Cubs - 002 030 000 - 5 12 4 Red Sox - 202 420 05x - 15 19 1This was an all-out assault, with the Red Sox setting season-highs in runs and hits. Their previous highs were nine runs (April 8, April 18, May 2, May 8) and 16 hits (May 10). They also hit five doubles, matching a season-high (April 30).
Ellsbury: 3-for-6, double, 2 runs, 2 RBI, SB Pedroia: 2-for-4, double, 3 runs, 2 BB, SB Gonzalez: 4-for-6, 3 RBI, run Youkilis: 2-for-5, double, HR, 3 RBI, 2 runs, 2 ROE Ortiz: 2-for-5, 2 doubles, 2 runs, ROE Lowrie: 2-for-5, RBI Cameron: 0-for-3, 2 BB, run Crawford: 1-for-5, 2 RBI, run Saltalamacchia: 2-for-3, HR, RBI, 3 runs, 2 BBLester struggled again (6-12-5-2-5, 104) -- the Cubs had two men on base in each of his six innings -- and Scott Atchison (3-0-0-0-3, 33) picked up his first save of the year!
The Mets beat the Yankees 2-1 and the Marlins beat the Rays 5-3, so ...
Rays 25 20 ---
Red Sox 24 20 0.5
Yankees 23 20 1.0
Blue Jays 22 22 2.5
Orioles 19 24 5.0Seven wins in a row, 10 of 12, and 19 of 28; 22-10 (.688) since April 16.
It's been 33,855 days since September 11, 1918, a chilly Wednesday on which the Red Sox clinched their third World Series title in four years (and fourth in seven seasons) by beating the Chicago Cubs 2-1 in Game 6. Tonight, after 92 years, 8 months, and 10 days, the Cubs return to Fenway. (Or, as Don Orsillo might say, it's been a 48,751,200-minute wait for the Cubs.)
Three photos from September 1918:
These are Cubs players warming up on the third base side of the field before one of the three 1918 World Series games played at Fenway. In front of the big left field wall is a steep dirt incline. When there were sell-out crowds, fans sometimes sat there. It was called Duffy's Cliff because Boston left fielder Duffy Lewis navigated it better than anyone else. (There might be two players checking it out, on the left side of the photo.) It was removed during the 1933 renovations. (There are two terrific pictures of Fenway here, showing the Wall and Cliff.)
Ellsbury, CF
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Gonzalez, 1B
Youkilis, 3B
Ortiz, DH
Lowrie, SS
Cameron, RF
Crawford, LF
Saltalamacchia, C
Have you ever read anything about how the players celebrated winning the series in this era? Did they pigpile like they do now? If not, when did that start?
ReplyDeleteGreat shots. The possible two players checking out Duffy's Cliff? I'd say those are just two white things. They're visible in other shots from that time, including the bottom shot on the site you linked, and here. Can't tell what they are, but they seem to be non-human.
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Baker, 3B
Ramirez, DH
Pena, 1B
Byrd, CF
Soriano, LF
Johnson, RF
Hill, C
Have you ever read anything about how the players celebrated winning the series in this era?
ReplyDeleteI can tell you only about 1918:
"The band broke into 'Tessie' and the crowd sang along as several entusiastic fans jumped the railings and ran onto the field. [First baseman Stuffy] McInnis held the ball aloft in his right hand and led the scramble to the clubhouse. The [Royal] Rooters mobbed the players in front of the dugout, shaking their hands and then hounding [manager Ed] Barrow for souvenirs. He tossed them a few old baseballs.
But most of the 15,238 fans merely buttoned up their costs and departed for the warmth of their homes and hotel rooms. It was a strangely silent and unenthusiastic exit."
Some of that muted reaction was likely because of war, which had depressed attendance. Plus, the influenza epidemic had just hit (or was about it hit) Boston at this time, too.
I assume other WS celebrations earlier in the decade were a bit more festive.
The Herald mused that perhaps Boston fans had become too accustomed to winning World Series games, and another championship held little meaning.
Jere: You may be right. The idea that they might be players dawned on me as I writing the caption, to be honest.
ReplyDeleteNESN busts out with James Horner's Field of Dreams score to open the preshow with.
ReplyDeleteAs far as celebrations, the huge change in recent years has been the fans swarming the field. I've been looking at pics of World Series home clinches over the years. As late as 1984, you had Tiger fans all over the field, though the cops attempted to blockade the infield. Then in '86, after Mets fans completely covered the field for their division-clinch, you had cops on horseback for the WS. And I don't think there's been a true swarming in baseball since.
