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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)

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Accomplishments
Cycles: Sherry Magee, 4 hits in 4 at-bats, 1 home run, and 3 RBIs.
No-hitters: George Winter (perfect game), Al Orth
20+win seasons: Vic Willis (26-13), Doc Newton (23-19), Christy Mathewson (23-17), Eddie Plank (29-9), Frank Corridon (24-15), Jack Pfiester (21-18), Mordecai Brown (27-12), Carl Lundgren (22-12), Cy Falkenberg (20-18), Barney Pelty (20-16), Heinie Berger (24-14), Johnny Lush (21-19), Orval Overall (29-10), Jimmy Dygert (20-20), Ed Willett (22-14), George McQuillan (23-11), Nick Maddox (20-9)
Hitting streaks: Dave Fultz (23 games), Sam Crawford 22 and 21 games), Nap Lajoie (24 games)
Milestones
1,000 runs scored: Fred Tenney, Jimmy Collins, Honus Wagner
2,000 hits: Tommy Corcoran, Jimmy Collins
2,500 hits: Lave Cross
500 stolen bases: Bill Dahlen
600 stolen bases: George Davis
200 wins: Jack Powell
2,000 strikeouts: Cy Young

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Gold Glove awards
AL: SP Ed Walsh of the Cleveland Naps wins the AL Gold Glove Award at P.
C Johnny Kling of the St. Louis Browns wins the AL Gold Glove Award at C.
1B John Ganzel of the Chicago White Sox wins the AL Gold Glove Award at 1B.
2B Nap Lajoie of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Gold Glove Award at 2B.
SSP Lee Tannehill of the New York Highlanders wins the AL Gold Glove Award at 3B.
SSP Joe Tinker of the Detroit Tigers wins the AL Gold Glove Award at SSP.
LF Ed Hahn of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Gold Glove Award at LF.
CF Roy Thomas of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Gold Glove Award at CF.
LF Patsy Dougherty of the St. Louis Browns wins the AL Gold Glove Award at RF.
NL: RP Ed Reulbach of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Gold Glove Award at P.
C Ira Thomas of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Gold Glove Award at C.
1B Jiggs Donahue of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Gold Glove Award at 1B.
2B Otto Knabe of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Gold Glove Award at 2B.
3B Art Devlin of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Gold Glove Award at 3B.
LF Bris Lord of the New York Giants wins the NL Gold Glove Award at LF.
CF Joe Birmingham of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Gold Glove Award at CF.
CF Tris Speaker of the Brooklyn Superbas wins the NL Gold Glove Award at RF.
Silver Slugger awards
AL: SP George McQuillan of the St. Louis Browns wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at P.
C Roger Bresnahan of the New York Highlanders wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at C.
1B Ed Konetchy of the Boston Americans wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at 1B.
2B Nap Lajoie of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at 2B.
3B Dave Brain of the Chicago White Sox wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at 3B.
3B Kid Elberfeld of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at SSP.
LF Ed Hahn of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at LF.
3B Tommy Leach of the Detroit Tigers wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at CF.
CF Red Murray of the Boston Americans wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at RF.
NL: SP Bill Donovan of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at P.
C Jay Clarke of the Chicago Cubs wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at C.
1B Frank Chance of the Chicago Cubs wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at 1B.
2B Eddie Collins of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at 2B.
3B Bobby Byrne of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at 3B.
SSP Honus Wagner of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at SSP.
LF Sherry Magee of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at LF.
CF Sam Crawford of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at CF.
RF Ty Cobb of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at RF.
Rookie of the Year
AL: 1B Ed Konetchy of the Boston Americans wins the AL Rookie of the Year Award with 4 home runs, 66 RBIs, and 70 runs scored.
NL: 3B Bobby Byrne of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Rookie of the Year Award with 0 home runs, 40 RBIs, and 80 runs scored.
Manager of the Year
AL: Connie Mack (Philadelphia Athletics)
NL: Whitey Ritterson (Cincinnati Reds
Best Pitcher of the Year
AL: SP Eddie Plank of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Pitcher of the Year Award with a 29-9 record, 1.85 ERA, and 212 strikeouts.
NL: SP Orval Overall of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Pitcher of the Year Award with a 29-10 record, 2.19 ERA, and 183 strikeouts.
Most Valuable Player
AL: 2B Nap Lajoie of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Most Valuable Player Award with 1 home run, 79 RBIs, and 82 runs scored.
NL: RF Ty Cobb of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Most Valuable Player Award with 10 home runs, 114 RBIs, and 114 runs scored.

