1906 Chicago Cubs

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JULY 20, 1906
Today is the final game in the series in Chicago between the Cubs and the Giants with the Giants needing to win to salvage a split in the series. The Cubs pounded out sixteen hits in yesterday's victory.

The Cubs activated LF Jimmy Sheckard from the disabled list.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Detroit 32-51 at Boston 42-42
Cleveland 47-38 at New York 33-52
St Louis 43-43 at Philadelphia 58-26
Chicago 45-39 at Washington 38-47

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Boston 20-64 at Cincinnati 44-44
Philadelphia 45-40 at Pittsburgh 52-32
Brooklyn 37-49 at St Louis 37-51

NEW YORK GIANTS (56-31) AT CHICAGO CUBS (54-34)
MATCHUPS
SP Joe McGinnity vs Jack Pfiester Advantage Chicago
C Roger Bresnahan vs Pat Moran Advantage New York
1B Frank Bowerman vs Frank Chance Advantage Chicago
2B Sammy Strang vs Johnny Evers Advantage New York
3B John McGraw vs Harry Steinfeldt Advantage Chicago
SS Billy Gilbert vs Solly Hofman Advantage Chicago
LF Frank Burke vs Jimmy Sheckard Advantage Chicago
CF Mike Donlin vs Jimmy Slagle Advantage New York
RF Ollie Pickering vs Frank Schulte Advantage Chicago
Overall Advantage Chicago

In the bottom of the second, Steinfeldt struck out for the 20th time this season.

McGraw led off the top of the third with a home run.

After three: New York 1 Chicago 0.

In the bottom of the fifth, Moran tied the game with an RBI triple.

In the bottom of the sixth, Chance gave the Cubs the lead with his own RBI triple. Schulte then scored Chance with a sacrifice fly.

After six: Chicago 3 New York 1.

In the bottom of the seventh, Evers became the third different Cubs batter to hit an RBI triple in the game. Chance then hit his record tying second triple of the game to bring in two more runs.

Doc Reisling took the mound for the Giants in the bottom of the eighth.

In the top of the ninth, Bowerman got an RBI single. The Giants then loaded the bases with one out. Pinch hitter Bill Dahlen hit a sacrifice fly before Strang grounded to the pitcher to end the game.

Final score: Chicago 6 New York 3.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Jack Pfiester 9.0 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 2 K

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Detroit 4 Boston 1
Cleveland 6 New York 2
St Louis 3 Philadelphia 2
Chicago 7 Washington 1

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Boston 8 Cincinnati 1
Pittsburgh 2 Philadelphia 1
St Louis 8 Brooklyn 1

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Otto Hess Cleveland Naps 9.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, W

2. Ed Walsh Chicago White Sox 9.0 IP, 8 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 10 K, W

3. Chappie McFarland St Louis Cardinals 9.0 IP, 7 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, W



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JULY 21, 1906
The Cubs home stand will end with a four game series against the Brooklyn Superbas beginning today. The Cubs are currently 10-4 on this home stand and have won three straight. The Superbas have won three of their last four. The Cubs lead the season series between these two teams 6-2.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Chicago 46-39 at Philadelphia 58-27 (2)
Detroit 33-51 at New York 33-53 (2)
Cleveland 48-38 at Boston 42-43
St Louis 44-43 at Washington 38-48

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Philadelphia 45-41 at Cincinnati 44-45
New York 56-32 at Pittsburgh 53-32
Boston 21-64 at St Louis 38-51

BROOKLYN SUPERBAS (37-50) AT CHICAGO CUBS (55-34)
MATCHUPS
SP Mal Eason vs Mordecai Brown Advantage Chicago
C Lew Ritter vs Johnny Kling Advantage Chicago
1B Tim Jordan vs Pete Noonan Advantage Brooklyn
2B Whitey Alperman vs Johnny Evers Advantage Chicago
3B Doc Casey vs Frank Chance Advantage Chicago
SS Ed Abbaticchio vs Solly Hofman Advantage Chicago
LF Jack McCarthy vs Jimmy Sheckard Advantage Chicago
CF Emil Batch vs Jimmy Slagle Advantage Chicago
RF Patsy Donovan vs Frank Schulte Advantage Chicago

In the bottom of the first, a two out single gave Chance his 100th hit of the season. But he would be stranded at second.

In the bottom of the second, a throwing error on a Kling grounder to short allowed Slagle to score from third.

In the bottom of the third, Schulte had a run-scoring double.

After three: Chicago 2 Brooklyn 0.

In the top of the fourth,Alperman hit an RBI double.

In the bottom of the fifth, Schulte gave the Cubs some breathing room with a two RBI double.

In the bottom of the sixth, the Cubs scored another run, this time on a Sheckard two bagger.

After six: Chicago 5 Brooklyn 1.

In the top of the seventh, Ritter drew his 20th walk of the season. But he would get no further than first base.

In the bottom of the eighth, Sheckard hit an infield single but would leave the game with a leg injury. He was replaced by Pat Moran. The Cubs would go on to load the bases with one out. A Schulte fly ball to right would not score a run and therewere two outs. McCarthy then dropped a Slagle fly ball, allowing two runs to score.

That put the icing on the cake for the Cubs.

Final score: Chicago 7 Brooklyn 1.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Mordecai Brown 9.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 K

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Philadelphia 3 Chicago 1 Game 1
Chicago 5 Philadelphia 4 Game 2
Detroit 7 New York 5 Game 1
Detroit 4 New York 2 Game 2
Cleveland 4 Boston 0
St Louis 11 Washington 2

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Cincinnati 7 Philadelphia 6
New York 9 Pittsburgh 4
Boston 8 St Louis 4

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Mordecai Brown Chicago Cubs 9.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, W

2. Eddie Plank Philadelphia Athletics 9.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, W

3. Bob Rhoads Cleveland Naps 9.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, 2 K, W

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JULY 22, 1906
Today is the second game in the series in Chicago between the Cubs and the Brooklyn Superbas. The Cubs are riding a four game winning streak. There will be no American League games today.

The Cubs placed 1B Bull Smith on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 19.

Philadelphia Phillies SP Ed Siever has a torn labrum and will miss the rest of the season.

The Cleveland Naps have traded LF Jim Jackson and LF Joe Birmingham to the Chicago White Sox for SP Roy Patterson.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Philadelphia 45-42 at Cincinnati 45-45
Boston 22-64 at St Louis 38-52

BROOKLYN SUPERBAS (37-51) AT CHICAGO CUBS (56-34)
MATCHUPS
SP Tom J Hughes vs Fred Beebe Advantage Chicago
C Bill Bergen vs Johnny Kling Advantage Chicago
1B Tim Jordan vs Pete Noonan Advantage Brooklyn
2B Whitey Alperman vs Johnny Evers Advantage Chicago
3B Doc Casey vs Harry Steinfeldt Advantage Chicago
SS Ed Abbaticchio vs Frank Chance Advantage Chicago
LF Jack McCarthy vs Jimmy Slagle Advantage Chicago
CF Phil Reardon vs Solly Hofman Advantage Chicago
RF Harry Lumley vs Frank Schulte Advantage Push
Overall Advantage Chicago

In the bottom of the first, the Cubs loaded the bases with one out. Slagle drew a full count walk and that forced Chance in with the game's first run. Kling flew out to center without picking up an RBI and there was two away. Hofman then grounded to short to end the inning and the Cubs were held to just one run.

