Baseball Replay--From 1901 to 2024

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April 24th, 1902

Beckley Reaches 2,000
Jake Beckley has gone through many bats during his playing career. None of them means as much to him as the one he used to crack career hit number 2,000 at Palace of the Fans yesterday.
The 34-year-old Reds first baseman told reporters after the game, "I plan to keep this bat at home in my own private Hall of Fame."
It was a happy day for Beckley from the standpoint of the 2,000-hit milestone, but a little disappointing, too. Despite his achievement, Cincinnati dropped the contest to the St. Louis Cardinals 8-1.
For the day, Beckley finished the day with 2 hits in 3 at-bats.
In 1,628 games, Beckley has a career .305 batting average and a .360 on-base percentage. He has hit 66 home runs with 1,115 RBIs and 1,177 runs scored.
St. Louis Cardinals (1-6) over Cincinnati Reds (4-3)

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As of May 2nd, 1902, the Cleveland Bronchos (7-2) lead the Boston Americans by a half-game in the AL while, in the NL, the Pittsburgh Pirates (11-2) lead the New York Giants by 2 games for first.

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May 2nd, 1902

Keeler 5-for-5 for Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Superbas stopped the Boston Beaneaters by a score of 7-4 at Washington Park, with the lion's share of the credit going to right fielder Willie Keeler. The 30-year-old had a career day, collecting 5 hits.
"Every batter wants to have a quality at-bat every time he steps up to the plate," Keeler said later. "He wants to hit the ball hard."
Keeler did just that in his 5 at-bats, much to the chagrin of the Beaneaters.
"Not much that I can say," offered Boston manager Frank Selee. "He just hammered the heck out of us."
Willie Keeler singled in the 1st, singled in the 2nd, singled in the 4th, singled in the 6th and singled in the 8th.
Keeler is batting at a .263 pace this season, picking up 15 hits in 57 at-bats with no home runs, 3 RBIs, and 8 runs scored.
Brooklyn Superbas (7-8) over Boston Beaneaters (7-8)

Coakley Sizzles in No-Hitter
Andy Coakley really did a number on the Boston Americans at Huntington Avenue Grounds -- and that number was zero.
The Washington Senators hurler had what he later called "one of the best moments of my life," tossing a no-hitter and leading the Senators to victory, 3-0.
"This is something special," Coakley said. "I knew from the fifth inning that I had a no-hitter working. I tried to get it out of my mind, but you just can't. They have too many scoreboards in the park. They're everywhere you look."
The right-hander faced only 15 batters in the no-hit gem, struck out 2 and walked 0.
"We simply couldn't get any wood on the ball," Boston manager Jimmy Collins said when asked about the epic performance. "Coakley was brilliant out there. He certainly had our number."
Washington Senators (5-4) over Boston Americans (6-3)

May 8th, 1902

Nichols Too Tough, Blanks Cincinnati
The strong arm of Kid Nichols dealt a lot of misery to the Reds. He tossed a complete-game shutout to spark the Boston Beaneaters to a 5-0 win. In today's contest at Palace of the Fans, Nichols limited Cincinnati to 4 hits and had 2 strikeouts and 2 walks.
To date this season, Nichols has a record of 3 wins and 2 losses and a 3.64 ERA. He has appeared in 5 games and struck out 13 in 42 innings.
Boston Beaneaters (10-9) over Cincinnati Reds (8-10)

May 18th, 1902

Kitson Stops St. Louis
Brooklyn Superbas hurler Frank Kitson logged a 5-hit, complete game shutout over the Cardinals, stopping them, 6-0, at League Park.
"I felt great out there," Kitson said in his postgame interview. "After the second or third inning, I got real comfortable. Hopefully this is a building block for me. I'd love a few more starts like this."
He rung up 2 strikeouts and gave up 3 walks in the performance.
This year, Kitson has made 7 starts, thrown 49.1 innings, fanned 13 batters and walked 18. His won-lost record is 1-6 with a 6.02 ERA.
Brooklyn Superbas (13-16) over St. Louis Cardinals (11-17)

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Awards
RF Socks Seybold of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Batter of the Month Award with 5 home runs, 23 RBIs, and 24 runs scored.
CF Homer Smoot of the Brooklyn Superbas wins the NL Batter of the Month Award with 0 home runs, 20 RBIs, and 22 runs scored.
SP Stan Yerkes of the Baltimore Orioles wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award with a 7-3 record, 2.68 ERA, and 16 strikeouts.
SP Vic Willis of the Boston Beaneaters wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award with a 6-1 record, 1.23 ERA, and 27 strikeouts.
SP Bob Dresser of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award with a 5-3 record, 2.97 ERA, and 18 strikeouts.
SP Cy Vorhees of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award with a 1-4 record, 2.56 ERA, and 16 strikeouts.

In the AL, the Boston Americans and Baltimore Orioles are tied for first at 20-15 while, in the NL, the Pittsburgh Pirates (32-9) have a 9-game lead over the New York Giants for first place.

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June 3rd, 1902

Griffith Razor-Sharp, Shuts Out St. Louis
Clark Griffith of the Baltimore Orioles blanked St. Louis, 6-0, tossing a riveting 4-hit complete-game shutout, striking out 6 batters and walking 1.
Checking out his stats for the season, Griffith has registered 6 wins and 4 losses in 10 starts, posted a 2.94 ERA, and struck out 27 batters in 95 innings.
Baltimore Orioles (22-15) over St. Louis Browns (19-18)

June 5th, 1902

Fultz Strokes 5 Hits
Philadelphia center fielder Dave Fultz could do no wrong in his team's 14-9 win over the White Sox, as he collected 5 hits.
"Things were in his favor in every one of his at-bats," White Sox skipper Clark Griffith said to the press corps after the game. "He got hitters' counts."
Fultz agreed, saying that getting ahead early in the counts was "the key" to his game.
"Once you get ahead, it makes it a lot easier because you get a better pitch to hit," he said. "You know the pitcher has to come in with it. And you're ready."
Dave Fultz singled in the 1st, singled in the 3rd, hit a two-run double in the 4th, singled in the 6th, grounded out in the 7th, and singled in the 8th.
On the year, Fultz has hit .314 with no home runs, 9 RBIs and scored 19 runs.
Philadelphia Athletics (21-18) over Chicago White Sox (18-21)

