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Big Six · 04-14-2004, 10:23 PM

New York Times, September 26, 1915

NATIONAL LEAGUE PLAYOFF TO-DAY
Giants Host Reds, Attempting to End Cincinnati's Pennant String

NEW YORK--The Polo Grounds will be packed to the rafters this afternoon for a single game to decide the champions of the National League for 1915.

The Cincinnati Reds, winners of the last five pennants, face the most significant challenge of their reign, as the New York Giants have played them to a flat-footed tie over the course of the 154-game regular season. Both clubs have won 97 games, and the squad that wins its 98th today will face the Boston Red Sox, runaway winners of the American League flag, in the World Series.

The Reds send to the mound today Jean Dubuc, winner of 20 games for four consecutive seasons. Dubuc has a sparkling ERA of 2.36 this season, and such is the strength of the Reds' mound corps that Jean is not regarded as its ace. He is but one member of the Great Triumverate, along with Del Mason and Roy Hitt. This season, Mason has been the biggest winner, pacing the National League with 28 victories.

The Giants will counter with Big Jeff Tesreau, victorious two dozen times on the season. The strength of the New York club, however, has rested in its offensive attack. Third sacker Tillie Shafer, catcher Roger Bresnahan, and first baseman Art Wilson possess the pop to counter the pitching might of the Reds moundsmen. Shafer's most notable accomplishments include his .373 batting mark and his 90 stolen bases, best in the majors again. Bresnahan has swatted to a .336 tune and driven in 87 runs, while Wilson has pounded home 112 runners.

The powerful Red Sox await the winners of to-day's game, and Manager Jimmy Collins has said he has no preference concerning the team his squad will face. "Both Cincinnati and New York have outstanding teams. We have scouted each of them, and whichever team wins will be awfully tough to beat."

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(Note: The Giants defeated the Reds, 6-0. Tesreau pitched a sparkling 3-hit shutout, walking one and striking out four. Shafer sparked the winnners' attack, going 3-5 with a double, two runs scored, and the requisite stolen base. Tesreau helped his own cause by doubling in a run as well.)

04-14-2004, 10:23 PM	#211
Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,145	Playoff time New York Times, September 26, 1915 NATIONAL LEAGUE PLAYOFF TO-DAY Giants Host Reds, Attempting to End Cincinnati's Pennant String NEW YORK--The Polo Grounds will be packed to the rafters this afternoon for a single game to decide the champions of the National League for 1915. The Cincinnati Reds, winners of the last five pennants, face the most significant challenge of their reign, as the New York Giants have played them to a flat-footed tie over the course of the 154-game regular season. Both clubs have won 97 games, and the squad that wins its 98th today will face the Boston Red Sox, runaway winners of the American League flag, in the World Series. The Reds send to the mound today Jean Dubuc, winner of 20 games for four consecutive seasons. Dubuc has a sparkling ERA of 2.36 this season, and such is the strength of the Reds' mound corps that Jean is not regarded as its ace. He is but one member of the Great Triumverate, along with Del Mason and Roy Hitt. This season, Mason has been the biggest winner, pacing the National League with 28 victories. The Giants will counter with Big Jeff Tesreau, victorious two dozen times on the season. The strength of the New York club, however, has rested in its offensive attack. Third sacker Tillie Shafer, catcher Roger Bresnahan, and first baseman Art Wilson possess the pop to counter the pitching might of the Reds moundsmen. Shafer's most notable accomplishments include his .373 batting mark and his 90 stolen bases, best in the majors again. Bresnahan has swatted to a .336 tune and driven in 87 runs, while Wilson has pounded home 112 runners. The powerful Red Sox await the winners of to-day's game, and Manager Jimmy Collins has said he has no preference concerning the team his squad will face. "Both Cincinnati and New York have outstanding teams. We have scouted each of them, and whichever team wins will be awfully tough to beat." *************************************** (Note: The Giants defeated the Reds, 6-0. Tesreau pitched a sparkling 3-hit shutout, walking one and striking out four. Shafer sparked the winnners' attack, going 3-5 with a double, two runs scored, and the requisite stolen base. Tesreau helped his own cause by doubling in a run as well.) __________________ My dynasties: The Base Ball Life of Patrick O'Farrell: 2014 inductee, OOTP Dynasty Hall of Fame Kenilworth: A Town and its Team: fun with a fictional league Last edited by Big Six; 04-14-2004 at 10:35 PM.