In the top of the third, Abbaticchio tied the game with an RBI triple.

In the bottom of the third, Slagle put the Cubs back on top with an RBI single.

After three: Chicago 2 Brooklyn 1.

The bottom of the fourth saw a 57 minute rain delay.

In the top of the sixth, throwing errors on back-to-back plays allowed Lumley to score the tying run. Casey then put the Superbas in the lead with an RBI double.

After six: Brooklyn 3 Chicago 2.

In the bottom of the seventh, Evers tied it back up with a run-scoring single. Evers would then be caught stealing second. It was the 50th time this season that Bergen had thrown out a would-be base stealer.

The top of the ninth began with pinch hitter Phil Lewis striking out for the 20th time this season. The Superbas went down in order.

The Cubs went down in order in the bottom of the ninth and the game went into extra innings.

After nine: Brooklyn 3 Chicago 3.

The top of the eleventh ended with Beebe striking out pinch hitter Lew Ritter for his 10th K of the game.

In the bottom of the eleventh, the Cubs had runners at the corners with two out but Noonan grounded to short to end the inning.

In the top of the thirteenth, another throwing error by Chance allowed Emil Batch to score the go-ahead run. Chance made another error and Abbaticchio scored as a result.

In the bottom of the twelfth, with a runner on second, Schulte flew out to left to end the game.

Seven errors by the Cubs cost them the game as only one of the five Superbas runs was earned.

Final score: Brooklyn 5 Chicago 3 12 innings.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Fred Beebe 12.0 IP, 10 H, 5 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 11 K

OTHER SCORES
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Philadelphia 6 Cincinnati 5
Boston 6 St Louis 4

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Fred Beebe Chicago Cubs 12.0 IP, 10 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 11 K

2. Tom J Hughes Brooklyn Superbas 12.0 IP, 11 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 4 K, W

3. Johnny Bates Boston Beaneaters 2 for 4, 2 2B, 2 RBI, 3 R, BB



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JULY 23, 1906
Today is the third game in the series in Chicago between the Cubs and the Superbas. The two teams split the first two games.

The Cubs placed LF Jimmy Sheckard on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 21.

AL Player of the Week: SP Otto Hess Cleveland Naps

NL Player of the Week: SP Mordecai Brown Chicago Cubs

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

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Cleveland 49-38 at Boston 42-44
Detroit 35-51 at New York 33-55
Chicago 47-40 at Philadelphia 59-28
St Louis 45-43 at Washington 38-49

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Philadelphia 46-42 at Cincinnati 45-46
New York 57-32 at Pittsburgh 53-33
Boston 23-64 at St Louis 38-53

BROOKLYN SUPERBAS (38-51) AT CHICAGO CUBS (56-35)
MATCHUPS
SP Harry McIntire vs Ed Reulbach Advantage Chicago
C Bill Bergen vs Pat Moran Advantage Chicago
1B Phil Lewis vs Pete Noonan Advantage Brooklyn
2B Whitey Alperman vs Johnny Evers Advantage Chicago
3B Doc Casey vs Harry Steinfeldt Advantage Chicago
SS Ed Abbaticchio vs Frank Chance Advantage Chicago
LF Jack McCarthy vs Jimmy Slagle Advantage Chicago
CF Phil Reardon vs Solly Hofman Advantage Chicago
RF Harry Lumley vs Frank Schulte Advantage Push
Overall Advantage Chicago

In the bottom of the first, the Cubs scored the first run of the game on a Steinfeldt single. Evers followed with a single and the Superbas second error of the inning allowed Steinfeldt to score all the way from first. Hofman then singled to center but Reardon threw Evers out at home as he tried to score from second and that ended the inning.

In the top of the second, Casey brought the Superbas first run home with a single.

In the bottom of the third, Chance got his league leading 40th stolen base of the season as he swiped second. Chance would go on to score on a Schulte groundout to second. Evers added an RBI double.

After three: Chicago 4 Brooklyn 1.

In the top of the fourth, McIntire got an RBI single. An RBI single by Abbaticchio made it a one run game. An error by Chance loadedthe bases with two out. Lumley then singled up the middle to bring two home and give the Superbas the lead. Alperman added a run-scoring double as the Superbas put up a crooked number.

In the top of the sixth, Lumley hit a solo home run.

After six: Brooklyn 7 Chicago 4.

In the bottom of the eighth, Hofman got his 50th hit of the season but Moran struck out to strand runners at first and second.

The Cubs would not threaten again as the Superbas would use a 13 hit attack to get the win.

Final score: Brooklyn 7 Chicago 4.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Harry Lumley 3 for 4, HR, 3 RBI, R, BB

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Cleveland 6 Boston 0
Detroit 7 New York 5
Philadelphia 6 Chicago 0
Washington 2 St Louis 1

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Cincinnati 7 Philadelphia 1
New York 6 Pittsburgh 0
St Louis 4 Boston 2

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Jimmy Dygert Philadelphia Athletics 9.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, W

2. Red Ames New York Giants 9.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, W

3. Clyde Goodwin Washington Senators 8.1 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, W



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JULY 24, 1906
The Cubs will try to salvage a four game split against the Superbas in the final game of their 18 game home stand today. The Cubs have allowed seven unearned runs in losing their last two games.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Cleveland 50-38 at Boston 42-45
Detroit 36-51 at New York 33-56
Chicago 47-41 at Philadelphia 60-28
St Louis 45-44 at Washington 39-49

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Philadelphia 46-43 at Cincinnati 46-46
New York 58-32 at Pittsburgh 53-34
Boston 23-65 at St Louis 39-53

BROOKLYN SUPERBAS (39-51) AT CHICAGO CUBS (56-36)
MATCHUPS
SP Doc Scanlan vs Jack Pfiester Advantage Chicago
C Lew Ritter vs Johnny Kling Advantage Chicago
1B Tim Jordan vs Pete Noonan Advantage Brooklyn
2B Ed Abbaticchio vs Johnny Evers Advantage Chicago
3B Doc Casey vs Harry Steinfeldt Advantage Chicago
SS Phil Lewis vs Frank Chance Advantage Chicago
LF Jack McCarthy vs Jimmy Slagle Advantage Chicago
CF Emil Batch vs Solly Hofman Advantage Chicago
RF Harry Lumley vs Frank Schulte Advantage Push
Overall Advantage Chicago

In the bottom of the first, Slagle gave the Cubs the lead with an RBI single. Later in the inning, Schulte was caught stealing second giving Ritter his 60th caught base stealer of the season.

After three: Chicago 1 Brooklyn 0.

In the bottom of the fourth, Steinfeldt drew a walk for the 30th time this season but he was caught stealing second to end the inning

In the top of the sixth, the Superbas had runners at first and second with two out. Abbaticchio singled up the middle and Lewis tried to score to tie the game but he was thrown out at home by Hofman to retire the side.

In the bottom of the sixth, Slagle recorded his 10th sacrifice hit of the season when he hunted Chance over to second. But Chance was caught stealing third.

