Baseball Redux--From 1901 to 2024

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Here are the results of the 1902 Rookie Draft:
Round 1
Pick 1 - Washington Senators: SP Charles Bender, age 18
Pick 2 - New York Giants: CF Doc Gessler, age 21
Pick 3 - Cincinnati Reds: LF John Titus, age 26
Pick 4 - Boston Americans: CF Solly Hofman, age 20
Pick 5 - Boston Beaneaters: SP Red Ames, age 20
Pick 6 - Philadelphia Athletics: 1B Jake Stahl, age 23
Pick 7 - Detroit Tigers: 3B Hans Lobert, age 21
Pick 8 - Brooklyn Superbas: LF George Stone, age 26
Pick 9 - Chicago White Sox: SP Mordecai Brown, age 26
Pick 10 - Chicago Cubs: SP Jack Pfiester, age 24
Pick 11 - New York Highlanders: RF Walt McCredie, age 26
Pick 12 - Cleveland Blues: SP Jake Weimer, age 28
Pick 13 - Philadelphia Phillies: SP Barney Pelty, age 22
Pick 14 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Barney Wolfe, age 26
Pick 15 - St. Louis Cardinals: SP Cy Falkenberg, age 21
Pick 16 - St. Louis Browns: LF Danny Hoffman, age 22
Round 2
Pick 1 - Washington Senators: SP Weldon Henley, age 22
Pick 2 - New York Giants: RP Cy Morgan, age 24
Pick 3 - Cincinnati Reds: SP Jack Dunleavy, age 23
Pick 4 - Boston Americans: SSP Simon Nicholls, age 20
Pick 5 - Boston Beaneaters: RP Ambrose Puttmann, age 22
Pick 6 - Philadelphia Athletics: SP Gus Thompson, age 25
Pick 7 - Detroit Tigers: 3B George Moriarty, age 17
Pick 8 - Brooklyn Superbas: SP Ed Killian, age 26
Pick 9 - Chicago White Sox: SP Norwood Gibson, age 25
Pick 10 - Chicago Cubs: SP Jimmy Wiggs, age 26
Pick 11 - New York Highlanders: SSP Charlie Babb, age 29
Pick 12 - Cleveland Blues: SP Doc Scanlan, age 21
Pick 13 - Philadelphia Phillies: SP Fred Burchell, age 23
Pick 14 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Oscar Jones, age 23
Pick 15 - St. Louis Cardinals: RF Pinky Swander, age 22
Pick 16 - St. Louis Browns: 2B Rabbit Robinson, age 20
Round 3
Pick 1 - Washington Senators: SP Lew Moren, age 19
Pick 2 - New York Giants: LF Hugh Hill, age 23
Pick 3 - Cincinnati Reds: C Frank Roth, age 24
Pick 4 - Boston Americans: RP Bill Pounds, age 24
Pick 5 - Boston Beaneaters: C Fred Carisch, age 21
Pick 6 - Philadelphia Athletics: SP Grant Thatcher, age 25
Pick 7 - Detroit Tigers: 2B Benny Bowcock, age 23
Pick 8 - Brooklyn Superbas: SP Kaiser Wilhelm, age 28
Pick 9 - Chicago White Sox: SP Henry Schmidt, age 29
Pick 10 - Chicago Cubs: 3B Pep Clark, age 19
Pick 11 - New York Highlanders: RP Bill Bartley, age 17
Pick 12 - Cleveland Blues: RF Ernie Diehl, age 25
Pick 13 - Philadelphia Phillies: SSP Lee DeMontreville, age 28
Pick 14 - Pittsburgh Pirates: 3B Lee Tannehill, age 22
Pick 15 - St. Louis Cardinals: SSP Charles Moran, age 23
Pick 16 - St. Louis Browns: C Tommy Raub, age 31
Round 4
Pick 1 - Washington Senators: SP Jesse Stovall, age 27
Pick 2 - New York Giants: 3B Hunter Hill, age 23
Pick 3 - Cincinnati Reds: RP Jack Doscher, age 22
Pick 4 - Boston Americans: SSP Champ Osteen, age 25
Pick 5 - Boston Beaneaters: SP War Sanders, age 25
Pick 6 - Philadelphia Athletics: 2B Jack Burns, age 22
Pick 7 - Detroit Tigers: RP Conny McGeehan, age 20
Pick 8 - Brooklyn Superbas: C Fred Abbott, age 28
Pick 9 - Chicago White Sox: C Monte Beville, age 27
Pick 10 - Chicago Cubs: RP Elmer Bliss, age 27
Pick 11 - New York Highlanders: SSP Joe Marshall, age 26
Pick 12 - Cleveland Blues: RF Joe Martin, age 26
Pick 13 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Jim Fairbank, age 21
Pick 14 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Rip Ragan, age 23
Pick 15 - St. Louis Cardinals: SP Pat Hynes, age 18
Pick 16 - St. Louis Browns: RP John Lovett, age 25
Round 5
Pick 1 - Washington Senators: SP John Deering, age 23
Pick 2 - New York Giants: RF Jack Hardy, age 25
Pick 3 - Cincinnati Reds: SSP Harry Aubrey, age 21
Pick 4 - Boston Americans: 3B Charlie DeArmond, age 25
Pick 5 - Boston Beaneaters: SP Bucky Veil, age 21
Pick 6 - Philadelphia Athletics: SP Charlie Moran, age 24
Pick 7 - Detroit Tigers: 2B Dutch Jordan, age 22
Pick 8 - Brooklyn Superbas: RP Ed Pinnance, age 23
Pick 9 - Chicago White Sox: RP Ed Taylor, age 25
Pick 10 - Chicago Cubs: LF Dan Kerwin, age 28
Pick 11 - New York Highlanders: LF Gene Curtis, age 19
Pick 12 - Cleveland Blues: SP Eddie Quick, age 20
Pick 13 - Philadelphia Phillies: SP Harry Betts, age 21
Pick 14 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Larry Milton, age 23
Pick 15 - St. Louis Cardinals: CF Ed Householder, age 33
Pick 16 - St. Louis Browns: C Owen Shannon, age 22
Round 6
Pick 1 - Washington Senators: 1B Bill Hanlon, age 26
Pick 2 - New York Giants: 2B Harry Berte, age 30
Pick 3 - Cincinnati Reds: CF Jim Cook, age 23
Pick 4 - Boston Americans: LF Reddy Grey, age 27
Pick 5 - Boston Beaneaters: CF Happy Iott, age 26
Pick 6 - Philadelphia Athletics: 3B Ed Hilley, age 23
Pick 7 - Detroit Tigers: RF Dutch Rudolph, age 20
Pick 8 - Brooklyn Superbas: 2B Bert Daly, age 21
Pick 9 - Chicago White Sox: RF Harry Wood, age 21
Pick 10 - Chicago Cubs: C Jack Zalusky, age 23
Pick 11 - New York Highlanders: 1B Lon Ury, age 25
Pick 12 - Cleveland Blues: C Fred Holmes, age 24
Pick 13 - Philadelphia Phillies: C Ed Hug, age 22
Pick 14 - Pittsburgh Pirates: 2B Matt Broderick, age 24
Pick 15 - St. Louis Cardinals: 2B Claude Gouzzie, age 28
Pick 16 - St. Louis Browns: C Jack Coveney, age 22
Round 7
Pick 1 - Washington Senators: 3B John Walsh, age 23
Pick 2 - New York Giants: C John Kalahan, age 24