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-Chicago White Sox 3B Charlie Irwin retired from professional baseball.
-Brooklyn Superbas C Frank Bowerman retired from professional baseball.
-Philadelphia Athletics LF Jesse Burkett retired from professional baseball.
-New York Giants SP Frank Kitson retired from professional baseball.
-New York Highlanders SSP Bill Dahlen retired from professional baseball.
-Philadelphia Phillies C Mike Grady retired from professional baseball.
-Pittsburgh Pirates C Heinie Peitz retired from professional baseball.
-Boston Americans SP Togie Pittinger retired from professional baseball.
-Boston Americans LF Kip Selbach retired from professional baseball.
-Cleveland Naps C Lou Criger retired from professional baseball.
-Pittsburgh Pirates C Boileryard Clarke retired from professional baseball.
-Philadelphia Phillies LF Ed Delahanty retired from professional baseball.
-St. Louis Browns RF Irv Waldron retired from professional baseball.
-Washington Senators SSP George Ferris retired from professional baseball.
-Chicago White Sox RF R.E. Hillebrand retired from professional baseball.
-The Philadelphia Phillies retired #38 in honor of Ed Delahanty.
-The Cleveland Naps fired manager Tim Talken.
-The Cleveland Naps signed manager Robby Sorensen to a 5-year, $1,420 per year contract.
-T.J. Burton takes over as owner of the Boston Americans.