ReplyDeleteI'm very partial to that pic of the big four, with the Colossus in his sweater, always managing to look different from everyone else.
ReplyDeleteI should re-read 1918 this summer.
Did they pigpile like they do now? If not, when did that start?
ReplyDeleteMaybe that's a research project you can undertake, Sam. Please do report back to us.
This Kid at SS for the cubs is supposed to be the real deal
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.329 1 18 23
Despite the 1918 connection, I. Hate. Interleague.
ReplyDelete... playing bingo with don!
ReplyDeletefinal play of 1918 WS: 4-3
ReplyDeletefirst play of 2011 series: 4-3
Dude I hope Castro makes an overthrow tonight
ReplyDeletefinal play of 1918 WS: 4-3
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Only Allan. I love it.
I am REALLY excited about the white uniforms tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteDid you know that the last time the Cubs played at Fenway, several everyday items cost significantly less than what they do today???
ReplyDeleteToo slow on the throw.
ReplyDeleteI, too, am excited to see the team out there in those unis.
ReplyDeleteIt was good to see the photos of the pitchers wearing those white uniforms. Did they have NOTHING on the back also?
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ReplyDelete1918riffic!
ReplyDeleteDid you know that the last time the Cubs played at Fenway, several everyday items cost significantly less than what they do today???
ReplyDeleteUS similarly involved in a barbaric slaughter of innocent people, with a high-powered propaganda campaign being used to convince the American people what was being done was for the safety of the world, though. Some things stay the same.
Amy: NOTHING!
ReplyDeleteHe turned that beat out at first into a run!!!
ReplyDeleteHmmm, are they playing badly or are we just getting lucky breaks?
ReplyDeleteCastro can't go right
ReplyDeleteI don't see what's so great about the SS.
ReplyDeleteDid you know that the last time the Cubs played at Fenway, several everyday items cost significantly less than what they do today???
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Allan, you must be so excited to see those unis on the field! All those months and years spent imagining people playing in them. It's cool. Your cap! The cap in the author's photo!
2-0!
The War to End All Wars.
ReplyDeleteSigh.
Cubs throwing this series, too?
ReplyDeleteImagine that---the fans actually knew who the players were without names, numbers or a team logo on them.
ReplyDeleteHowever, scorecards did assign # to players and those numbers were on the new-fangled electronic scoreboard in left. Like:
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17
And 17 would correspond to Ruth in the scorecard. Not a uniform #, though, more like just numbering the players on the roster 1-20 or whatever.
Castro's not a leftist either! What a coup
ReplyDeleteMaybe he can't go to his left either.
ReplyDeleteFuckin eh! A+ start against DD.
ReplyDeletePasta Diving Castro!
ReplyDeleteThe War to End All Wars.
ReplyDeleteSigh.
Big Sigh.
If it's 1918 throwback day, will Ortiz be able to play?
ReplyDeleteFirst out Sox make tonight, flyout CF, last out they made last time the teams played at Fenway, flyout CF
ReplyDeleteNo more war. ... Just police actions, interventions, and operations.
ReplyDeleteCameron must single for a 4-0 lead, I won't settle for 2
ReplyDeleteDid they have NOTHING on the back also?
ReplyDeleteI believe the question Allan gets asked most through the 1918 website is what uni number Ruth wore when he was with Boston.
RE: Rapture from the previous post, thiscomic amused me.
ReplyDeleteNo more war. ... Just police actions, interventions, and operations.
ReplyDeleteAnd in all honesty, the US involved very little in that one. Popped in at the end but Americans didn't suffer nearly the kind of massive losses that Germany, Britain, and by extension, Canada, did.
Thanks, Tim, that's great. :)
ReplyDeleteThose were the days before we thought we were the policemen of the world. We didn't exactly jump right into WW II either, of course.
ReplyDeletetotally bailed on yesterday's thread unannounced. and many others. not tonight, i am going to find food now! be back later.
ReplyDeleteand to answer your question from yesterday, L - steph showed up, i don't think its possible to break in unless you pick the lock (and i have no idea how to do that!)
Americans were very much against WWI. But the propaganda machine that Wilson got rolling was unprecendent in world history. A fascinating subject all by itself. Many newspapers and magazines jumped at the chance to print govt press releases as actual news and analysis.