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-Pittsburgh Pirates SSP Bones Ely retired from professional baseball.
-Baltimore Orioles SP Crazy Schmit retired from professional baseball.
-Cleveland Bronchos SP Gus Weyhing retired from professional baseball.

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-The Baltimore Orioles have moved and are now the New York Highlanders.
-The Chicago Orphans have changed their name to the Cubs.
-The Cleveland Bronchos have changed their name to the Blues.
-The Washington Senators traded 32-year-old 2B Billy Clingman to the Cincinnati Reds, getting 33-year-old 3B Charlie Irwin and 24-year-old LF Jim Jackson in return.
-The Boston Beaneaters traded 26-year-old 3B Pat Moran to the Philadelphia Athletics, getting 23-year-old C Jiggs Donahue in return.
-The Washington Senators traded 30-year-old RHP Dale Gear and 21-year-old LF Joe Stanley to the New York Giants, getting 28-year-old 1B John Ganzel in return.
-The Boston Beaneaters traded 30-year-old RHP Togie Pittinger and 22-year-old RHP Charlie Smith to the Philadelphia Phillies, getting 27-year-old 3B Ernie Courtney in return.
-The Brooklyn Superbas traded 36-year-old C Duke Farrell to the Chicago White Sox, getting 40-year-old CF Dummy Hoy in return.
-The New York Giants traded 23-year-old C Ed Phelps to the St. Louis Browns, getting 30-year-old RF Irv Waldron and 23-year-old C Red Dooin in return.
-The Cincinnati Reds traded 31-year-old RHP Amos Rusie and 24-year-old LHP Otto Hess to the Chicago Cubs, getting 21-year-old RHP Tom Walker in return.
-The Chicago Cubs traded 23-year-old RHP Clarence Currie to the Brooklyn Superbas, getting 33-year-old RHP Frank Kitson in return.
-The Cleveland Blues traded 24-year-old LHP Bob Dresser to the Chicago White Sox, getting 32-year-old RF Herm McFarland in return.
-The Detroit Tigers failed to sign 2nd round draft pick George Moriarty. Did not receive compensation (no offer given).
-1B Cap Anson, SP Tony Mullane, and LF Jim O'Rourke are inducted into the 1903 class of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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Spring training results
AL: Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers, 12-6
NL: Boston Beaneaters and Philadelphia Phillies, 11-7

1903 preseason predictions

American League
New York Highlanders, 90-50
Boston Americans, 84-56
Cleveland Blues, 74-66
Philadelphia Athletics, 74-66
Detroit Tigers, 66-74
Washington Senators, 62-78
Chicago White Sox, 59-81
St. Louis Browns, 53-87

National League
Pittsburgh Pirates, 80-60
St. Louis Cardinals, 78-62
Brooklyn Superbas, 77-63
New York Giants, 74-66
Cincinnati Reds, 68-72
Philadelphia Phillies, 67-73
Chicago Cubs, 62-78
Boston Beaneaters, 57-83

OK, let's play ball!!!

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Here are the standings at the 1903 All-Star Break

First-place teams
AL: Boston Americans, 49-26 (1 game ahead of the New York Highlanders)
NL: New York Giants, 48-30 (7 and a half games ahead of the Boston Beaneaters)

Standings at the 1903 All-Star Break

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Representing the AL All-Stars this year will be:
SP Win Kellum (BOS) - 11-6, 2.56 ERA, 158.0 IP, 1.11 WHIP, 2.2 K/9, 1.6 WAR
SP Watty Lee (WS1) - 12-6, 2.44 ERA, 162.1 IP, 1.07 WHIP, 4.3 K/9, 3.4 WAR
SP Ed Siever (BOS) - 12-6, 2.64 ERA, 157.0 IP, 1.22 WHIP, 3.4 K/9, 2.2 WAR
SP Cy Young (BOS)* - 13-7, 2.28 ERA, 170.0 IP, 1.03 WHIP, 4.5 K/9, 4.4 WAR
RP Jerry Nops (NYY)* - 2-2, 2.00 ERA, 27.0 IP, 1.22 WHIP, 4.7 K/9, 0.3 WAR
RP Bill Popp (CLE) - 5-7, 3.68 ERA, 117.1 IP, 1.36 WHIP, 2.7 K/9, 0.5 WAR
C Roger Bresnahan (NYY)* - .274/.358/.346, 237 AB, 1 HR, 9 SB, 110 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
C Mike Grady (CWS) - .307/.373/.447, 244 AB, 5 HR, 5 SB, 135 wRC+, 2.6 WAR
1B Harry Davis (PHA)* - .302/.344/.457, 278 AB, 6 HR, 12 SB, 128 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
2B Nap Lajoie (PHA) - .340/.379/.497, 300 AB, 4 HR, 15 SB, 152 wRC+, 2.6 WAR
2B Jimmy Williams (NYY)* - .285/.343/.414, 295 AB, 3 HR, 3 SB, 130 wRC+, 3.3 WAR
3B Bill Bradley (CLE)* - .356/.385/.562, 292 AB, 6 HR, 15 SB, 174 wRC+, 4.7 WAR
3B Jimmy Collins (BOS) - .291/.323/.382, 306 AB, 15 SB, 113 wRC+, 2.8 WAR
3B Lave Cross (PHA) - .326/.343/.414, 304 AB, 12 SB, 129 wRC+, 2.4 WAR
SSP Freddy Parent (BOS)* - .317/.326/.406, 293 AB, 1 HR, 12 SB, 120 wRC+, 4.3 WAR (injured)
LF Mike Donlin (NYY)* - .330/.377/.471, 297 AB, 4 HR, 18 SB, 151 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
CF Cy Seymour (NYY)* - .350/.411/.490, 286 AB, 5 HR, 16 SB, 165 wRC+, 4.0 WAR
CF Homer Smoot (BOS) - .352/.395/.509, 293 AB, 6 HR, 14 SB, 164 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
RF Socks Seybold (PHA)* - .324/.365/.508, 299 AB, 6 HR, 8 SB, 159 wRC+, 3.7 WAR

