Federal League Games April 24th

Leroy Matlock was just good enough to contain the visiting Pittsburgh Grays, yielding only 2 runs despite giving up 10 hits and 3 walks.  Opposing pitcher Christy Mathewson only allowed 6 hits.  A big factor, however, was the ability of the Liberty to run on Grays' catcher Jimmie Foxx who does not have a strong throwing arm.  Philadelphia swiped 4 bases, making the most of their opportunities.  New York triumphed over a struggling Washington team, 5-1, with Ernie Banks and Frank Robinson each going deep.  The Senators had their "stopper," Smokey Joe Williams on the mound, so the loss was especially concerning for a Washington team that has now dropped four straight games and is lingering in the league's cellar.  Dick Redding was too tough on the New Orleans Jazz Kings, shutting them out with only 6 hits.  The closest New Orleans came to scoring occurred when Jackie Robinson tried to score from first on a ball hit down the third baseline, but was thrown out at home by Roberto Clements.  Boston managed only 2 runs, but, thanks to Redding, it was all they needed.  Hank Aaron had his third home run for Boston.

NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2099 Federal League                 Date: 4/25/2099
 
PITTSBURGH AT PHILADELPHIA
Grays........... 0 0 0  1 0 0  0 0 1  -  2 10  1
Liberty......... 1 0 1  0 0 2  0 0    -  4  6  2
Win:Matlock(3-0) Loss:Mathewson(1-2) Save:Clarkson(1st)
 
In a two run game the Philadelphia Liberty got by the Pittsburgh Grays by the
score of 4 to 2.
 
Philadelphia claimed the early lead in the first inning scoring a single run
on 2 hits.  Ty Cobb delivered a single.  Cobb then stole second base.  Two
outs later Eddie Mathews stepped up to the plate and he drew a walk.  Oscar
Heavy Johnson came up and he was hit by a pitch.  Joe Morgan came to the
plate and doubled.  Pittsburgh had a chance in the 9th but they came up
short.  
 
Leroy Matlock(3-0) got credit for the victory, pitching 8 and 2/3 innings and
allowing 2 runs. John Clarkson got the save, his 1st.  The loss was charged
to Christy Mathewson(1-2).  
 
'It was a tough one to lose' said Pittsburgh's manager 'We'll get them next
time out.'
 
WASHINGTON AT NEW YORK
Senators........ 0 0 1  0 0 0  0 0 0  -  1  7  0
Knights......... 0 1 2  0 0 0  2 0    -  5 13  0
Win:Drake(1-2) Loss:Williams(3-1) Save:Newhouser(2nd)
Homeruns- E.Banks(6th), F.Robinson(3rd)
 
At Yankee Stadium the New York Knights easily handled the Washington Senators
by the score of 5 to 1.
 
New York took the lead for good in the 3rd inning as they scored 2 runs on 2
base hits.  The early run support proved sufficient for Bill Drake(1-2) and
New York.  That was all the run support Drake required.  New York had 13 hits
overall, while Washington had 7.  
 
Drake got help from Hal Newhouser who was credited with his 2nd save.  Smokey
Joe Williams(3-1) was hit with the loss.  He got hit hard, allowing 11 hits
and 2 walks in 7 innings.  
 
 
NEW ORLEANS AT BOSTON
Jazz Kings...... 0 0 0  0 0 0  0 0 0  -  0  6  1
Pilgrims........ 0 0 1  0 0 1  0 0    -  2  8  0
Win:Redding(3-1) Loss:Alexander(2-2)
Homeruns- H.Aaron(3rd)
 
Dick Redding tossed a complete game shutout as the Boston Pilgrims defeated
the New Orleans Jazz Kings by a score of 2 to 0 at Braves
Field.
 
Redding(3-1) put on a good performance.  He didn't give up much, just 6 hits
and 4 walks in 9 innings lowering his ERA from 2.05 to 1.59.  Boston banged
out 8 hits on the night.  
 
The loss was charged to Pete Alexander(2-2).  He pitched 7 innings allowing 8
hits and no walks.