ReplyDeleteAnd a shitload of men wisely did anything they could to avoid the draft, including taking drugs before the exam!
slow developing DP. but we get it done easily
ReplyDeletesid did it his way
ReplyDeleteIn the Deadball Era, most catchers did not hit well. It was not that important, like weak-bat shortstops of the 70s, say. Most teams batted their catchers 8th, ahead of only the pitcher.
ReplyDeleteBoth catchers tonight hitting 9th.
Also huge anti-war movements around WWI, both in the UK and the US. And subsequent massive crackdown on civil liberties and rights. Many conscientious objectors thrown in prison, including of course the great Eugene V. Debs.
ReplyDeleteA book just came out about WWI that focuses on dissent, was reviewed in last week's NYTimes, sounds great. I plan to read it eventually: To End All Wars.
ReplyDeleteIf you like historical fiction, I highly recommend Pat Barker's Regeneration Trilogy, about WWI.
So did anybody else see the blips of the women with the signs and Don & Remy laughing?
ReplyDeleteI heard soemthing, but was not paying attention.
ReplyDeleteThose were the days before we thought we were the policemen of the world.
ReplyDeleteI would say it was before being policemen of the world was used as a rationale for war. Prior to that, there were all kinds of fake reasons given for all kinds of wars and invasions, large and small.
OK, I'll stop now. :)
They came back from break and went back to those signs. It was being set up between innings. So on the stream I get a few seconds of off air stuff.
ReplyDeleteOK, I will add it to the wishlist of books I am compiling on Amazon. First though I have to read Knocking on Heaven's Door.
ReplyDeleteSo I guess the reason Barney grew up a Sox fan in Oregon was he was a big Nomar fan.
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FKR - 200
FLA - 100
OK, this inning is not as much fun.
ReplyDeleteman i thought even he would have 2 on that
ReplyDeletethat second of admiring it cost him
ReplyDeleteI'm feeling double digits tonight.
ReplyDeleteDid you know that the last time the Cubs played at Fenway, several everyday items cost significantly less than what they do today???
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US similarly involved in a barbaric slaughter of innocent people, with a high-powered propaganda campaign being used to convince the American people what was being done was for the safety of the world, though. Some things stay the same.
I do like this blog.
FY slides around the tag!!
ReplyDeleteMan, FY is losing a lot of hair!
ReplyDeleteBOGAR
ReplyDeleteBogar sent AGon??
ReplyDeleteGonzalez was out by a wicked lot.
ReplyDeletewhat the flyin fuck? Was Bogar trying to make up for NOT sending Pedroia and being proved wrong?
ReplyDeleteBogared again.
ReplyDeleteCatcher could have fried some eggs and had breakfast waiting for Bert at the plate
ReplyDeleteWTF Bogar????
ReplyDelete1918 Series claims are off base -- article in the Berkshire Eagle by a local sportswriter and casual friend of mine.
ReplyDeleteEB had already slowed up some.
ReplyDeleteBULLSHIT Remy! "It takes the perfect relay"??? He was out by several steps!
ReplyDeleteSorry about the delay, Allan must be having some issues at work.
ReplyDeletedon't Bogar that runner!
ReplyDeleteNick, I wonder if that writer has read Allan's book. The evidence isn't overwhelming, but it has to be seen in context. Gambling was rampant in those days. Rampant is an understatement.
ReplyDeleteThat article only addresses a bit of the evidence.
BULLSHIT Remy! "It takes the perfect relay"??? He was out by several steps!
ReplyDeleteProving Allan's assertion, yet again, that they really don't pay attention to the replays. Although a replay wasn't needed on that one!
Give RonJon the third base coach job! He did it at Pawtucket while managing. Also, his name's not Bogar.
ReplyDelete"Proving Allan's assertion"
ReplyDeleteThat ain't just Allan's, heh
Nick: I will check it out. No actual claims are being made about the WS, though. Because there is no concrete evidence.
ReplyDeleteGot distracted by a phone call, and wow, we scored two more runs!
ReplyDeleteSorry Jere, I didn't mean to slight you!
ReplyDeleteRight, it's not claims, it's more like doubts, suggestions, possibilitiees.
ReplyDeleteKathryn, it's ok.
ReplyDeleteLet's get a DP from the Real Deal here
13 total hits, we're only a little more than 1/3 of the way through.
