1906 Chicago Cubs

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AUGUST 9, 1906
The Chicago Cubs will end this road trip with four games in five days in Brooklyn against the Superbas beginning today. The Cubs are 5-7 on this road trip. The Superbas have lost four of their last five. The Cubs lead the season series 8-4.

The Cubs placed CF Jimmy Slagle on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 8.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston 48-53 at Cleveland 58-44
Washington 44-58 at Detroit 41-60

NATIONAL LEAGUE
St Louis 46-60 at Boston 28-73
Pittsburgh 60-42 at New York 68-36
Cincinnati 54-51 at Philadelphia 54-49

CHICAGO CUBS (62-43) AT BROOKLYN SUPERBAS (43-61)
MATCHUPS
SP Fred Beebe vs Tom J Hughes Advantage Chicago
C Pete Noonan vs Lew Ritter Advantage Brooklyn
1B Frank Chance vs Tim Jordan Advantage Chicago
2B Johnny Evers vs Whitey Alperman Advantage Chicago
3B Harry Steinfeldt vs Doc Casey Advantage Chicago
SS Solly Hofman vs Ed Abbaticchio Advantage Push
LF Tom Walsh vs Emil Batch Advantage Brooklyn
CF Pat Moran vs Phil Reardon Advantage Chicago
RF Frank Schulte vs Harry Lumley Advantage Push
Overall Advantage Chicago

In the bottom of the second, the Superbas loaded the bases with nobody out. Reardon flew out to center and there was one down. Hughes hit a sacrifice fly to center to put the Superbas on the board. But that is all the Superbas would get.

After three: Brooklyn 1 Chicago 0.

Nothing of note happened in the middle innings.

After six: Brooklyn 1 Chicago 0.

In the top of the seventh, Steinfeldt tied the game with a sacrifice fly.

The score stayed tied as Beebe pitched a perfect ninth and the game went into extra frames.

After nine: Chicago 1 Brooklyn 1.

In the top of the tenth, Beebe hit a two out double and then Evers drew his 30th walk of the season. Hofman then put the Cubs on top with a two run double.

Beebe then pitched a perfect tenth to end the game.

Final score: Chicago 3 Brooklyn 1 10 innings.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Fred Beebe 10.0 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, 1 for 4, 2B, R

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Cleveland 1 Boston 0
Washington 4 Detroit 1

NATIONAL LEAGUE
St Louis 4 Boston 2
Pittsburgh 13 New York 1
Cincinnati 4 Philadelphia 2 11 innings

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Orval Overall Cincinnati Reds 11.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 4 K, W

2. Fred Beebe Chicago Cubs 10.0 IP, 5 H, 5 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, W

3. Otto Hess Cleveland Naps 9.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 7 K, W



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AUGUST 10, 1906
The Cubs continue their series in Brooklyn today against the Superbas. The last time the Cubs scored more than two runs in a nine inning game was July 30

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Washington 45-58 at Cleveland 59-44
Boston 48-54 at Detroit 41-61
New York 38-65 at Chicago 56-46
Philadelphia 68-34 at St Louis 55-48

NATIONAL LEAGUE
St Louis 47-60 at Boston 28-74
Pittsburgh 61-42 at New York 68-37
Cincinnati 55-51 at Philadelphia 54-50

CHICAGO CUBS (63-43) AT BROOKLYN SUPERBAS (43-62)
MATCHUPS
SP Mordecai Brown vs Harry McIntire Advantage Chicago
C Pete Noonan vs Bill Bergen Advantage Chicago
1B Frank Chance vs Tim Jordan Advantage Chicago
2B Bull Smith vs Whitey Alperman Advantage Brooklyn
3B Harry Steinfeldt vs Doc Casey Advantage Chicago
SS Solly Hofman vs Ed Abbaticchio Advantage Push
LF Tom Walsh vs Jack McCarthy Advantage Brooklyn
CF Johnny Evers vs Phil Reardon Advantage Chicago
RF Frank Schulte vs Harry Lumley Advantage Push
Overall Advantage Chicago

Brown had a no-hitter through three.

After three: Chicago 0 Brooklyn 0.

In the bottom of the fourth, Lumley drilled a one out triple for the Superbas first hit of the game. Jordan followed up with a triple of his own to put the Superbas on the board. Jordan then scored when Alperman grounded out to short.

In the top of the fifth, the Cubs got on the board thanks to an RBI double from Hofman. Evers then delivered a two run single and the Cubs had finally scored three runs in a game without needing extra innings.

In the bottom of the sixth, Hofman made his tenth error of the season at short and Lumley scored from third to tie the game.

After six: Chicago 3 Brooklyn 3.

In the bottom of the seventh, with runners at first and second and nobody out, McCarthy advanced the runners with his 20th sacrifice hit of the season. Lumley then brought both runners home with a single.

McIntire then pitched a perfect ninth to seal the deal.

Final score: Brooklyn 5 Chicago 3.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Harry Lumley 3 for 4, 3B, 2 RBI, 2 R

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Cleveland 5 Washington 3
Detroit 1 Boston 0
Chicago 3 New York 2
Philadelphia 8 St Louis 1

NATIONAL LEAGUE
St Louis 1 Boston 0
Pittsburgh 4 New York 3 10 innings
Cincinnati at Philadelphia ppd

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Charles Bender Philadelphia Athletics 9.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, W

2. Frank E Smith Chicago White Sox 9.0 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, W

3. Ed Killian Detroit Tigers 9.0 IP, 7 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, 4 K, W

Gus Thompson of the St Louis Cardinals pitched a complete game shutout against the Boston Beaneaters.

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AUGUST 11, 1906
Today is the third game in the series in Brooklyn between the Cubs and the Superbas. Despite the injuries, offensive struggles and seven game losing streak they endured, the Cubs can still finish .500 on this road trip if they win the final two games of this series in Brooklyn.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Washington 45-59 at Cleveland 60-44
Boston 48-55 at Detroit 42-61
New York 38-66 at Chicago 57-46
Philadelphia 69-34 at St Louis 55-49

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Cincinnati 55-51 at Philadelphia 54-50 (2)
St Louis 48-60 at Boston 28-75 (2)
Pittsburgh 62-42 at New York 68-38

CHICAGO CUBS (63-44) AT BROOKLYN SUPERBAS (44-62)
MATCHUPS
SP Ed Reulbach vs Doc Scanlan Advantage Chicago
C Pat Moran vs Lew Ritter Advantage Chicago
1B Frank Chance vs Tim Jordan Advantage Chicago
2B Bull Smith vs Whitey Alperman Advantage Brooklyn
3B Harry Steinfeldt vs Doc Casey Advantage Chicago
SS Solly Hofman vs Ed Abbaticchio Advantage Push
LF Pete Noonan vs Jack McCarthy Advantage Brooklyn
CF Johnny Evers vs Emil Batch Advantage Chicago
RF Frank Schulte vs Harry Lumley Advantage Push
Overall Advantage Chicago

The bottom of the first ended with Moran throwing out Lumley as he was trying to steal second. It was the 40th time this season that Moran caught a base stealer.

