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PhillieFever · 07-10-2009, 09:36 PM

Monday April 26,1908

American League

Highlanders-5 Red Sox-4
Birdie Cree's two run home run in the bottom of the 9th off of Sox starter Cy Young(1-3) gave the upstart Highlanders a stunning 5-4 victory over the struggling Red Sox as the Hilltop Park patrons burst into a facetious rendition of Boston's famed "Tessie".LF Jake Stahl also played well,going 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored while first sacker George Moriarity added 2 hits and 2 runs of his own.

Athletics-3 Senators-2
A's shortstop Eddie Collins doubled twice and knocked in two as the White Elephants defeated the first place Senators 3-2.Starting pitcher Rube Vickers(2-2) lasted 8 and two thirds innings,allowing 7 hits and 2 earned runs while reliever Harry Krause saved the day for his teammates with a timely strikeout of the Senators Otis Clymer,who was batting with the tying run on second base.

Tigers-6 Naps-2
Detroit's Ty Cobb and Sam Crawford each contributed 2 hits and 2 RBI while starting pitcher Ed Willett(2-1) went the distance allowing 5 hits and 2 earned runs as the Tigers defeated the hometown Naps 6-2.Bob "Dusty" Rhoads(0-2) took the loss for Cleveland.

Browns-3 White Sox-0
Offense remained a problem for Chicago,as Browns starter Jake Powell(2-2) held the Pale Hose to just 5 hits and a walk in the 3-0 St Louis victory.SS Bobby Wallace paced the winners going 2 for 3 with a double,an RBI and a run scored.

National League

Phillies-10 Superbas-0
The Phils brought out the heavy lumber today,slamming 13 hits to the Brooklynites 3 in Philly's 10-0 victory.RF John Titus put on an awesome show today,going 2 for 2 with a home run,2 walks,2 RBI and 3 runs scored while second sacker Otto "Dutch" Knabe had a 2 for 4 day which included a triple,2 RBI and a run scored.Twirler Lew Moren(2-1) collected the win,while the Superbas' George "Farmer" Bell(1-2) took the loss.

Cardinals-1 Reds-0
Cardinals CF Al Shaw's RBI single in the top of the first inning ended up as the game's only run as St.Louis nipped Cincinnati 1-0.Cards Starter Bugs Raymond(2-1) was superb on the hill, allowing 4 hits and 1 walk to go along with 4 strikeouts while collecting his second win of the season.

Doves-2 Giants-1 (14 Innings)
Back to back doubles by Peaches Graham and Ginger Beaumont in the bottom of the 14th off of Giants starter Joe McGinnity(2-1) ended the festivities today as the Bostonians defeated the New Yorkers 2-1.

Cubs-4 Pirates-2
Despite a 3 for 4 day by Honus Wagner in which he tripled and knocked in a run,the Cubs and starter Mordecai Brown(3-1) defeated the Pirates 4-2.RF Frank "Wildfire" Schulte paced the Cub offense,going 2 for 3 with a double,a triple,and an RBI while SS Joe Tinker singled,stole two bases and scored twice.

MLB Standings

07-10-2009, 09:36 PM	#34
PhillieFever Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Elk Twp. NJ Posts: 6,763	Monday April 26,1908 American League Highlanders-5 Red Sox-4 Birdie Cree's two run home run in the bottom of the 9th off of Sox starter Cy Young(1-3) gave the upstart Highlanders a stunning 5-4 victory over the struggling Red Sox as the Hilltop Park patrons burst into a facetious rendition of Boston's famed "Tessie".LF Jake Stahl also played well,going 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored while first sacker George Moriarity added 2 hits and 2 runs of his own. Athletics-3 Senators-2 A's shortstop Eddie Collins doubled twice and knocked in two as the White Elephants defeated the first place Senators 3-2.Starting pitcher Rube Vickers(2-2) lasted 8 and two thirds innings,allowing 7 hits and 2 earned runs while reliever Harry Krause saved the day for his teammates with a timely strikeout of the Senators Otis Clymer,who was batting with the tying run on second base. Tigers-6 Naps-2 Detroit's Ty Cobb and Sam Crawford each contributed 2 hits and 2 RBI while starting pitcher Ed Willett(2-1) went the distance allowing 5 hits and 2 earned runs as the Tigers defeated the hometown Naps 6-2.Bob "Dusty" Rhoads(0-2) took the loss for Cleveland. Browns-3 White Sox-0 Offense remained a problem for Chicago,as Browns starter Jake Powell(2-2) held the Pale Hose to just 5 hits and a walk in the 3-0 St Louis victory.SS Bobby Wallace paced the winners going 2 for 3 with a double,an RBI and a run scored. National League Phillies-10 Superbas-0 The Phils brought out the heavy lumber today,slamming 13 hits to the Brooklynites 3 in Philly's 10-0 victory.RF John Titus put on an awesome show today,going 2 for 2 with a home run,2 walks,2 RBI and 3 runs scored while second sacker Otto "Dutch" Knabe had a 2 for 4 day which included a triple,2 RBI and a run scored.Twirler Lew Moren(2-1) collected the win,while the Superbas' George "Farmer" Bell(1-2) took the loss. Cardinals-1 Reds-0 Cardinals CF Al Shaw's RBI single in the top of the first inning ended up as the game's only run as St.Louis nipped Cincinnati 1-0.Cards Starter Bugs Raymond(2-1) was superb on the hill, allowing 4 hits and 1 walk to go along with 4 strikeouts while collecting his second win of the season. Doves-2 Giants-1 (14 Innings) Back to back doubles by Peaches Graham and Ginger Beaumont in the bottom of the 14th off of Giants starter Joe McGinnity(2-1) ended the festivities today as the Bostonians defeated the New Yorkers 2-1. Cubs-4 Pirates-2 Despite a 3 for 4 day by Honus Wagner in which he tripled and knocked in a run,the Cubs and starter Mordecai Brown(3-1) defeated the Pirates 4-2.RF Frank "Wildfire" Schulte paced the Cub offense,going 2 for 3 with a double,a triple,and an RBI while SS Joe Tinker singled,stole two bases and scored twice. MLB Standings __________________ We're All Wednesday Aren't We? WAWAW Last edited by PhillieFever; 01-20-2011 at 09:40 AM.