The NL roster includes the following players:
SP Noodles Hahn (CIN) - 13-8, 2.04 ERA, 185.0 IP, 1.21 WHIP, 3.5 K/9, 3.5 WAR
SP Christy Mathewson (NY1) - 16-5, 1.50 ERA, 179.2 IP, 0.95 WHIP, 5.4 K/9, 4.6 WAR
SP Deacon Phillippe (PIT) - 10-9, 3.01 ERA, 164.1 IP, 1.44 WHIP, 4.3 K/9, 3.7 WAR
SP Rube Waddell (PIT)* - 12-7, 3.71 ERA, 174.2 IP, 1.44 WHIP, 6.8 K/9, 3.4 WAR
RP Archie Stimmel (CIN) - 2-2, 5 SV, 4.06 ERA, 31.0 IP, 1.97 WHIP, 4.4 K/9, -0.1 WAR
RP Happy Townsend (PHI)* - 2-3, 3.17 ERA, 48.1 IP, 1.45 WHIP, 5.0 K/9, 0.8 WAR
C Frank Chance (CHC)* - .341/.418/.421, 252 AB, 23 SB, 144 wRC+, 3.3 WAR
C Art Nichols (STL) - .256/.362/.291, 203 AB, 9 SB, 81 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
1B Jake Beckley (CIN)* - .353/.413/.471, 323 AB, 2 HR, 23 SB, 152 wRC+, 2.7 WAR
1B Charlie Hickman (NY1) - .320/.392/.510, 294 AB, 8 HR, 11 SB, 140 wRC+, 2.5 WAR
2B Johnny Evers (STL)* - .290/.319/.375, 293 AB, 21 SB, 113 wRC+, 3.3 WAR
3B Tommy Leach (PIT)* - .283/.340/.414, 304 AB, 3 HR, 17 SB, 117 wRC+, 2.6 WAR
SSP George Davis (NY1) - .312/.382/.377, 292 AB, 13 SB, 135 wRC+, 3.8 WAR
SSP Honus Wagner (PIT)* - .311/.370/.476, 296 AB, 4 HR, 18 SB, 142 wRC+, 4.0 WAR
LF Sam Crawford (CIN) - .326/.385/.464, 304 AB, 2 HR, 14 SB, 143 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
LF Jimmy Sheckard (BRO)* - .317/.423/.386, 290 AB, 3 HR, 34 SB, 131 wRC+, 3.8 WAR
CF Emmet Heidrick (STL)* - .286/.322/.424, 283 AB, 1 HR, 14 SB, 122 wRC+, 2.8 WAR
RF Elmer Flick (PHI)* - .302/.378/.431, 318 AB, 2 HR, 13 SB, 134 wRC+, 3.7 WAR

-New York Giants first baseman Charlie Hickman won the Home Run challenge, beating Homer Smoot by a 8-6 score.
-The 1903 All-Star Game was held on July 13th, 1903, at Columbia Park in Philadelphia, and the NL beat the AL, 6-4. New York Highlanders second baseman Jimmy Williams was named the All-Star Game MVP.

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Trades before the 1903 trading deadline:
-The Boston Beaneaters traded 30-year-old 2B Gene DeMontreville and 23-year-old LF Matty McIntyre to the Chicago Cubs, getting 27-year-old C Johnny Kling in return.
-The Boston Beaneaters traded 30-year-old LF Duff Cooley to the Boston Americans, getting 30-year-old CF Chick Stahl in return.

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Awards:
-Left fielder Patsy Dougherty (Detroit Tigers) wins the AL batting title with 210 hits, 2 home runs, 78 RBIs, and 79 runs scored.
-First baseman Jake Beckley (Cincinnati Reds) wins the NL batting title with a .360 average, 182 hits, 2 home runs, 51 RBIs, and 95 runs scored.
-The New York Highlanders won a 1-game playoff against the Boston Americans, 9-4, to win the AL pennant.

In the World Series, it's the New York Highlanders (89-52) vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates (82-58)!!!

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1903 World Series: New York Highlanders vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Game 1, October 6th, 1903, Exposition Park, Pittsburgh
Pirates Escape Highlanders in 13, Now Lead Series 1-0
The Pittsburgh Pirates started the World Series in dramatic fashion, stealing Game 1 from the New York Highlanders in a walk-off in the 13th inning. Pittsburgh took the 2-1 win thanks in large part to a good day from starter Rube Waddell. The left-hander threw 13.0 innings of 5-hit ball in the win, which gave the Pirates a 1-0 lead to start the best-of-9 series.
When he batted in the bottom of the 13th, Sam Dungan had a golden opportunity to change the game's outcome. New York pitcher Joe McGinnity was determined not to let him. But with two outs, Dungan hit a run-scoring single -- and the Pirates had a suspense-filled triumph.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Exposition Park in Pittsburgh.
Pirates lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 7th, 1903, Exposition Park, Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Wins Again, 3-2
When the stakes were high, Jack Chesbro raised his game to match.
The right-handed Chesbro turned in a stellar performance in Game 2 of the World Series, pitching a 9-inning, complete-game shutout to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to victory. He allowed 7 hits and struck out 5. The win gave Pittsburgh a 2-0 lead over the New York Highlanders in the best-of-9 series.
Chesbro, who was born in North Adams, Massachusetts, threw 120 pitches over 9 innings, while allowing 2 runs.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Exposition Park in Pittsburgh.
Pirates lead series 2-0


Game 3, October 8th, 1903, Exposition Park, Pittsburgh
Pirates Hammered by Seymour, Drop Game 3 to Highlanders
The New York Highlanders have closed some of the gap between
themselves and the series-leading Pittsburgh Pirates, winning, 19-3, at Exposition Park. Highlanders center fielder Cy Seymour went 4 for 6 with a home run and 3 singles. He scored 2 times and drove in 5. The win cuts the deficit facing the Highlanders to 2-1 in the best-of-9 World Series.
With no one out in the top of the fourth, Roger Bresnahan put New York in front, 3-2, with a run-scoring triple. The Highlanders went on to win the ballgame.
Game 4 is scheduled for Saturday at Hilltop Park in New York.
Pirates lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 10th, 1903, Hilltop Park, New York
Almost There: Pittsburgh On Cusp of World Series Triumph After 4-3 Win
When the stakes were high, Rube Waddell raised his game to match.
The left-handed Waddell turned in a stellar performance in Game 4 of the World Series, pitching a 12-inning, complete-game shutout to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to victory. He allowed 5 hits and struck out 8. The win gave Pittsburgh a 3-1 lead over the New York Highlanders in the best-of-9 series.
Waddell allowed 3 runs over 12 innings. He also racked up 8 strikeouts.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Hilltop Park in New York.
Pirates lead series 3-1

