the first and then cruised home to another victory. Both teams played as if it was a close game, the six-run first notwithstanding. Bugs Raymond (3-1, 3.00) got the win over Bill Steele (2-3, 3.35).

 

Philadelphia (NL) (H) 5 Cincinnati 4

 

The Reds scored single runs in the eighth and ninth innings to tie the score at 4-4, but in the bottom of the ninth catcher and player-manager Red Dooin smacked a solid single to score first baseman Fred Luderus with the game winner.

 

Wednesday, May 17, 1911

 

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Brooklyn outfielder Sheldon Lejeune made his final season appearance on 05/16/1911

 

Note: Yesterday Cleveland and Detroit became the first two teams to reach the 30 games played mark, but there are plenty of other teams right on their tail.

 

Chicago (AL) (H) 9 Philadelphia (AL) 4

 

In the battle for the top of the standings in the AL Chicago took its second in a row from Philadelphia to climb into first place by a half-game. Left fielder Jimmy Callahan drove in three runs with a double in the third to put the White Sox ahead and then Callahan followed that up with a three-run homerun in the fourth to put the game out of reach.

 

St. Louis (AL) (H) 6 Washington 5

 

The Browns came into the game with a 6-22 record and riding the crest of a three-game winning streak and looking for more. St. Louis took an early 3-0 lead and Barney Pelty (2-1, 3.21) was cruising to an easy win until the Senators came back to tie the score at 4-4 in the eighth. Washington second baseman Bill Cunningham gave the visitors their first lead of the day with a solo homerun in the top of the ninth, but in the bottom half of the inning Jimmy Austin stroked a two-run single and the Browns suddenly had a four-game winning streak.

 

Pittsburgh 6 Boston (NL) (H) 4

 

The Pirates put up a four-spot in the third inning behind back-to-back homeruns from shortstop Honus Wagner and second baseman Dots Miller. Jack Ferry (1-0, 2.25) gave up a few runs late to make it close but was never really in trouble after that.

 

Chicago (NL) 9 Brooklyn (H) 2

 

Lew Richie (6-1, 2.24) gave up two runs to the Dodgers in the first inning but was all he would give up today as Brooklyn ended the day with only four hits. First baseman Frank Chance went 2-for-4 with three runs scored, two RBI's, and a homerun.

 

Note: BBR shows Johnny Kling as the starting catcher for Chicago while ATMgr has Jimmy Archer.

 

New York (NL) (H) 6 St. Louis (NL) 4

 

The Giants broke open a 2-2 game with four runs in the sixth, all four runs coming after two outs. Doc Crandall (3-1, 3.93) held off several Cardinals rally attempts to get the win plus Crandall had a two-run single in the fateful sixth that put New York ahead to stay

 

Note: BBR shows Larry Doyle batting second and Fred Snodgrass batting third while ATMgr has them reversed.

 

Philadelphia (NL) (H) 5 Cincinnati 1

 

Pete Alexander (7-0, 1.44) dispatched of the Reds quite handily as he limited them to six hits, allowing the Phillies to move past Brooklyn into third place in the NL.

 

Thursday, May 18, 1911

 

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Philadelphia (NL) infielder Clarence Lehr made his major league debut on 05/18/1911. Philadelphia (NL) pitcher Eddie Stack returned to the mound on 05/19/1911 following his injury (?) of 04/18/1911

 

Chicago (NL) shortstop Joe Tinker returned to play on 05/19/1911 following his suspension of 05/15/1911

 

Pittsburgh pitcher Kirby White made his season debut on 05/19/1911

Clyde Engle

Boston (AL) 4 Chicago (AL) (H) 3

 

With two outs and runner on first in the third inning Doc White (4-2, 2.70) suddenly lost control, hit the next two batters, and then gave up a three-run double to third baseman Clyde Engle. Jack Killilay (1-0, 2.00) and Charley Hall held the potent White Sox offense at bay for the rest of the game to secure the win for the Red Sox.

 

Cleveland (H) 9 Washington 8 (10)

 

The Indians were cruising with an 8-4 lead until the Senators started off the top of the ninth with four runs scored before any outs were recorded. Cleveland extracted themselves from that mess with no more damage and then in the bottom of the tenth second baseman Neal Ball singled home third baseman Joe Birmingham with the game winner. Washington left fielder Jack Lelivelt came into the game with only one double on his 82 plate appearances so far this season but today he went 5-for-6 with three doubles to spark the Senators offense.

 

Philadelphia (AL) 9 Detroit (H) 3

 

The score was close at 2-2 through the sixth and then the A's scored seven times in the seventh, salting this one away for Eddie Plank (4-2, 3.52).

