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amead17 · 01-24-2026, 08:52 AM

MATHEWSON FELLED BY INJURY IN GIANTS’ SHUTOUT OF BRAVES

By Charles H. Wentworth, Sporting Times
September 7th, 1915

The New York Giants blanked the Boston Braves by a score of 4–0 at the Polo Grounds today, pushing their season mark to 74–56, but the victory came at a heavy price with the loss of Christy Mathewson to a serious injury.

Mathewson, the 35-year-old veteran who has endured a season of shifting fortunes after beginning the year in the bullpen before reclaiming a place in the rotation in mid-June, was nearing the close of the second inning when misfortune struck. As he delivered a pitch, he suddenly clutched at his elbow in evident pain. The training staff was summoned at once and, after a brief examination, signaled that his afternoon was finished. Mathewson was removed from the contest and escorted back to the clubhouse.

In his brief appearance, Mathewson worked 1⅔ innings, surrendering two hits and one base on balls while allowing no runs. For the season, he has started 17 games and appeared in 53 contests overall, compiling a 14–8 record with an earned run average of 3.03.

After the game, the news proved grim. It was announced that Mathewson had suffered a torn elbow ligament and will require an estimated nine months of recovery, leading some to question whether the game will again see the famed right-hander on the mound.

Mathewson spoke quietly afterward, saying, “I’ve had my share of ups and downs this year, but this is a hard blow. All I can do now is see how the arm responds and take things as they come.”

Giants manager General Stafford was solemn in his remarks. “Christy’s meant a great deal to this club, this season and for many years,” he said. “We’ll stand by him and hope for the best, but it’s a serious injury and there’s no disguising that.”

01-24-2026, 08:52 AM	#690
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,284	MATHEWSON FELLED BY INJURY IN GIANTS’ SHUTOUT OF BRAVES By Charles H. Wentworth, Sporting Times September 7th, 1915 The New York Giants blanked the Boston Braves by a score of 4–0 at the Polo Grounds today, pushing their season mark to 74–56, but the victory came at a heavy price with the loss of Christy Mathewson to a serious injury. Mathewson, the 35-year-old veteran who has endured a season of shifting fortunes after beginning the year in the bullpen before reclaiming a place in the rotation in mid-June, was nearing the close of the second inning when misfortune struck. As he delivered a pitch, he suddenly clutched at his elbow in evident pain. The training staff was summoned at once and, after a brief examination, signaled that his afternoon was finished. Mathewson was removed from the contest and escorted back to the clubhouse. In his brief appearance, Mathewson worked 1⅔ innings, surrendering two hits and one base on balls while allowing no runs. For the season, he has started 17 games and appeared in 53 contests overall, compiling a 14–8 record with an earned run average of 3.03. After the game, the news proved grim. It was announced that Mathewson had suffered a torn elbow ligament and will require an estimated nine months of recovery, leading some to question whether the game will again see the famed right-hander on the mound. Mathewson spoke quietly afterward, saying, “I’ve had my share of ups and downs this year, but this is a hard blow. All I can do now is see how the arm responds and take things as they come.” Giants manager General Stafford was solemn in his remarks. “Christy’s meant a great deal to this club, this season and for many years,” he said. “We’ll stand by him and hope for the best, but it’s a serious injury and there’s no disguising that.”