Game 5, October 11th, 1903, Hilltop Park, New York
Pirates Win Again, Extend Series Lead to 4-1
The Pittsburgh Pirates got a strong performance from pitcher Jack Chesbro, who stymied the New York offense en route to a 3-1 win in Game 5 of the World Series. The Highlanders could never get a bead on the right-handed Chesbro, who threw 9.0 innings allowing 1 run. The Pirates now hold a 4-1 advantage in the best-of-9 series.
With two out in the top of the fourth, Kitty Bransfield put Pittsburgh in front, 1-0, with a run-scoring single. The Pirates went on to win the ballgame.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Hilltop Park in New York.
Pirates lead series 4-1

Game 6, October 12th, 1903, Hilltop Park, New York
Pittsburgh Takes Title
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 Pittsburgh Pirates, that meant the Major League Baseball World Series trophy.
The Pirates took a 6-0 victory over the New York Highlanders at Hilltop Park, winning their 3rd championship after taking the series 5-1.
The new titleholders completed the regular season with a first-place finish in the NL and a 82-58 record.
Pirates win series 5-1, Pittsburgh Pirates (3)

World Series MVP: Pitcher Jack Chesbro (Pittsburgh Pirates)

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Accomplishments
15+K
Rube Waddell (15 K)
Cycles
Nap Lajole (4 hits in 6 at-bats, 1 home run, and 1 RBI)
No-hitters
Ed Killian
20+win seasons
Frank Owen, 21-15, 2.83 ERA, 308.1 IP, 63 BB and 109 K
Bill Phillips, 20-9, 3.73 ERA, 253.1 IP, 50 BB and 107 K
Rube Waddell, 24-9, 3.17 ERA, 314.2 IP, 104 BB and 276 K
Christy Mathewson, 26-11, 2.27 ERA, 304.2 IP, 62 BB and 176 K
Noodles Hahn, 24-12, 2.18 ERA, 322.1 IP, 72 BB and 131 K
Bill Dinneen, 24-10, 2.40 ERA, 307.2 IP, 93 BB and 148 K
Deacon Phillippe, 22-13, 2.96 ERA, 292.1 IP, 78 BB and 141 K
Cy Young, 20-9, 1.99 ERA, 244.1 IP, 24 BB and 112 K
Harry Howell, 22-13, 2.98 ERA, 299.0 IP, 65 BB and 107 K
Eddie Plank, 22-13, 2.88 ERA, 293.2 IP, 80 BB and 153 K
Joe McGinnity, 20-14, 2.91 ERA, 293.1 IP, 75 BB and 101 K
Dummy Taylor, 22-13, 3.35 ERA, 306.1 IP, 86 BB and 130 K
Carl Lundgren, 21-10, 2.69 ERA, 274.1 IP, 76 BB and 103 K
Red Ames, 21-18, 2.93 ERA, 316.1 IP, 141 BB and 226 K
Jake Weimer, 23-12, 2.61 ERA, 306.1 IP, 80 BB and 144 K
Hitting streaks
Cy Seymour, 22 games, while playing for New York
Bill Keister, 20 games, while playing for New York
Mike Donlin, 20 games, while playing for New York
Charlie Hickman, 24 games, while playing for New York
Claude Ritchey, 21 games, while playing for Pittsburgh
Jimmy Barrett, 21 games, while playing for Detroit
Milestones
1,000 RBIs: George Van Haltren, Lave Cross
1,000 runs scored: Tom Daly, Elmer Smith
1,500 runs scored: Ed Delahanty
2,000 hits: Patsy Donovan, Willie Keeler, Lave Cross
2,500 hits: George Van Haltren, Ed Delahanty
500 stolen bases: George Davis
350 wins: Cy Young