June 10th, 1902

Long Gets Number 2,000
Beaneaters shortstop Herman Long went 2-for-4 and reached the 2,000-hit milestone yesterday, but Boston still lost the game 5-2 to the Chicago Orphans.
His lifetime stats show Long has batted .281 and collected 2,001 hits, 91 home runs, and 986 RBIs.
Chicago Orphans (19-31) over Boston Beaneaters (23-23)

June 24th, 1902

Moran Sizzles -- Smokes Bronchos for 5 Hits
It was high-fives all around for Pat Moran at League Park.
He got them from his teammates and he got them at the plate during an outstanding hitting performance against the Cleveland Bronchos. Moran smashed 5 hits in 5 at-bats on his monster day, leading his club to a 6-1 win.
"Pat was hitting everything," said Browns manager Hugh Duffy. "It really was a special game for him."
In the opposing dugout, Bronchos manager Jimmy McAleer told BNN beat writers that Moran "ambushed" the club.
"Obviously we didn't have much success against him, but we'll have another chance," the skipper said. "Hopefully, Moran oversleeps next time."
Pat Moran singled in the 2nd, hit an RBI triple in the 4th, singled in the 6th, singled in the 8th and singled in the 9th.
This year, Moran is batting .333 with no home runs.
St. Louis Browns (31-25) beat Cleveland Bronchos (29-27)

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Awards
2B Nap Lajoie of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Batter of the Month Award with 2 home runs, 24 RBIs, and 15 runs scored.
RF Elmer Flick of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Batter of the Month Award with 2 home runs, 24 RBIs, and 19 runs scored.
SP Earl Moore of the St. Louis Browns wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award with a 6-1 record, 1.85 ERA, and 26 strikeouts.
SP Christy Mathewson of the New York Giants wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award with a 5-2 record, 1.92 ERA, and 36 strikeouts.
SP Mordecai Brown of the St. Louis Browns wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award with a 5-2 record, 1.96 ERA, and 19 strikeouts.
SP Cy Vorhees of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award with a 4-2 record, 0.84 ERA, and 17 strikeouts.

In the AL, the Boston Americans and St. Louis Browns are tied for first at 36-25 while, in the NL, the Pittsburgh Pirates (43-21) have a nine and a half game lead over the Cincinnati Reds.

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July 16th, 1902

Davis Collects Hit Number 2,000
George Davis reached the 2,000-hit milestone this afternoon at Palace of the Fans. The 31-year-old Giants shortstop went 1-for-4 in a losing effort in the New York 5-1 defeat at the hands of the Cincinnati Reds.
Looking at his all-time stats, Davis has a lifetime .314 average with 2,000 hits, 337 doubles, 137 triples, 63 home runs, and 1,127 RBIs. To date, he has scored 1,197 runs, walked 586 times, and stolen 470 bases.
Cincinnati Reds (41-36) over New York Giants (39-41)

July 26th, 1902

Beaneaters Defeat Phillies, 5-4
Philadelphia left fielder Jimmy Slagle had a good game in a losing cause. His team fell, 5-4, to Boston in 11 innings. Slagle was 5-5 with 5 singles and a walk, while scoring 2. The winning pitcher was Pat Carney. He tossed 159 pitches over 11 innings, allowing 4 runs on 14 hits. The 7th-place Beaneaters improved to 39-45.
The defining moment came in the bottom of the 11th for Boston. That's when Pat Carney hit a run-scoring double off 25-year-old right fielder Doc
White to win the game. The home crowd went wild.
"We just battled, never quit, and continued to grind out at-bats trying to create some opportunities," said Boston manager Frank Selee.
Boston Beaneaters (39-45) over Philadelphia Phillies (41-44)

July 28th, 1902

Callahan Befuddles Washington in 4-0 Chicago Win
The Washington Senators struggled at the plate against White Sox hurler Nixey Callahan, who shackled them on 3 hits while hurling a complete-game 4-0 shutout.
"What can you say? We didn't hit well," said Senators skipper Jim Manning in postgame comments. "Hopefully we shake this off and bounce back tomorrow."
Callahan finished the game with 1 strikeout and no walks in an excellent mound performance.
"He pitched real well," Chicago manager Clark Griffith said. "Nixey made pitches when he had to. He hit his spots and did a great job of mixing in his changeup and using his fastball effectively."
This year, Callahan has fashioned an 8-5 mark, 3.26 ERA, and pitched 132.2 innings. Opposing clubs are batting .257 against him and he has logged 44 strikeouts.
Chicago White Sox (40-46) over Washington Senators (37-48)

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Trades before the trading deadline:
-The Cincinnati Reds traded 22-year-old RP Charlie Case to the Chicago Orphans, getting 34-year-old SP Jock Menefee in return.
-The Pittsburgh Pirates traded 24-year-old 1B Truck Eagan to the Washington Senators, getting 33-year-old C Boileryard Clarke in return.
-The Boston Beaneaters traded 30-year-old RP Togie Pittinger and 23-year-old SP Jake Thielman to the St. Louis Cardinals, getting 24-year-old RP Jack Pfiester in return.
-The Chicago White Sox traded 32-year-old LF Herm McFarland to the Philadelphia Phillies, getting 22-year-old SP Oscar Jones in return.
-The Cincinnati Reds traded 33-year-old RF Algie McBride and 23-year-old 1B Jiggs Donahue to the Pittsburgh Pirates, getting 39-year-old CF Jimmy Ryan in return.
-The Boston Americans traded 25-year-old LF Patsy Dougherty to the St. Louis Browns, getting 28-year-old RP Ned Garvin in return.
-The Detroit Tigers traded 27-year-old SSP Kid Elberfeld to the Philadelphia Athletics, getting 22-year-old LF Matty McIntyre in return.
-The Philadelphia Athletics traded 31-year-old SP Bill Bernhard to the Baltimore Orioles, getting 39-year-old C Wilbert Robinson and 21-year-old RP Frank Corridon in return.
-The Detroit Tigers traded 27-year-old CF Jimmy Barrett to the St. Louis Browns, getting 21-year-old LF Harry Lumley in return.

