Don Sutton and the Grays had an easy time of it in Boston, with a 10-1 win over the Pilgrims. Pie Traynor was a triple short of hitting for the cycle. The New York Knights enjoyed their stay in the Big Easy, with a 5-1 win over the Jazz Kings. "Eggie" Hensley improved to 2-1 with a shutdown performance for the Gothams. The Liberty finished strong at home, but not enough to overcome the Senators 6 run lead in the first two frames. Babe Ruth and Bill Terry powered the Washington offense.
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2099 Federal League Date: 4/20/2099
PITTSBURGH AT BOSTON
Grays........... 0 0 1 3 2 0 3 1 0 - 10 16 0
Pilgrims........ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 - 1 9 2
Win:Sutton(2-1) Loss:Walsh(0-4)
Homeruns- P.Traynor(1st), H.Aaron(1st)
Don Sutton went the distance as the Pittsburgh Grays defeated the Boston
Pilgrims by a score of 10 to 1 at Braves Field.
Pie Traynor was a seemingly constant irritant to the hometown fans as he
provided much of the offense for the visitors. He lined a one-base hit in
the 5th inning, doubled scoring two baserunners in the 7th inning and blasted
a solo shot in the 8th inning. Pittsburgh had 16 hits for the afternoon.
The win went to Sutton(2-1) who allowed 1 run in the game. Ed Walsh(0-4)
absorbed the loss. He was touched for 10 hits and 2 walks in 6 innings.
NEW YORK AT NEW ORLEANS
Knights......... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 - 1 5 0
Jazz Kings...... 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 3 - 5 8 1
Win:Hensley(1-1) Loss:Jenkins(0-3) Save:Brown(1st)
Homeruns- P.Waner(1st)
At Dodger Stadium the New Orleans Jazz Kings easily handled the New York
Knights by the score of 5 to 1.
New Orleans went ahead for good in the 5th inning plating an isolated run
utilizing 2 base hits. For the game New Orleans out-hit New York 8 to 5.
The win was credited to Eggie Hensley(1-1) who went 6 and 1/3 innings allowing
no runs. Hensley got relief help from Dave Brown who gained credit for his
1st save. The losing pitcher was Ferguson Jenkins(0-3).
With this win, New Orleans has a 8-6 record. They have been 6-4 lately. With
the loss, New York has a record of 3-7 lately, 6-8 overall.
WASHINGTON AT PHILADELPHIA
Senators........ 2 4 0 1 2 1 2 0 0 - 12 18 0
Liberty......... 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 2 1 - 6 13 0
Win:Ryan(2-0) Loss:Hoyt(1-1)
Homeruns- B.Ruth(3rd), B.Terry(3rd), E.Mathews(7th)
The Washington Senators put 4 runs on the scoreboard in the 2nd inning and had
very little trouble at Penmar Park downing the Philadelphia Liberty. The
score was 12 to 6.
Washington claimed the early lead in the first inning when they tallied 2 runs
on 2 hits. The critical plate appearance was by Bill Terry who silenced the
crowd when he smashed a two-run homer. Offensively, Washington was a
juggernaut. They scored in 6 separate innings.
Nolan Ryan(2-0) picked up the victory, allowing 5 runs in 7 and 1/3 innings.
Waite Hoyt(1-1) was the losing pitcher. He gave up 6 hits and 1 walk in 1
and 2/3 innings.