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Here are the results for the 1907 Rookie Draft:
Round 1
Pick 1 - Chicago White Sox: CF Joe Jackson, age 18
Pick 2 - Chicago Cubs: 3B Frank Baker, age 21
Pick 3 - Philadelphia Phillies: SP Joe Wood, age 18
Pick 4 - New York Highlanders: RF Beals Becker, age 21
Pick 5 - Cleveland Naps: CF Birdie Cree, age 25
Pick 6 - New York Giants: RF Chief Wilson, age 24
Pick 7 - Pittsburgh Pirates: 1B Fred Merkle, age 18 out of college (Franklin College; Franklin, Indiana)
Pick 8 - Brooklyn Superbas: 1B Dick Hoblitzel, age 19
Pick 9 - Boston Red Sox: SP Rube Marquard, age 21
Pick 10 - Detroit Tigers: CF Amos Strunk, age 18
Pick 11 - Washington Senators: LF Bob Bescher, age 23
Pick 12 - St. Louis Cardinals: RF Steve Evans, age 22
Pick 13 - Boston Doves: LF Fred Snodgrass, age 20
Pick 14 - St. Louis Browns: SP Joe Lake, age 26
Pick 15 - Cincinnati Reds: RP Dode Criss, age 22
Pick 16 - Philadelphia Athletics: 3B Larry Gardner, age 21
Round 2
Pick 1 - Chicago White Sox: SP Harry Krause, age 19
Pick 2 - Chicago Cubs: CF Vin Campbell, age 19
Pick 3 - Philadelphia Phillies: 2B Buck Herzog, age 22
Pick 4 - New York Highlanders: SSP Donie Bush, age 20
Pick 5 - Cleveland Naps: CF Josh Devore, age 20
Pick 6 - New York Giants: SSP Jack Barry, age 20
Pick 7 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Bill Burns, age 27
Pick 8 - Brooklyn Superbas: C Pat Donahue, age 23
Pick 9 - Boston Red Sox: SP Ed Summers, age 22
Pick 10 - Detroit Tigers: CF Al Schweitzer, age 24
Pick 11 - Washington Senators: SP Slim Sallee, age 22
Pick 12 - St. Louis Cardinals: C Jack Lapp, age 23
Pick 13 - Boston Doves: LF Herbie Moran, age 23
Pick 14 - St. Louis Browns: SP Jack Warhop, age 23
Pick 15 - Cincinnati Reds: C Ed Sweeney, age 19
Pick 16 - Philadelphia Athletics: SP Biff Schlitzer, age 22
Round 3
Pick 1 - Chicago White Sox: RP Hippo Vaughn, age 19
Pick 2 - Chicago Cubs: C Jack Bliss, age 25
Pick 3 - Philadelphia Phillies: SP Bill Grahame, age 23
Pick 4 - New York Highlanders: C Art Wilson, age 21
Pick 5 - Cleveland Naps: SP Doc Crandall, age 20
Pick 6 - New York Giants: RF Dick Bayless, age 24
Pick 7 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Fred Olmstead, age 26
Pick 8 - Brooklyn Superbas: 2B Earle Gardner, age 23
Pick 9 - Boston Red Sox: SP Burt Keeley, age 28
Pick 10 - Detroit Tigers: RF Tom Daley, age 23
Pick 11 - Washington Senators: SP Marty O'Toole, age 18
Pick 12 - St. Louis Cardinals: RP Chick Brandom, age 20
Pick 13 - Boston Doves: 1B Jim Kane, age 25
Pick 14 - St. Louis Browns: SP Pete Wilson, age 22
Pick 15 - Cincinnati Reds: LF Tom Catterson, age 23
Pick 16 - Philadelphia Athletics: LF Wilbur Murdoch, age 32
Round 4
Pick 1 - Chicago White Sox: 2B Chappy Charles, age 26
Pick 2 - Chicago Cubs: 3B George Perring, age 23
Pick 3 - Philadelphia Phillies: SP Bill Chappelle, age 26
Pick 4 - New York Highlanders: LF Bob Coulson, age 20
Pick 5 - Cleveland Naps: RP Harley Young, age 24
Pick 6 - New York Giants: SP Doc Martin, age 20
Pick 7 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Eli Cates, age 30
Pick 8 - Brooklyn Superbas: CF Jim McHale, age 31
Pick 9 - Boston Red Sox: SP Tom McCarthy, age 23
Pick 10 - Detroit Tigers: 1B Fred Stem, age 22
Pick 11 - Washington Senators: RP Jean Dubuc, age 19
Pick 12 - St. Louis Cardinals: SSP Tom Reilly, age 23
Pick 13 - Boston Doves: RP Bill Malarkey, age 28
Pick 14 - St. Louis Browns: RP Bill Tozer, age 25
Pick 15 - Cincinnati Reds: RP Jack Ryan, age 23
Pick 16 - Philadelphia Athletics: SP Doc McMahon, age 20
Round 5
Pick 1 - Chicago White Sox: SP Bill Lattimore, age 23
Pick 2 - Chicago Cubs: 3B Frank Manush, age 24
Pick 3 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Eddie Files, age 24
Pick 4 - New York Highlanders: SSP Walter Morris, age 27
Pick 5 - Cleveland Naps: CF Scotty Barr, age 21
Pick 6 - New York Giants: RP Bill Mack, age 22
Pick 7 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Ed Foster, age 27
Pick 8 - Brooklyn Superbas: RP Carl Spongberg, age 23
Pick 9 - Boston Red Sox: SP Harry Hoch, age 20
Pick 10 - Detroit Tigers: SP Andy O'Connor, age 23
Pick 11 - Washington Senators: RP Fred Gaiser, age 22
Pick 12 - St. Louis Cardinals: C Joe Dunn, age 22
Pick 13 - Boston Doves: SP O.F. Baldwin, age 26
Pick 14 - St. Louis Browns: RP Harry Billiard, age 24
Pick 15 - Cincinnati Reds: RP Charlie Hartman, age 19
Pick 16 - Philadelphia Athletics: SP Abe Kruger, age 22
Round 6
Pick 1 - Chicago White Sox: SP Gus Salve, age 21
Pick 2 - Chicago Cubs: C Grover Land, age 23
Pick 3 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Charlie Maloney, age 21
Pick 4 - New York Highlanders: RP Jack Graney, age 21
Pick 5 - Cleveland Naps: CF Charlie Johnson, age 22
Pick 6 - New York Giants: SSP Walt Thomas, age 23
Pick 7 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Pembroke Finlayson, age 19
Pick 8 - Brooklyn Superbas: RP Bert Sincock, age 20
Pick 9 - Boston Red Sox: SP Al Kellogg, age 21
Pick 10 - Detroit Tigers: SP Andy Nelson, age 22
Pick 11 - Washington Senators: C Alex Farmer, age 30
Pick 12 - St. Louis Cardinals: LF Ralph McLaurin, age 22
Pick 13 - Boston Doves: LF Cy Neighbors, age 27
Pick 14 - St. Louis Browns: RF Jack Fox, age 22
Pick 15 - Cincinnati Reds: 3B Clay Perry, age 25
Pick 16 - Philadelphia Athletics: C Homer Davidson, age 23
Round 7
Pick 1 - Chicago White Sox: C Bunny Pearce, age 22
Pick 2 - Chicago Cubs: C Ben Egan, age 23