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Baseball awards for the 1903 season
Gold Glove awards
AL: Pitcher Roscoe Miller (Detroit Tigers)
Catcher Ed Phelps (St. Louis Browns)
First Baseman John Anderson (St. Louis Browns)
Second Baseman Ed Abbaticchio (Detroit Tigers)
Third Baseman Jimmy Collins (Boston Americans)
Shortstop Freddy Parent (Boston Americans)
Left Fielder Charlie Hemphill (Boston Americans)
Center Fielder Jimmy Barrett (Detroit Tigers)
Right Fielder Socks Seybold (Philadelphia Athletics)
NL: Pitcher Red Donahue (Philadelphia Phillies)
Catcher Ed McFarland (Philadelphia Phillies)
First Baseman Kitty Bransfield (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Second Baseman Johnny Evers (St. Louis Cardinals)
Third Baseman Sammy Strang (New York Giants)
Shortstop Bobby Wallace (St. Louis Cardinals)
Left Fielder Jimmy Sheckard (Brooklyn Superbas)
Center Fielder Emmet Heidrick (St. Louis Cardinals)
Right Fielder Elmer Flick (Philadelphia Phillies)
Silver Slugger awards
AL: Pitcher Zaza Harvey (Chicago White Sox), .307/.344/.376, 391 AB, 1 HR, 18 SB, 122 wRC+, 2.6 WAR
Catcher Mike Grady (Chicago White Sox), .290/.352/.426, 469 AB, 9 HR, 11 SB, 128 wRC+, 4.3 WAR
First Baseman Harry Davis (Philadelphia Athletics), .289/.329/.446, 558 AB, 12 HR, 25 SB, 125 wRC+, 3.1 WAR
Second Baseman Nap Lajoie (Philadelphia Athletics), .329/.366/.488, 574 AB, 9 HR, 23 SB, 149 wRC+, 4.8 WAR
Third Baseman Bill Bradley (Cleveland Blues), .343/.372/.544, 559 AB, 9 HR, 28 SB, 167 wRC+, 8.3 WAR
Shortstop Freddy Parent (Boston Americans), .315/.321/.429, 574 AB, 2 HR, 19 SB, 123 wRC+, 8.5 WAR
Left Fielder Patsy Dougherty (Detroit Tigers), .375/.406/.466, 560 AB, 2 HR, 26 SB, 158 wRC+, 4.6 WAR
Center Fielder Cy Seymour (New York Highlanders), .349/.393/.509, 585 AB, 12 HR, 24 SB, 103 R, 121 RBI, 7.7 WAR
Right Fielder Socks Seybold (Philadelphia Athletics), .289/.340/.461, 560 AB, 12 HR, 14 SB, 139 wRC+, 5.9 WAR
NL: Pitcher Dale Gear (New York Giants), .253/.267/.374, 99 AB, 3 SB, 93 wRC+, -0.1 WAR
Catcher Frank Chance (Chicago Cubs), .338/.424/.453, 455 AB, 3 HR, 35 SB, 151 wRC+, 6.4 WAR
First Baseman Ed Delahanty (Philadelphia Phillies), .357/.433/.510, 543 AB, 6 HR, 8 SB, 105 RBI, 5.4 WAR
Second Baseman Danny Murphy (New York Giants), .282/.299/.420, 564 AB, 4 HR, 29 SB, 106 RBI, 5.6 WAR
Third Baseman Tommy Leach (Pittsburgh Pirates), .288/.339/.442, 566 AB, 7 HR, 33 SB, 114 R, 128 wRC+, 6.1 WAR
Shortstop Honus Wagner (Pittsburgh Pirates), .330/.394/.493, 542 AB, 5 HR, 34 SB, 153 wRC+, 9.0 WAR
Left Fielder Jimmy Sheckard (Brooklyn Superbas), .308/.414/.418, 519 AB, 6 HR, 61 SB, 139 wRC+, 7.0 WAR
Center Fielder Roy Thomas (Philadelphia Phillies), .305/.399/.329, 550 AB, 19 SB, 130 wRC+, 5.9 WAR
Right Fielder Elmer Flick (Philadelphia Phillies), .298/.375/.440, 570 AB, 6 HR, 22 SB, 115 R, 136 wRC+, 5.7 WAR
Reliever of the Year
AL: Jerry Nops (New York Yankees), 4-3, 5 SV, 3.09 ERA, 29 K, 0.5 WAR
Rookie of the Year
AL: SP Jake Weimer (Cleveland Blues), 23-12, 2 SV, 2.61 ERA, 306.1 IP, 144 K, 4.7 WAR
NL: SP Red Ames (Boston Beaneaters), 21-18, 2.93 ERA, 316.1 IP, 226 K, 6.4 WAR
Pitcher of the Year
AL: Cy Young (Boston Americans), 20-9, 1.99 ERA, 244.1 IP, 112 K, 6.0 WAR
NL: Noodles Hahn (Cincinnati Reds), 24-12, 2 SV, 2.18 ERA, 322.1 IP, 131 K, 6.5 WAR
Most Valuable Player
AL: CF Cy Seymour (New York Highlanders), .349/.393/.509, 12 HR, 121 RBIs, 7.7 WAR
NL: SSP Honus Wagner (Pittsburgh Pirates), .330/.394/.493, 5 HR, 94 RBIs, 9.0 WAR

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Here are the results of the 1903 Rookie Draft:
Round 1
Pick 1 - St. Louis Cardinals: LF Sherry Magee, age 19
Pick 2 - Chicago Cubs: LF Frank Schulte, age 21
Pick 3 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Ed Walsh, age 22
Pick 4 - Chicago White Sox: RF Harry Lumley, age 23
Pick 5 - St. Louis Browns: 3B Art Devlin, age 24
Pick 6 - New York Highlanders: CF Moose McCormick, age 22
Pick 7 - Boston Americans: SP Frank Smith, age 24
Pick 8 - Boston Beaneaters: LF Fred Odwell, age 31
Pick 9 - Philadelphia Phillies: 2B Miller Huggins, age 25
Pick 10 - Detroit Tigers: SP Hooks Wiltse, age 24
Pick 11 - Cleveland Blues: LF Spike Shannon, age 25
Pick 12 - Brooklyn Superbas: RF Claude Rossman, age 22
Pick 13 - Washington Senators: 3B Emil Batch, age 23
Pick 14 - Philadelphia Athletics: SP Johnny Lush, age 18
Pick 15 - New York Giants: C Tom Needham, age 24
Pick 16 - Cincinnati Reds: 1B George Stovall, age 25
Round 2
Pick 1 - St. Louis Cardinals: C Jimmy Archer, age 20
Pick 2 - Chicago Cubs: C Admiral Schlei, age 25
Pick 3 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Ralph Caldwell, age 19
Pick 4 - Chicago White Sox: SP Frank Corridon, age 22
Pick 5 - St. Louis Browns: 3B Bob Unglaub, age 23
Pick 6 - New York Highlanders: 3B George Moriarty, age 18 out of college (Lipscomb University; Nashville, Tennessee)
Pick 7 - Boston Americans: SP Beany Jacobson, age 22
Pick 8 - Boston Beaneaters: SP Chick Robitaille, age 24
Pick 9 - Philadelphia Phillies: CF Bill O'Neill, age 23
Pick 10 - Detroit Tigers: SP Doc Reisling, age 29
Pick 11 - Cleveland Blues: SP Mike Lynch, age 23
Pick 12 - Brooklyn Superbas: SP Elmer Stricklett, age 27
Pick 13 - Washington Senators: RP Howie Camnitz, age 22
Pick 14 - Philadelphia Athletics: C Gabby Street, age 21
Pick 15 - New York Giants: 3B Rabbit Nill, age 22
Pick 16 - Cincinnati Reds: RP Bugs Raymond, age 21
Round 3
Pick 1 - St. Louis Cardinals: SSP Charley O'Leary, age 21
Pick 2 - Chicago Cubs: CF Rip Cannell, age 23
Pick 3 - Pittsburgh Pirates: C Red Kleinow, age 26
Pick 4 - Chicago White Sox: RP Walter Clarkson, age 25
Pick 5 - St. Louis Browns: LF Lou Bruce, age 26
Pick 6 - New York Highlanders: LF Bob Hall, age 24
Pick 7 - Boston Americans: C Pete Noonan, age 21
Pick 8 - Boston Beaneaters: RF Harry McChesney, age 23
Pick 9 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Claude Elliott, age 26
Pick 10 - Detroit Tigers: LF Rube Vinson, age 24
Pick 11 - Cleveland Blues: SP Del Mason, age 20
Pick 12 - Brooklyn Superbas: RP John Barthold, age 21
Pick 13 - Washington Senators: SP Tom Fisher, age 23
Pick 14 - Philadelphia Athletics: SP Tom Barry, age 24
Pick 15 - New York Giants: 2B Gus Dundon, age 29
Pick 16 - Cincinnati Reds: SSP Joe Cassidy, age 20
Round 4
Pick 1 - St. Louis Cardinals: SP Fred Applegate, age 24
Pick 2 - Chicago Cubs: SP Joe Koukalik, age 23
Pick 3 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Charlie Jaeger, age 28
Pick 4 - Chicago White Sox: SSP She Donahue, age 26
Pick 5 - St. Louis Browns: RP John Brackenridge, age 22
Pick 6 - New York Highlanders: 3B Mike McCormick, age 20
Pick 7 - Boston Americans: C Claude Berry, age 23
Pick 8 - Boston Beaneaters: C Doc Marshall, age 28
Pick 9 - Philadelphia Phillies: CF Izzy Hoffman, age 28
Pick 10 - Detroit Tigers: C Bill Byers, age 26
Pick 11 - Cleveland Blues: 3B Sam Woodruff, age 26
Pick 12 - Brooklyn Superbas: LF Deacon Van Buren, age 32
Pick 13 - Washington Senators: SP Jim McGinley, age 25
Pick 14 - Philadelphia Athletics: 2B Jim Mullin, age 20
Pick 15 - New York Giants: C Tom Doran, age 22
Pick 16 - Cincinnati Reds: 2B Bill Lauterborn, age 24
Round 5
Pick 1 - St. Louis Cardinals: RF Harry Cassady, age 23
Pick 2 - Chicago Cubs: 1B Bill Schwartz, age 19
Pick 3 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Cy Ferry, age 25
Pick 4 - Chicago White Sox: SP Jack Hickey, age 22
Pick 5 - St. Louis Browns: 2B Simmy Murch, age 22
Pick 6 - New York Highlanders: RF Kid O'Hara, age 27
Pick 7 - Boston Americans: SP Ernie Groth, age 18
Pick 8 - Boston Beaneaters: RP Joe Stewart, age 24
Pick 9 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Tom Dougherty, age 22
Pick 10 - Detroit Tigers: SP Bull Durham, age 26
Pick 11 - Cleveland Blues: SP Ed McNichol, age 24
Pick 12 - Brooklyn Superbas: 3B Jesse Purnell, age 22
Pick 13 - Washington Senators: LF Bull Smith, age 23
Pick 14 - Philadelphia Athletics: CF Orth Collins, age 23
Pick 15 - New York Giants: SSP Andy Sullivan, age 19
Pick 16 - Cincinnati Reds: LF Art Bader, age 17
Round 6
Pick 1 - St. Louis Cardinals: 1B Harry Vahrenhorst, age 18
Pick 2 - Chicago Cubs: C Peaches O'Neill, age 24
Pick 3 - Pittsburgh Pirates: C Harry Ostdiek, age 22
Pick 4 - Chicago White Sox: SSP Mike Donovan, age 22
Pick 5 - St. Louis Browns: C Gene McAuliffe, age 31
Pick 6 - New York Highlanders: RF Bill Carney, age 29
Pick 7 - Boston Americans: SSP Tom Stankard, age 21
Pick 8 - Boston Beaneaters: 2B Charlie Loudenslager, age 22
Pick 9 - Philadelphia Phillies: LF Jack White, age 25
Pick 10 - Detroit Tigers: C Butch Rementer, age 25
Pick 11 - Cleveland Blues: C Jack Rafter, age 28
Pick 12 - Brooklyn Superbas: C Charlie Swindells, age 25
Pick 13 - Washington Senators: C Tom Stanton, age 29

