Chicago Wins Presidents Cup Series!
CHICAGO, IL. October 16, 1912 -
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| R | H | E |
| Buffalo |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 1 | 6 | 2 |
| Chicago |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | x |
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| 5 | 8 | 0 |
W: D. Shipman (9 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K)
L: R. Sullivan (6.2 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, 5 BB, 0 K)
Player of the Game: D. Shipman
The inaugural season of the United League, Federal League, and the United Baseball Association has come to a close, with the Chicago Orphans claiming the first ever Presidents Cup.
Dave Shipman pitched a fabulous complete game, giving up just 6 hits and 1 run.
Buffalo got out to an early 1-0 lead after roping two doubles in the top of the 2nd, but they wouldn't do much else on offense the rest of the game.
Chicago took advantage of Buffalo miscues, collecting five walks and reaching base twice because of fielding errors. The bottom of the 7th really changed the game. Down 3-1, Buffalo had a legitimate shot at coming back. But after an error, a single, a walk, another single, and then a bases loaded walk, the Orphans put two more on the board. One could argue that three of those base-runners could have been avoided.
Paul Flood was the final batter in this 1912 season, lining out to second baseman Gilbert Stiles. After Stiles made the catch, all 19 players and the Chicago coaching staff rushed towards the mound to celebrate. The 19,722 fans in attendance celebrated with the team, standing, clapping, and hugging for almost an hour after the game.
This afternoon, a parade will be held in the city to celebrate the victory. United League President William Witman will be in attendance to award the Presidents Cup to Orphans owner Jack O'Connor.