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-The Boston Americans changed their name to the Boston Red Sox.
-The Brooklyn Superbas traded 24-year-old SP Ed Karger to the New York Giants, getting 31-year-old RF John Titus in return.
-The Detroit Tigers traded 31-year-old SP Elmer Stricklett to the Cleveland Naps, getting 27-year-old C Paddy Livingston in return.
-The New York Highlanders traded 30-year-old 2B Jimmy Williams to the Cleveland Naps, getting 29-year-old 3B Bill Bradley in return.
-The Philadelphia Phillies traded 27-year-old RP Dad Hale to the Chicago White Sox, getting 24-year-old RP Art Fromme in return.
-The Cincinnati Reds traded 21-year-old SP Rube Kroh to the Chicago Cubs, getting 30-year-old C Peaches Graham and 24-year-old 3B Red Morgan in return.
-The Pittsburgh Pirates traded 23-year-old 2B Otto Knabe to the Boston Red Sox, getting 32-year-old 2B Hobe Ferris and 22-year-old CF Red Killefer in return.
-The New York Giants traded 35-year-old C Jack Warner and 23-year-old C Jim Stephens to the Cincinnati Reds, getting 22-year-old RF Danny Moeller in return.
-The Washington Senators traded 21-year-old RP Nick Maddox to the Boston Red Sox, getting 32-year-old SSP Freddy Parent in return.
-The Chicago White Sox failed to sign 1st round draft pick Joe Jackson. Did not receive compensation (no offer given).
-The Washington Senators failed to sign 3rd round draft pick Marty O'Toole. Did not receive compensation (no offer given).
-CF Billy Hamilton and CF Hugh Duffy are inducted into the 1908 vlass of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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Spring training results
AL: St. Louis Browns, 11-7
NL: Cincinnati Reds, 13-5

1908 preseason predictions

American League
St. Louis Browns, 85-69
Washington Senators, 84-70
New York Highlanders, 81-73
Philadelphia Athletics, 80-74
Cleveland Naps, 79-75
Boston Red Sox, 71-83
Chicago White Sox, 71-83
Detroit Tigers, 69-85

National League
Cincinnati Reds, 91-63
Brooklyn Superbas, 83-71
Philadelphia Phillies, 80-74
St. Louis Cardinals, 79-75
Boston Doves, 78-76
Pittsburgh Pirates, 78-76
Chicago Cubs, 67-87
New York Giants, 62-92

OK, let's play ball!!!

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April 24th, 1908

New York Hexed: No-Hit by Bailey
Bill Bailey really did a number on the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds -- and that number was zero.
The Brooklyn Superbas hurler had what he later called "one of the best moments of my life," tossing a no-hitter and leading the Superbas to victory, 7-0.
"This is something special," Bailey 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 left-hander faced only 29 batters in the no-hit gem, struck out 3 and walked 1.
"We simply couldn't get any wood on the ball," New York manager George Davis said when asked about the epic performance. "Bailey was brilliant out there. He certainly had our number."
Brooklyn Superbas (8-2) over New York Giants (2-8)

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Awards
CF Roy Thomas of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Batter of the Month Award with 0 home runs, 9 RBIs, and 7 runs scored.
SSP Honus Wagner of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Batter of the Month Award with 2 home runs, 14 RBIs, and 11 runs scored.
SP Earl Moore of the St. Louis Browns wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award with a 4-0 record, 1.22 ERA, and 26 strikeouts.
SP Bill Bailey of the Brooklyn Superbas wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award with a 4-0 record, 1.01 ERA, and 12 strikeouts.
SP Harry Krause of the Chicago White Sox wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award with a 3-1 record, 0.76 ERA, and 24 strikeouts.
SP Bill Burns of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award with a 2-2 record, 2.78 ERA, and 12 strikeouts.