In the top of the second with runners at the corners and one out, the Cubs tried a squeeze play but Noonan failed to make contact and Schulte was tagged out at home.

The bottom of the second ended with Casey striking out for the 40th time this season.

Batch led off the bottom of the third with his 10th double of the season. But the Superbas ended up stranding runners at the corners.

After three: Chicago 0 Brooklyn 0.

In the bottom of the fourth, a single to center by Casey combined with an error by Evers allowed Lumley to score the game's first run as he raced home from second.

In the bottom of the fifth, Evers dropped a fly ball by McCarthy, allowing Ritter to score from second.

After six: Brooklyn 2 Chicago 0.

In the top of the second, an RBI single by Hofman put the Cubs on the board.

In the top of the ninth, the Cubs had the tying run on second but Chance grounded to third to end the game.

Six errors doomed the Cubs as neither of the Superbas runs were earned.

Final score: Brooklyn 2 Chicago 1.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Ed Reulbach 8.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 6 K

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Washington 7 Cleveland 5
Detroit 7 Boston 3
New York 4 Chicago 0
St Louis 4 Philadelphia 1

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Philadelphia 1 Cincinnati 0 Game 1
Philadelphia 5 Cincinnati 3 11 innings Game 2
Boston 2 St Louis 1 10 innings Game 1
Boston 4 St Louis 3 Game 2
New York 9 Pittsburgh 8

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Jack Chesbro New York Highlanders 9.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, W

2. Fred Glade St Louis Browns 9.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, W

3. Sammy Strang New York Giants 3 for 5, 3B, HR, 3 RBI, 3 R

Johnny Lush of the Philadelphia Phillies pitched a complete game shutout against the Cincinnati Reds.

Boston LF Del Howard went 5 for 5 in the Beaneaters 2-1 victory over the St Louis Cardinals.


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AUGUST 12, 1906
The Cubs have the day off as does the entire National League.

The Cubs activated C Johnny Kling from the disabled list.

STANDINGS
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Philadelphia 69-35
Cleveland 60-45
Chicago 57-47
St Louis 56-49
Boston 48-56
Washington 46-59
Detroit 43-61
New York 39-66

NATIONAL LEAGUE
New York 69-38
Pittsburgh 62-43
Chicago 63-45
Philadelphia 56-50
Cincinnati 55-53
St Louis 48-62
Brooklyn 45-62
Boston 30-75

CHICAGO CUBS TEAM LEADERS
BATTING AVERAGE
Harry Steinfeldt .344
Frank Schulte .333
Frank Chance .316

HOME RUNS
Frank Schulte 5
Three tied with 2

RBI
Frank Schulte 68
Harry Steinfeldt 59
Joe Tinker 44

ERA
Fred Beebe 1.49
Jack Pfiester and Mordecai Brown 1.54

WINS
Mordecai Brown and Jack Pfiester 16
Ed Reulbach 15

STRIKEOUTS
Fred Beebe 139
Ed Reulbach 133
Jack Pfiester 118

CHICAGO CUBS TEAM STATS AND NL RANK
Runs Scored 422 2nd
Batting average .270 1st
OBP .328 2nd
Home Runs 14 5th
Stolen Bases 218 1st
Runs against 286 1st
Starters ERA 1.75 1st
Bullpen ERA 3.68 7th
Defensive Eff .718 1st

CHICAGO CUBS CURRENT INJURIES
SS Solly Hofman DtD, 1-2 weeks.

LF Jimmy Sheckard Out, 2 days; DL, 0 days left.

CF Jimmy Slagle Unknown; DL, 12 days left.

SS Joe Tinker Out, 6 days; DL, 0 days left.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
New York 39-66 at Chicago 57-47
Philadelphia 69-35 at St Louis 56-49

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Chicago 7 New York 1
St Louis 5 Philadelphia 4

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Ed Walsh Chicago White Sox 9.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, W

2. Harry Howell St Louis Browns 9.0 IP, 11 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 6 K, W

3. George Davis Chicago White Sox 2 for 3, 2 R, 2 BB



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AUGUST 13, 1906
The Chicago Cubs conclude their long trip today in Brooklyn against the Superbas. The Cubs have lost nine of their last eleven and only scored more than three runs in one of those eleven games, and that game took ten innings to do it.

AL Player of the Week: SP Ed Walsh Chicago White Sox

NL Player of the Week: LF Del Howard Boston Beaneaters

WEEKLY POWER RANKINGS
1. New York Giants
2. Philadelphia Athletics
3. St Louis Browns
4. Pittsburgh Pirates
5. Chicago White Sox
6. Cleveland Naps
7. Philadelphia Phillies
8. Chicago Cubs
9. Cincinnati Reds
10. Washington Senators
11. Brooklyn Superbas
12. St Louis Cardinals
13. Detroit Tigers
14. Boston Americans
15. New York Highlanders
16. Boston Beaneaters

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Washington 46-59 at Cleveland 60-45
Boston 48-56 at Detroit 43-61
New York 39-67 at Chicago 58-47
Philadelphia 69-36 at St Louis 57-49

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Pittsburgh 62-43 at New York 69-38
Cincinnati 55-53 at Philadelphia 56-50

CHICAGO CUBS (63-45) AT BROOKLYN SUPERBAS (45-62)
MATCHUPS
SP Jack Pfiester vs Mal Eason Advantage Chicago
C Johnny Kling vs Lew Ritter Advantage Chicago
1B Frank Chance vs Tim Jordan Advantage Chicago
2B Johnny Evers vs Whitey Alperman Advantage Chicago
3B Harry Steinfeldt vs Doc Casey Advantage Chicago
SS Solly Hofman vs Phil Lewis Advantage Chicago
LF Pete Noonan vs Jack McCarthy Advantage Brooklyn
CF Pat Moran vs Emil Batch Advantage Chicago
RF Frank Schulte vs Harry Lumley Advantage Push
Overall Advantage Chicago

In the top of the first, it was an RBI single by Schulte that brought in the game's first run.

In the top of the second, Pfiester knocked one in with a double. Steinfeldt followed with a single that moved Pfiester to third. Steinfeldt then stole his 25th base of the season. Pfiester then scored on an Evers grounder to short.

After three: Chicago 3 Brooklyn 0.

In the bottom of the fourth, Casey hit a two run double after a Kling error kept the inning alive.

Phil Lewis led of the bottom of the sixth by drawing his 40th walk of the season. But he would be stranded at second.

After six: Chicago 3 Brooklyn 2.

In the top of the ninth, Evers put the Cubs up by two with an RBI single.

Pfiester then got Batch to ground into the game-ending 5-4-3 and the Cubs completed their road trip with a 7-9 record.

Final score: Chicago 4 Brooklyn 2.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Jack Pfiester 9.0 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 1 for 4, 2B, RBI, R

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Cleveland 5 Washington 4 11 innings
Boston 6 Detroit 3
Chicago 6 New York 2
Philadelphia 3 St Louis 2 11 innings

NATIONAL LEAGUE
New York 3 Pittsburgh 2
Cincinnati 6 Philadelphia 2

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Jack Pfiester Chicago Cubs 9.0 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, W

2. Bob Ewing Cincinnati Reds 9.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, W

3. Eddie Plank Philadelphia Athletics 10.1 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, W

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AUGUST 14, 1906
The Chicago Cubs had the day off.