Awards
2B Nap Lajoie of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Batter of the Month Award with 2 home runs, 24 RBIs, and 19 runs scored.
RF Sam Crawford of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Batter of the Month Award with 4 home runs, 23 RBIs, and 20 runs scored.
SP Clark Griffith of the Baltimore Orioles wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award with a 6-0 record, 2.95 ERA, and 14 strikeouts.
SP Bob Wicker of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award with a 6-1 record, 2.49 ERA, and 31 strikeouts.
SP Bob Dresser of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award with a 4-3 record, 2.57 ERA, and 24 strikeouts.
SP Clarence Currie of the Brooklyn Superbas wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award with a 3-3 record, .285 batting average, and 15 strikeouts.

In the AL, the Boston Americans (53-33) have a 4 and a half game lead over the St. Louis Browns while, in the NL, the Pittsburgh Pirates (59-32) have a 13-game lead over the St. Louis Cardinals for first place.

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August 7th, 1902

Cleveland Wins, 8-7, in 13 Innings
Philadelphia first baseman Harry Davis was sensational. He went 6-7 with 2 doubles and 4 singles. He scored 2 times. But it wasn't enough to rally his team to a win. Cleveland beat the Athletics, 8-7, in 13 innings. The win went to Jack Bracken in relief, making him now 2-0. Frank Corridon took the loss for Philadelphia. Cleveland is 42-53 and Philadelphia, with the loss, 48-46.
The clutch hit was provided by Frank Scheibeck. He delivered a walk-off run-scoring single off Frank Corridon in the bottom of the 13th.
"We kept coming at guys," Cleveland manager Jimmy McAleer said. "We kept digging."
Cleveland Bronchos (42-53) over Philadelphia Athletics (48-46)

August 10th, 1902

Dresser Shines in 1-0 Gem
Bob Dresser was in a zone of his own most of the day, shutting out the Detroit Tigers on 1 hit.
"He was too darn good for us today," grumbled Detroit manager George Stallings after the 1-0 loss to the Philadelphia Athletics.
Dresser finished with 5 strikeouts and 3 walks in a strong outing.
In the postgame press conference, Philadelphia manager Connie Mack said Dresser "had good velocity, good movement and had those guys off balance. He just pitched his butt off."
To date this year, in 25 starts, Dresser has crafted a 15-9 mark with a 2.84 ERA.
Philadelphia Athletics (51-46) over Detroit Tigers (42-55)

August 13th, 1902

Beaneaters Down Pirates, 8-7
The Boston Beaneaters defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates in 11 innings, 8-7, in part because of third baseman Terry Turner. Turner was 5-6 with a home run and 4 singles, while scoring 2 and driving in 4 for the Beaneaters. Bill Dinneen snagged the win in relief. He goes to 17-9 on the season. Jesse Tannehill suffered the loss. The setback makes Pittsburgh 64-38.
The Beaneaters got a clutch hit from catcher Malachi Kittridge. In the bottom of the 11th, he hit a run-scoring single to right, to win the game for the Beaneaters.
"It's great when the crowd is energized," Kittridge said.
Boston Beaneaters (47-52) over Pittsburgh Pirates (64-38)

August 17th, 1902

Cardinals Topple Superbas with Late Rally
St. Louis shortstop Bobby Wallace was a significant contributor in his team's 7-6 triumph over the Brooklyn Superbas. He was 5 for 5 with a double and 4 singles. He drove in 2 runs for the Cardinals. The Cardinals win now puts them at 54-52.
Batting in the bottom of the ninth, Roy Brashear knew the outcome hung in the balance. So did Brooklyn pitcher Gene Wright, who prepared to bear down. The result? With two outs, Brashear hit a run-scoring single -- and the Cardinals celebrated a big win.
"What a great game, great atmosphere," Wallace said.
St. Louis Cardinals (54-52) over Brooklyn Superbas (58-50)

August 28th, 1902

McGraw on Fire: 5-for-5 for Baltimore
John McGraw told the press after his 5-hit day, "Every batter wants to have a quality at-bat every time he steps up to the plate. He wants to hit the ball hard."
Well, that's just what McGraw of the Baltimore Orioles did against the St. Louis Browns. He went to the plate 5 times and 5 times he delivered base hits, but his club still suffered a defeat, 8-5.
"Not much I can say," offered McGraw in the postgame press conference. "I got a bunch of hits, but it would have been much better to get a win. Can I trade 5 hits for the win?"
John McGraw tripled in the 1st, singled in the 3rd, singled in the 6th, singled in the 8th and singled in the 9th.
This year, McGraw is hitting at a .293 pace with no home runs and 42 RBIs. He has played in 111 games and scored 75 times.
St. Louis Browns (66-45) over Baltimore Orioles (61-50)

August 30th, 1902

Cardinals Pitching Ravaged by Steinfeldt
It was a parade of hits for Harry Steinfeldt of the Cincinnati Reds at Palace of the Fans.
Connecting almost every time he went to the plate, Steinfeldt finished the day with a total of 5 hits in 5 at-bats. His strong individual effort propelled the Reds to a win, 19-1.
"Steinfeldt was really good and we were really bad," groaned Cardinals manager Patsy Donovan. "Next time he's that hot, we'll just walk him."
Harry Steinfeldt singled in the 1st, hit a two-run triple in the 2nd, was hit by a pitch in the 3rd, singled in the 4th, singled in the 6th and hit an RBI single in the 8th.
This year, Steinfeldt has hit at a .321 clip with 50 RBIs, 6 home runs and 80 runs scored.
Cincinnati Reds (55-57) over St. Louis Cardinals (59-56)

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Awards
2B Nap Lajoie of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Batter of the Month Award with 2 home runs, 16 RBIs, and 22 runs scored.
3B Ed Gremminger of the Brooklyn Superbas wins the NL Batter of the Month Award with 0 home runs, 22 RBIs, and 13 runs scored.
SP Earl Moore of the St. Louis Browns wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award with a 7-1 record, 1.33 ERA, and 16 strikeouts.
SP Doc White of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award with a 5-0 record, 1.91 ERA, and 16 strikeouts.
SP Bob Dresser of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award with a 6-2 record, 2.75 ERA, and 26 strikeouts.
SP Clarence Currie of the Brooklyn Superbas wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award with a 2-2 record, 3.74 ERA, and 9 strikeouts.

