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Big Six · 05-26-2003, 11:23 PM

Boston Herald, Thursday, October 2. 1909
Special Baseball Edition

GIANTS' BATS AWAKEN
Mathewson is Surprise Starter as New York Wins, 7-4
Giants Hit Dinneen Hard, Record 14 Hits

NEW YORK--Wily John McGraw pulled one from his hat this afternoon, making a surprising switch that raised the spirits of his squad and sent the large gathering of rooters into a frenzy.

While "Red" Ames warmed up along the first base line, elsewhere in the Polo Grounds, another righthander was loosening his arm. It was Christy Mathewson, and when Matty appeared, his white duster blowing in the breeze, the crowd stood to its feet as one, loosing a roar that could be heard to New Haven. Matty was not at his best, as one might expect for a man who toiled thirteen innings three days earlier. He allowed eleven Red Sox hits and four runs, but his mates amassed more: fourteen hits, good for seven runs and a first victory for the National League champions in this World Series....

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*An uneventful day for Pat O'Farrell, who went 0-4, striking out once. Pat is suffering through a bit of a slump in the Series, as he's now 3-15 for the Series, and is hitless in his last eight plate appearances, with one walk.

05-26-2003, 11:23 PM	#60 (permalink)
Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 2,036 Thanked 19x in 18 posts	A surprise for the Red Sox Boston Herald, Thursday, October 2. 1909 Special Baseball Edition GIANTS' BATS AWAKEN Mathewson is Surprise Starter as New York Wins, 7-4 Giants Hit Dinneen Hard, Record 14 Hits NEW YORK--Wily John McGraw pulled one from his hat this afternoon, making a surprising switch that raised the spirits of his squad and sent the large gathering of rooters into a frenzy. While "Red" Ames warmed up along the first base line, elsewhere in the Polo Grounds, another righthander was loosening his arm. It was Christy Mathewson, and when Matty appeared, his white duster blowing in the breeze, the crowd stood to its feet as one, loosing a roar that could be heard to New Haven. Matty was not at his best, as one might expect for a man who toiled thirteen innings three days earlier. He allowed eleven Red Sox hits and four runs, but his mates amassed more: fourteen hits, good for seven runs and a first victory for the National League champions in this World Series.... (rest of article missing) *An uneventful day for Pat O'Farrell, who went 0-4, striking out once. Pat is suffering through a bit of a slump in the Series, as he's now 3-15 for the Series, and is hitless in his last eight plate appearances, with one walk.