The Cubs activated LF Jimmy Sheckard from the disabled list.

STANDINGS
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Philadelphia 70-36
Cleveland 61-45
Chicago 59-47
St Louis 57-50
Boston 49-56
Washington 46-60
Detroit 43-62
New York 39-68

NATIONAL LEAGUE
New York 70-38
Chicago 64-45
Pittsburgh 62-44
Philadelphia 56-51
Cincinnati 56-53
St Louis 48-62
Brooklyn 45-63
Boston 30-75

CHICAGO CUBS TEAM LEADERS
BATTING AVERAGE
Harry Steinfeldt .350
Frank Schulte .334
Frank Chance .312

HOME RUNS
Frank Schulte 5
Three tied at 2

RBI
Frank Schulte 69
Harry Steinfeldt 59
Joe Tinker 44

ERA
Jack Pfiester 1.48
Fred Beebe 1.49
Mordecai Brown 1.54

WINS
Jack Pfiester 17
Mordecai Brown 16
Ed Reulbach 15

STRIKEOUTS
Fred Beebe 139
Ed Reulbach 133
Jack Pfiester 122

CHICAGO CUBS TEAM STATS AND NL RANK
Runs Scored 426 2nd
Batting average .270 1st
OBP .328 2nd
Home runs 14 5th
Runs against 288 1st
Starters ERA 1.73 1st
Bullpen ERA 3.68 7th
Defensive Eff. .718 1st

CHICAGO CUBS CURRENT INJURIES
SS Solly Hofman DtD, one week

CF Jimmy Slagle Unknown; DL, 10 days left.

SS Joe Tinker Unknown; DL, 0 days left.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Washington 46-60 at Cleveland 61-45
Boston 49-56 at Detroit 43-62

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Boston 30-75 at Pittsburgh 62-44 (2)

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Washington 5 Cleveland 3
Detroit 7 Boston 3

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Pittsburgh 7 Boston 2 Game 1
Pittsburgh 8 Boston 0 Game 2

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Claude Ritchey Pittsburgh Pirates 5 for 8, 3B, 4 RBI, R

2. Honus Wagner Pittsburgh Pirates 4 for 8, HR, RBI, 4 R, BB

3. Howie Camitz Pittsburgh Pirates 9.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, 1 K, W

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AUGUST 15, 1906
The Cubs return to Chicago for an 18 game homestand beginning with a three game series against the Brooklyn Superbas that starts today. The Cubs lead the season series 10-6.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Chicago 59-47 at Boston 49-57
Detroit 44-62 at New York 39-68
Cleveland 61-46 at Philadelphia 70-36
St Louis 57-50 at Washington 47-60

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Philadelphia 56-51 at Cincinnati 56-53
Boston 30-77 at Pittsburgh 64-44
New York 70-38 at St Louis 48-62

BROOKLYN SUPERBAS (45-63) AT CHICAGO CUBS (64-45)
MATCHUPS
SP Tom J Hughes vs Fred Beebe Advantage Chicago
C Lew Ritter vs Johnny Kling Advantage Chicago
1B Tim Jordan vs Frank Chance Advantage Chicago
2B Whitey Alperman vs Johnny Evers Advantage Chicago
3B Doc Casey vs Harry Steinfeldt Advantage Chicago
SS Ed Abbaticchio vs Solly Hofman Advantage Chicago
LF Jack McCarthy vs Jimmy Sheckard Advantage Chicago
CF Emil Batch vs Pat Moran Advantage Chicago
RF Harry Lumley vs Frank Schulte Advantage Push
Overall Advantage Chicago

In the top of the third, the Superbas got on the board first, thanks to an RBI double by McCarthy. Two walks later and the bases were loaded with one out. Alperman then brought McCarthy in with a sacrifice fly.

In the bottom of the third, Chance stole his 50th base of the season. Schulte then tied the game with a two run single. Steinfeldt then gave the Cubs the lead with an RBI double. That put Steinfeldt's RBI total on the season at 60.

After three: Chicago 3 Brooklyn 2.

In the bottom of the sixth, Lumley kept the deficit at a single run when he threw Steinfeldt out at home after catching a Kling fly ball.

After six: Chicago 3 Brooklyn 2.

Hofman led off the bottom of the eighth with a single to extend his hitting streak to eleven games. But he would be stranded at third.

In the top of the ninth, the Superbas put the tying run on first base but McCarthy grounded to first to end the game.

Final score: Chicago 3 Brooklyn 2.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Fred Beebe 9.0 IP, 9 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 5 K

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Chicago 3 Boston 1
Detroit 2 New York 1
Philadelphia 5 Cleveland 1
St Louis 5 Washington 0

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Philadelphia 2 Cincinnati 1
Boston 7 Pittsburgh 5
St Louis 3 New York 2 12 innings

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Orval Overall Cincinnati Reds 9.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 8 K

2. Ed Smith St Louis Browns 9.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, 0 K, W

3. Charles Bender Philadelphia Athletics 9.0 IP, 9 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, W



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AUGUST 16, 1906
Today is the second game in the three game series in Chicago between the Cubs and the Brooklyn Superbas.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Chicago 60-47 at Boston 49-58
Detroit 45-62 at New York 39-69
Cleveland 61-47 at Philadelphia 71-36
St Louis 58-50 at Washington 47-61

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Philadelphia 57-51 at Cincinnati 56-54
Boston 31-77 at Pittsburgh 64-45
New York 70-39 at St Louis 49-62

BROOKLYN SUPERBAS (45-64) AT CHICAGO CUBS (65-45)
MATCHUPS
SP Harry McIntire vs Mordecai Brown Advantage Chicago
C Lew Ritter vs Johnny Kling Advantage Chicago
1B Tim Jordan vs Frank Chance Advantage Chicago
2B Whitey Alperman vs Johnny Evers Advantage Chicago
3B Doc Casey vs Harry Steinfeldt Advantage Chicago
LF Jack McCarthy vs Jimmy Sheckard Advantage Chicago
CF Emil Batch vs Pat Moran Advantage Chicago
RF Harry Lumley vs Frank Schulte Advantage Push
Overall Advantage Chicago

In the bottom of the first, Chance got the scoring started with an RBI triple. Schulte then brought Chance home with a sacrifice fly.

In the bottom of the second, Moran picked up an RBI with a sacrifice fly.

After three: Chicago 3 Brooklyn 0.

In the bottom of the fourth, Kling stole his 10th base of the season but the Cubs stranded runners at first and second.

After six: Chicago 3 Brooklyn 0.

In the bottom of the seventh, Sheckard brought Kling home with an infield single. Hofman followed with a single to extend his hit streak to 12 games. But the Cubs would get no more.

In the bottom of the eighth, Evers piled on with a two-run single. Evers would go on to score on an Abbaticchio throwing error.