[Lord Byron]

-Washington Senators C Fred Lake retired from professional baseball.
-Cleveland Blues SP Bill Hart retired from professional baseball.
-Chicago Cubs SP Bert Cunningham retired from professional baseball.
-Pittsburgh Pirates SP Deacon Phillippe is released after suffering a career-ending injury.
-Chicago Cubs manager Tom Loftus leaves the team, his contract was not renewed.
-Brooklyn Superbas manager Ned Hanlon leaves the team, his contract was not renewed.
-The St. Louis Browns fired general manager Robby Mutschler.
-Boston Americans manager Jimmy Collins leaves the team, his contract was not renewed.
-The Boston Americans signed manager Robbie Conway to a 4-year, $1,040 per year contract.
-The Chicago Cubs signed manager Chris Wiel to a 3-year, $505 per year contract.
-The St. Louis Browns signed general manager Ruben Baisa to a 3-year, $925 per year contract.
-The Brooklyn Superbas signed manager Alejandro Hernandez to a 4-year, $605 per year contract.
-Cincinnati Reds owner Moises Marrero is bought out by Jason Moughan, who becomes the new owner of the Reds.

[Lord Byron]

-The Brooklyn Superbas traded 31-year-old RF Willie Keeler to the St. Louis Cardinals, getting 27-year-old SSP Otto Krueger and 24-year-old SSP Josh Clarke in return.
-The Brooklyn Superbas traded 30-year-old C Hughie Hearne to the Chicago Cubs, getting 30-year-old RF Cozy Dolan in return.
-The Cleveland Naps traded 23-year-old SSP Heinie Wagner and 23-year-old RF Jack Hayden to the Chicago White Sox, getting 32-year-old CF Fielder Jones in return.
-The Brooklyn Superbas traded 30-year-old RHP Ham Iburg to the Philadelphia Phillies, getting 29-year-old 3B Harry Wolverton in return.
-The Chicago White Sox traded 27-year-old RHP Fred Glade to the Pittsburgh Pirates, getting 23-year-old SSP Lee Tannehill in return.
-The Boston Beaneaters traded 22-year-old C Fred Carisch to the St. Louis Cardinals, getting 30-year-old SSP Bobby Wallace in return.
-The Boston Americans traded 21-year-old SSP Simon Nicholls to the Chicago White Sox, getting 34-year-old RHP Clark Griffith in return.
-The New York Giants traded 24-year-old LF Hugh Hill and 24-year-old 2B Jake Atz to the Chicago White Sox, getting 31-year-old LF Sam Mertes in return.
-The St. Louis Browns traded 30-year-old RHP Bill Reidy and 24-year-old C Ed Phelps to the Cincinnati Reds, getting 25-year-old C Frank Roth in return.
-The St. Louis Browns traded 37-year-old LF Hugh Duffy to the Brooklyn Superbas, getting 29-year-old 3B Ed Gremminger in return.
-The Detroit Tigers traded 24-year-old 2B Benny Bowcock to the Brooklyn Superbas, getting 30-year-old RHP Jay Hughes in return.
-The Washington Senators traded 30-year-old C Harry Bemis to the Brooklyn Superbas, getting 29-year-old CF Tom McCreery in return.
-The St. Louis Browns traded 30-year-old RHP Ned Garvin and 22-year-old SSP Rabbit Robinson to the Philadelphia Phillies, getting 27-year-old C Fred Jacklitsch and 23-year-old RHP Barney Pelty in return.
-RF Sam Thompson is inducted into the 1904 class of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

[Lord Byron]

Spring training results
AL: St. Louis Browns, 12-6
NL: Boston Beaneaters and Cincinnati Reds, 11-7

1904 preseason predictions

American League
New York Highlanders, 99-55
Philadelphia Athletics, 84-70
Boston Americans, 82-72
Detroit Tigers, 78-76
St. Louis Browns, 75-79
Washington Senators, 75-79
Chicago White Sox, 65-89
Cleveland Blues, 61-93

National League
Boston Beaneaters, 88-66
Cincinnati Reds, 80-74
New York Giants, 80-74
Pittsburgh Pirates, 80-74
Chicago Cubs, 75-79
Philadelphia Phillies, 73-81
St. Louis Cardinals, 73-81
Brooklyn Superbas, 69-85

OK, let's play ball (tomorrow)!!!