First place teams
AL: New York Highlanders and St. Louis Browns (9-7--tied for first)
NL: Brooklyn Superbas (13-3--1 and a half game lead for first)

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May 14th, 1908

Wagner Collects Hit Number 2,000
For Honus Wagner, it was a red-letter day. The Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop slapped his 2,000th career hit. That his team defeated the New York Giants, 4-2, made it even sweeter.
His manager paid tribute to Wagner after the game: "I've followed Honus since he came into the league," he said. "Fine ballplayer. Fine work ethic. I'm not surprised by what he's achieved."
The 34-year-old Wagner finished the day with 2 hits in 3 at-bats.
Wagner has a lifetime .333 average and .400 on-base percentage in his career with 2,001 hits, 399 doubles, 134 triples, 70 home runs, 945 RBIs, and 1,062 runs scored.
Pittsburgh Pirates (16-14) over New York Giants (10-17)

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Awards
1B Ed Konetchy of the Boston Red Sox wins the AL Batter of the Month Award with 1 home run, 17 RBIs, and 16 runs scored.
RF Ty Cobb of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Batter of the Month Award with 2 home runs, 20 RBIs, and 13 runs scored.
SP Mordecai Brown of the St. Louis Browns wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award with a 5-3 record, 1.36 ERA, and 36 strikeouts.
SP Frank Smith of the Brooklyn Superbas wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award with a 7-0 record, 0.71 ERA, and 24 strikeouts.
SP Harry Krause of the Chicago White Sox wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award with a 2-2 record, 1.51 ERA, and 22 strikeouts.
SP Bill Burns of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award with a 4-3 record, 1.39 ERA, and 20 strikeouts.

First-place teams
AL: Philadelphia Athletics (24-18--one and a half-game lead for first over 3 teams (Washington Senators, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox))
NL: Brooklyn Superbas (32-10--6 games ahead of the Cincinnati Reds)

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June 2nd, 1908

Hit #2,000 for Doves' Tenney
Boston's Fred Tenney collected his 2,000th career base hit, but New York collected the win. The Giants ruined his special day by knocking off the Doves 1-0. The 36-year-old first baseman reached the milestone by going 3-for-4 in the game.
In a career spanning 1,752 games, Tenney has batted .295 with 2,002 hits, 11 home runs, 694 RBIs, and 1,075 runs scored.
New York Giants (17-27) over Boston Doves (19-25)

June 15th, 1908

Young in Command, No-Hits Browns
It was a terrific day for Cy Young of the Boston Red Sox at Sportsmans Park. The right-hander stood out with a fantastic 5-0 no-hitter against the St. Louis Browns.
"I knew I had a no-no going in about the sixth inning when I noticed no one was talking to me anymore," he said, referring to the time-honored superstition of avoiding the pitcher so as not to jinx the no-hitter. "Don't let people fool you. Everybody on the field and in the ballpark knows what's happening. They just pretend they don't."
For the game, Young totaled no walks and 4 strikeouts in a very strong outing.
"His mechanics were perfect, and I don't think he threw one bad pitch in the whole game," Boston manager Bill Shettsline said. "He was that good."
On his stats sheet this season, Young shows a 8-7 record, 16 starts, 136.1 innings, 71 strikeouts, and a 2.51 ERA.
Boston Red Sox (30-27) over St. Louis Browns (31-25)

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Awards
2B Jimmy Williams of the Cleveland Naps wins the AL Batter of the Month Award with 0 home runs, 12 RBIs, and 16 runs scored.
SSP Honus Wagner of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Batter of the Month Award with 0 home runs, 24 RBIs, and 27 runs scored.
SP Joe Lake of the St. Louis Browns wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award with a 6-1 record, 1.98 ERA, and 36 strikeouts.
SP Frank Smith of the Brooklyn Superbas wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award with a 6-0 record, 0.33 ERA, and 23 strikeouts.
SP Joe Lake of the St. Louis Browns wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award with a 6-1 record, 1.98 ERA, and 36 strikeouts.
SP Bill Burns of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award with a 4-3 record, 2.60 ERA, and 23 strikeouts.

First-place teams
AL: St. Louis Browns (40-27--3-game lead over the Philadelphia Athletics)
NL: Brooklyn Superbas (49-19--11-game lead over the Cincinnati Reds)

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Trades before the trading deadline:
-The Chicago White Sox traded 30-year-old DH Paul Curtis and 20-year-old 2B Armando Marsans to the St. Louis Cardinals, getting 31-year-old CF Dave Altizer in return.
-The Detroit Tigers traded 28-year-old SS Joe Tinker to the Cincinnati Reds, getting 20-year-old RP Dick Rudolph and 24-year-old 3B Dick Egan in return.