Brown then finished off the complete game shutout.

Final score: Chicago 7 Brooklyn 0.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Mordecai Brown 9.0 IP, 8 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Chicago 4 Boston 1
Detroit 6 New York 5
Philadelphia 2 Cleveland 1
St Louis 4 Washington 0

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Cincinnati 7 Philadelphia 2
Pittsburgh 7 Boston 4
New York 7 St Louis 0

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Fred Glade St Louis Browns 9.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 5 K, W

2. Jimmy Dygert Philadelphia Athletics 9.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, W

3. Mordecai Brown 9.0 IP, 8 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, W

Jack J Powell of the New York Giants pitched a complete game shutout against the St Louis Cardinals.

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AUGUST 17, 1906
The Chicago Cubs look to complete the sweep today in Chicago as they face the Brooklyn Superbas.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Chicago 61-47 at Boston 49-59
Detroit 46-62 at New York 39-70
Cleveland 61-48 at Philadelphia 72-36
St Louis 59-50 at Washington 47-62

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Philadelphia 57-52 at Cincinnati 57-54
Boston 31-78 at Pittsburgh 65-45
New York 71-39 at St Louis 49-63

BROOKLYN SUPERBAS (45-65) AT CHICAGO CUBS
MATCHUPS
SP Doc Scanlan vs Ed Reulbach Advantage Chicago
C Lew Ritter vs Johnny Kling Advantage Chicago
1B Tim Jordan vs Frank Chance Advantage Chicago
2B Whitey Alperman vs Johnny Evers Advantage Chicago
3B Doc Casey vs Harry Steinfeldt Advantage Chicago
SS Ed Abbaticchio vs Solly Hofman Advantage Chicago
LF Jack McCarthy vs Jimmy Sheckard Advantage Chicago
CF Emil Batch vs Pat Moran Advantage Chicago
RF Harry Lumley vs Frank Schulte Advantage Push
Overall Advantage Chicago

In the top of the first, the Superbas loaded the bases with nobody out. Jordan hit a run scoring single. Alperman did the same to get his 30th RBI of the season. A throwing error by Evers brought two more home. Batch then brought in a pair with a single. Abbaticchio brought one in with a single. Twelve batters came to the plate in the inning with seven of them scoring. Six of them were unearned.

In the bottom of the second, Steinfeldt scored a run when Kling grounded into the 4-6-3.

In the bottom of the third, the Cubs loaded the bases with one out. But Schulte grounded into the inning ending 4-6-3.

After three: Brooklyn 7 Chicago 1.

In the bottom of the fourth, a double by Kling scored two.

After six: Brooklyn 7 Chicago 3.

Sheckard drew a walk to lead off the bottom of the seventh. It was the eighth base on balls issued by Scanlan in the game, tying a National League regular season game record. Sheckard would be stranded at second.

In the bottom of the eighth, Kling connected with a two out single for his 50th hit of the season. But he would be stranded at first.

The Superbas addedone more run in the top of the ninth on an Alperman sacrifice fly.

The Cubs just never could overcome that disastrous first inning.

Final score: Brooklyn 8 Chicago 3.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Doc Scanlan 9.0 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 8 BB, 1 K

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Chicago 4 Boston 0
Detroit 9 New York 6
Philadelphia 4 Cleveland 2
St Louis at Washington ppd

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Philadelphia 4 Cincinnati 3
Pittsburgh 10 Boston 6
St Louis 7 New York 6

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Ed Walsh Chicago White Sox 9.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 8 K, W

2. Rube Waddell Philadelphia Athletics 9.0 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 7 K, W

3. Frank LaPorte New York Highlanders 3 for 3, 3 R, 2 BB

LF Davy Jones of the Detroit Tigers had 5 hits in the win over the New York Highlanders.


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AUGUST 18, 1906
The Cubs continue their home stand with a huge three game series against the first place New York Giants beginning today. The Giants lead the Pirates by five games and the Cubs by five and a half. The season series is tied 8-8.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Detroit 47-62 at Boston 49-60
Chicago 62-47 at New York 39-71
St Louis 59-50 at Philadelphia 73-36
Cleveland 61-49 at Washington 47-62

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Boston 31-79 at Cincinnati 57-55
Brooklyn 46-65 at Pittsburgh 66-45
Philadelphia 58-52 at St Louis 50-63

NEW YORK GIANTS (71-40) AT CHICAGO CUBS (66-46)
MATCHUPS
SP Dummy Taylor vs Jack Pfiester Advantage Chicago
C Roger Bresnahan vs Johnny Kling Advantage New York
1B Dan McGann vs Frank Chance Advantage Chicago
2B Sammy Strang vs Johnny Evers Advantage New York
3B Art Devlin vs Harry Steinfeldt Advantage Push
SS Bill Dahlen vs Solly Hofman Advantage Chicago
LF Sam Mertes vs Jimmy Sheckard Advantage Chicago
CF Mike Donlin vs Pat Moran Advantage New York
RF Frank Burke vs Frank Schulte Advantage Chicago
Overall Advantage Chicago

In the top of the first, Donlin hit a two outsingle to extend his hit streak to 18 games. But he would advance no further.

In the bottom of the second, with runners at the corners, Taylor was wild on a kickoff throw to first and Evers came home from third for the game's first run.

After three: Chicago 1 New York 0.

Nothing of note happened in the middle innings.

After six: Chicago 1 New York 0.

In the top of the ninth, the Giants were down to their final out. With Devlin at first, McGann singled to center. Devlin raced for third but then went on to score the tying run on a throwing error by Moran.

However, Moran redeemed himself with a walk off RBI single in the bottom of the ninth.

Final score: Chicago 2 New York 1.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Jack Pfiester 9.0 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Detroit 7 Boston 2
Chicago 2 New York 1
St Louis 5 Philadelphia 3
Cleveland 3 Washington 0

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Cincinnati 4 Boston 3
Pittsburgh 3 Brooklyn 1
Philadelphia 1 St Louis 0

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Otto Hess Cleveland Naps 9.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, W

2. Doc White Chicago White Sox 9.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 7 K, W

3. Tully Sparks Philadelphia Phillies 9.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, W



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AUGUST 19, 1906
Today is the second game in the series in Chicago between the Cubs and the Giants. No American League games will be played today.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Boston 31-80 at Cincinnati 58-55
Philadelphia 59-52 at St Louis 50-64

NEW YORK GIANTS (71-41) AT CHICAGO CUBS (67-46)
MATCHUPS
SP Christy Mathewson vs Fred Beebe Advantage New York
C Roger Bresnahan vs Johnny Kling Advantage New York
1B Dan McGann vs Frank Chance Advantage Chicago
2B Sammy Strang vs Johnny Evers Advantage New York
3B Art Devlin vs Harry Steinfeldt Advantage Push
SS Bill Dahlen vs Solly Hofman Advantage Chicago
LF Sam Mertes vs Jimmy Sheckard Advantage Chicago
CF Mike Donlin vs Pat Moran Advantage New York
RF Ollie Pickering vs Frank Schulte Advantage Chicago
Overall Advantage New York

In the top of the second, Bresnahan got a one out single to extend his hit streak to 11 games. He went on to score on a Strang sacrifice fly. Dahlen then swiped second for his 10th stolen base of the season but he would be stranded there.