 

New York (AL) 4 St. Louis (AL) (H) 3

 

The Highlanders have been on a bit of a roll recently but today they were losing 3-2 heading into the ninth but they managed to string together a couple of hits and retook the lead. Ray Fisher (2-4, 4.32) got the win in relief and Jack Quinn got the save for a 1-2-3 ninth.

 

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

 

When it was #7 versus #8 in the NL last week it was Boston versus Cincinnati, while this week it is St. Louis looking to get healthy at Boston's expense. A two-run single by right fielder Steve Evans helped get the Cardinals off to a fast start with a three-run first and Bob Harmon (2-5, 2.53) took over from there.

 

Cincinnati 7 Brooklyn (H) 0

 

The Reds scored two in the top of the first and added on from there, paving the way for Harry Gaspar (5-3, 1.89) to go all the way for the shutout victory. First baseman Dick Hoblitzell hit a two-run homerun in the seventh to put the game out of reach.

 

Pittsburgh 13 New York (NL) (H) 1

 

The AL started off the week with #1 versus #2 (Philadelphia and Chicago) and the NL will end the week in a similar fashion. The Pirates scored six times in the second and then added five more in the fourth to pretty much put an end to this game. Babe Adams (6-1, 2.35) scattered four hits in the game and didn’t give up a run (unearned) until two outs in the ninth.

 

Chicago (NL) 2 Philadelphia (NL) (H) 0

 

Mordecai "Three-Finger" Brown (4-4, 1.70) had the good stuff today as he limited the hard-hitting Phillies to only one hit and got the win. Earl Moore (2-6, 5.95) only gave up five hits, but walks have been his bugaboo all season and he gave up six today. Moore did have the only Phillies hit.

 

Friday, May 19, 1911

 

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Boston (AL) pitcher Jack Killilay was injured (?) on 05/18/1911

 

Philadelphia (NL) infielder Clarence Lehr as injured (?) on 05/18/1911. Philadelphia (NL) pitcher Toots Shultz made his final early season appearance on 05/18/1911. Philadelphia (NL) sent Schultz to Buffalo (Eastern), date unknown

 

Detroit pitcher Bill Donovan returned to the mound on 05/20/1911 following his injury of 04/30/1911

 

Cleveland pitcher Pat Paige made his major league debut on 05/20/1911

 

Boston (AL) 6 Chicago (AL) (H) 3

 

A two-out two-run triple by Boston catcher Les Nunamaker was the big hit in a four-run fifth and the Red Sox held off the White Sox for the tough road victory. Ray Collins (3-2, 3.45) picked up the win.

 

Washington 10 Cleveland (H) 4

 

The Naps scored four runs in the first and led most of the game until; the Senators responded with a four-run eight and they then followed that up with a four-run ninth to win going away. Left fielder Jack Lelivelt had his second consecutive strong game by going 3-for-4 with five RBI's and two doubles.

 

Philadelphia (AL) 8 Detroit (H) 5

 

The Athletics scored runs in six of the nine innings as their offense kept up the pressure on the Tigers defense the whole game. Jack Coombs (7-1, 2.00) went all the way but gave up four runs in the bottom of the ninth to make the game appear closer than it really was. Home Run Baker had a 5-for-6 day to spark the Athletics offense.

 

New York (AL) 13 St. Louis (AL) (H) 7

 

The Highlanders scored five runs in the third and added on from there, but the Browns didn’t go down easily. New York first baseman John Knight drove in four runs in the game, including a two-run triple late that iced the game for the visitors.

 

St. Louis (NL) 6 Boston (NL) (H) 4

 

The Cardinals continue to struggle for runs but they came through with three runs in the top of the eighth to take their first lead of the game. Roy Golden (2-6, 6.08) got the win with Bill Steele coming in for a two-inning save.

 

Brooklyn (H) 14 Cincinnati 4

 

The Reds got off to a quick start but then the Dodgers offense showed up and thumped the visitors pretty thoroughly with a twenty-two-hit explosion. Weak hitting catcher Bill Bergen went 4-for-5 with a run scored and three RBI's to support Nap Rucker (6-0, 1.45).

 

New York (NL) (H) 4 Pittsburgh 3

 

The Giants moved off to an early lead with two runs in the first and Hooks Wiltse (3-1, 4.78) didn’t allow a Pittsburgh hit until the seventh inning, but unfortunately for Wiltse, right fielder Chief Wilson smoked a three-run double to tie the score at 3-3. Larry Doyle then hit homerun #7 to put second place New York back within two games of first place Pittsburgh.