Awards
C Roger Bresnahan of the New York Highlanders wins the AL Batter of the Month Award with 0 home runs, 12 RBIs, and 12 runs scored.
SSP Honus Wagner of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Batter of the Month Award with 0 home runs, 19 RBIs, and 28 runs scored.
SP Hooks Wiltse of the Cleveland Naps wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award with a 7-2 record, 1.42 ERA, and 1.42 ERA.
SP Fred Beebe of the Brooklyn Superbas wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award with a 6-1 record, 2.49 ERA, and 21 strikeouts.
SP Joe Lake of the St. Louis Browns wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award with a 4-2 record, 1.89 ERA, and 23 strikeouts.
SP Bill Burns of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award with a 5-3 record, 1.98 ERA, and 21 strikeouts.

First-place teams
AL: Cleveland Naps (53-40--1 and a half games ahead of the St. Louis Browns)
NL: Brooklyn Superbas (65-35--11 games ahead of the Pittsburgh Pirates)

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August 7th, 1908

Clarke Reaches 2,500
It was a banner day for Fred Clarke, who collected his 2,500th hit in the Pittsburgh 5-2 win over Philadelphia. Clarke went 4-for-5 in the game as both Pirates and Phillies fans cheered Clarke when he reached base after his hit.
"It feels great to get #2,500," Clarke said afterward, "especially since we won the game."
Clarke boasts a career batting average of .313 with 2,501 hits, 58 homers, and 1,005 RBIs.
Pittsburgh Pirates (62-46) over Philadelphia Phillies (46-56)

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Awards
LF Mike Donlin of the New York Highlanders wins the AL Batter of the Month Award with 2 home runs, 23 RBIs, and 16 runs scored.
SSP Honus Wagner of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Batter of the Month Award with 3 home runs, 22 RBIs, and 12 runs scored.
SP Hooks Wiltse of the Cleveland Naps wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award with a 5-2 record, 1.16 ERA, and 16 strikeouts.
SP Bill Bailey of the Brooklyn Superbas wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award with a 5-1 record, 1.93 ERA, and 23 strikeouts.
SP Harry Krause of the Chicago White Sox wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award with a 5-3 record, 3.18 ERA, and 32 strikeouts.
SP Bill Grahame of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award with a 3-1 record, 2.87 ERA, and 12 strikeouts.

First-place teams
AL: Cleveland Naps (66-52--one and a half games lead over the St. Louis Browns)
NL: Brooklyn Superbas (81-38--11 and a half games lead over the Pittsburgh Pirates)

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Regular season awards
-AL Best Batter award: LF Mike Donlin of the New York Highlanders with 8 home runs, 73 RBIs, and 80 runs scored
-NL Best Batter award: RF Ty Cobb with 7 home runs, 69 RBIs, and 84 runs scored.

Awards
CF Red Murray of the Boston Red Sox wins the AL Batter of the Month Award with 4 home runs, 23 RBIs, and 13 runs scored.
RF Ty Cobb of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Batter of the Month Award with 2 home runs, 11 RBIs, and 26 runs scored.
SP Mordecai Brown of the St. Louis Browns wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award with a 5-4 record, 1.63 ERA, and 34 strikeouts.
SP Lew Moren of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award with a 7-1 record, 1.12 ERA, and 27 strikeouts.
SP Harry Krause of the Chicago White Sox wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award with a 3-3 record, 1.47 ERA, and 34 strikeouts.
SP Bill Burns of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award with a 3-3 record, 2.82 ERA, and 17 strikeouts.

The 1908 World Series has been determined, and it will be the Cleveland Naps (86-68) vs. the Brooklyn Superbas (98-56)!!!

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1908 World Series: Cleveland Naps vs. Brooklyn Superbas

Results

Game 1, October 11th, 1908, Washington Park
World Series Game 1 Victory for Smith and Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Superbas started the World Series in style, downing the visiting Cleveland Naps at Washington Park by a score of 9-2 to stake an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-7 series. Superbas right-hander Frank Smith threw 9.0 innings of 6-hit ball.
Smith pitched a complete game for Brooklyn. The 28-year-old right-hander was charged with 2 runs on 6 hits. He struck out 5 during his 113-pitch performance.
"Postseason wins taste oh so sweet," said Smith after the game.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Washington Park in Brooklyn.
Superbas lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 12th, 1908, Washington Park
Naps Clip Superbas, 6-5, in WS Contest
The Cleveland Naps went the distance and then some at Washington Park to drag themselves back into a tie with the Brooklyn Superbas.
It took 10 innings to settle Game 2 of the World Series, but Cleveland eventually took the 6-5 win behind the efforts of pitcher Ed Walsh. Walsh threw 9.0 innings allowing 5 runs to aid the Cleveland cause. The clubs are now tied 1-1 in their best-of-7 series.
The result might have been different, had it not been for 31-year-old second baseman Jimmy Williams. Williams had a run-scoring single in the top of the tenth inning to put the Naps ahead, 6-5. For the game, Williams had 1 double and 1 single in 5 at-bats.
"We're happy," Williams 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 for October 14th, 1908 at League Park in Cleveland.
Series tied 1-1

