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The 1903 World Series: Boston Americans vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Results
Game 1, October 2nd, 1903, Huntington Avenue Grounds
The stakes were high. Cy Young was ready.
The right-hander turned in a performance for the ages at Huntington Avenue Grounds today, pitching a 9-inning, complete-game shutout to lead the Boston Americans to victory in Game 1 of the World Series. Young held the Pittsburgh Pirates to 8 hits and 1 walk, while striking out 4. The win got the best-of-9 series off to a good start for Boston, which now leads 1-0.
Young pitched a complete game for Boston. The 36-year-old right-hander was charged with no runs on 8 hits. He struck out 4 during his 132-pitch performance.
Pirates manager Fred Clarke did not take questions after the game, telling assembled reporters that he would hold a press conference "if and when we win the World Series."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Huntington Avenue Grounds in Boston.
Americans lead 1-0

Game 2, October 3rd, 1903, Huntington Avenue Grounds
The Boston Americans got a strong performance from pitcher Jake Weimer, who stymied the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates en route to a win, 7-3, in Game 2 of the World Series today. The Pirates could never get a bead on the left-handed Weimer, who threw 9.0 innings of 8-hit ball. The Americans now hold a 2-0 in the best-of-9 series.
Weimer had a consequential at-bat in the bottom of the fifth for the Americans. Coming up with the bases loaded and Boston trailing 2-1, he hit a 2-run double.
"It has been an incredible experience today," Weimer said in the clubhouse following the game. "It's a short list of people who have started in the World Series at all, and an even shorter list who have done a good job of it."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Huntington Avenue Grounds in Boston.
Americans lead 2-0

Game 3, October 4th, 1903, Huntington Avenue Grounds
The Boston Americans got a strong game from starter Frank Kitson, but it was some clutch hitting that ultimately delivered the win.
The Americans took the 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in Game 3 of the World Series in a 9th inning walk-off today. The win capped off a fine outing for the right-handed Kitson. Kitson threw 8.0 innings of 6-hit ball in the win, which gave the Americans a 3-0 lead in the best-of-9 series.
Tommy Dowd was the walk-off hero for Boston. With the game tied in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Americans pinch hitter hit a dramatic run-scoring single to send the teams home.
"We're one game closer to our goal," Boston manager Jimmy Collins said later. "It isn't any more complicated than that."
Game 4 is scheduled for Tuesday at Exposition Park in Pittsburgh.
Americans lead 3-0

Game 4, October 6th, 1903, Exposition Park
The Pittsburgh Pirates have closed some of the gap between themselves and the series-leading Boston Americans, winning 7-4 at Exposition Park today. Pirates third baseman Tommy Leach was 3-4 with 2 triples, while scoring 2 times and driving in 4. The win cuts the deficit facing the Pirates to 3-1 in the best-of-9 World Series.
The Pirates took a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the fifth inning. Facing Boston hurler Cy Young with no outs, Leach hit a bases-clearing triple.
"We're happy," Leach told reporters after the win. "When you're in the playoffs, you've got to treat every game like it could be your last."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Exposition Park in Pittsburgh.

Game 5, October 7th, 1903, Exposition Park
When the stakes were high, Jake Weimer raised his game to match.
The left-handed Weimer turned in a stellar performance in Game 5 of the World Series today, pitching a 9-inning, complete-game shutout to lead the Boston Americans to victory. He allowed 10 hits and struck out 1. The win gave Boston a 4-1 lead over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the best-of-9 series.
With two out in the top of the seventh, Tommy Dowd had a game-changing hit. The Americans pinch hitter slammed a 2-run single off Rube Waddell, making the score 3-1, Boston.
"We lost," Pittsburgh manager Fred Clarke said later. "We'll deal with it. The series isn't over."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Exposition Park in Pittsburgh.
Americans lead 4-1

Game 6, October 8th, 1903, Exposition Park
The Boston Americans are champions, today and forever. The Americans topped the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2 at Exposition Park today to claim the World Series crown.
"Nobody can take this away from us, not ever," said series MVP and center fielder Chick Stahl after his club had sealed the victory. "We worked hard and we accomplished our goal."
The atmosphere was electric as the newly-crowned champs stormed the field at the conclusion of the game. Fans cheered, gloves flew in the air, high fives and hugs were the order of the day.
"From day one of spring training, I could see it in their eyes," said Boston manager Jimmy Collins. "The players had that look of intensity, of hunger, of a desire to accomplish something great, and today they did that. They're champions of the world."
The Americans took the series 5-1. The new titleholders completed the regular season with a first-place finish in the AL and a 79-61 record.
Americans win World Series 5-1

Series MVP: Chick Stahl