In the AL, the St. Louis Browns (68-46) have a 1-game lead over the Boston Americans for first place while, in the NL, the Pittsburgh Pirates (73-44) have a 10 and a half game lead over the Brooklyn Superbas.

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September 1st, 1902

Tigers' Casey Smacks 5 Hits
Thanks to Doc Casey and his big bat, the Tigers derailed the Washington Senators, 9-0, at Bennett Park. The Detroit third baseman had a standout game with 5 hits in 5 at-bats. Doc Casey singled in the 1st, singled in the 3rd, singled in the 5th, singled in the 7th and singled in the 8th.
Casey is currently batting .303 with 1 home run, 23 RBIs and 37 runs scored. He has 88 hits in 290 at-bats.
Detroit Tigers (51-64) over Washington Senators (51-64)

September 10th, 1902

Big Day for Steinfeldt: Swats 5 Hits
The Cincinnati Reds upended the Brooklyn Superbas at Washington Park, thanks in large part to third baseman Harry Steinfeldt, who had a smashing day with the bat, racking up 5 hits in 5 at-bats. His big effort helped propel the Reds to a 7-4 victory. Harry Steinfeldt hit a solo-shot off Jay Hughes in the 1st, singled in the 4th, singled in the 6th, hit an RBI single in the 7th and hit an RBI single in the 9th.
This season, Steinfeldt is batting at a .327 clip with 7 home runs and 55 RBIs.
Cincinnati Reds (62-60) over Brooklyn Superbas (67-59)

September 11th, 1902

Patsy Donovan Gets Hit Number 2,000
It was a day of mixed emotions for St. Louis right fielder Patsy Donovan, who collected his 2,000th hit in the club's 11-4 loss to Boston. Cardinals and Beaneaters fans alike cheered Donovan as he reached base after his milestone hit.
"I wish the score had been different," Donovan said after the game, "but it was a great moment. The standing ovation was really special...even the fans wearing Beaneaters caps were cheering me."
Donovan was 1-for-4 on the day.
Looking at his career stats, Donovan is batting .300 and has totaled 15 home runs.
Boston Beaneaters (59-66) over St. Louis Cardinals (64-62)

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Regular season awards:
-AL Best Batter award: 2B Nap Lajole of the Philadelphia Athletics with 12 home runs, 103 RBIs, and 115 runs scored.
-NL Best Batter award: CF Homer Smoot of the Brooklyn Superbas with 3 home runs, 78 RBIs, and 99 runs scored.
-AL Triple Crown: SP Earl Moore of the St. Louis Browns with a 27-11 record, 1.72 ERA, and 109 strikeouts.

Awards for September:
RF Socks Seybold of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Batter of the Month Award with 3 home runs, 26 RBIs, and 26 runs scored.
1B Fred Tenney of the Boston Beaneaters wins the NL Batter of the Month Award with 0 home runs, 9 RBIs, and 19 runs scored.
SP Eddie Plank of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award with a 7-0 record, 2.00 ERA, and 23 strikeouts.
SP Mike O'Neill of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award with a 5-1 record, 2.00 ERA, and 15 strikeouts.
SP Frank Owen of the Detroit Tigers wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award with a 5-2 record, 1.56 ERA, and 23 strikeouts.
SP Cy Vorhees of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award with a 1-1 record, 19 strikeouts, and a 2.22 ERA (for the season).

At the end of the 1902 season, the matchups have been set for the second World Series, and it's the Philadelphia Athletics (80-60) vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates (88-52)!!!

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1902 World Series: Philadelphia Athletics vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Results

Game 1, October 8th, 1902, Exposition Park
Road Win Lifts Philadelphia to 1-0 Lead in WS
The Philadelphia Athletics started the World Series in dominant fashion, blowing out the host Pittsburgh Pirates at Exposition Park by a score of 12-4 and securing an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-7 series. Athletics left fielder Lefty Davis went 2 for 4 with 2 singles and a walk. He scored 2 times and drove in 3.
In the top of the fifth, Philadelphia second baseman Nap Lajoie had a productive at-bat. With the bases loaded and no one out, Lajoie stroked a bases-clearing double to right. It made the score 11-3, Philadelphia. For the game, he was 3-6 with 2 doubles. He drove in 3 runs and scored once.
"Every team in baseball loses," Pirates manager Fred Clarke 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 Exposition Park in Pittsburgh.
Athletics lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 9th, 1902, Exposition Park
Raucous Exposition Park Crowd Propels Pirates to 9-5 Victory; Series Tied at 1
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Philadelphia Athletics, 9-5, in Game 2 of the World Series. Making an impact was second baseman Claude Ritchey, who was 2-3 with 2 singles and a walk. He scored 3 runs. The win moves Pittsburgh into a 1-1 tie with Philadelphia in the series.
An inflection point occurred with two out in the bottom of the fifth. That's when Pirates pitcher Jesse Tannehill hit a cutter from Bob Dresser for a 2-run single. Just like that, Pittsburgh was up, 2-1.
"They say the first rule of the playoffs is to win the home games," Ritchey said afterward. "It feels nice, but it is kind of what we were supposed to do."
Game 3 is scheduled for Saturday at Columbia Park in Philadelphia.
Series tied 1-1

