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GTOP S1W4: 1906 Cubs vs. 1911 Athletics
An extremely close series resulted in a split between the 1906 Chicago Cubs and the 1911 Philadelphia Athletics. Three of the four games were decided by one run, and the other was by two. All of the one-run games had exciting ninth innings, including a walk-off win in the finale. The two-run game was decided…
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GTOP S1W4: 1909 Tigers vs. 1902 Pirates
The 1902 Pittsburgh Pirates won the opener, but the 1909 Detroit Tigers stormed back to take the next three games and claim the series. There were no shutouts, but no slugfests either. Each of the three Tiger wins were decided by one or two runs. Ty Cobb continued his torrid pace, going 8-for-16 (.500). He’s…
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GTOP S1W3: Recap
A third of the way through the season, and the 1917 Chicago White Sox climbed into first place after a four-game sweep of the 1915 Philadelphia Phillies that featured three shutouts. The 1912 New York Giants are in second on winning percentage, though even on games behind. Curiously, the 8-4 Giants have a -1 run…
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GTOP S1W3: 1917 White Sox vs. 1915 Phillies
The 1917 Chicago White Sox dominated the 1915 Philadelphia Phillies, as their pitchers tossed three shutouts and gave up only one run in the other contest. Red Faber had the best outing with a one-hitter. Buck Weaver hit .438 (7-for-16) to lead the White Sox (6-2). Bobby Byrne was limited to nine at-bats but had…
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GTOP S1W3: 1911 Athletics vs. 1912 Red Sox
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GTOP S1W3: 1912 Giants vs. 1909 Tigers
After a strong first two weeks that put them atop the standings, the 1912 New York Giants couldn’t keep it going in week three and lost three of four games to the 1909 Detroit Tigers. Detroit (6-6) posted come-from-behind wins twice, and Ed Summers pitched a shutout in the finale. Tom Jones batted .500 (7-for-14)…
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GTOP S1W3: 1902 Pirates vs. 1906 Cubs
The 1902 Pittsburgh Pirates began their third series in the cellar, but may have gotten out of it after winning three of four against the 1906 Chicago Cubs. Both teams are now 5-7 after three weeks. The down-up-down Cubs were swept the first week, earned a sweep the second week, and were nearly swept here…
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GTOP S1W2: Recap
The 1912 New York Giants have had an impressive first two weeks of the season, as they’ve jumped out to a 7-1 record with a two-game lead in the standings. They’ve been winning close games, with five of their seven victories coming by one or two runs. The 1915 Philadelphia Phillies are the only other…
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GTOP S1W2: 1915 Phillies vs. 1911 Athletics
The 1911 Athletics won the battle of Philadelphia, taking three of four games from the 1915 Phillies. This was the first series of the season for the Athletics (3-1), while the Phillies (5-3) faltered after their opening-round sweep. Eddie Collins batted .533 (8-for-15) for the Athletics, while the Phillies were led by Dave Bancroft and…
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