Game 3, October 14th, 1908, League Park
Cleveland Wins at Home to Take 2-1 Lead in WS
Hooks Wiltse pitched a gem to help the Cleveland Naps escape with a tight, 2-1 victory over the Brooklyn Superbas in a low-scoring World Series contest. The left-handed Wiltse threw 9.0 innings of 5-hit ball in the win, just enough for the Naps on a day when their offense dried up. Cleveland now leads the best-of-7 series 2-1.
Wiltse went the distance for Cleveland. He allowed 1 run on 5 hits, while striking out 4 and walking 3.
"We lost," Brooklyn manager Patsy Donovan said later. "We'll deal with it. The series isn't over."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at League Park in Cleveland.
Naps lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 15th, 1908, League Park
Brooklyn Win Evens Series at 2
Frank Smith went the distance at League Park to drag the Brooklyn Superbas back to parity with the Cleveland Naps. The right-handed Smith needed 117 pitches to get through the complete game effort, which the Superbas won, 4-0. The clubs are now tied 2-2 in the best-of-7 series.
Smith earned the win, going 9 strong innings for Brooklyn. The right-hander allowed just 2 hits, while striking out 7. Cleveland hitters had little success against him.
"We're one game closer to our goal," Brooklyn manager Patsy Donovan said later. "It isn't any more complicated than that."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at League Park in Cleveland.
Series tied 2-2

Game 5, October 16th, 1908, League Park
Road Win Lifts Brooklyn to 3-2 Lead in WS
When the stakes were high, Bill Bailey raised his game to match.
The left-handed Bailey turned in a stellar performance in Game 5 of the World Series, pitching a 9-inning, complete-game shutout to lead the Brooklyn Superbas to victory. He allowed 4 hits and struck out 4. The win gave Brooklyn a 3-2 lead over the Cleveland Naps in the best-of-7 series.
Bailey was in the zone all game. He frustrated Cleveland hitters while giving the Superbas 9 innings of quality work. Bailey threw 121 pitches, allowing 4 hits and getting 4 punchouts.
"Every team in baseball loses," Naps manager Robby Sorensen said. "We're in the playoffs and we still have the same guys that got us here. We'll bounce back."
Game 6 is scheduled for Sunday at Washington Park in Brooklyn.
Superbas lead series 3-2

Game 6, October 18th, 1908, Washington Park
Naps Win to Tie Series with Superbas
The Cleveland Naps and the Brooklyn Superbas will take the World Series to a decisive 7th game. In a must-win situation, the Naps beat the Superbas, 3-1, at Washington Park to force the series into what will essentially be a one-game playoff. Cleveland left-hander Hooks Wiltse had a big role in the win. He threw 9.0 innings allowing 1 run.
Heinie Zimmerman came through with a big-time hit for Cleveland. The pinch hitter smacked a 3-run home run in the top of the seventh inning to give his team the lead, 3-1. It was his only hit, but it was clutch.
"Coach said he wanted eight innings, so I decided to do him one better," Wiltse said later.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Washington Park in Brooklyn.
Series tied 3-3

Game 7, October 19th, 1908, Washington Park
Brooklyn Triumphs in World Series
The Brooklyn Superbas pulled out all the stops tonight, winning the World Series in a hard-fought series with the Cleveland Naps.
It was a seesaw affair, but with a 3-2 victory at Washington Park, Brooklyn lay claim to the franchise's 1st championship.
"There's no denying we faced a tough opponent," said Frank Smith. "But as the old saying goes, 'when the going gets tough, the tough get going,' and that's what we did today."
The champs finished the regular season 98-56 and claimed first place in the NL.
A victory parade is set to be scheduled in Brooklyn in the days to come.
Superbas win series 4-3

World Series MVP: P Frank Smith (Brooklyn Superbas)

[Lord Byron]