Game 3, October 11th, 1902, Columbia Park
Road Win Lifts Pittsburgh to 2-1 Lead in WS
Riding the 4-hit performance of shortstop Honus Wagner, the Pittsburgh Pirates got a road win against the Philadelphia Athletics, 10-4, in Game 3 of the World Series. Wagner went 4-5 with a double and 3 singles. He scored 3 times and drove in 2 for the Pirates, who now lead the best-of-7 series, 2 games to 1.
A key moment came with two out in the top of the fourth. That's when Wagner hit a slider from Wiley Piatt for a run-scoring single, putting Pittsburgh up, 4-2.
"We're happy," Wagner 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 Columbia Park in Philadelphia.
Pirates lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 12th, 1902, Columbia Park
Athletics Clip Pirates, 1-0, in WS Contest
The Philadelphia Athletics got a complete game effort from starter Eddie Plank to move into a 2-2 tie with the Pittsburgh Pirates in the best-of-7 World Series.
The Philadelphia left-hander went the distance at Columbia Park, cooling off the Pittsburgh Pirates and striking out 8 to help Philadelphia take the 1-0 win that knotted the series.
Plank earned the win, going 9 strong innings for Philadelphia. The left-hander allowed just 2 hits, while striking out 8. Pittsburgh hitters had little success against him.
"My gosh almighty, Eddie was tremendous," said Philadelphia manager Connie Mack.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Columbia Park in Philadelphia.
Series tied 2-2

Game 5, October 13th, 1902, Columbia Park
Road Win Lifts Pittsburgh to 3-2 Lead in WS
Game 5 was big. So was Jesse Tannehill.
The Pittsburgh starter rose to the occasion at Columbia Park, leading the Pirates to a crucial 10-2 victory over the Philadelphia Athletics. Tannehill threw 9.0 innings allowing 2 runs as the Pirates won on the road to seize a 3-2 lead in the best-of-7 World Series.
In the top of the third inning of a 0-0 tie, Pittsburgh shortstop Honus Wagner reached on an error by the SSP, driving in 1 run. It broke the deadlock and put Pittsburgh on top, 1-0.
"It's on me," said Athletics manager Connie Mack. "The guys I sent out there today were the wrong ones for the situation. I'll be sure to send the right ones out next time."
The next game is set to be played for October 15th, 1902 at Exposition Park in Pittsburgh.
Pirates lead 3-2

Game 6, October 15th, 1902, Exposition Park
Pirates Crowned Champions
The Pittsburgh Pirates are champions, today and forever. The Pirates topped the Philadelphia Athletics 4-3 at Exposition Park today to claim the World Series crown.
"Nobody can take this away from us, not ever," said series MVP and third baseman Tommy Leach 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 Pittsburgh manager Fred Clarke. "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 Pirates took the series 4-2. The new titleholders completed the regular season with a first-place finish in the NL and a 88-52 record.
Pirates win series 4-2

Series MVP: 3B Tommy Leach (Pittsburgh Pirates)

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Accomplishments:
6+hits: August 7th, 1902--Harry Davis, 6 hits in 7 at-bats and 1 RBI
No-hitters: Andy Coakley
20+win seasons: Jesse Tannehill (27-10), Rube Waddell (24-8), Ed Doheny (22-14), Clark Griffith (24-12), Cy Young (20-13), Bill Dinneen (23-14), Earl Moore (27-11), Eddie Plank (25-13), Addie Joss (22-11), Bob Dresser (20-13)
Triple Crown: Earl Moore, 27-11, 1.72 ERA, and 109 strikeouts
Hitting streaks: Sammy Strang (22 games), Homer Smoot (37 games), Fielder Jones (20 games), Jimmy Williams (20 games), Jesse Burkett (22 games)
Accomplishments
1,000 RBIs: Herman Long, Lave Cross, Jimmy Ryan, Joe Kelley
1,000 runs scored: Bobby Lowe, Lave Cross
1,500 runs scored: Jimmy Ryan
2,000 hits: Herman Long, George Davis, Patsy Donovan
500 stolen bases: Herman Long

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Gold Glove awards
AL: RP Happy Townsend of the Washington Senators wins the AL Gold Glove Award at P.
C Klondike Douglass of the St. Louis Browns wins the AL Gold Glove Award at C.
1B John Anderson of the St. Louis Browns wins the AL Gold Glove Award at 1B.
2B Hobe Ferris of the Boston Americans wins the AL Gold Glove Award at 2B.
3B Jimmy Collins of the Boston Americans wins the AL Gold Glove Award at 3B.
SSP Joe Tinker of the Detroit Tigers wins the AL Gold Glove Award at SSP.
CF Pop Foster of the Washington Senators wins the AL Gold Glove Award at LF.
LF Billy Maloney of the Cleveland Naps wins the AL Gold Glove Award at CF.
RF John Flournoy of the Detroit Tigers wins the AL Gold Glove Award at RF.
NL: SP Bob Wicker of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Gold Glove Award at P.
C Deacon McGuire of the Brooklyn Superbas wins the NL Gold Glove Award at C.
1B Kitty Bransfield of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Gold Glove Award at 1B.
2B Claude Ritchey of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Gold Glove Award at 2B.
3B Tommy Leach of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Gold Glove Award at 3B.
SSP Bobby Wallace of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Gold Glove Award at SSP.
CF Jim Jones of the New York Giants wins the NL Gold Glove Award at LF.
CF Billy Lush of the Boston Beaneaters wins the NL Gold Glove Award at CF.
RF Frank Schulte of the New York Giants wins the NL Gold Glove Award at RF.
Silver Slugger awards
AL: RF Zaza Harvey of the Chicago White Sox wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at P.
RF Lew Drill of the Baltimore Orioles wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at C.
C Roger Bresnahan of the Baltimore Orioles wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at 1B.
2B Nap Lajoie of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at 2B.
3B Jimmy Collins of the Boston Americans wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at 3B.
SSP Freddy Parent of the Boston Americans wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at SSP.
LF Mike Donlin of the Baltimore Orioles wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at LF.
CF Jimmy Barrett of the St. Louis Browns wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at CF.
RF Socks Seybold of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at RF.
NL: SP Frank Kitson of the Brooklyn Superbas wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at P.
C Deacon McGuire of the Brooklyn Superbas wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at C.
1B Ed Delahanty of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at 1B.
2B Dick Padden of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at 2B.
3B Harry Steinfeldt of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at 3B.
SSP Honus Wagner of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at SSP.
LF Fred Clarke of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at LF.
CF Homer Smoot of the Brooklyn Superbas wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at CF.
RF Sam Crawford of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at RF.
Rookie of the Year
AL: 2B Johnny Evers of the Washington Senators wins the AL Rookie of the Year Award with 0 home runs, 38 RBIs, and 62 runs scored.
NL: SP Cy Vorhees of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Rookie of the Year Award with a 10-12 record, 2.13 ERA, and 74 strikeouts.
Best Manager of the Year
AL: Connie Mack (Philadelphia Athletics)
NL: Fred Clarke (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Best Pitcher of the Year
AL: SP Earl Moore of the St. Louis Browns wins the AL Pitcher of the Year Award with a 27-11 record, 1.72 ERA, and 109 strikeouts.
NL: SP Jesse Tannehill of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Pitcher of the Year Award with a 27-10 record, 2.44 ERA, and 103 strikeouts.
Most Valuable Player
AL: 2B Nap Lajoie of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Most Valuable Player Award with 12 home runs, 103 RBIs, and 115 runs scored.
NL: RF Sam Crawford of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Most Valuable Player Award with 10 home runs, 90 RBIs, and 95 runs scored.