[Lord Byron]

Here are the standings at the 1904 All-Star Break

First-place teams
AL: New York Highlanders, 55-26 (9 games ahead of the Detroit Tigers)
NL: New York Giants and Chicago Cubs, 48-34 and 49-35, respectively (both are a half-game ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies)

Standings at the 1904 All-Star Break

[Lord Byron]

The AL All-Stars have these fine performers on their roster:
SP Clark Griffith (BOS) - 9-4, 1.38 ERA, 130.2 IP, 0.91 WHIP, 3.2 K/9, 2.8 WAR
SP Frank Owen (DET) - 12-9, 1.72 ERA, 178.0 IP, 0.96 WHIP, 3.9 K/9, 3.4 WAR
SP Roy Patterson (CWS) - 12-9, 1.83 ERA, 202.0 IP, 1.06 WHIP, 3.2 K/9, 2.8 WAR
SP Eddie Plank (PHA) - 16-4, 1.83 ERA, 192.0 IP, 0.98 WHIP, 5.3 K/9, 5.1 WAR
SP Cy Young (BOS)* - 6-8, 2.00 ERA, 121.1 IP, 1.00 WHIP, 4.5 K/9, 2.7 WAR (injured)
RP Jerry Nops (NYY)* - 3-1, 0.40 ERA, 22.2 IP, 1.01 WHIP, 3.2 K/9, 0.1 WAR
RP Case Patten (WS1) - 8-12, 3.21 ERA, 151.1 IP, 1.30 WHIP, 3.7 K/9, 1.1 WAR
C Roger Bresnahan (NYY)* - .282/.358/.389, 280 AB, 3 HR, 4 SB, 141 wRC+, 3.3 WAR
C Lew Drill (DET) - .229/.304/.264, 231 AB, 7 SB, 92 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
1B Harry Davis (PHA)* - .308/.358/.464, 321 AB, 10 HR, 16 SB, 157 wRC+, 4.2 WAR
2B Nap Lajoie (PHA)* - .323/.359/.484, 337 AB, 5 HR, 12 SB, 167 wRC+, 4.4 WAR
2B Jimmy Williams (NYY) - .252/.277/.401, 302 AB, 4 HR, 4 SB, 119 wRC+, 4.1 WAR
3B Jimmy Collins (BOS)* - .250/.287/.351, 316 AB, 1 HR, 9 SB, 109 wRC+, 2.8 WAR
SSP Kid Elberfeld (DET) - .287/.354/.366, 320 AB, 14 SB, 135 wRC+, 5.4 WAR
SSP Freddy Parent (BOS)* - .284/.318/.343, 335 AB, 1 HR, 20 SB, 118 wRC+, 4.5 WAR
LF Mike Donlin (NYY)* - .328/.392/.459, 320 AB, 4 HR, 16 SB, 165 wRC+, 4.6 WAR
CF Cy Seymour (NYY)* - .275/.299/.401, 342 AB, 4 HR, 11 SB, 128 wRC+, 3.4 WAR
CF Homer Smoot (BOS) - .308/.361/.399, 321 AB, 2 HR, 11 SB, 144 wRC+, 3.1 WAR
RF Socks Seybold (PHA)* - .275/.332/.396, 338 AB, 4 HR, 6 SB, 136 wRC+, 2.5 WAR

While the NL All-Stars will be represented by these talented players:
SP Red Ames (BSN) - 16-5, 1.47 ERA, 195.2 IP, 1.21 WHIP, 6.3 K/9, 3.8 WAR
SP Noodles Hahn (CIN) - 11-7, 2.37 ERA, 174.2 IP, 1.07 WHIP, 2.9 K/9, 2.7 WAR
SP Christy Mathewson (NY1) - 20-2, 1.06 ERA, 194.2 IP, 0.95 WHIP, 5.4 K/9, 4.7 WAR
SP Rube Waddell (PIT)* - 8-11, 2.90 ERA, 158.1 IP, 1.24 WHIP, 6.8 K/9, 3.8 WAR
RP Nick Altrock (PIT)* - 0-3, 4.66 ERA, 29.0 IP, 1.62 WHIP, 2.2 K/9, -0.2 WAR
RP Happy Townsend (PHI) - 2-2, 3.79 ERA, 40.1 IP, 1.44 WHIP, 3.3 K/9, 0.1 WAR
C Frank Bowerman (NY1) - .292/.335/.379, 195 AB, 2 HR, 5 SB, 131 wRC+, 2.1 WAR
C Johnny Kling (BSN)* - .269/.300/.337, 249 AB, 1 HR, 14 SB, 111 wRC+, 1.8 WAR
1B Frank Chance (CHC)* - .310/.407/.410, 310 AB, 1 HR, 29 SB, 151 wRC+, 3.3 WAR
2B Miller Huggins (PHI) - .257/.342/.304, 335 AB, 4 SB, 112 wRC+, 4.3 WAR
2B Danny Murphy (NY1)* - .293/.328/.368, 345 AB, 1 HR, 15 SB, 127 wRC+, 4.0 WAR
3B Tommy Leach (PIT)* - .277/.333/.365, 296 AB, 4 HR, 11 SB, 119 wRC+, 3.2 WAR
SSP Honus Wagner (PIT)* - .356/.409/.559, 306 AB, 6 HR, 29 SB, 201 wRC+, 4.3 WAR
SSP Bobby Wallace (BSN) - .287/.329/.346, 289 AB, 10 SB, 121 wRC+, 4.4 WAR
LF Jimmy Sheckard (BRO)* - .304/.375/.426, 326 AB, 7 HR, 12 SB, 157 wRC+, 4.3 WAR
CF Roy Thomas (PHI)* - .335/.415/.370, 322 AB, 1 HR, 12 SB, 155 wRC+, 5.3 WAR
RF Sam Crawford (CIN)* - .306/.337/.460, 324 AB, 3 HR, 6 SB, 155 wRC+, 3.3 WAR
RF Danny Green (CHC) - .324/.363/.412, 340 AB, 2 HR, 10 SB, 154 wRC+, 4.2 WAR

-Left fielder Mike Donlin of the New York Highlanders wins the Home Run challenge over John Titus, 8-6
-The 1904 All-Star Game was held at the South End Grounds in Boston, with the NL winning 3-2 over the AL. New York Giants catcher Frank Bowerman was named the All-Star Game MVP.