 

Chicago (NL) 12 Philadelphia (NL) (H) 7

 

Chicago started off the game with a seven-run first and then held off a furious Phillies rally to capture the win. Philadelphia only committed two errors but nine of the runs allowed were unearned. Left fielder Frank Schulte had a 4-for-6 day with three RBI's while third baseman Jim Doyle picked up four RBI's to spark the Cubs offense.

 

Saturday, May 20, 1911

 

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Philadelphia (NL) pitcher Eddie Stack was injured (?) on 05/19/1911

 

New York (NL) pitcher Hooks Wiltse was injured (?) on 05/19/1911

 

Philadelphia (AL) shortstop Jack Barry returned to play on 05/21/1911 following his injury (?) of 05/10/1911

 

Washington 13 Cleveland (H) 3

 

Cleveland's offensive woes continued, only buoyed by the fact that Nap Lajoie is due to return any day now. Today was all Washington as the Senators picked up fifteen hits and twelve walks to pummel the Naps. Bob Groom (2-5, 4.87) gave up two runs in the first but kept Cleveland quiet after that.

Jack Coombs

Philadelphia (AL) 18 Detroit (H) 1

Veteran hurler Bill Donovan (0-1, 60.75) took his first turn on the mound this season and got pasted pretty good as the A's scored nine runs in the second inning, eight of the runs scoring before an out was recorded. Philadelphia kept it up with a seven-run third, all while Jack Coombs (8-1, 1.89) didn't allow a Detroit hit until the fourth inning. The Tigers didn't get on the scoreboard until there were two outs in the ninth. Coombs also chipped in with a 4-for-5 days with two runs scored, an RBI, and a double as he picked up his third win of the week.

 

Note: On this day in 1911 Coombs had a 4-for-4 day at the plate.

 

New York (AL) 3 St. Louis (AL) (H) 1 (10)

 

No offensive explosion here as both teams scored a run in the first and that was it for the scoring until New York right fielder Harry Wolter surprised everyone with a two-run homerun in the top of the tenth. Jack Warhop (3-2, 3.13) got the hard-fought win over Barney Pelty (2-2, 3.08)

 

St. Louis (NL) 18 Boston (NL) (H) 8

 

The Cardinals scored six times in the second then five times in the third as walks and a shaky Boston defense help staked the visitors to a large early lead. Bill Steele (3-3, 3.51) not only got the complete gamer win but also had a 3-for-6 day at the plate with a run scored and four big RBI's.

 

Brooklyn (H) 15 Cincinnati 5

 

The Dodgers scored three times in the first and kept it up from there, but it was an eight-run outburst in the bottom of the seventh that put the game out of reach. Left fielder Zack Wheat had the big day for the Dodgers by going 3-for-4 with four runs scored, three RBI's, and hitting a double and a homerun.

 

Pittsburgh 3 New York (NL) (H) 2

 

The Pirates really don't want to give up their hold on first place and Lefty Leifield (6-1, 2.69) twirled a hard-fought win over the Giants.

 

Chicago (NL) 3 Philadelphia (NL) (H) 0

 

King Cole (2-0, 1.50) held the powerful Phillies to only two hits and went all the way for the shutout win. Cubs second baseman Heinie Zimmerman chipped in with a 4-for-4 day, almost half of Chicago's nine hits.

 

Sunday, May 21, 1911

 

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Detroit first baseman Del Gainer broke his wrist on a HBP on 05/20/1911

 

Philadelphia (NL) third baseman Hans Lobert left the team to attend to a family illness on 05/20/1911. Philadelphia (NL) claimed pitcher Bill Burns (team debut 05/26/1911) off waivers from Cincinnati on 05/22/1911

 

Brooklyn pitcher Elmer Knetzer returned to the mound on 05/22/1911 following his injury (?) of 05/02/1911

 

Cleveland first baseman Nap Lajoie returned to play on 05/22/1901 following his injury (?) of 05/07/1911

 

Cleveland (H) 8 Washington 4

 

After a shaky start Vean Gregg (6-1, 2.09) settled down and shackled the Senators bats for the Cleveland win. Joe Jackson had a 3-for-5 day (.562) with two runs scored and two RBI's to spark the Naps offense.

 

Philadelphia (AL) 5 Detroit (H) 2

 

Detroit starter Jack Lively (2-5, 7.39) has had a rough start to the season but today his defense let him down as the first four runs he allowed were unearned. Philadelphia, as is their wont, took advantage of every break they got and got the tough win in Detroit.

 

St. Louis (AL) (H) 4 New York (AL) 2

 

Lefty George (2-3, 4.34) kept the Highlanders in check and got the win as the Browns, who entered the week with only four wins, ended the week with nine wins.