[Lord Byron]

-St. Louis Browns CF Hugh Duffy retired from professional baseball.
-Cleveland Bronchos 2B Bill Hallman retired from professional baseball.
-Philadelphia Athletics C Morgan Murphy retired from professional baseball.
-Boston Americans SP Frank Foreman retired from professional baseball.
-Cleveland Bronchos SSP Frank Scheibeck retired from professional baseball.
-Boston Beaneaters SSP Herman Long retired from professional baseball.
-Washington Senators 2B Joe Quinn retired from professional baseball.
-St. Louis Cardinals C Pop Schriver retired from professional baseball.
-Detroit Tigers SP Kid Gleason retired from professional baseball.
-Philadelphia Phillies SP Sadie McMahon retired from professional baseball.
-Pittsburgh Pirates CF Billy Hamilton retired from professional baseball.
-Detroit Tigers SP Jouett Meekin retired from professional baseball.
-Boston Americans DH Ballplayer Smith retired from professional baseball.
-Washington Senators C Adam Stanhope retired from professional baseball.
-Pittsburgh Pirates DH Eugene Gokey retired from professional baseball.
-New York Giants DH Eugene McGreevy retired from professional baseball.
-Pittsburgh Pirates SP Sam Leever retired from professional baseball.
-The Boston Beaneaters retired #65 in honor of Hugh Duffy.

[Lord Byron]

