The 1909 World Series: Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago Cubs
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Game 1, October 10th, 1909, Bennett Park
World Series Game 1 Victory for Smith and Detroit
The Detroit Tigers started the World Series in style today, downing the visiting Chicago Cubs at Bennett Park by a score of 4-1 to stake an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-7 series. Tigers right-hander Frank Smith threw 9.0 innings of 6-hit ball.
Smith, who was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, threw 111 pitches over 9 innings, while allowing 1 run.
"They say the first rule of the playoffs is to win the home games," Smith said afterward. "It feels nice, but it is kind of what we were supposed to do."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Bennett Park in Detroit.
Tigers win 1-0
Game 2, October 11th, 1909, Bennett Park
Chicago Win to Pull Even With Detroit
The Chicago Cubs got a complete game effort from starter Tom Hughes to move into a 1-1 tie with the Detroit Tigers in the best-of-7 World Series.
The Chicago right-hander went the distance at Bennett Park, cooling off the Detroit Tigers and striking out 5 to help Chicago take the 2-0 win that knotted the series.
Hughes, a native of Chicago, Illinois, was dealing all game. He kept Detroit hitters off-balance, while giving the Cubs 9 quality innings. Hughes threw 108 pitches, allowing 4 hits and striking out 5.
"Teams don't get here by being incompetent, so I really wasn't expecting this," Hughes said. "I just kept throwing and they kept missing."
The next game is set to be played for October 13th, 1909 at the West Side Grounds in Chicago.
Series tied 1-1
Game 3, October 13th, 1909, the West Side Grounds
Road Win Lifts Detroit to 2-1 Lead in WS
The Detroit Tigers got an exceptional performance from starter Rube Kroh, who silenced the Chicago offense en route to a 6-0 shutout win in Game 3 of the World Series today. The Cubs could never get a bead on the left-handed Kroh, who threw 9.0 innings of shutout ball. The Tigers now hold a 2-1 advantage in the best-of-7 series.
Kroh pitched a complete game for Detroit. The left-hander was charged with no runs on 8 hits. He struck out 3 during his 94-pitch performance.
"We're happy," Kroh 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 the West Side Grounds in Chicago.
Tigers lead series 2-1
Game 4, October 13th, 1909, the West Side Grounds
Raucous West Side Grounds Crowd Propels Cubs to 8-2 Victory; Series Tied at 2
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Detroit Tigers, 8-2 in Game 4 of the World Series today. Making an impact was third baseman Larry Gardner, who went 3-4 with a triple and 2 doubles, while scoring 3 and driving in 3. The win moves Chicago into a 2-2 tie with Detroit in the series.
In the bottom of the first, Gardner had one of his most important at-bats: a bases-clearing double off Frank Smith that staked the Cubs to a 4-1 lead.
"It feels a lot better to be tied than to be behind, even if it is only one game," Chicago manager Jim Greenwood said.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at the West Side Grounds in Chicago.
Series tied 2-2
Game 5, October 14th, 1909, the West Side Grounds
Pivotal Game 5 Goes to Host Cubs, 10-6
The Detroit Tigers got a strong 6.1 innings from right-hander Frank Owen today but failed to take Game 5 of the World Series from the Chicago Cubs. Owen held the Cubs to 2 runs on 6.1 strong innings but Chicago took the game by a score of 10-6 and now lead the best-of-7 series, 3-2.
Dummy Hoy, the Chicago center fielder, contributed a bases-clearing double in the bottom of the second inning to make the score 7-3, Cubs. For the game, Hoy went 1-3 with a double, while adding 4 RBIs and scoring once.
"Huge," Hoy said. "Game 5 is huge."
The next game is set to be played for October 17th, 1909 at Bennett Park in Detroit.
Cubs lead series, 3-2
Game 6, October 17th, 1909, Bennett Park
Cubs Crowned Champions
The Chicago Cubs were good enough to get past the Detroit Tigers at Bennett Park today and secure the 1st championship in franchise history.
"When you wear Cubs on your shirt, you're good at something," Chicago skipper Jim Greenwood told the press.
Cubs third baseman Larry Gardner was named MVP of the series after he went .304 with no home runs and 5 RBIs.
"It feels totally incredible," Gardner 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 3-1 victory over the Tigers to win the World Series 4-2.
Cubs win series 4-2
Series MVP: Larry Gardner
(Let's hope the Cubs don't have to wait as long as RL for another title...
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