After six: Chicago 1 Brooklyn 0.

In the top of the eighth, an error again killed the Cubs as Lewis tied the game with an RBI single.

In the bottom of the eighth, Schulte put the Cubs back in the lead with an RBI single.

Pfiester then pitched a perfect ninth to get the win.

Final score: Chicago 2 Brooklyn 1.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Jack Pfiester 9.0 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 0 K

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Cleveland 3 Boston 2
New York 6 Detroit 1
Philadelphia 7 Chicago 3
Washington 3 St Louis 1

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Cincinnati 2 Philadelphia 0
New York 8 Pittsburgh 0
Boston 5 St Louis 1

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Rube Oldring Philadelphia Athletics 5 for 5, 2B, 2 RBI, 3 R

2. Hooks Wiltse New York Giants 9.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 8 K, W

3. Bob Ewing Cincinnati Reds 9.0 IP, 7 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 7 K, W

New York Giants CF Mike Donlin has a torn hamstring and will miss the next three weeks.

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JULY 25, 1906
After going 12-6 in their 18 game homestand, the Cubs have the day off before beginning a 16 game road trip.

STANDINGS
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Philadelphia 61-28
Cleveland 51-38
Chicago 47-42
St Louis 45-45
Boston 42-46
Washington 40-49
Detroit 36-52
New York 34-56

NATIONAL LEAGUE
New York 59-32
Chicago 57-36
Pittsburgh 53-35
Philadelphia 46-44
Cincinnati 47-46
Brooklyn 39-52
St Louis 39-54
Boston 24-65

CHICAGO CUBS TEAM LEADERS
BATTING AVERAGE
Frank Schulte .356
Harry Steinfeldt .343
Frank Chance .326

HOME RUNS
Frank Schulte 5
Frank Chance and Solly Hofman 2

RBI
Frank Schulte 63
Harry Steinfeldt 52
Joe Tinker 44

ERA
Mordecai Brown 1.29
Jack Pfiester 1.47
Fred Beebe 1.64

WINS
Mordecai Brown 15
Jack Pfiester and Ed Reulbach 14

STRIKEOUTS
Fred Beebe 118
Ed Reulbach 116
Jack Pfiester 104

CHICAGO CUBS TEAM STATS AND NL RANK
Runs Scored 370 2nd
Batting average .270 1st
OBP .332 1st
Home Runs 13 4th
Stolen Bases 191 1st
Runs against 243 1st
Starters ERA 1.70 1st
Bullpen ERA 4.26 6th
Defensive Eff .722 1st

CHICAGO CUBS CURRENT INJURIES
LF Jimmy Sheckard out, 3 weeks; DL, 12 days left.

1B Bull Smith out, 1-2 weeks; DL, 10 days left.

SS Joe Tinker out, 3 weeks; DL 2 days left.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Cleveland 51-38 at Boston 42-46
Detroit 36-52 at New York 34-56
Chicago 47-42 at Philadelphia 61-28
St Louis 45-45 at Washington 40-49

NATIONAL LEAGUE
New York 59-32 at Pittsburgh 53-35

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston 4 Cleveland 3
New York 3 Detroit 2
Philadelphia 2 Chicago 1 10 innings
St Louis 6 Washington 0

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Pittsburgh 7 New York 2

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Eddie Plank Philadelphia Athletics 10.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, W

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

3. Bill Hogg New York Highlanders 9.0 IP, 9 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 6 K, W



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JULY 26, 1906
The Cubs begin their 16 game road trip in Boston with four games in five days against the last place Beaneaters. Boston has won five of its last six. The Cubs lead the season series 9-3.

The St Louis Browns traded SP Jack J Powell to the New York Giants for 2B Billy Gilbert.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Washington 40-50 at Cleveland 51-39
Boston 43-46 at Detroit 36-53

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Cincinnati 47-46 at New York 59-33
St Louis 39-54 at Brooklyn 39-52
Pittsburgh 54-35 at Philadelphia 46-44

CHICAGO CUBS (57-36) AT BOSTON BEANEATERS (24-65)
MATCHUPS
SP Mordecai Brown vs Big Jeff Pfeffer Advantage Chicago
C Johnny Kling vs Tom Needham Advantage Chicago
1B Frank Chance vs Fred Tenney Advantage Chicago
2B Johnny Evers vs Allie Strobel Advantage Chicago
3B Harry Steinfeldt vs Dave Brain Advantage Chicago
SS Solly Hofman vs Al Bridwell Advantage Chicago
LF Pat Moran vs Del Howard Advantage Boston
CF Jimmy Slagle vs Johnny Bates Advantage Push
RF Frank Schulte vs Cozy P Dolan Advantage Chicago
Overall Advantage Chicago

In the top of the first with runners at the corners, Schulte grounded into a fielder's choice to the first baseman, allowing Hofman to score the game's first run.

In the top of the second, Moran plated Slagle with an RBI single.

After three: Chicago 2 Boston 0.

In the bottom of the fifth, the Beaneaters had Bridwell on second with two out. Tenney singled to right but Schulte threw Bridwell out at home to end the inning.

After six: Chicago 2 Boston 0.

In the top of the eighth, Moran added another RBI single. Evers then added a two-run double.

Bridwell led off the bottom of the eighth with an inside the park home run.

The Superbas would get no more.

Final score: Chicago 5 Boston 1.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Mordecai Brown 9.0 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 4 K

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Cleveland 3 Washington 2
Detroit 3 Boston 2

NATIONAL LEAGUE
St Louis 5 Brooklyn 0 Game 1
St Louis 3 Brooklyn 2 Game 2
Pittsburgh 2 Philadelphia 0 Game 1
Philadelphia 2 Pittsburgh 1 Game 2
New York 2 Cincinnati 0

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Christy Mathewson New York Giants 9.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, W

2. Sam Leever Pittsburgh Pirates 9.0 IP, 7 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, W

3. Mordecai Brown Chicago Cubs 9.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 4 K, W

Jake Thielman of the St Louis Cardinals pitched a complete game shutout against the Brooklyn Superbas.

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JULY 27, 1906
Today is the second game of the series in Boston between the Cubs and the Beaneaters.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
New York 35-56 at Cleveland 52-39
Philadelphia 62-28 at Detroit 37-53
Washington 40-51 at Chicago 47-43
Boston 43-47 at St Louis 46-45

NATIONAL LEAGUE
St Louis 41-54 at Brooklyn 39-54
Cincinnati 47-47 at New York 60-33
Pittsburgh 55-36 at Philadelphia 47-45

CHICAGO CUBS (58-36) AT BOSTON BEANEATERS (24-66)
MATCHUPS
SP Fred Beebe vs Patsy Flaherty Advantage Chicago
C Johnny Kling vs Tom Needham Advantage Chicago
1B Frank Chance vs Fred Tenney Advantage Chicago
2B Johnny Evers vs Allie Strobel Advantage Chicago
3B Harry Steinfeldt vs Dave Brain Advantage Chicago
SS Solly Hofman vs Al Bridwell Advantage Chicago
LF Pat Moran vs Del Howard Advantage Boston
CF Jimmy Slagle vs Johnny Bates Advantage Push
RF Frank Schulte vs Cozy P Dolan Advantage Chicago
Overall Advantage Chicago

In the top of the second, Cubs had Steinfeldt at second with two out. Kling singled up the middle but Bates threw Steinfeldt out at home to retire the side.