After three: New York 1 Chicago 0.

Nothing of note happened in the middle innings.

After six: New York 1 Chicago 1.

In the top of the ninth, Beebe issued a one out walk to Dahlen. It was the 80th free pass of the season given up by Beebe this season. But the Giants stranded runners at the corners.

In the bottom of the ninth, Evers hit a two out single to extend his hit streak to 11 games and put the tying run on base. But Kling flew out to center to give Mathewson the complete game shutout.

Final score: New York 1 Chicago 0.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Christy Mathewson 9.0 IP, 7 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K

OTHER SCORES
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Cincinnati 8 Boston 3
Philadelphia 4 St Louis 2

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Christy Mathewson New York Giants 9.0 IP, 7 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, W

2. Fred Beebe Chicago Cubs 9.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 4 BB, 3 K

3. Kid Nichols Philadelphia Phillies 9.0 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 7 K, W

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AUGUST 20, 1906
Today is the rubber game in Chicago between the Cubs and the Giants. The two teams have each scored just two total runs in the first two games of this series.

AL Player of the Week: LF George R Stone St Louis Browns

NL Player of the Week: SP Howie Camnitz Pittsburgh Pirates

WEEKLY POWER RANKINGS
1. Philadelphia Athletics
2. Chicago White Sox
3. Pittsburgh Pirates
4. New York Giants
5. St Louis Browns
6. Chicago Cubs
7. Philadelphia Phillies
8. Cleveland Naps
9. Cincinnati Reds
10. Detroit Tigers
11. St Louis Cardinals
12. Washington Senators
13. Boston Americans
14. Brooklyn Superbas
15. New York Highlanders
16. Boston Beaneaters

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Detroit 48-62 at Boston 49-61
Chicago 63-47 at New York 39-72
St Louis 60-50 at Philadelphia 73-37
Cleveland 62-49 at Washington 47-63

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Boston 31-81 at Cincinnati 59-55
Brooklyn 46-66 at Pittsburgh 67-45
Philadelphia 60-52 at St Louis 50-65

NEW YORK GIANTS (72-41) AT CHICAGO CUBS (67-47)
MATCHUPS
SP Jack J Powell vs Mordecai Brown Advantage Push
C Frank Bowerman vs Pat Moran Advantage New York
1B Dan McGann vs Frank Chance Advantage Chicago
2B Sammy Strang vs Johnny Evers Advantage New York
3B Art Devlin vs Harry Steinfeldt Advantage Push
SS Bill Dahlen vs Solly Hofman Advantage Chicago
LF Sam Mertes vs Jimmy Sheckard Advantage Chicago
CF Mike Donlin vs Johnny Kling Advantage New York
RF Ollie Pickering vs Frank Schulte Advantage Chicago
Overall Advantage Chicago

In the top of the first, Devlin drew his 60th walk of the season to put runners at first and second with two out. But Strang could not get the clutch hit and the Giants failed to score.

In the bottom of the first, Chance brought Sheckard home from second with a single to put his RBI total on the season at 40.

Dahlen led off the top of the second with his 20th double of the season. But he would be stranded at third.

In the top of the third, Mertes laid down his 20th sacrifice hit of the season to put a runner at second and one out. Devlin then tied the game with an RBI single.

In the bottom of the third, Evers got a one out single to extend his hit streak to 12 games. But he would be caught stealing second.

After three: New York 1 Chicago 1.

In the top of the fourth, Pickering gave the Giants the lead when he scored on a passed ball.

In the bottom of the fourth, Hofman tied the game with an RBI single.

After six: New York 2 Chicago 2.

In the top of the eighth, Pickering gave the Giants the lead back with an RBI single.

Evers led off the bottom of the eighth with his 20th double of the season. Schulte then singled to bring him home with the tying run. Schulte was then thrown out trying to swipe second as Bowerman had his 20th caught base stealer of the season.

In the bottom of the ninth, the Cubs tried to win it with a squeeze play but Brown could not make contact and Hofman was tagged out at home. Brown then doubled with two outbut Sheckard flew outto left and the game went into extra innings.

After nine: New York 3 Chicago 3.

In the top of the eleventh with runners at the corners and one out, Evers booted a Donlin grounder and Pickering scored the go-ahead run.

In the bottom of the eleventh, Steinfeldt led off with a single and Cecil Ferguson replaced Powell on the mound for the Giants. The Cubs put the tying run on second but Moran flew out to left to end the game.

Final score: New York 4 Chicago 3 11 innings.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Jack J Powell 10.0 IP, 12 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 3 K

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Detroit 7 Boston 6
Chicago 4 New York 0
Philadelphia 3 St Louis 1
Cleveland 4 Washington 1

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Boston 4 Cincinnati 2
Brooklyn 7 Pittsburgh 1
Philadelphia 2 St Louis 1

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Tim Jordan Brooklyn Superbas 4 for 4, 3 2B, 4 RBI, R, BB

2. Frank E Smith Chicago White Sox 9.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, 6 K, W

3. Happy Townsend Cleveland Naps 9.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, W

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AUGUST 21, 1906
The Cubs have the day off.

STANDINGS
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Philadelphia 74-37
Chicago 64-47
Cleveland 63-49
St Louis 60-51
Boston 49-62
Detroit 49-62
Washington 47-64
New York 39-73

NATIONAL LEAGUE
New York 73-41
Pittsburgh 67-46
Chicago 67-48
Philadelphia 61-52
Cincinnati 59-56
St Louis 50-66
Brooklyn 47-66
Boston 32-81

CHICAGO CUBS TEAM LEADERS
BATTING AVERAGE
Harry Steinfeldt .356
Frank Schulte .323
Frank Chance .315

HOME RUNS
Frank Schulte 5
Three tied at 2

RBI
Frank Schulte 73
Harry Steinfeldt 60
Joe Tinker 44

ERA
Jack Pfiester 1.47
Mordecai Brown and Fred Beebe 1.49

WINS
Jack Pfiester 18
Mordecai Brown 17
Two tied at 15

STRIKEOUTS
Fred Beebe 147
Ed Reulbach 139
Jack Pfiester 125

CHICAGO CUBS TEAM STATS AND NL RANK
Runs Scored 444 2nd
Batting average .271 1st
OBP .328 2nd
Home runs 14 5th
Stolen Bases 235 1st
Runs against 304 1st
Starters ERA 1.71 1st
Bullpen ERA 3.68 7th
Defensive Eff .718 1st

CHICAGO CUBS CURRENT INJURIES
SS Solly Hofman DtD, 1 day.

CF Jimmy Slagle Unknown; DL, 3 days left.