Here are the results of the first 9 rounds of the 1902 Rookie Draft:
Round 1
Pick 1 - Chicago White Sox: CF Gavvy Cravath, age 21
Pick 2 - Cleveland Naps: SP Charles Bender, age 18
Pick 3 - Chicago Cubs: CF Doc Gessler, age 21
Pick 4 - New York Giants: LF John Titus, age 26
Pick 5 - Washington Senators: SP Red Ames, age 20
Pick 6 - Detroit Tigers: 1B Jake Stahl, age 23
Pick 7 - St. Louis Cardinals: CF Bill Hinchman, age 19
Pick 8 - Philadelphia Phillies: 3B Hans Lobert, age 21
Pick 9 - Cincinnati Reds: SP Heinie Berger, age 20
Pick 10 - Boston Beaneaters: SP Howie Camnitz, age 21
Pick 11 - New York Highlanders: LF Claude Rossman, age 21
Pick 12 - Brooklyn Superbas: RF Jimmy Sebring, age 20 out of college (Oklahoma State University; Stillwater, Oklahoma)
Pick 13 - Boston Americans: C George Gibson, age 22
Pick 14 - St. Louis Browns: RF Walt McCredie, age 26
Pick 15 - Philadelphia Athletics: LF Al Bridwell, age 18
Pick 16 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Barney Pelty, age 22
Round 2
Pick 1 - Chicago White Sox: SP Frank Arellanes, age 20
Pick 2 - Cleveland Naps: LF Harry Niles, age 22
Pick 3 - Chicago Cubs: C Jay Clarke, age 19 out of college (University of New Brunswick; Fredericton, New Brunswick)
Pick 4 - New York Giants: C Jimmy Archer, age 19
Pick 5 - Washington Senators: SP Cy Morgan, age 24
Pick 6 - Detroit Tigers: SP George McConnell, age 25
Pick 7 - St. Louis Cardinals: C Admiral Schlei, age 24
Pick 8 - Philadelphia Phillies: SP Bobby Keefe, age 20
Pick 9 - Cincinnati Reds: SP Jim Buchanan, age 26
Pick 10 - Boston Beaneaters: SP Irv Young, age 25
Pick 11 - New York Highlanders: RF Whitey Alperman, age 23
Pick 12 - Brooklyn Superbas: SSP Simon Nicholls, age 20
Pick 13 - Boston Americans: SP George Ferguson, age 19
Pick 14 - St. Louis Browns: SP Dolly Gray, age 23
Pick 15 - Philadelphia Athletics: SP Gus Thompson, age 25
Pick 16 - Pittsburgh Pirates: 3B Tom Downey, age 18 out of college (Bloomsburg University; Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania)
Round 3
Pick 1 - Chicago White Sox: 3B Dick Egan, age 18
Pick 2 - Cleveland Naps: RP Ambrose Puttmann, age 22
Pick 3 - Chicago Cubs: 2B Mickey Doolin, age 22
Pick 4 - New York Giants: C Boss Schmidt, age 22
Pick 5 - Washington Senators: SP Roy Hitt, age 18
Pick 6 - Detroit Tigers: 2B Neal Ball, age 21
Pick 7 - St. Louis Cardinals: 2B Rabbit Robinson, age 20
Pick 8 - Philadelphia Phillies: SP Lew Moren, age 19
Pick 9 - Cincinnati Reds: SSP Charley O'Leary, age 20
Pick 10 - Boston Beaneaters: SP Bill Foxen, age 23
Pick 11 - New York Highlanders: SP Jimmy Wiggs, age 26
Pick 12 - Brooklyn Superbas: C Fred Carisch, age 21
Pick 13 - Boston Americans: SP Del Mason, age 19
Pick 14 - St. Louis Browns: RF Ernie Diehl, age 25
Pick 15 - Philadelphia Athletics: 3B Lee Tannehill, age 22
Pick 16 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SSP Charles Moran, age 23
Round 4
Pick 1 - Chicago White Sox: SP Tom Dougherty, age 21
Pick 2 - Cleveland Naps: C Tommy Raub, age 31
Pick 3 - Chicago Cubs: SP Jesse Stovall, age 27
Pick 4 - New York Giants: SSP Homer Hillebrand, age 23
Pick 5 - Washington Senators: SP Bill Thomas, age 22
Pick 6 - Detroit Tigers: LF Newt Randall, age 22
Pick 7 - St. Louis Cardinals: RF Bill O'Neill, age 22
Pick 8 - Philadelphia Phillies: SP Jack Fitzgerald, age 21
Pick 9 - Cincinnati Reds: SP Ben Henderson, age 19
Pick 10 - Boston Beaneaters: RP Bill Bartley, age 17
Pick 11 - New York Highlanders: 3B Pep Clark, age 19
Pick 12 - Brooklyn Superbas: 1B Newt Hunter, age 22
Pick 13 - Boston Americans: SP Fred Brown, age 22
Pick 14 - St. Louis Browns: RP Jack Doscher, age 22
Pick 15 - Philadelphia Athletics: C Dick Boettiger, age 18
Pick 16 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SP John Eubanks, age 23
Round 5
Pick 1 - Chicago White Sox: SP Walter Frantz, age 28
Pick 2 - Cleveland Naps: 1B William Hurley, age 22
Pick 3 - Chicago Cubs: SP Otis Johnson, age 19
Pick 4 - New York Giants: RF Joe Martin, age 26
Pick 5 - Washington Senators: SP Tony Thebo, age 21
Pick 6 - Detroit Tigers: LF Felix Martinke, age 24
Pick 7 - St. Louis Cardinals: SSP Joe Marshall, age 26
Pick 8 - Philadelphia Phillies: LF Walter Carlisle, age 21
Pick 9 - Cincinnati Reds: RF Jack Himes, age 24
Pick 10 - Boston Beaneaters: 1B Jerry Freeman, age 22
Pick 11 - New York Highlanders: C Monte Beville, age 27
Pick 12 - Brooklyn Superbas: SSP Branch Rickey, age 20
Pick 13 - Boston Americans: RP Conny McGeehan, age 20
Pick 14 - St. Louis Browns: SP Forrest Wright, age 23
Pick 15 - Philadelphia Athletics: SP Lee Vernuelle, age 23
Pick 16 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Patrick Bohannon, age 24
Round 6
Pick 1 - Chicago White Sox: SP Walter Mueller, age 20
Pick 2 - Cleveland Naps: 3B Henry Jansing, age 27
Pick 3 - Chicago Cubs: LF Jim Novacek, age 23
Pick 4 - New York Giants: 1B Bob Tarleton, age 21
Pick 5 - Washington Senators: SP Gene Ford, age 21
Pick 6 - Detroit Tigers: 1B Albert Kuhns, age 26
Pick 7 - St. Louis Cardinals: 2B Ike Rockenfield, age 26
Pick 8 - Philadelphia Phillies: 2B Don Cameron, age 24
Pick 9 - Cincinnati Reds: C Doc Marshall, age 27
Pick 10 - Boston Beaneaters: 1B Ham Patterson, age 25
Pick 11 - New York Highlanders: 1B Pete Lister, age 21
Pick 12 - Brooklyn Superbas: LF Bill O'Hara, age 19 out of college (University of Louisville; Louisville, Kentucky)
Pick 13 - Boston Americans: SP Bucky Veil, age 21
Pick 14 - St. Louis Browns: SP Earl Zook, age 26
Pick 15 - Philadelphia Athletics: SP Chris Eastman, age 21
Pick 16 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Ed Taylor, age 25
Round 7
Pick 1 - Chicago White Sox: SP George Engel, age 27
Pick 2 - Cleveland Naps: SP Warren Gill, age 23
Pick 3 - Chicago Cubs: 3B Dow Vandine, age 20
Pick 4 - New York Giants: RF H.A. King, age 26
Pick 5 - Washington Senators: SP John Fox, age 25
Pick 6 - Detroit Tigers: RF Harry Cassady, age 22
Pick 7 - St. Louis Cardinals: SSP John Carr, age 27
Pick 8 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP John Lovett, age 25
Pick 9 - Cincinnati Reds: 3B Charlie DeArmond, age 25
Pick 10 - Boston Beaneaters: SP Gene Curtis, age 19
Pick 11 - New York Highlanders: 3B Rafael Almeida, age 15
Pick 12 - Brooklyn Superbas: 2B Nick Kahl, age 23
Pick 13 - Boston Americans: SP Chuck Rose, age 17
Pick 14 - St. Louis Browns: SP Rip Ragan, age 23
Pick 15 - Philadelphia Athletics: SP Jack Flater, age 22
Pick 16 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Charlie Fritz, age 20
Round 8
Pick 1 - Chicago White Sox: SP Bob Killilea, age 27
Pick 2 - Cleveland Naps: SP John Geyer, age 15
Pick 3 - Chicago Cubs: SSP Billy Disch, age 30
Pick 4 - New York Giants: SP Bernie McCay, age 20
Pick 5 - Washington Senators: SP Frosty Thomas, age 21
Pick 6 - Detroit Tigers: LF Bill McGilvray, age 19
Pick 7 - St. Louis Cardinals: LF John Cahill, age 18
Pick 8 - Philadelphia Phillies: SP Clyde Goodwin, age 16
Pick 9 - Cincinnati Reds: 2B Ben Koehler, age 25
Pick 10 - Boston Beaneaters: LF Robert Kennedy, age 24
Pick 11 - New York Highlanders: CF Wally Clement, age 21
Pick 12 - Brooklyn Superbas: SP George Josslyn, age 24
Pick 13 - Boston Americans: SP Lucky Wright, age 22
Pick 14 - St. Louis Browns: SP William Cooley, age 25
Pick 15 - Philadelphia Athletics: SP Edward Freeman, age 24
Pick 16 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Ward Isbell, age 22
Round 9
Pick 1 - Chicago White Sox: SP Harvey Bussey, age 26
Pick 2 - Cleveland Naps: SSP Frank Morse, age 22
Pick 3 - Chicago Cubs: CF Joe Bewer, age 21
Pick 4 - New York Giants: LF Ben Caffyn, age 23
Pick 5 - Washington Senators: RP Ed Pinnance, age 23
Pick 6 - Detroit Tigers: 1B Guy Dickey, age 27
Pick 7 - St. Louis Cardinals: 1B Jack Messerly, age 27
Pick 8 - Philadelphia Phillies: 1B Eddie Sabrie, age 24
Pick 9 - Cincinnati Reds: LF Jesse Ruby, age 26
Pick 10 - Boston Beaneaters: SP Pat Hynes, age 18
Pick 11 - New York Highlanders: SSP Fred Wills, age 26
Pick 12 - Brooklyn Superbas: CF Ben Davis, age 26
Pick 13 - Boston Americans: SP George Schaefer, age 23
Pick 14 - St. Louis Browns: SP Jack Hickey, age 21
Pick 15 - Philadelphia Athletics: SP Cuppy Groeschow, age 24
Pick 16 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Cy Alberts, age 20