[Lord Byron]

Trades before the 1904 trading deadline:
-The Cincinnati Reds traded 24-year-old RF Jack Dunleavy to the St. Louis Cardinals, getting 33-year-old 2B Dick Padden and 22-year-old C Fred Carisch in return.
-The Cleveland Blues traded 26-year-old 3B Bill Bradley and 23-year-old RHP Doc Scanlan to the Detroit Tigers, getting 22-year-old 3B Hans Lobert and 23-year-old C Larry McLean in return.
-The Boston Beaneaters traded 30-year-old LF Billy Lush to the Philadelphia Athletics, getting 30-year-old LHP Wiley Piatt in return.
-The Pittsburgh Pirates traded 30-year-old RHP Jack Chesbro to the Philadelphia Athletics, getting 41-year-old RF Jimmy Ryan in return.

[Lord Byron]

Awards:
-Second baseman Nap Lajole (Philadelphia Athletics) wins the AL batting title with 206 hits, 6 home runs, 82 RBIs, and 95 runs scored.
-Shortstop Honus Wagner (Pittsburgh Pirates) wins the NL batting title with 205 hits, 12 home runs, 89 RBIs, and 98 runs scored.

In the World Series, it's the New York Highlanders (97-57) vs. the New York Giants (91-63) in the first-ever Subway series!!!

Standings at the end of the 1904 regular season

[Lord Byron]

1904 World Series: New York Highlanders vs. New York Giants

Game 1, October 16th, 1904, the Polo Grounds, New York
Road Win Lifts New York to 1-0 Lead in WS
One game in and the World Series is already looking exhausting.
The New York Highlanders and the New York Giants needed 10 innings to settle Game 1, with the Highlanders finally taking the 5-3 victory at the Polo Grounds. Excelling in the win was New York pitcher Joe McGinnity, who threw 8.0 innings allowing 3 runs. The Highlanders and Giants are playing a best-of-7 series.
Mike Donlin came through with a big-time hit for New York. The left fielder smacked a 2-run home run in the top of the tenth inning to give his team the lead, 5-3. It was his only hit, but it was clutch.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at the Polo Grounds in New York.
Highlanders lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 17th, 1941, the Polo Grounds, New York
New York Tops New York Again, 8-7
A big day at the plate from left fielder Sam Mertes was not enough to keep the New York Highlanders from extending their lead in the World Series. The Highlanders topped Mertes and the New York Giants, 8-7, at the Polo Grounds in Game 2, and now hold a 2-0 edge in the best-of-7 series. Mertes went 4-5 with 2 doubles and 2 singles, while scoring 3 runs and driving in 3 in the loss.
New York used the timely hitting of Charlie Babb to seize the win. The first baseman stroked a run-scoring single in the top of the eighth inning to put the Highlanders on top, 7-6. It was his only hit in 3 at-bats, but it was a game-changer.
The next game is set to be played on October 19th, 1904 at Hilltop Park in New York.
Highlanders lead series 2-0

Game 3, October 19th, 1904, Hilltop Park, New York
New York Breaks Through for First Win in World Series; Now Trails 2-1
Already down in the World Series, the New York Giants put on their best show, beating the New York Highlanders by a final score of 2-1. Dummy Taylor was special. He threw 10.0 innings of 6-hit ball. New York now trails New York 2-1 in the best-of-7 affair.
Taylor allowed 1 run on 6 hits over 10 innings for the Giants. He walked 1 and struck out 5.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Hilltop Park in New York.
Highlanders lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 20th, 1904, Hilltop Park, New York
New York Win Evens Series at 2
The New York Giants took down the New York Highlanders by the score of 8-2 and moved into a 2-2 tie in the World Series. The largest share of the credit belongs to New York starter Christy Mathewson, who threw 9.0 innings of 7-hit ball.
The result might have been different, had it not been for 32-year-old left fielder Sam Mertes. Mertes had a run-scoring double in the top of the eighth inning to put the Giants ahead, 3-2. For the game, Mertes had 1 double and 2 singles in 5 at-bats.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Hilltop Park in New York.
Series tied 2-2

Game 5, October 21st, 1904, Hilltop Park, New York
Critical Game 5 Goes to Host Highlanders, 10-3
Riding the 3-hit performance of first baseman Charlie Babb, the New York Highlanders stopped the visiting New York Giants, 10-3, in Game 5 of the World Series. Babb went 3-4 with 3 singles. He scored 3 runs and drove in 2 for the Highlanders, who now lead the best-of-7 series, 3 games to 2.
Making an impact for New York was shortstop Joe Tinker. He drilled a run-scoring double off Bob Ewing in the bottom of the second. For the game, Tinker was 3-5 with a double and 2 singles. He scored 2 runs and drove in 2.
The next game is set to be played on October 23rd, 1904 at the Polo Grounds in New York.
Highlanders lead series 3-2

Game 6, October 23rd, 1904, the Polo Grounds, New York
Raucous Polo Grounds Crowd Propels Giants to 3-0 Victory; Series Tied at 3
The New York Giants and the New York Highlanders will take the World Series to a decisive 7th game. Facing a must-win situation, the Giants shut out the Highlanders, 3-0, at the Polo Grounds to force the series into what will essentially be a one-game playoff. New York right-hander Christy Mathewson did his part. He threw 9.0 innings of shutout ball.
Mathewson, a native of Factoryville, Pennsylvania, was dealing all game. He kept New York hitters off-balance, while giving the Giants 9 quality innings. Mathewson threw 115 pitches, allowing 6 hits and striking out 6.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at the Polo Grounds in New York.
Series tied 3-3

Game 7, October 24th, 1904, the Polo Grounds, New York
New York Beats New York in World Series
With a 6-3 win over the New York Highlanders at Polo Grounds today, the New York Giants wrapped up their 1st title in team history.
The Giants left little doubt who was the better team. Celebrating a banner year, "team" was the word of the day in the victorious clubhouse after the game.
A jovial mood filled the air as New York celebrated into the night. The city's mayor said parade plans were underway and a "huge celebration" would be in order.
Giants win series 4-3, New York Giants (1)

World Series MVP: Pitcher Christy Mathewson (New York Giants)