In the top of the third, Dolan threw Moran out at home as he was trying to score from second on a Hofman single.

After three: Chicago 0 Boston 0.

In the top of the fourth, Steinfeldt stole his 20th base of the season. But he would be stranded at second.

In the top of the fifth, the Cubs finally got on the board with a successful squeeze play as Evers laid down the bunt that scored Moran. On batter later and Chance scored Evers on a single. Schulte followed with a single that loaded the bases with one out. Steinfeldt then got a two-run single. An infield single by Kling brought home another run but Kling hurt his leg running to first and had to leave the game. He was replaced by Pete Noonan. Moran followed with an RBI single. When the top of the fifth finally ended, eleven Cubs had come up to bat with six of them scoring.

In the bottom of the fifth, Howard scored from third on a Strobel ground out to third to put the Superbas on the board.

In the top of the sixth, Evers crossed the plate on a Chance groundout to second.

After six: Chicago 7 Boston 1.

In the top of the seventh, Steinfeldt was thrown out trying to steal second. It was the 70th caught base stealer of the season for Needham. Later in the same inning, Moran hit a two run homer. After Beebe reached base on a two out error, Mike O'Neill replaced Flaherty on the mound for the Beaneaters and he got the final out.

In the bottom of the seventh, Beebe struck out the side around a one out walk.

Leading off the bottom of the ninth, Beebe struck out pinch hitter Frank Connaughton for his 10th K of the game. Beebe would then end the game with strikeout number eleven as the Cubs outhit the Beaneaters 15-4 for the convincing win.

Final score: Chicago 9 Boston 1.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Fred Beebe 9.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 11 K

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Cleveland 2 New York 1 11 innings
Philadelphia 6 Detroit 0
Chicago 5 Washington 4 10 innings
St Louis 5 Boston 3

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

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Fred Beebe Chicago Cubs 9.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 11 K, W

2. Johnny Lush Philadelphia Phillies 9.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 7 K, W

3. Charles Bender Philadelphia Athletics 9.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, W



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JULY 28, 1906
Today is the third game in Boston between the Cubs and the Beaneaters. The Cubs have held Boston to just a single run in each of the first two games.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
New York 35-57 at Cleveland 53-39
Philadelphia 63-28 at Detroit 37-54
Washington 40-52 at Chicago 48-43
Boston 43-48 at St Louis 47-45

NATIONAL LEAGUE
St Louis 42-54 at Brooklyn 39-55
Cincinnati 47-48 at New York 61-33
Pittsburgh 55-37 at Philadelphia 48-45

CHICAGO CUBS (59-36) AT BOSTON (24-67)
MATCHUPS
SP Ed Reulbach vs Vive Lindaman Advantage Chicago
C Pat Moran vs Tom Needham Advantage Push
1B Frank Chance vs Fred Tenney Advantage Chicago
2B Johnny Evers vs Allie Strobel Advantage Chicago
3B Harry Steinfeldt vs Dave Brain Advantage Chicago
SS Solly Hofman vs Al Bridwell Advantage Chicago
LF Pete Noonan vs Del Howard Advantage Boston
CF Jimmy Slagle vs Johnny Bates Advantage Push
RF Frank Schulte vs Cozy P Dolan Advantage Chicago
Overall Advantage Chicago

In the top of the first, Evers swiped second for his 30th stolen base of the season. Chance then brought him home with a single.

In the bottom of the first, Reulbach walked the first two batters he faced and then Brain tied the game with an RBI single.

After three: Chicago 1 Boston 1.

In the top of the fifth, an infield hit by Noonan brought Slagle home with the go-ahead run.

In the top of the sixth, Schulte swiped second for his 25th stolen base of the season. Steinfeldt then brought him home with a single.

After six: Chicago 3 Boston 1.

Noonan led off the top of the seventh with a triple and then scored when Reulbach tripled. Reulbach would go on to score when Tenney was unable to field a Chance grounder. Schulte brought Chance home with a double. Steinfeldt then singled to center but Bates threw Schulte out at home as he tried to score from second.

Dolan would lead off the bottom of the seventh with a triple and would go on to score when Needham grounded out to short.

In the top of the ninth, Evers would deliver his 10th sacrifice hit of the season, moving Reulbach to second. Hofman would then bring Reulbach home with a single. Hofman would later try to steal third but end up scoring instead on a Needham throwing error.

It was another dominating win for the Cubs over the Beaneaters as they out hit Boston 14-5.

Final score: Chicago 8 Boston 2.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Ed Reulbach 9.0 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 2 for 3, 3B, RBI, 2 R

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

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Brooklyn 7 St Louis 6 19 innings
Cincinnati 3 New York 2
Philadelphia 4 Pittsburgh 0

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Jimmy Dygert Philadelphia Athletics 8.2 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 11 K

2. Doc Scanlan Brooklyn Superbas 12.0 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 9 K

3. Addie Joss Cleveland Naps 10.0 IP, 8 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, W

Togie Pittinger of the Philadelphia Phillies pitched a complete game shutout against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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JULY 29, 2016
The entire National League has the day off. The Cubs will finish the series in Boston tomorrow.

STANDINGS
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Philadelphia 63-29
Cleveland 54-39
Chicago 49-43
St Louis 47-46
Boston 44-48
Washington 40-53
Detroit 38-54
New York 35-58

NATIONAL LEAGUE
New York 61-34
Chicago 60-36
Pittsburgh 55-38
Philadelphia 49-45
Cincinnati 48-48
St Louis 42-55
Brooklyn 40-55
Boston 24-68

CHICAGO CUBS TEAM LEADERS
BATTING AVERAGE
Frank Schulte .353
Harry Steinfeldt .349
Frank Chance .323

HOME RUNS
Frank Schulte 5
Three tied with 2

RBI
Frank Schulte 65
Harry Steinfeldt 55
Joe Tinker 44

ERA
Mordecai Brown 1.28
Jack Pfiester 1.47
Fred Beebe 1.62

WINS
Mordecai Brown 16
Ed Reulbach 15
Jack Pfiester 14

STRIKEOUTS
Fred Beebe 129
Ed Reulbach 118
Jack Pfiester 104

CHICAGO CUBS TEAM STATS AND NL RANK
Runs Scored 392 2nd
Batting Average .273 1st
OBP .333 1st
Home Runs 14 t-3rd
Stolen Bases 200 1st
Runs against 247 1st
Starters ERA 1.69 1st
Bullpen ERA 4.26 7th
Defensive Eff .725 1st

CHICAGO CUBS CURRENT INJURIES
C Johnny Kling diagnosis pending

LF Jimmy Sheckard out, 2 weeks; DL 8 days left.

1B Bull Smith out, one week; DL, 6 days left.

