Baseball in Boston -- 1901 & Beyond

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Contrary to the attached news article, the Beaneaters captured their 3rd consecutive NL Title and have their focus set on repeating as World Series champion. They will square off against the New York Highlanders.

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For the 3rd consecutive year, Cincinnati Reds superstar Nap Lajoie took home the National League batting crown with a .338 (205 for 606) average.

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Cleveland Naps slugger Ed Delahanty took home the American League batting title with a .345 average (201 for 583).

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The top batting game performances for the 1903 season. Only 1 Boston American player made the top-25 list (Chick Stahl at #20).

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The top pitching performances for the 1903 season; Sam Leever with the #2 spot.

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Final standings for the 1903 regular season. The New York Highlanders took home the American League title with a 5 game separation over the 2nd place Philadelphia Athletics. The National League title went to the Boston Beaneaters over the St. Louis Cardinals.

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A look at the "World" view of player and team leaders for the completed 1903 seasons.

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Regular season batting stats for the Boston Americans sorted by at-bats. A nice season for Fred Clarke (6.5 WAR, 2.15 WPA) and Bill Lange (6.2 WAR, 0.28 WPA), Frank Chance regressed a little but still solid overall, and liked how Danny Shay performed in the last 1/3 of the season. It was disappointing to see how Kid Elberfeld and Dave Brain played this year.

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Pitching stats for the Boston Americans; sorted by innings pitched. Overall, solid pitching but no real standout performance. I am concerned with some regression and will likely need to shake things up heading into the 1904 season.

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The 1903 World Series is about to begin; pitting the New York Highlanders (82-58) against the Boston Beaneaters (80-60). Following historical rule, this is a best of 9 series.

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What a crazy game that required 16 innings of play before the New York Highlanders (1-0) topped the Boston Beaneaters (0-1) by a score of 5 to 4.

Christy Mathewson (1-0) picked up the complete-game win; permitting 4 earned runs on 14 hits and 5 walks, striking out 11 on a total 213 pitches thrown; Game Score 84. Ed Killian had a no-decision outing in which he allowed 4 runs (2 earned) on 17 hits and 5 walks in 14 innings of play (240 total pitches); Game Score 66. Vic Willis (0-1) took the loss after he served up 1 earned run on 4 hits in 1 inning of play.

Lave Cross (3 for 8, Double, 3 RBIs), Jimmy Bannon (4 for 7, 1 Run), and Harry Davis (3 for 5, Run, RBI, 2 Walks) played well in the Highlanders victory, while Emmet Heidrick (4 for 8, 2 Doubles, 2 Runs, 2 Stolen Bases), Jimmy Sebring (5 for 7, 2 Doubles, RBI, 2 Stolen Bases) and Jimmy Williams (1 for 4, Homerun, Run, 2 RBIs, 2 Walks) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Christy Mathewson

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A dominant pitching performance by Addie Joss propelled the New York Highlanders (2-0) to a 4 to 1 victory over the Boston Beaneaters (0-2).

Joss (1-0) limited the opposition to 1 unearned run on 5 hits and 1 walk, striking out 9, to cruise during the 128 pitch outing; Game Score 83. Bill Bernhard (0-1) was tagged with the loss after allowing 4 runs (3 earned) on 5 hits and 1 walk; Game Score 60.

The Highlanders were led at the plate by Harry Davis (2 for 4, Double, Triple, Run, 2 RBIs) and Jimmy Collins (1 for 4, Double, Run). Jimmy Sebring (2 for 4, RBI, Stolen Base) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Addie Joss

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Another exciting extra-innings game that ended in the 12th with the Boston Beaneaters (1-2) topping the New York Highlanders (2-1) by a 5 to 4 score.

While Pete Dowling did not factor into the decision, he covered 8 innings of play in which he allowed 4 earned runs on 8 hits, 5 walks, and a wild pitch; Game Score 47. Closer Vic Willis tossed 2 scoreless innings before turning it over to Ed Siever (1-0) who locked down the final 2 innings in the win. Barney Wolfe (0-1) was saddled with the loss after permitting 5 earned runs on 12 hits, 2 walks, and a hit batsman; Game Score 59.

Coming up big for the Beaneaters was Jimmy Sebring who went 3 for 6 with a Double, Homerun, Run, and 2 RBIs in leading his team to victory. Additionally, Emmet Heidrick (2 for 6, Triple, 2 RBIs) and Sammy Strang (2 for 5, Walk) help power towards the win. Lave Cross (2 for 4) and Barry McCormick (0 for 3, RBI, 2 Walks) made solid contributions to their team in the loss.

Player of the Game: Jimmy Sebring

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The Boston Beaneaters (2-2) tied up the series at 2-games apiece by beating the New York Highlanders (2-2) by a 5 to 2 score.

