Both the Pilgrims and Grays managed to eke out victories to avoid being swept, while the Knights managed to win another extra inning walk off to create a 3 way tie for first after the opening series of games. Mule Suttles opened big for New York with two home runs, but in the end it was Double Duty Radcliffe's pinch hit walk off in the 12th that set the crowd wild in New York. Meanwhile, the Grays fought for a win in the later innings to avoid the sweep in New Orleans. Two players, Jimmie Foxx (Grays) and Bill Monroe (Pilgrims) suffered injuries that will keep them out of action for the next two weeks.
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2099 Federal League Date: 4/9/2099
WASHINGTON AT NEW YORK
Senators........ 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 3 0 0 - 6 11 0
Knights......... 0 0 0 1 0 2 2 1 0 2 - 8 13 1
Win:Brown(1-0) Loss:Bender(0-1)
Homeruns- T.Speaker(1st), N.Lajoie(1st), O.Charleston(2nd), M.Suttles-2(2nd),
D.Radcliffe(1st)
Mule Suttles cracked 2 homeruns as the New York Knights outscored the
Washington Senators in 10 innings 8 to 6.This was a game of many highs and
lows for the home town fans, as the lead kept changing - 6 times in all.
Three Finger Brown(1-0) got credit for the victory, pitching 2 innings and
allowing no runs. Chief Bender(0-1) was given the loss in relief. He gave up
3 runs in 2 and 2/3 innings of work.
PHILADELPHIA AT BOSTON
Liberty......... 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 3 8 1
Pilgrims........ 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 4 11 0
Win:Clarkson(1-0) Loss:Cooper(0-1) Save:Seaver(1st)
Homeruns- R.Dixon(1st), H.Greenberg(1st)
38,599 fans were treated to a fine game at Braves Field as only one run
separated the combatants at game's end. The Boston Pilgrims won by the
slimmest of margins, 4 to 3.Boston out-hit Philadelphia for the game, 11 hits
to 8.
John Clarkson(1-0) picked up the victory, allowing 3 runs in 6 innings. Tom
Seaver gained credit for his 1st save. Andy Cooper(0-1) ended up with the
loss.
PITTSBURGH AT NEW ORLEANS
Grays........... 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 1 2 - 7 10 2
Jazz Kings...... 0 3 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 - 6 11 0
Win:Mendez(1-0) Loss:Trent(0-1) Save:Spalding(1st)
Homeruns- P.Hill(1st), W.Stargell(2nd)
Willie Stargell connected with a 'big fly' and had 2 RBI as the Pittsburgh
Grays staged a dramatic comeback over the New Orleans Jazz Kings by a score
of 7 to 6 at Dodger Stadium.Pittsburgh had 10 hits for the night.
Jose Mendez(1-0) got credit for the victory, pitching 1 and 1/3 innings and
allowing no runs. Mendez got relief help from Al Spalding who gained credit
for his 1st save. Ted Trent(0-1) was the loser in relief. He surrendered no
hits and 2 walks in 2/3 of an inning.
'The only way this one could have been better', said Mendez, 'was if we had
played it at home.'