SS Joe Tinker out, 2 weeks; DL, 0 days left.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Washington 40-53 at Chicago 49-43
Boston 44-48 at St Louis 47-46

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Washington 5 Chicago 3
Boston 2 St Louis 1

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Fred Glade St Louis Browns 9.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 7 K

2. Cy Young Boston Americans 9.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, W

3. Frank Owen Washington Senators 9.0 IP, 8 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 0 K, W

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JULY 30, 1906
Today is the final game of the series in Boston between the Cubs and the Beaneaters. The Cubs are still looking for their first series sweep of Boston this season. Chicago has won four straight. The Beaneaters have lost four of their last five.

The Cubs placed C Johnny Kling on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 27th.

AL Player of the Week: 3B Rube Oldring Philadelphia Athletics

NL Player of the Week: 2B Sammy Strang New York Giants

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

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
New York 35-58 at Cleveland 54-39
Philadelphia 63-29 at Detroit 38-54
Washington 41-53 at Chicago 49-44
Boston 45-48 at St Louis 47-47

NATIONAL LEAGUE
St Louis 42-55 at Brooklyn 40-55
Cincinnati 48-48 at New York 61-34
Pittsburgh 55-38 at Philadelphia 49-45

CHICAGO CUBS (60-36) AT BOSTON BEANEATERS (24-68)
MATCHUPS
SP Jack Pfiester vs Irv Young Advantage Chicago
C Pat Moran vs Tom Needham Advantage Chicago
1B Frank Chance vs Fred Tenney Advantage Chicago
2B Johnny Evers vs Allie Strobel Advantage Chicago
3B Harry Steinfeldt vs Dave Brain Advantage Chicago
SS Solly Hofman vs Al Bridwell Advantage Chicago
LF Pete Noonan vs Del Howard Advantage Boston
CF Jimmy Slagle vs Johnny Bates Advantage Push
RF Frank Schulte vs Cozy P Dolan Advantage Chicago
Overall Advantage Chicago

Steinfeldt led off the game by hitting his 20th double of the season. But he would be caught stealing third.

In the top of the second, Slagle put the Cubs on the board with an RBI single. Noonan addeda two-run triple. Strobel then threw the ball away on a Steinfeldt grounder and Noonan was able to score from third as the Cubs scored four in the inning.

In the top of the third, Slagle came through again with an RBI single. Slagle was then thrown out trying to swipe second base, givingNeedham 75 caught stealers on the season.

In the bottom of the third, the Superbas got on the board thanks to an RBI single by Bridwell.

After three: Chicago 5 Boston 1.

Dolan led off the bottom of the fifth with a triple and then scored on a Strobel groundout to short.

In the bottom of the sixth, Brain hit an RBI triple.

After six: Chicago 5 Boston 3.

In the top of the eighth, Strobel threw the ball away on a Chance grounder to commit his 30th error of the season at second base. The Cubs then turned that into an RBI single for Schulte. Slagle then added yet another RBI single. Moran followed with a single but Bates threw Slagle out at home as he was trying to score from second.

Those eighth inning runs put the game away. The Cubs had pounded out eleven more hits as they finally finished a sweep of the Beaneaters.

Final score: Chicago 7 Boston 3.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Jimmy Slagle 4 for 4, 2B, 3 RBI, R

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

NATIONAL LEAGUE
St Louis 10 Brooklyn 2
Cincinnati 5 New York 3
Pittsburgh 7 Philadelphia 3

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Doc White Chicago White Sox 9.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, W

2. Jimmy Slagle Chicago Cubs 4 for 4, 2B, 3 RBI, R

3. Roy Patterson Cleveland Naps 9.0 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, W



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JULY 31, 1906
The Cubs continue their road trip today as they begin a four game series in Philadelphia against the Phillies. The Cubs have won five straight and outscored the Beaneaters 29-7 and out them 49-20 in the four game sweep. The Cubs lead the season series 6-5.

The Major League Baseball trading deadline is today.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
New York 35-59 at Cleveland 55-39
Philadelphia 63-30 at Detroit 39-54

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Cincinnati 49-48 at Boston 24-69
Pittsburgh 56-38 at Brooklyn 40-55
St Louis 43-55 at New York 61-35

CHICAGO CUBS (61-36) AT PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES (49-46)
MATCHUPS
SP Mordecai Brown vs Kid Nichols Advantage Chicago
C Pat Moran vs Red Dooin Advantage Push
1B Frank Chance vs Kitty Bransfield Advantage Chicago
2B Johnny Evers vs Kid Gleason Advantage Chicago
3B Harry Steinfeldt vs Ernie Courtney Advantage Chicago
SS Solly Hofman vs Mickey Doolan Advantage Chicago
LF Pete Noonan vs Sherry Magee Advantage Philadelphia
CF Jimmy Slagle vs Roy A Thomas Advantage Philadelphia
RF Frank Schulte vs John Titus Advantage Chicago
Overall Advantage Chicago

The top of the first ended with Hofman thrown out at second as Dooin picked up his 75th caught base stealer of the season.

In the bottom of the second, Doolan hit his 10th triple of the season. But he would be stranded at third.

In the top of the third, the Cubs cashed in a lead off triple by Noonan with Steinfeldt successfully executing the squeeze bunt.

After three: Chicago 1 Philadelphia 0.

In the top of the fourth, the Cubs tried another squeeze play withEvers at bat but this time Chance was thrown out at home.

After six: Chicago 1 Philadelphia 0.

In the bottom of the ninth, Magee tied the game with a two out RBI single. An international walk to Titus loaded the bases but Bransfield grounded to third to send the game into extra innings.

After nine: Chicago 1 Philadelphia 1.

Walter Moser took the mound for the Phillies in the top of the tenth inning.

In the bottom of the tenth, Thomas ended the game withan RBI single.

Final score: Philadelphia 2 Chicago 1 10 innings.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Kid Nichols 9.0 IP, 7 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 5 BB, 1 K

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
New York 2 Cleveland 0
Philadelphia 3 Detroit 2 11 innings

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Boston 6 Cincinnati 2
Pittsburgh 7 Brooklyn 0
New York 3 St Louis 2 10 innings

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Christy Mathewson New York Giants 10.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, W

2. Bill Hogg New York Highlanders 9.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, W

3. Deacon Phillippe 9.0 IP, 7 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, W

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AUGUST 1, 1906
Today is the second game in the series in Philadelphia between the Cubs and the Phillies. The Phillies were down to their last out yesterday before rallying to win in extra innings.

AL Batter of the Month: RF Sam Crawford Detroit Tigers

NL Batter of the Month: RF Frank Schulte Chicago Cubs

AL Pitcher of the Month: Eddie Plank Philadelphia Athletics

NL Pitcher of the Month: Mordecai Brown Chicago Cubs

AL Rookie of the Month: 3B Rube Oldring Philadelphia Athletics

NL Rookie of the Month: SP Ed Karger Pittsburgh Pirates

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Philadelphia 64-30 at Cleveland 55-40
New York 36-59 at Detroit 39-55
Boston 46-48 at Chicago 50-44
Washington 41-54 at St Louis 47-48

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Cincinnati 49-49 at Boston 25-69
Pittsburgh 57-38 at Brooklyn 40-57
St Louis 43-56 at New York 62-35

CHICAGO CUBS (61-37) AT PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES (50-46)
MATCHUPS
SP Fred Beebe vs Johnny Lush Advantage Chicago
C Pat Moran vs Red Dooin Advantage Push
1B Frank Chance vs Kitty Bransfield Advantage Chicago
2B Johnny Evers vs Kid Gleason Advantage Chicago
3B Harry Steinfeldt vs Ernie Courtney Advantage Chicago
SS Solly Hofman vs Mickey Doolan Advantage Chicago
LF Pete Noonan vs Sherry Magee Advantage Philadelphia
CF Jimmy Slagle vs Roy A Thomas Advantage Philadelphia
RF Frank Schulte vs John Titus Advantage Chicago
Overall Advantage Chicago

In the top of the first, Steinfeldt was thrown out trying to swipe third, giving Dooin 80 caught base stealers on the season.