Ed Killian (1-0) led his team to victory by limiting the opposition to 2 earned runs on 6 hits and 1 walk; Game Score 68. Christy Mathewson (1-1) was burdened with the loss after allowing 5 runs (2 earned) on 7 hits and 1 walk; Game Score 57.

The Beaneaters offense was generated by Ed Killian (1 for 2, Triple, Run, 2 RBIs), Emmet Heidrick (2 for 4, RBI, Stolen Base), and George McBride (1 for 3, 2 Runs, 2 Stolen Bases). In the loss, Heinie Reitz (2 for 2, Triple, Run, RBI) played well for the Highlanders.

Player of the Game: Ed Killian

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Game 5 of the 1903 World Series was a pitcher's duel. While both pitchers had their respective challenges, in the end the Bill Bernhard led Boston Beaneaters (3-2) topped the Addie Joss backed New York Highlanders (2-3) by a score of 1 to 0.

Bill Bernhard (1-1) picked up the complete-game win while scattering 3 hits and issuing 7 walks; Game Score 76. Despite taking the loss, Addie Joss (1-1) pitched a fine game in which he allowed 1 earned run on 9 hits, 1 walk, 1 wild pitch, and 1 hit batsman; Game Score 61.

Boston's success at the plate was generated by Bill Bernhard (2 for 3, Double), Jimmy Ryan (2 for 3, RBI), and Sammy Strang (2 for 3, Walk). Aside from drawing walks, New York's offensive efforts were rather lackluster.

Player of the Game: Bill Bernhard

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The 3rd extra-inning outcome of the Series went to the Boston Beaneaters (4-2), as they topped the New York Highlanders (2-4) by a 4 to 3 score in this 13-inning game.

In a multi-pitcher performance, Boston relied on Pete Dowling for the 1st 8 innings in which he allowed 3 earned runs on 6 hits and 2 hit batsmen; Game Score 62. The ball was turned over to Vic Willis for 2 innings of scoreless ball before the handoff to Ed Siever for an additional 2 innings of scoreless effort. Bill Duggleby (1-0) picked up the win for his 1 inning of work. On the otherside of the ledger, Barney Wolfe (0-2) allowed 4 runs (2 earned) in 12 1/3 innings of play in which he allowed 13 hits and 3 walks; Game Score 65.

The star hitters on the day for the Beaneaters were Emmet Heidrick (5 for 6, Double, Homerun, Run, RBI, Stolen Base), Willie Clark (2 for 6, Run, RBI), and Jimmy Sebring (1 for 4, Triple, Run, Walk). The Highlanders' offense was generated by Harry Davis (3 for 6, Homerun, Run, 2 RBI), Jimmy Bannon (2 for 4, Double, RBI), and Roy Thomas (2 for 6, Run).

Player of the Game: Emmet Heidrick

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World Series Champions!

The Boston Beaneaters (5-2) beat the New York Highlanders (2-5) by a 7 to 2 score to take the 1903 World Series. This is the Beaneaters 2nd consecutive World Series win and the 3rd time they have been in the Fall Classic. A dynasty in the making!

Togie Pittinger (1-0) earned the win by limiting the opposition to just 2 earned runs on 8 hits and 1 walk; Game Score 67. Wiley Piatt (0-1) lasted 7 1/3 innings in which he allowed 7 runs (4 earned) on 8 hits, 2 walks, and 1 hit batsman; Game Score 42. Gene Wright covered the final 2/3 innings of the game.

At the plate, Sammy Strang (2 for 3, Run, Walk), Jack Warner (2 for 3, 2 Runs, 2 RBIs), and Togie Pittinger (1 for 4, 2 RBIs) paced the Beaneaters, while Heinie Reitz (1 for 3, Homerun, Run, RBI) played well for New York.

Player of the Game: Togie Pittinger

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Boston Americans' lead scout Dave Radovanovic reported back with the scouting discovery of 16-year old pitcher Danny Enriquez. While he will be a work in progress and is rather small in stature, maybe Enriquez will be a "diamond in the rough" type of find.

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As the Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Americans, the Clearwater Hooks made their parent franchise proud today as they wrapped up the Triple-A Championship with a 3 to 0 victory over the Orlando Trolls (affiliate of the New York Giants). Pitcher Willie Garoni was named Player of the Game for his pitching performance in which he scattered 4 hits and 2 walks while striking out 12 to cruise the shutout victory.

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Well, make that 2 for 2 as the Boston Americans Double-A affiliate captured the championship. Specifically, the Eugene Lumberjacks topped the Chula Vista Ghosts by a 4 to 0 score to take home the Double-A crown.