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Lord Byron · 03-19-2024, 09:21 PM

1907 World Series: Philadelphia Athletics vs. Cincinnati Reds

Results

Game 1, October 9th, 1907, Columbia Park
Road Win Lifts Cincinnati to 1-0 Lead in WS
The Cincinnati Reds started the World Series in style, winning on the road against the Philadelphia Athletics at Columbia Park by a score of 5-3 to take an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-7 series. Reds center fielder Sam Crawford excelled. He was 4-5 with a triple and 3 singles. He scored 2 runs.
Crawford had an important at-bat with runners on 1st and 2nd in the top of the eighth, when he hit a run-scoring single. The Reds went on to win.
"Postseason wins taste oh so sweet," said Crawford after the game.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Columbia Park in Philadelphia.
Reds lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 10th, 1907, Columbia Park
Raucous Columbia Park Crowd Propels Athletics to 6-2 Victory; Series Tied at 1
The Philadelphia Athletics defeated the Cincinnati Reds, 6-2, in Game 2 of the World Series. Making an impact was first baseman Harry Davis, who went 4 for 4 with a double and 3 singles, while scoring 2 and driving in 3. The win moves Philadelphia into a 1-1 tie with Cincinnati in the series.
Harry Davis, who finished 2nd in the AL in hits with 195 in 1903, made a major impact for Philadelphia. He had 3 singles and 1 double, plus 3 RBI.
"We lost," Cincinnati manager Whitey Ritterson said later. "We'll deal with it. The series isn't over."
Game 3 is scheduled for Saturday at Palace of the Fans in Cincinnati.
Series tied 1-1

Game 3, October 12th, 1907, Palace of the Fans
Athletics Hammered by Crawford, Drop Game 3 to Reds
When the games really matter, the Cincinnati Reds put on their best show, beating the Philadelphia Athletics by a final score of 8-7. Sam Crawford was 4-6 with a home run, 3 singles, and a walk. He scored 2 times and drove in 2. Cincinnati now leads Philadelphia 2-1 in the best-of-7 affair.
The clutch at-bat came in the bottom of the 13th inning, when Cincinnati right fielder Danny Moeller, facing Ed Willett, had a run-scoring single. It gave the Reds the 8-7 win.
"They say the first rule of the playoffs is to win the home games," Crawford 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 Palace of the Fans in Cincinnati.
Reds lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 13th, 1907, Palace of the Fans
Philadelphia Win Evens Series at 2
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 Palace of the Fans, pitching a 9-inning, complete-game shutout to lead the Philadelphia Athletics to victory in Game 4 of the World Series. Plank held the Cincinnati Reds to 2 hits and no walks, while striking out 5. The win brought Philadelphia into a 2-2 tie in the best-of-7 series.
Philadelphia starter Eddie Plank was masterful. The left-hander allowed no runs on 2 hits over 9 innings.
"We're happy," Plank 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 Palace of the Fans in Cincinnati.
Series tied at 2-2

Game 5, October 14th, 1907, Palace of the Fans
Road Win Lifts Philadelphia to 3-2 Lead in WS
With second baseman Nap Lajoie leading the charge, the Philadelphia Athletics got past the Cincinnati Reds, 9-5, in extra innings in Game 5 of the World Series. Lajoie went 4-6 with a double and 3 singles. He scored 2 times and drove in 2 at Palace of the Fans as Philadelphia managed to take a 3-2 lead in the best-of-7 series.
Had Lajoie not come through in the top of the tenth, who knows how the game would've ended? But with two down, Lajoie hit a run-scoring single. The Athletics took the lead, 6-5, and never looked back.
"We're one game closer to our goal," Philadelphia manager Connie Mack said later. "It isn't any more complicated than that."
Game 6 is scheduled for Wednesday at Columbia Park in Philadelphia.
Athletics lead series 3-2

Game 6, October 16th, 1907, Columbia Park
Philadelphia Wins World Series Crown
It was a hard-fought battle for both teams to make it this far. But as the saying goes, "to the victors go the spoils." For the victorious Philadelphia Athletics, that meant the Major League Baseball World Series trophy.
The Athletics took a 4-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Columbia Park, winning their 1st championship after taking the series 4-2.
"We've got grit," said Athletics first baseman Harry Davis, who was named MVP of the series. "We know how to win when we have to."
The new titleholders completed the regular season with a first-place finish in the AL and a 103-51 record.
Athletics win series 4-2

World Series MVP: 1B Harry Davis (Philadelphia Athletics)