After three: Chicago 0 Philadelphia 0.

The bottom of the sixth ended with Moran throwing Doolan out at second for his 30th caught base stealer of the season.

After six: Chicago 0 Philadelphia 0.

In the bottom of the eighth, Titus finally broke the scoreless tie with an RBI single with two out.

Lush then struck out the side in the top of the ninth to get the complete game shutout.

Final score: Philadelphia 1 Chicago 0.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Johnny Lush 9.0 IP, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 7 K

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Philadelphia 3 Cleveland 1 10 innings
New York 5 Detroit 1
Chicago 3 Boston 2 10 innings
St Louis 6 Washington 4

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Cincinnati 10 Boston 2
Brooklyn 3 Pittsburgh 2
New York 4 St Louis 3 14 innings

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Johnny Lush Philadelphia Phillies 9.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 7 K, W

2. Frank E Smith Chicago White Sox 10.0 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 8 K, W

3. Charles Bender Philadelphia Athletics 9.1 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, W



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AUGUST 2, 1906
Today is the third game in the series in Philadelphia between the Cubs and the Phillies. The Cubs held the Phillies to three total runs in the first two games of this series. And lost both games.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Philadelphia 65-30 at Cleveland 55-41
New York 37-59 at Detroit 39-56
Boston 46-49 at Chicago 51-44
Washington 41-55 at St Louis 48-48

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Cincinnati 50-49 at Boston 25-70
Pittsburgh 57-39 at Brooklyn 41-57
St Louis 43-57 at New York 63-35

CHICAGO CUBS (61-38) AT PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES (51-46)
MATCHUPS
SP Ed Reulbach vs Togie Pittinger Advantage Chicago
C Pat Moran vs Red Dooin Advantage Push
1B Frank Chance vs Kitty Bransfield Advantage Chicago
2B Johnny Evers vs Kid Gleason Advantage Chicago
3B Harry Steinfeldt vs Ernie Courtney Advantage Chicago
SS Solly Hofman vs Mickey Doolan Advantage Chicago
LF Pete Noonan vs Sherry Magee Advantage Philadelphia
CF Jimmy Slagle vs Roy A Thomas Advantage Philadelphia
RF Frank Schulte vs John Titus Advantage Chicago
Overall Advantage Chicago

In the top of the first, Schulte put the Cubs on the board with an RBI triple. Hofman then scored Schulte with a single.

Reulbach had a no-hitter through three.

After three: Chicago 2 Philadelphia 0.

In the bottom of the fifth, Slagle injured his back trying to catch a flyball and had to leave the game. He was replaced by Tom Walsh.

Courtney led off the bottom of the sixth with a single to break up the no-hitter. But he would be stranded at second.

After six: Chicago 2 Philadelphia 0.

In the bottom of the seventh, Doolan put the Phillies on the board with an RBI single.

In the top of the eighth, the Cubs loaded the bases with nobody out. Schulte flew out to left without bringing in a run. Hofman then grounded into the 4-2 fielder's choice for the second out. Walsh then grounded to short to retire the side and the Cubs got nothing.

In the bottom of the eighth, Thomas tied the game with an RBI single.

Walter Moser came on to pitch for the Phillies in the top of the ninth.

In the bottom of the ninth, Dooin delivered the two out walk off RBI single.

Final score: Philadelphia 3 Chicago 2.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Togie Pittinger 8.0 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 7 K

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Cleveland 2 Philadelphia 1 10 innings
Detroit 4 New York 0
Boston 3 Chicago 2 15 innings
St Louis 8 Washington 4

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Cincinnati 6 Boston 2
Brooklyn 4 Pittsburgh 2
New York 3 St Louis 2 12 innings

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Frank Oberlin Boston Americans 12.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 5 K

2. Red Donahue Detroit Tigers 9.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, W

3. Addie Joss Cleveland Naps 10.0 IP, 7 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, W

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AUGUST 3, 1906
The Cubs will hope to avoid being swept in Philadelphia as they face the Phillies today in the final game of the series. The Cubs have lost each game in the series by just one run as they have only been able to score three total runs in the series.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Philadelphia 65-31 at Cleveland 56-41
New York 37-60 at Detroit 40-56
Boston 47-49 at Chicago 51-45
Washington 41-56 at St Louis 49-48

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Cincinnati 51-49 at Boston 25-71
Pittsburgh 57-40 at Brooklyn 42-57
St Louis 43-58 at New York 64-35

CHICAGO CUBS (61-39) AT PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES (52-46)
MATCHUPS
SP Jack Pfiester vs Tully Sparks Advantage Chicago
C Pat Moran vs Jerry Donovan Advantage Chicago
1B Frank Chance vs Kitty Bransfield Advantage Chicago
2B Johnny Evers vs Kid Gleason Advantage Chicago
3B Harry Steinfeldt vs Ernie Courtney Advantage Chicago
SS Solly Hofman vs Mickey Doolan Advantage Chicago
LF Pete Noonan vs Sherry Magee Advantage Philadelphia
CF Jimmy Slagle vs Roy A Thomas Advantage Philadelphia
RF Frank Schulte vs John Titus Advantage Chicago
Overall Advantage Chicago

In the bottom of the first, Titus put the Phillies on the board with an RBI single.

In the bottom of the second, the Phillies cashed in back-to-back Cubs errors as Donovan hit a two-run double. In two innings, the Phillies had scored three unearned runs.

After three: Philadelphia 3 Chicago 0.

The Cubs got on the board in the top of the fourth as a Chance scored from third on a Hofman groundout to short.

In the bottom of the sixth, Gleason struck out for the 40th time this season. But the fourth error of the game by the Cubs led to a Sparks RBI single.

After six: Philadelphia 4 Chicago 1.

Carl Lundgren took the mound for the Cubs in the bottom of the eighth.

Sparks got the perfect ninth inning as the Phillies completed the sweep.

Final score: Philadelphia 4 Chicago 1.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Tully Sparks 9.0 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 1 for 4, RBI

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Philadelphia 8 Cleveland 0
Detroit 6 New York 2
Chicago 4 Boston 1
St Louis 3 Washington 2

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Boston 5 Cincinnati 1
Pittsburgh 1 Brooklyn 0
New York 8 St Louis 1

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Rube Waddell Philadelphia Athletics 9.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 8 K, W

2. Harry Howell St Louis Browns 9.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, W

3. Irv Young Boston Beaneaters 9.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, W

Sam Leever of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitched a complete game shutout against the Brooklyn Superbas.