SS Joe Tinker Unknown; DL, 0 days left.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Detroit 49-62 at Boston 49-62
Chicago 64-47 at New York 39-73
St Louis 60-51 at Philadelphia 74-37
Cleveland 63-49 at Washington 47-64

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Brooklyn 47-66 at Pittsburgh 67-46

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Detroit 7 Boston 0
New York 12 Chicago 1
Philadelphia 2 St Louis 0
Cleveland 5 Washington 3

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Brooklyn 3 Pittsburgh 1

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Red Donahue Detroit Tigers 9.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, W.

2. Jack Chesbro New York Highlanders 9.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, W

3. Jimmy Dygert Philadelphia Athletics 7.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, W

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AUGUST 22, 1906
The Cubs resume their hom stand today as they begin a three game series against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Cubs are 3-3 on this home stand, with four of the six games having been decided by one run. The Phillies have won four straight. Philadelphia leads the season series 9-6.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Detroit 50-62 at Boston 49-63
Chicago 64-48 at New York 40-73
St Louis 60-52 at Philadelphia 75-37
Cleveland 64-49 at Washington 47-65

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Brooklyn 48-66 at Cincinnati 59-56
New York 73-41 at Pittsburgh 67-47
Boston 32-81 at St Louis 50-66

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES (61-52) AT CHICAGO CUBS (67-48)
MATCHUPS
SP Togie Pittinger vs Carl Lundgren Advantage Chicago
C Red Dooin vs Johnny Kling Advantage Chicago
1B Kitty Bransfield vs Frank Chance Advantage Chicago
2B Kid Gleason vs Johnny Evers Advantage Chicago
3B Ernie Courtney vs Harry Steinfeldt Advantage Chicago
SS Mickey Doolan vs Solly Hofman Advantage Chicago
LF Sherry Magee vs Jimmy Sheckard Advantage Philadelphia
CF Roy A Thomas vs Pat Moran Advantage Philadelphia
RF John Titus vs Frank Schulte Advantage Chicago
Overall Advantage Chicago

In the bottom of the first, a one out single extended Evers hit streak to 13 games. With runners at the corners, Schulte beat out the 4-6-3, allowing Evers to score the game's first run.

Lundgren had a no-hitter through three.

In the bottom of the third, Schulte again brought Evers home, this time with a two out triple. A Doolan error on the next play allowed Schulte to score from third. Steinfeldt then swiped second for his 30th stolen base of the season before Kling grounded out to end the inning.

After three: Chicago 3 Philadelphia 0.

In the top of the sixth, the Phillies loaded the bases with nobody out on two walks and an error. Titus drew a walk to bring in the Phillies first run. Bransfield grounded to Evers and Doolan was forced at home for the first out. Magee would then be forced out at home when Gleason grounded to the pitcher and there were two away. Courtney then flew out to left to retire the side as Lundgren still had a no-hitter through six innings.

After six: Chicago 3 Philadelphia 1.

In the top of the seventh, Pittinger broke up the no-hitter with a one out single. But he would advance no further.

In the bottom of the eighth, Steinfeldt hit a run-scoring double. He would later score on a throwing error by Thomas. Pittinger would hit Moran in the knee with a pitch and he would have to leave the game. He was replaced by Bull Smith. The Cubs would go on to load the bases with two out. Evers then brought Smith home with an infield single. Chance did the same to score Lundgren. Schulte then hit a two RBI single. Steinfeldt singled to center as well but Thomas threw Chance out at home as he was trying to score from second.

Meanwhile, Lundgren, making his first start of the season, held the Phillies to just that one hit by their pitcher.

Final score: Chicago 9 Philadelphia 1.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Carl Lundgren 9.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 6 BB, 3 K

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Detroit 3 Boston 2
Chicago 7 New York 2
St Louis 2 Philadelphia 1
Cleveland 10 Washington 5

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Cincinnati 4 Brooklyn 1
Pittsburgh 9 New York 7
Boston 4 St Louis 2

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Carl Lundgren Chicago Cubs 9.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 6 BB, 3 K, W

2. Carl Druhot Cincinnati Reds 9.0 IP, 9 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 8 K, W

3. Rube Waddell Philadelphia Athletics 9.0 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 11 K



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AUGUST 23, 1906
Today is the second game in the three game series in Chicago between the Cubs and the Phillies. The Cubs out hit the Phillies in the first game 15-1.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
St Louis 61-52 at Boston 49-64
Cleveland 65-49 at New York 40-74
Detroit 51-62 at Philadelphia 75-38
Chicago 65-48 at Washington 47-66

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Brooklyn 48-67 at Cincinnati 60-56
New York 73-42 at Pittsburgh 68-47
Boston 33-81 at St Louis 50-67

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES (61-53) AT CHICAGO CUBS (68-48)
MATCHUPS
SP Tully Sparks vs Jack Pfiester Advantage Chicago
C Red Dooin vs Johnny Kling Advantage Chicago
1B Kitty Bransfield vs Frank Chance Advantage Chicago
2B Kid Gleason vs Johnny Evers Advantage Chicago
3B Ernie Courtney vs Harry Steinfeldt Advantage Chicago
SS Mickey Doolan vs Solly Hofman Advantage Chicago
LF Sherry Magee vs Jimmy Sheckard Advantage Philadelphia
CF Roy A Thomas vs Pat Moran Advantage Philadelphia
RF John Titus vs Frank Schulte Advantage Chicago
Overall Advantage Chicago

In the bottom of the second, Kling got an RBI single. Steinfeldt then scored on a throwing error as he was trying to steal third.

After three: Chicago 2 Philadelphia 0.

In the top of the fourth, the Phillies turned a leadoff triple by Doolan into a run on a Magee groundout to short.

In the top of the fifth, the Phillies tied the game with a squeeze play as Dooin hunted Gleason home.

In the bottom of the fifth, Chance gave the Cubs the lead back when he brought two home with a triple. Schulte then scored Chance on a sacrifice fly.

In the top of the sixth, Bransfield picked up an RBI single. Gleason then brought Bransfield home with a single.

After six: Chicago 5 Philadelphia 4.

Pfiester did not allow a base runner in the final three innings.

Final score: Chicago 5 Philadelphia 4.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Jack Pfiester 9.0 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 5 K

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston 5 St Louis 4 15 innings
Cleveland 4 New York 0
Philadelphia 2 Detroit 1
Washington 1 Chicago 0 11 innings

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Cincinnati 4 Brooklyn 2
New York 1 Pittsburgh 0
St Louis 2 Boston 1

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Otto Hess Cleveland Naps 9.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 9 K, W

2. Cy Falkenberg Washington Senators 11.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 7 BB, 8 K, W

3. Doc White Chicago White Sox 10.2 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K

Dummy Taylor of the New York Giants pitched a complete game shutout against the Pittsburgh Pirates.




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AUGUST 24, 1906
The Cubs look to complete the three game sweep today as they host the Philadelphia Phillies.