[Lord Byron]

-The Baltimore Orioles moved to New York and are now the New York Highlanders. The Chicago Orphans changed their name to the Chicago Cubs, while the Cleveland Bronchos changed their name to the Cleveland Naps.
-The Philadelphia Athletics traded 27-year-old CF Dave Fultz to the Cleveland Naps, getting 28-year-old C George Yeager and 24-year-old LF Billy Maloney in return.
-The Detroit Tigers traded 32-year-old 3B Doc Casey to the St. Louis Cardinals, getting 28-year-old C Mike Heydon and 24-year-old 2B Miller Huggins in return.
-The Boston Beaneaters traded 24-year-old RF Shad Barry to the St. Louis Cardinals, getting 37-year-old RF Patsy Donovan in return.
-The Philadelphia Athletics traded 23-year-old RP Hooks Wiltse to the Cleveland Naps, getting 31-year-old RP Jim St. Vrain in return.
-The St. Louis Cardinals traded 33-year-old LF Jesse Burkett to the Philadelphia Athletics, getting 22-year-old CF Emil Batch in return.
-The Boston Americans traded 26-year-old RF Charlie Hemphill to the St. Louis Cardinals, getting 25-year-old RP Bob Wicker and 23-year-old RP Jake Thielman in return.
-The Chicago White Sox traded 30-year-old RP Doc Adkins to the St. Louis Browns, getting 24-year-old RP Rube Vickers in return.
-The New York Giants traded 28-year-old 1B John Ganzel to the Chicago White Sox, getting 21-year-old SP Slow Joe Doyle and 17-year-old 3B George Moriarty in return.
-The Boston Americans traded 22-year-old 2B Frank LaPorte and 22-year-old C Ira Thomas to the Philadelphia Phillies, getting 30-year-old SP Red Donahue in return.
-The Philadelphia Athletics traded 24-year-old SP Bob Dresser to the St. Louis Cardinals, getting 31-year-old C Art Nichols and 23-year-old CF Emil Batch in return.
-The Boston Beaneaters traded 33-year-old C Malachi Kittridge to the St. Louis Cardinals, getting 26-year-old SSP Otto Krueger in return.
-The Cincinnati Reds traded 21-year-old RP Bill Hogg, 21-year-old RF Lou Schiappacasse, and 23-year-old C Ed Phelps to the St. Louis Cardinals, getting 32-year-old 2B Dick Padden in return.
-The Washington Senators failed to sign 3rd round draft pick Roy Hitt. Did not receive compensation (No offer given).
-The Cincinnati Reds failed to sign 4th round draft pick Ben Henderson.
-1B Cap Anson and LF Jim O'Rourke are inducted into the 1903 class of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

[Lord Byron]

Spring training results
AL: New York Highlanders, 13-5
NL: Philadelphia Phillies, 12-6

1903 preseason predictions

American League
New York Highlanders, 84-56
Philadelphia Athletics, 81-59
Boston Americans, 79-61
St. Louis Browns, 71-69
Washington Senators, 65-75
Detroit Tigers, 62-78
Chicago White Sox, 60-80
Cleveland Naps, 60-80

National League
Pittsburgh Pirates, 91-49
Philadelphia Phillies, 78-62
New York Giants, 76-64
Chicago Cubs, 72-68
Brooklyn Superbas, 69-71
Boston Beaneaters, 68-72
Cincinnati Reds, 55-85
St. Louis Cardinals, 53-87

OK, let's play ball!

[Lord Byron]

April 24th, 1903

#200 for New York Pitcher Clark Griffith
History was made today at American League Park -- Clark Griffith won game #200 to seal his name in the league record books. The New York ace downed the Washington Senators 9-2 to gain entrance into the elite 200 Club.
"I was wound up at first. I think I threw too hard," remarked Griffith, "I had to calm down and go out there and pitch...not just throw. I think I got better as the game wore on. I started to think less about 200 wins and more about doing what I had to do."
Career-to-date, Griffith has a record of 200 wins and 135 losses and a 3.44 ERA.
New York Highlanders (2-1) over Washington Senators (1-2)

April 29th, 1903

5-for-5 Game for Seybold
It was a big day for Socks Seybold and he brought the Philadelphia Athletics along for the ride.
Seybold led his club to victory, 13-11, over the New York Highlanders at Columbia Park, smoking New York pitching for 5 hits in 5 at-bats. The 32-year-old right fielder later called the victory "sweet."
Socks Seybold doubled in the 1st, hit an RBI double in the 3rd, hit a two-run single in the 4th, hit a two-run single in the 5th and singled in the 8th.
For the season, Seybold is currently batting .333 with no home runs and 9 RBIs. In 9 games he has reached base at a .333 rate and scored 3 runs to date.
Philadelphia Athletics (4-5) over New York Highlanders