Accomplishments
No-hitters: Cy Young, Johnny Lush (lost game)
20+win seasons: Christy Mathewson (25-18), Harry Howell (22-22), Mordecai Brown (26-15), Bob Ewing (21-17), Hooks Wiltse (27-14), Frank Smith (28-11), Charles Bender (23-15), Johnny Lush (21-20), Bugs Raymond (21-16), Orval Overall (26-16), Eddie Cicotte (21-17), Jimmy Dygert (21-11), Fred Beebe (20-7), Bill Bailey (22-10), Bill Burns (22-16)
Hitting streaks: Jim Nealon (20 games)
Milestones
1,000 RBIs: Fred Clarke, Honus Wagner
1,000 runs scored: Fielder Jones
2,000 hits: Honus Wagner, Fred Tenney
2,500 hits: Fred Clarke
2,000 strikeouts: Rube Waddell

[Lord Byron]

Gold Glove awards
AL: SP Bill Essick of the Detroit Tigers wins the AL Gold Glove Award at P.
C Johnny Kling of the St. Louis Browns wins the AL Gold Glove Award at C.
1B John Ganzel of the Chicago White Sox wins the AL Gold Glove Award at 1B.
2B Nap Lajoie of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Gold Glove Award at 2B.
3B Lee Tannehill of the New York Highlanders wins the AL Gold Glove Award at 3B.
SSP Mickey Doolin of the Chicago White Sox wins the AL Gold Glove Award at SSP.
LF Mike Donlin of the New York Highlanders wins the AL Gold Glove Award at LF.
CF Fielder Jones of the St. Louis Browns wins the AL Gold Glove Award at CF.
CF Al Shaw of the Cleveland Naps wins the AL Gold Glove Award at RF.
NL: SP Christy Mathewson of the New York Giants wins the NL Gold Glove Award at P.
C Red Kleinow of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Gold Glove Award at C.
1B Fred Tenney of the Boston Doves wins the NL Gold Glove Award at 1B.
SSP Simon Nicholls of the Brooklyn Superbas wins the NL Gold Glove Award at 2B.
3B Jimmy Collins of the New York Giants wins the NL Gold Glove Award at 3B.
SSP Terry Turner of the Boston Doves wins the NL Gold Glove Award at SSP.
LF Fred Clarke of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Gold Glove Award at LF.
CF Tris Speaker of the Brooklyn Superbas wins the NL Gold Glove Award at CF.
2B John Hummel of the Brooklyn Superbas wins the NL Gold Glove Award at RF.
Silver Slugger awards
AL: RP Ed Willett of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at P.
C Roger Bresnahan of the New York Highlanders wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at C.
1B Harry Davis of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at 1B.
2B Larry Doyle of the New York Highlanders wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at 2B.
3B Harry Arndt of the Cleveland Naps wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at 3B.
SSP Donie Bush of the New York Highlanders wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at SSP.
LF Gavvy Cravath of the Chicago White Sox wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at LF.
LF Red Murray of the Boston Red Sox wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at CF.
CF Al Shaw of the Cleveland Naps wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at RF.
NL: SP Christy Mathewson of the New York Giants wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at P.
C Admiral Schlei of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at C.
1B Kitty Bransfield of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at 1B.
2B Eddie Collins of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at 2B.
3B Frank Baker of the Chicago Cubs wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at 3B.
SSP Honus Wagner of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at SSP.
LF Sherry Magee of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at LF.
CF Tris Speaker of the Brooklyn Superbas wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at CF.
RF Ty Cobb of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at RF.
Rookie of the Year
AL: SSP Donie Bush of the New York Highlanders wins the AL Rookie of the Year Award with 0 home runs, 46 RBIs, and 54 runs scored.
NL: 3B Frank Baker of the Chicago Cubs wins the NL Rookie of the Year Award with 5 home runs, 79 RBIs, and 71 runs scored.
Best Manager of the Year
AL: Robby Sorensen (Cleveland Naps)
NL: Patsy Donovan (Brooklyn Superbas)
Best Pitcher of the Year
AL: SP Mordecai Brown of the St. Louis Browns wins the AL Pitcher of the Year Award with a 26-15 record, 1.25 ERA, and 162 strikeouts.
NL: SP Frank Smith of the Brooklyn Superbas wins the NL Pitcher of the Year Award with a 28-11 record, 1.63 ERA, and 141 strikeouts.
Most Valuable Player
AL: C Roger Bresnahan of the New York Highlanders wins the AL Most Valuable Player Award with 0 home runs, 58 RBIs, and 71 runs scored.
NL: RF Ty Cobb of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Most Valuable Player Award with 7 home runs, 69 RBIs, and 84 runs scored.