03-19-2024, 09:21 PM	#121
Lord Byron Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2023 Posts: 2,857	1907 World Series results 1907 World Series: Philadelphia Athletics vs. Cincinnati Reds Results Game 1, October 9th, 1907, Columbia Park Road Win Lifts Cincinnati to 1-0 Lead in WS The Cincinnati Reds started the World Series in style, winning on the road against the Philadelphia Athletics at Columbia Park by a score of 5-3 to take an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-7 series. Reds center fielder Sam Crawford excelled. He was 4-5 with a triple and 3 singles. He scored 2 runs. Crawford had an important at-bat with runners on 1st and 2nd in the top of the eighth, when he hit a run-scoring single. The Reds went on to win. "Postseason wins taste oh so sweet," said Crawford after the game. The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Columbia Park in Philadelphia. Reds lead series 1-0 Game 2, October 10th, 1907, Columbia Park Raucous Columbia Park Crowd Propels Athletics to 6-2 Victory; Series Tied at 1 The Philadelphia Athletics defeated the Cincinnati Reds, 6-2, in Game 2 of the World Series. Making an impact was first baseman Harry Davis, who went 4 for 4 with a double and 3 singles, while scoring 2 and driving in 3. The win moves Philadelphia into a 1-1 tie with Cincinnati in the series. Harry Davis, who finished 2nd in the AL in hits with 195 in 1903, made a major impact for Philadelphia. He had 3 singles and 1 double, plus 3 RBI. "We lost," Cincinnati manager Whitey Ritterson said later. "We'll deal with it. The series isn't over." Game 3 is scheduled for Saturday at Palace of the Fans in Cincinnati. Series tied 1-1 Game 3, October 12th, 1907, Palace of the Fans Athletics Hammered by Crawford, Drop Game 3 to Reds When the games really matter, the Cincinnati Reds put on their best show, beating the Philadelphia Athletics by a final score of 8-7. Sam Crawford was 4-6 with a home run, 3 singles, and a walk. He scored 2 times and drove in 2. Cincinnati now leads Philadelphia 2-1 in the best-of-7 affair. The clutch at-bat came in the bottom of the 13th inning, when Cincinnati right fielder Danny Moeller, facing Ed Willett, had a run-scoring single. It gave the Reds the 8-7 win. "They say the first rule of the playoffs is to win the home games," Crawford 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 Palace of the Fans in Cincinnati. Reds lead series 2-1 Game 4, October 13th, 1907, Palace of the Fans Philadelphia Win Evens Series at 2 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 Palace of the Fans, pitching a 9-inning, complete-game shutout to lead the Philadelphia Athletics to victory in Game 4 of the World Series. Plank held the Cincinnati Reds to 2 hits and no walks, while striking out 5. The win brought Philadelphia into a 2-2 tie in the best-of-7 series. Philadelphia starter Eddie Plank was masterful. The left-hander allowed no runs on 2 hits over 9 innings. "We're happy," Plank 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 Palace of the Fans in Cincinnati. Series tied at 2-2 Game 5, October 14th, 1907, Palace of the Fans Road Win Lifts Philadelphia to 3-2 Lead in WS With second baseman Nap Lajoie leading the charge, the Philadelphia Athletics got past the Cincinnati Reds, 9-5, in extra innings in Game 5 of the World Series. Lajoie went 4-6 with a double and 3 singles. He scored 2 times and drove in 2 at Palace of the Fans as Philadelphia managed to take a 3-2 lead in the best-of-7 series. Had Lajoie not come through in the top of the tenth, who knows how the game would've ended? But with two down, Lajoie hit a run-scoring single. The Athletics took the lead, 6-5, and never looked back. "We're one game closer to our goal," Philadelphia manager Connie Mack said later. "It isn't any more complicated than that." Game 6 is scheduled for Wednesday at Columbia Park in Philadelphia. Athletics lead series 3-2 Game 6, October 16th, 1907, Columbia Park Philadelphia Wins World Series Crown It was a hard-fought battle for both teams to make it this far. But as the saying goes, "to the victors go the spoils." For the victorious Philadelphia Athletics, that meant the Major League Baseball World Series trophy. The Athletics took a 4-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Columbia Park, winning their 1st championship after taking the series 4-2. "We've got grit," said Athletics first baseman Harry Davis, who was named MVP of the series. "We know how to win when we have to." The new titleholders completed the regular season with a first-place finish in the AL and a 103-51 record. Athletics win series 4-2 World Series MVP: 1B Harry Davis (Philadelphia Athletics)