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AUGUST 4, 1906
The Cubs continue their road trip as they begin a four games in five days series in New York against the first place Giants. The Cubs only scored four total runs in four games while being swept in Philadelphia. The Giants have won four straight. The Cubs lead the season series 7-5.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Philadelphia 66-31 at Cleveland 56-42
New York 37-61 at Detroit 41-56
Boston 47-50 at Chicago 52-45
Washington 41-57 at St Louis 50-48

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Pittsburgh 58-40 at Boston 26-71
Cincinnati 51-50 at Brooklyn 42-58
St Louis 43-59 at Philadelphia 53-46

CHICAGO CUBS (61-40) AT NEW YORK GIANTS (65-35)
MATCHUPS
SP Mordecai Brown vs Christy Mathewson Advantage New York
C Pete Noonan vs Roger Bresnahan Advantage New York
1B Frank Chance vs Dan McGann Advantage Chicago
2B Johnny Evers vs Sammy Strang Advantage New York
3B Harry Steinfeldt vs Art Devlin Advantage Push
SS Solly Hofman vs Bill Dahlen Advantage Chicago
LF Pat Moran vs Sam Mertes Advantage New York
CF Jimmy Slagle vs Frank Burke Advantage Chicago
RF Frank Schulte vs Ollie Pickering Advantage Chicago
Overall Advantage Chicago

In the bottom of the second, the Giants loaded the bases with nobody out. Burke put the Giants on the board with a run-scoring single. Mathewson grounded into the 4-2 fielder's choice for the first out. Pickering then scored on a wild pitch. Burke came home when Bresnahan grounded to short. A walk and an error and the bases were loaded with two out. Devlin then flew out to center to end the inning as the Giants batted around the order.

After three: New York 3 Chicago 0.

Nothing of note happened in the middle innings.

After six: New York 3 Chicago 0.

In the top of the seventh, Slagle put the Cubs on the board with an RBI single.

In the bottom of the seventh, the Giants loaded the bases with one out. Mertes then scored on a wild pitch.

Carl Lundgren took the mound for the Cubs in the bottom of the eighth.

Mathewson finished off the ninth as the Cubs were again held to a single run.

Final score: New York 4 Chicago 1.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Christy Mathewson 9.0 IP, 10 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 5 K

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

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Boston 3 Pittsburgh 0
Cincinnati 1 Brooklyn 0
St Louis 6 Philadelphia 1

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Orval Overall Cincinnati Reds 9.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, W

2. Gus Thompson 9.0 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, W

3. Red Murray St Louis Cardinals 3 for 5, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R



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AUGUST 5, 1906
The Cubs have the day off as there are no National League games being played today.

STANDINGS
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Philadelphia 67-31
Cleveland 56-43
Chicago 53-45
St Louis 51-48
Boston 47-51
Detroit 41-57
Washington 41-58
New York 38-61

NATIONAL LEAGUE
New York 66-35
Chicago 61-41
Pittsburgh 58-41
Philadelphia 53-47
Cincinnati 52-50
St Louis 44-59
Brooklyn 42-59
Boston 27-71
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CHICAGO CUBS TEAM LEADERS
BATTING AVERAGE
Frank Schulte .344
Harry Steinfeldt .343
Frank Chance .321

HOME RUNS
Frank Schulte 5
Three tied at 2

RBI
Frank Schulte 67
Harry Steinfeldt 56
Joe Tinker 44

ERA
Mordecai Brown 1.40
Jack Pfiester 1.49
Fred Beebe 1.56

WINS
Mordecai Brown 16
Jack Pfiester and Ed Reulbach 15

STRIKEOUTS
Fred Beebe 134
Ed Reulbach 121
Jack Pfiester 111

CHICAGO CUBS TEAM STATS AND NL RANK
Runs Scored 404 2nd
Batting average .270 1st
OBP .330 2nd
Home Runs 14 5th
Stolen Bases 209 1st
Runs against 264 1st
Starters ERA 1.70 1st
Bullpen ERA 3.68 7th
Defensive Eff .723 1st

CHICAGO CUBS CURRENT INJURIES
C Johnny Kling out, 6 days; DL, 7 days left.

LF Jimmy Sheckard out, 1 week; DL, 1 day left.

CF Jimmy Slagle DtD, 1 week.

1B Bull Smith out, 1 day; DL, 0 days left.

SS Joe Tinker out, 2 weeks; DL, 0 days left.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Philadelphia 67-31 at Chicago 53-45
New York 38-61 at St Louis 51-48

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Chicago 1 Philadelphia 0
St Louis 4 New York 3

TOP PERFORMERS
1 Frank E Smith Chicago White Sox 9.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, W

2. Charles Bender Philadelphia Athletics 8.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 K

3. Barney Pelty St Louis Browns 9.0 IP, 8 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, W

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AUGUST 6, 1906
The series in New York between the Cubs and the Giants resumes today. The Cubs are in their longest losing streak of the season at five games. The Cubs have not scored more than two runs in any game during this losing streak.

The Cubs activated 1B Bull Smith from the disabled list.

AL Player of the Week: SP Bill Hogg New York Highlanders

NL Player of the Week: 1B Jim Nealon Pittsburgh Pirates

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

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston 47-51 at Cleveland 56-43
Washington 41-58 at Detroit 41-57
Philadelphia 67-32 at Chicago 54-45
New York 38-62 at St Louis 52-48

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Pittsburgh 58-41 at Boston 27-71
Cincinnati 52-50 at Brooklyn 42-59
St Louis 44-59 at Philadelphia 53-47

CHICAGO CUBS (61-41) AT NEW YORK GIANTS (66-35)
MATCHUPS
SP Mordecai Brown vs Jack J Powell Advantage Push
C Pat Moran vs Roger Bresnahan Advantage New York
1B Frank Chance vs Dan McGann Advantage Chicago
2B Johnny Evers vs Sammy Strang Advantage New York
3B Harry Steinfeldt vs Art Devlin Advantage Push
SS Solly Hofman vs Bill Dahlen Advantage Chicago
LF Pete Noonan vs Sam Mertes Advantage New York
CF Jimmy Slagle vs Frank Burke Advantage Chicago
RF Frank Schulte vs Ollie Pickering Advantage Chicago
Overall Advantage Chicago

In the top of the second, the Cubs had runners at the corners with one out. Moran then beat out the 4-6-3, allowing Schulte to score from third to put the Cubs on the board.

In the bottom of the third, Mertes hit his 20th double of the season. McGann then singled to bring Mertes in with the tying run. Devlin followed with his 40th walk of the season before Strang grounded to first to end the inning.

After three: Chicago 1 New York 1.

In the bottom of the fourth, a throwing error by Evers on a ground ball from Burke allowed Dahlen to score from second to give the Giants the lead.

In the bottom of the fifth, Strang picked up an RBI single. Strang then swiped second for his 10th stolen base of the season. However, he would be stranded at second.

In the top of the sixth, a run-scoring single by Steinfeldt cut the Giants lead to one. Slagle then singled as well but Burke threw Chance out at home as he was trying to score from second.

Two more errors in the bottom of the sixth allowed the Giants to tack on another run.

After six: New York 4 Chicago 2.