The Boston Beaneaters have been mathematically eliminated from the National League pennant race.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
St Louis 61-53 at Boston 50-64
Cleveland 66-49 at New York 40-75
Detroit 51-63 at Philadelphia 76-38
Chicago 65-49 at Washington 48-66

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Brooklyn 48-68 at Cincinnati 61-56
New York 74-42 at Pittsburgh 68-48
Boston 33-62 at St Louis 51-67

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES (61-54) AT CHICAGO CUBS (69-48)
MATCHUPS
SP Kid Nichols vs Fred Beebe Advantage Chicago
C Red Dooin vs Pat Moran Advantage Push
1B Kitty Bransfield vs Frank Chance Advantage Chicago
2B Kid Gleason vs Johnny Evers Advantage Chicago
3B Ernie Courtney vs Harry Steinfeldt Advantage Chicago
SS Mickey Doolan vs Solly Hofman Advantage Chicago
LF Sherry Magee vs Jimmy Sheckard Advantage Philadelphia
CF Roy A Thomas vs Johnny Kling Advantage Philadelphia
RF John Titus vs Frank Schulte Advantage Chicago
Overall Advantage Chicago

Nothing of note happened in the first three innings.

After three: Philadelphia 0 Chicago 0.

Rain began to fall in the top of the fourth.

In the top of the fifth, right after Doolan stole his 10th base of the season, the game was paused for a 66 minute rain delay. Upon restart, Beebe walked Titus to load the bases with one out. Bransfield then beat out the 5-4-3 and Thomas was able to score the game's first run.

In the bottom of the fifth, the Cubs loaded the bases with two out but Beebe flew out to center to end the inning.

In the bottom of the sixth, Evers tied the game with an RBI double. After a pair of intentional walks, the Cubs had the bases loaded with one out. Kling then gave the Cubs the lead with an RBI single. Hofman then lined back to the pitcher for the second out. Then Moran grounded to third to end the inning.

After six: Chicago 2 Philadelphia 1.

With one out in the top of the seventh, Bob Wicker took the mound for the Cubs.

In the bottom of the eighth, the Cubs had a runner on first with one out. Bill Duggleby took the mound for the Phillies and he got Steinfeldt to ground into the inning ending 6-4-3.

In the top of the ninth, Doolan hit an inside the park home run with a man on base to give the Phillies the lead. The top of the ninthended with Wicker striking out Titus to record his 20th K of the season.

Harry Kane took the mound for the Phillies in the bottom of the ninth. The Cubs put the tying run on second but pinch hitter Pete Noonan grounded to third to end the game.

Final score: Philadelphia 3 Chicago 2.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Kid Nichols 7.1 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 2 K

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
St Louis 9 Boston 4
Cleveland 5 New York 2
Detroit 7 Philadelphia 1
Chicago 3 Washington 2

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Cincinnati 9 Brooklyn 7
Pittsburgh 2 New York 1
St Louis 6 Boston 4

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Bill Hinchman Cincinnati Reds 5 for 5, 2 2B, 4 RBI, R

2. Charlie Hemphill St Louis Browns 5 for 5, 3B, 3 RBI, R

3. Frank E Smith Chicago White Sox 9.0 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, W



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AUGUST 25, 1906
The Cubs continue their home stand today as they begin a three game series against the Boston Beaneaters. The Cubs are currently 5-4 on this home stand. The Beaneaters have lost eight of their last eleven. The Cubs lead the season series 13-3.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
St Louis 62-53 at Boston 50-65
Cleveland 67-49 at New York 40-76
Detroit 52-63 at Philadelphia 76-39
Chicago 66-49 at Washington 48-67

NATIONAL LEAGUE
New York 74-43 at Cincinnati 62-56
Philadelphia 62-54 at Pittsburgh 69-48
Brooklyn 48-69 at St Louis 52-67

BOSTON BEANEATERS (33-83) AT CHICAGO CUBS (69-49)
MATCHUPS
SP Irv Young vs Mordecai Brown Advantage Chicago
C Tom Needham vs Pat Moran Advantage Chicago
1B Fred Tenney vs Frank Chance Advantage Chicago
2B Allie Strobel vs Johnny Evers Advantage Chicago
3B Dave Brain vs Harry Steinfeldt Advantage Chicago
SS Al Bridwell vs Solly Hofman Advantage Chicago
LF Del Howard vs Jimmy Sheckard Advantage Chicago
CF Johnny Bates vs Johnny Kling Advantage Boston
RF Cozy P Dolan vs Frank Schulte Advantage Chicago
Overall Advantage Chicago

In the top of the first, Brain put the Beaneaters on the board with an RBI triple.

In the bottom of the first, Schulte tied the game with an RBI single. Later in the same inning, Schulte would score the go-ahead run on a throwing error by Strobel.

In the top of the second, Schulte committed his 10th error in right field and the Beaneaters had a runner on second with one out. But Brown got the next two outs and the error did not hurt the Cubs.

After three: Chicago 2 Boston 1.

In the top of the fourth, Howard stole his 10th base of the season. Strobel then tied the game with an RBI single.

In the bottom of the fourth, the Cubs took the lead back when Evers scored on a Young throwing error.

In the top of the fifth, a Howard sacrifice fly tied the game again.

In the bottom of the fifth, a Tenney throwing error allowed Chance to score from second and the Cubs had the lead again. Evers then scored on a passed ball.

After six: Chicago 5 Boston 3.

In the bottom of the seventh, Steinfeldt drew his 40th walk of the season. But the Cubs would strand a pair.

Brown, however, took care of the two run lead as the Beaneaters could not overcome their six error game.

Final score: Chicago 5 Boston 3.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Mordecai Brown 9.0 IP, 9 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 4 K

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston 7 St Louis 5
Cleveland 2 New York 0
Philadelphia 4 Detroit 2
Washington 3 Chicago 2 10 innings

NATIONAL LEAGUE
New York 7 Cincinnati 2
Pittsburgh 6 Philadelphia 4
St Louis 5 Brooklyn 4 10 innings

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Addie Joss Cleveland Naps 9.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, W

2. Barney Wolfe Washington Senators 10.0 IP, 9 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, W

3. Moose Grimshaw Boston Americans 2 for 4, HR, 4 RBI, 2 R




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AUGUST 26, 1906
Today is the second game in the series in Chicago between the Cubs and the Boston Beaneaters. Yesterday, the two teams combined to commit nine errors. There will be no American League games played today.

The Cubs activated CF Jimmy Slagle from the disabled list.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
NATIONAL LEAGUE
New York 75-43 at Cincinnati 62-57
Brooklyn 48-70 at St Louis 53-67

BOSTON BEANEATERS (33-84) AT CHICAGO CUBS (70-49)
MATCHUPS
SP Big Jeff Pfeffer vs Carl Lundgren Advantage Chicago
C Tom Needham vs Pat Moran Advantage Chicago
1B Fred Tenney vs Frank Chance Advantage Chicago
2B Allie Strobel vs Johnny Evers Advantage Chicago
3B Dave Brain vs Harry Steinfeldt Advantage Chicago
SS Al Bridwell vs Solly Hofman Advantage Chicago
LF Del Howard vs Jimmy Sheckard Advantage Chicago
CF Johnny Bates vs Jimmy Slagle Advantage Push
RF Cozy P Dolan vs Frank Schulte Advantage Chicago
Overall Advantage Chicago

In the top of the first, Brain put the Beaneaters on the board with an RBI single. Howard then singled to load the bases with one out. Dolan then grounded to the pitcher and Bates was forced at home for the second out. Strobel then flew out to center to retire the side.

