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1903 World Series: Philadelphia Athletics vs. Brooklyn Superbas

Game 1, October 2nd, 1903, Columbia Park
Superbas Edge Athletics 2-1 to Open WS
The rookie looked like he belonged out there.
The Brooklyn Superbas sent 21-year-old right-hander Red Ames to the mound today for a high-pressure playoff start and he repaid their confidence, quieting the Philadelphia Athletics on a day where the Superbas struggled to produce runs of their own. In the end, Brooklyn cobbled together enough to take the 2-1 decision. The win gave Brooklyn a 1-0 lead in the best-of-9 World Series.
Though he didn't earn the victory, Ames kept his team in the game until the bullpen took over and the Brooklyn offense came through. Over 6.2 innings, he allowed 4 hits and 1 run, while striking out 9.
"It was a good day but I'm not letting my guard down," Ames said. "I'll let my guard down as soon as someone puts a big, fat championship ring on my finger."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Columbia Park in Philadelphia.
Superbas lead 1-0

Game 2, October 3rd, 1903, Columbia Park
Brooklyn Tops Philadelphia Again, 4-1
When the stakes were high, Bill Donovan raised his game to match.
The right-handed Donovan turned in a stellar performance in Game 2 of the World Series today, pitching a 11-inning, complete-game shutout to lead the Brooklyn Superbas to victory. He allowed 6 hits and struck out 8. The win gave Brooklyn a 2-0 lead over the Philadelphia Athletics in the best-of-9 series.
Donovan was in the zone all game. He frustrated Philadelphia hitters while giving the Superbas 11 innings of quality work. Donovan threw 133 pitches, allowing 6 hits and getting 8 punchouts.
"It's a gut punch," Athletics manager Connie Mack said, "to get here and find ourselves down 0-2 in the blink of an eye."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Columbia Park in Philadelphia.
Superbas lead 2-0

Game 3, October 4th, 1903, Columbia Park
Philadelphia Breaks Through for First Win in World Series; Now Trails 2-1
Already down in the World Series, the Philadelphia Athletics put on their best show, beating the Brooklyn Superbas by a final score of 2-1 today. Philadelphia left-hander Eddie Plank threw 9.0 innings of 7-hit ball. Philadelphia now trails Brooklyn 2-1 in their marathon, best-of-9 affair.
The Superbas had trouble solving Plank, who surrendered 1 run on 7 hits over 9 innings.
"It has been an incredible experience today," Plank 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 for October 6th, 1903 at Washington Park in Brooklyn.
Superbas lead 2-1

Game 4, October 6th, 1903, Washington Park
Philadelphia Win to Pull Even With Brooklyn
The Philadelphia Athletics defeated the Brooklyn Superbas, 9-5 in Game 4 of the World Series today. Making an impact was left fielder Jack Morrissey, who was 2 for 4 with 2 singles and a walk, while adding 3 RBIs and scoring once. The win moves Philadelphia into a 2-2 tie with Brooklyn in the series.
The Athletics took a 5-2 lead in the top of the third inning. Facing Brooklyn hurler Doc McJames with two outs, Morrissey hit a 2-run single.
"We're happy," Morrissey 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 Washington Park in Brooklyn.
Series ties 2-2

Game 5, October 7th, 1903, Washington Park
Pivotal Game 5 Goes to Host Superbas, 4-1
Starter Gene Wright was sensational for the Brooklyn Superbas in his team's 4-1 triumph over the Philadelphia Athletics in Game 5 of the World Series today. Wright pitched well, but Brooklyn picked up the win to take a 3-2 lead in the series.
Wright pitched a complete game for Brooklyn. The 24-year-old right-hander was charged with 1 run on 7 hits. He struck out 8 during his 122-pitch performance.
"Postseason wins taste oh so sweet," said Wright after the game.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Washington Park in Brooklyn.
Superbas lead 3-2

Game 6, October 8th, 1903, Washington Park
Philadelphia Win Knots Series at 3
Trailing by a game in the World Series, Eddie Plank was ready for his start.
The left-hander turned in a performance for the ages at Washington Park today, pitching a 9-inning, complete-game shutout to lead the Philadelphia Athletics to victory in Game 6 of the World Series. Plank held the Brooklyn Superbas to 2 hits and 1 walk, while striking out 6. The win brought Philadelphia into a 3-3 tie in the best-of-9 series.
Plank allowed no runs on 2 hits over 9 innings for the Athletics. He walked 1 and struck out 6.
"Teams don't get here by being incompetent, so I really wasn't expecting this," Plank said. "I just kept throwing and they kept missing."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Washington Park in Brooklyn.
Series tied 3-3

Game 7, October 9th, 1903, Washington Park
Road Win Lifts Philadelphia to 4-3 Lead in WS
When the games really matter, the Philadelphia Athletics put on their best show, beating the Brooklyn Superbas by a final score of 6-5 today. Jimmy Sheckard went 4 for 4 with 4 singles and a walk. He drove in 4 runs. Philadelphia now leads Brooklyn 4-3 in the best-of-9 affair.
Philadelphia used the clutch hitting of Harry Davis to capture the win. The first baseman drilled a run-scoring double in the top of the ninth inning to give the Athletics the lead, 6-5. For the game, Davis had 1 single and 1 double in 5 at-bats.
"We lost," Brooklyn manager Ned Hanlon said later. "We'll deal with it. The series isn't over."
Game 8 is scheduled for Sunday at Columbia Park in Philadelphia.
Athletics lead 4-3

Game 8, October 11th, 1903, Columbia Park
Superbas Win to Tie Series with Athletics
The Brooklyn Superbas and the Philadelphia Athletics will take the World Series to a decisive 9th game. In a must-win situation today, the Superbas beat the Athletics 6-3 at Columbia Park to force the series into what will essentially be a one-game playoff. Brooklyn third baseman Joe Kelley was 2 for 3 with 2 singles and 2 walks, while scoring 2 runs.
Homer Smoot had a critical at-bat with two out in the top of the seventh for Brooklyn. He came through with a run-scoring single to put Brooklyn in front, 4-2.
"Every team in baseball loses," Athletics manager Connie Mack said. "We're in the playoffs and we still have the same guys that got us here. We'll bounce back."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Columbia Park in Philadelphia.
Series tied 4-4

Game 9, October 12th, 1903, Columbia Park
Brooklyn 1903 World Series Champions
The Brooklyn Superbas were good enough to get past the Philadelphia Athletics at Columbia Park today and secure the 1st championship in franchise history.
"When you wear Superbas on your shirt, you're good at something," Brooklyn skipper Ned Hanlon told the press.
Superbas center fielder Homer Smoot was named MVP of the series after he went .344 with no home runs and 4 runs batted in.
"It feels totally incredible," Smoot said. "I could live to 1,000 years old and I'd remember this moment."
The new champions capped off a great season with a 5-2 victory over the Athletics to win the World Series 5-4.
Superbas win World Series, 5-4

Series MVP: Center fielder Homer Smoot