In the bottom of the seventh, Devlin struck out for the 40th time this season.

The Cubs, however, would once again be held to just two runs and could not overcome their four errors as they lost their sixth straight.

Final score: New York 4 Chicago 2.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Jack J Powell 9.0 IP, 9 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 5 K

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Cleveland 3 Boston 2 10 innings
Washington 9 Detroit 5
Philadelphia 1 Chicago 0 11 innings
St Louis 4 New York 1

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Pittsburgh 3 Boston 2
Brooklyn 6 Cincinnati 4
St Louis 3 Philadelphia 2

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Jimmy Dygert Philadelphia Athletics 11.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, 2 K, W

2. Nick Altrock Chicago White Sox 11.0 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 5 BB, 4 K

3. Fred Glade St Louis Browns 9.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, W



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AUGUST 7, 1906
The collapsing Cubs continue their road trip today in the third game of the series in New York against the Giants. The Cubs have lost six straight and have scored just seven runs combined in the losing streak.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston 47-52 at Cleveland 57-43
Washington 42-58 at Detroit 41-58
Philadelphia 68-32 at Chicago 54-46
New York 38-63 at St Louis 53-48

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Pittsburgh 59-41 at Boston 27-72
Cincinnati 52-51 at Brooklyn 43-59
St Louis 45-59 at Philadelphia 53-48

CHICAGO CUBS (61-42) AT NEW YORK GIANTS (67-35)
MATCHUPS
SP Ed Reulbach vs Red Ames Advantage New York
C Pat Moran vs Roger Bresnahan Advantage New York
1B Frank Chance vs Dan McGann Advantage Chicago
2B Johnny Evers vs Sammy Strang Advantage New York
3B Harry Steinfeldt vs Art Devlin Advantage Push
SS Solly Hofman vs Bill Dahlen Advantage Chicago
LF Pete Noonan vs Sam Mertes Advantage New York
CF Jimmy Slagle vs Frank Burke Advantage Chicago
RF Frank Schulte vs Ollie Pickering Advantage Chicago
Overall Advantage Chicago

In the top of the first, Chance, after McGann had dropped a foul popup, took advantage of his second chance and hit an RBI double.

In the top of the third, Hofman hit an RBI double but injured his leg sliding into second. He was replaced by Bull Smith.

After three: Chicago 2 New York 0.

In the bottom of the fourth, the Giants loaded the bases with nobody out. Pickering then put the Giants on the board with a sacrifice fly. Smith committed an error on a Burke grounder and bases were loaded with one out. Ames flew out to center and there were two down. Reulbach then struck out Bresnahan to end the inning and the Cubs still had the lead.

In the bottom of the sixth, Pickering tied the game with an infield single that scored Strang from third.

After six: Chicago 2 New York 2.

In the bottom of the seventh, Devlin gave the Giants the lead with an RBI single. Strang then followed with his fourth hit of the game, an RBI double. Dahlen then knocked Strang in with a single. Noonan then dropped a Pickering fly ball and Dahlen scored the inning's fourth run.

In the bottom of the eighth, Bresnahan scored from third when McGann grounded out to first.

The two teams combined to commit nine errors. The Giants had twelve hits and for the seventh straight game, the Cubs failed to score three runs.

Final score: New York 7 Chicago 2.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Red Ames 9.0 IP, 8 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 6 K

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Cleveland 3 Boston 1
Washington 5 Detroit 1 10 innings
St Louis 4 New York 2
Philadelphia at Chicago ppd

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Pittsburgh 5 Boston 1
Cincinnati 5 Brooklyn 1
Philadelphia 5 St Louis 1

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Carl Druhot Cincinnati Reds 9.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, W

2. Ed Karger Pittsburgh Pirates 9.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, W

3. Charlie E Smith Washington Senators 10.0 IP, 8 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, W



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AUGUST 8, 1906
The Cubs try to avoid being swept for the second straight series as they complete the series in New York today against the Giants. Chicago has lost seven straight. New York has won seven straight. The Cubs have gone from a half game out of first place to seven and a half back and in third place, having been passed by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

St Louis Cardinals C Mike Grady signed a one year extension worth $3,909.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Philadelphia 68-32 at Chicago 54-46 (2)
Boston 47-53 at Cleveland 58-43
Washington 43-58 at Detroit 41-59
New York 38-64 at St Louis 54-48

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Pittsburgh 60-41 at Boston 27-73
Cincinnati 53-51 at Brooklyn 43-60
St Louis 45-60 at Philadelphia 54-48

CHICAGO CUBS (61-43) AT NEW YORK GIANTS (68-35)
MATCHUPS
SP Jack Pfiester vs Dummy Taylor Advantage Chicago
C Pat Moran vs Roger Bresnahan Advantage New York
1B Frank Chance vs Dan McGann Advantage Chicago
2B Johnny Evers vs Sammy Strang Advantage New York
3B Harry Steinfeldt vs Art Devlin Advantage Push
SS Solly Hofman vs Bill Dahlen Advantage Chicago
LF Pete Noonan vs Sam Mertes Advantage New York
CF Jimmy Slagle vs Frank Burke Advantage Chicago
RF Frank Schulte vs Ollie Pickering Advantage Chicago
Overall Advantage Chicago

Taylor had a no-hitter through three.

In the bottom of the third, Strang drew a one out walk for his 70th base on balls of the season. But he would be stranded at second.

After three: Chicago 0 New York 0.

In the bottom of the fourth, Mertes put the Giants on the board with a solo home run.

Moran led off the bottom of the fifth with a single to give the Cubs their first hit of the game. He would later score to tie the game on an Evers sacrifice fly. Hofman then delivered a two out RBI single to give the Cubs the lead.

After six: Chicago 2 New York 1.

In the bottom of the ninth, the Giants loaded the bases with two out and tied the game when Devlin scored on a wild pitch. Burke then grounded to short to send the game into extra innings.

After nine: Chicago 2 New York 2.

In the top of the tenth, the Cubs loaded the bases with nobody out. Chance went down on strikes for the first out. Schulte then hit an RBI single and the Cubs finally had scored more than two runs in a game. Steinfeldt added an RBI single. Slagle then brought in two with a double. Moran capped off the scoring with a sacrifice fly. Weldon Henley took the mound for the Giants with a runner on second and two out and he finally ended the Cubs onslaught.

In the bottom of the tenth, Bresnahan hit a run-scoring double. But that is all the Giants would get as the Cubs seven game losing streak finally came to an end.

Final score: Chicago 7 New York 3 10 innings.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Jack Pfiester 10.0 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 7 K

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Chicago 2 Philadelphia 0 Game 1
Chicago 3 Philadelphia 1 Game 2
Boston 1 Cleveland 0
Washington 3 Detroit 1 11 innings
St Louis 2 New York 0

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Boston 2 Pittsburgh 1
Cincinnati 6 Brooklyn 3
St Louis 3 Philadelphia 2

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Ed Walsh Chicago White Sox 9.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, W

2. Benny Jacobson St Louis Browns 9.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, W

3. Cy Falkenberg Washington Senators 11.0 IP, 9 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, W

Cy Young of the Boston Americans pitched a complete game shutout against the Cleveland Naps.

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