In the top of the third, Dolan got an RBI single.

In the bottom of the third, the Cubs loaded the bases with one out. Chance went down on strikes for the second out. Schulte then grounded to first to end the inning.

After three: Boston 2 Chicago 0.

In the top of the fifth, Brain hit another RBI single.

After six: Boston 3 Chicago 0.

Howard got an RBI single in the top of the eighth.

In the bottom of the eighth, the Cubs loaded the bases with nobody out. Schulte went down on strikes for the first out. Steinfeldt then grounded into the inning ending 6-4-3.

In the top of the ninth, the Beaneaters added another run, this time on a throwing error.

Pfeffer then finished off the complete game shutout to beat the Cubs for the third time this season.

Final score: Boston 5 Chicago 0.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Big Jeff Pfeffer 9.0 IP, 7 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 6 K

OTHER SCORES
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Cincinnati 3 New York 1
Brooklyn 10 St Louis 1

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Whitey Alperman Brooklyn Superbas 5 for 6, 2B, 3B, 3 RBI, 3 R

2. Carl Druhot Cincinnati Reds 9.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, W

3. Big Jeff Pfeffer Boston Beaneaters 9.0 IP, 7 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 6 K, W

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AUGUST 27, 1906
Today is the rubber game in Chicago in the series between the Cubs and the Boston Beaneaters.

AL Player of the Week: CF Charlie Hemphill St Louis Browns

NL Player of the Week: SP Carl Druhot Cincinnati Reds

WEEKLY POWER RANKINGS
1. Philadelphia Athletics
2. Cleveland Naps
3. New York Giants
4. Pittsburgh Pirates
5. Chicago White Sox
6. Chicago Cubs
7. Cincinnati Reds
8. Philadelphia Phillies
9. St Louis Browns
10. Detroit Tigers
11. St Louis Cardinals
12. Boston Americans
13. Brooklyn Superbas
14. Washington Senators
15. New York Highlanders
16. Boston Beaneaters

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Cleveland 68-49 at Boston 51-65
St Louis 62-54 at New York 40-77
Chicago 66-50 at Philadelphia 77-39
Detroit 52-64 at Washington 49-67

NATIONAL LEAGUE
New York 75-44 at Cincinnati 63-57
Philadelphia 62-55 at Pittsburgh 70-48
Brooklyn 49-70 at St Louis 53-68

BOSTON BEANEATERS (34-84) AT CHICAGO CUBS (70-50)
MATCHUPS
SP Patsy Flaherty vs Jack Pfiester Advantage Chicago
C Fred Jacklitsch vs Johnny Kling Advantage Chicago
1B Fred Tenney vs Frank Chance Advantage Chicago
2B Allie Strobel vs Johnny Evers Advantage Chicago
3B Dave Brain vs Harry Steinfeldt Advantage Chicago
SS Al Bridwell vs Solly Hofman Advantage Chicago
LF Del Howard vs Jimmy Sheckard Advantage Chicago
CF Johnny Bates vs Jimmy Slagle Advantage Push
RF Cozy P Dolan vs Frank Schulte Advantage Chicago
Overall Advantage Chicago

In the bottom of the first, Bridwell made a huge throwing error with two out, allowing Hofman and Schulte to score. Evers then added an RBI single.

Evers got another RBI single in the bottom of the third.

After three: Chicago 4 Boston 0.

In the bottom of the fifth, Evers hit his third RBI single of the game. Sheckard would later score when Slagle grounded out to second.

After six: Chicago 6 Boston 0.

In the bottom of the eighth. Schulte hit an RBI double.

Pfiester then finished off the complete game shutout as the Cubs rolled to the win with a 12-hit attack.

Final score: Chicago 7 Boston 0.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Jack Pfiester 9.0 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 9 K

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston 1 Cleveland 0
New York 3 St Louis 2
Chicago 8 Philadelphia 1
Washington 5 Detroit 1

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Cincinnati 1 New York 0
Pittsburgh 8 Philadelphia 4
Brooklyn 5 St Louis 2 10 innings

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Jack Pfiester 9.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 9 K, W

2. Orval Overall 9.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, W

3. Cy Young Boston Americans 9.0 IP, 8 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, W

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AUGUST 28, 1906
The Cubs continue their home stand today as they begin a four game series against the Cincinnati Reds. The Cubs are 7-5 on this home stand. The Reds have won five of their last six. The Cubs lead the season series 9-6.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Cleveland 68-50 at Boston 52-65
St Louis 62-55 at New York 41-77
Chicago 67-50 at Philadelphia 77-40
Detroit 52-65 at Washington 50-67

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Philadelphia 62-56 at Pittsburgh 71-48

CINCINNATI REDS (64-57) AT CHICAGO CUBS (71-50)
MATCHUPS
SP Bob Ewing vs Fred Beebe Advantage Push
C Admiral Schlei vs Johnny Kling Advantage Push
1B Charlie Carr vs Frank Chance Advantage Chicago
2B Miller Huggins vs Johnny Evers Advantage Cincinnati
3B Jim Delahanty vs Harry Steinfeldt Advantage Chicago
SS Tommy Corcoran vs Solly Hofman Advantage Chicago
LF Fred Odwell vs Jimmy Sheckard Advantage Chicago
CF Cy Seymour vs Jimmy Slagle Advantage Cincinnati
RF Bill Hinchman vs Frank Schulte Advantage Chicago
Overall Advantage Chicago

In the top of the first, after a Seymour single up the middle, Slagle threw Hinchman out at home as he was trying to score from second.

The bottom of the third ended with Schlei throwing out Chance as he was trying to swipe second. It was the 80th time this season Schlei caught a base stealer.

After three: Cincinnati 0 Chicago 0.

In the bottom of the fourth, Steinfeldt broke the scoreless tie with an RBI double. Two outs later, Hofman brought Steinfeldt home with a single.

In the bottom of the fifth, Schulte added an RBI single.

In the bottom of the sixth, Kling had a run-scoring single.

After six: Chicago 4 Cincinnati 0.

In the top of the seventh, Seymour tried to swipe third but instead became the 50th base stealer of the season caught by Kling.

In the bottom of the eighth, a ground ball out to short by Slagle brought Schulte home from third.

Beebe then went on to get the Cubs pitching staff their second straight complete game shutout.

Final score: Chicago 5 Cincinnati 0.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Fred Beebe 9.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 K

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Cleveland 3 Boston 1
New York 2 St Louis 0
Philadelphia 6 Chicago 0
Detroit 3 Washington 1

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Pittsburgh 4 Philadelphia 0

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Bill Donovan Detroit Tigers 9.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, W

2. Charles Bender Philadelphia Athletics 9.0 IP, 8 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 10 K, W

3. Fred Beebe Chicago Cubs 9.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, W

Casey Patten of the New York Highlanders pitched a complete game shutout against the St Louis Browns.

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