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PhillieFever · 07-05-2009, 09:48 PM

Johnson Bests Young In Senators 7-4 Victory
Tuesday April 14,1908

Up against the wily veteran Cy Young(0-1),the Senators Walter Johnson(1-0) did more than hold his own,as the youngster from Humboldt Tennessee held the Red Sox to 4 runs(2 earned) on 9 hits,leading the Senators to a 7-4 opening day victory here in Boston.

Thanks to a dominating performance by Kicakapoo Ed Summers(1-0),the Detroit Tigers started the season off on the right foot by blanking the Chicago White Sox 3-0.Summers went the distance,allowing 4 hits and 3 walks while striking out 5.

New York Giants star twirler Christy "Big Six" Mathewson(1-0) earned his first victory of the season today,pitching just good enough to edge the Phillies and starter Tully Sparks(0-1).Larry Doyle's sacrifice fly in the top of the 8th inning was the difference in the ballgame.

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07-05-2009, 09:48 PM	#5
PhillieFever Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Elk Twp. NJ Posts: 6,763	Johnson Bests Young In Senators 7-4 Victory Tuesday April 14,1908 Up against the wily veteran Cy Young(0-1),the Senators Walter Johnson(1-0) did more than hold his own,as the youngster from Humboldt Tennessee held the Red Sox to 4 runs(2 earned) on 9 hits,leading the Senators to a 7-4 opening day victory here in Boston. Thanks to a dominating performance by Kicakapoo Ed Summers(1-0),the Detroit Tigers started the season off on the right foot by blanking the Chicago White Sox 3-0.Summers went the distance,allowing 4 hits and 3 walks while striking out 5. New York Giants star twirler Christy "Big Six" Mathewson(1-0) earned his first victory of the season today,pitching just good enough to edge the Phillies and starter Tully Sparks(0-1).Larry Doyle's sacrifice fly in the top of the 8th inning was the difference in the ballgame. Today's Scoreboard __________________ We're All Wednesday Aren't We? WAWAW Last edited by PhillieFever; 01-20-2011 at 09:40 AM.