ReplyDeleteDaniel Murphy dong, Mets lead 2-1
ReplyDeleteWTF Bogar????
ReplyDeleteThat is his full legal name, right? It's certainly hard to say Bogar with out that first name in front of it...
I still haven't read Allan's book either. That should be rectified.
ReplyDeleteNick: Your friend's article is pretty weak. Looks like he merely considered the one or two items that have been in all of the articles in the last few months.
ReplyDeleteIt's a fairly lazy effort. His point is: 'I see no evidence blinking in bright neon, so it could not have happened.'
And he makes several errors. For one, he claims the Red Sox were favored by most people. That is absolutely incorrect.
Sounds like it's time for a JoS post laying out the case for the fix, by the man who first published about it.
ReplyDeleteSadly, I agree with you re weak writing. I will say it's more of an opinion column than an article, but that's not necessarily an excuse. I'll mention your book to him.
ReplyDeleteI thought that NYTimes article made a pretty good case for there being a fix, even if it was not a comprehensive analysis.
ReplyDeleteFY!
it's obvious he doesn't know my book exists. there are many more odd things than have been mentioned recently.
ReplyDeleteThere is a good case for it, IMO.
ReplyDeleteI still haven't read Allan's book either. That should be rectified.
ReplyDeleteSame here. I will take care of that.
Sounds like it's time for a JoS post laying out the case for the fix, by the man who first published about it.
ReplyDeleteMaybe I should have done that *before* this series began.
Yeah, buy books. Diego needs a new pair of shoes.
ReplyDeleteI like this team.
ReplyDeleteEB!!!
ReplyDeleteHe's like "fuck it I'll just pull one to right"
ReplyDeleteYes! I like these rallies!
ReplyDeleteYou probably should have, but it will be just as good now.
ReplyDeleteOr don't, that's ok, too. :)
We have some lovely parting gifts for you, Mr. Davis. Like a "L" for your record.
ReplyDeleteNick and Kat, definitely read Allan's book. It's fascinating and lots of fun to read. And I don't have any vested interest in pushing sales!
ReplyDeleteGoing to the bullpen. I still think we'll hit double digits.
ReplyDeleteNot a fan of the beard.
ReplyDeleteHOLY SHIT! Where did that one land!
ReplyDeleteYOUK!!
"over everything in left"
ReplyDeleteDESTROY THAT FACIAL HAIR!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSULTAN OF SWEAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SWEAT POWER
ReplyDeleteAllan, is it still $20 for an autographed copy?
ReplyDeleteMy one contribution this evening.
ReplyDeleteWTF is that on Scott Maine's Chin?
Maybe he can send that stoat to get that ball back....
YOUUUKKK...out of the park.
ReplyDeletesweat > ugly beard
ReplyDeleteHe hit that toward that building across Lansdowne that was also there in 1918
ReplyDeleteThat shipping info is out of date. (And I cannot find the disc to install the Frontpage software on my computer to correct it! Arggg.)
ReplyDeleteShipping is more $ from Canada, so it would be more. I can't remember how much more, though.
WTF is that on Scott Maine's Chin?
ReplyDeleteMaybe it's in honor of the DL-ed Jenks.
9casey has never done such a good job jinxing a guy
ReplyDeleteKat's double digits are looking pretty likely. As is # 7 in a row.
ReplyDeleteJust let me know how much. Of course I want it autographed!
ReplyDeleteCastro's overthrow contributing to the sinking of the Maine?
ReplyDeleteYOUK!
ReplyDeleteThat should have earned a "very gone".
I too must rectify my non-reading of the 1918 book.
Jere, I was about to type something similar re Castro and remembering the Main :)
ReplyDeleteThey couldn't get Lowrie going back to first because nobody was covering the base.
ReplyDeleteHey, everyone should come to wmtc6 and pick up a book in person. Save money on shipping. :)
ReplyDeletei woulda felt bad for Cameron there had he ended three of our 4 innings...
ReplyDeleteCasey's new job: Post something good about an opposing player before each game.
ReplyDeleteDouble Digits...right here CC
ReplyDeleteCastro does not appear to have a strong arm. Everything is lobbed over there for a close play.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't judge Castro based on a few innings we've seen tonight. But a 9C jinx sounds like a good idea.
ReplyDeleteeveryone should come to wmtc6 and pick up a book in person
ReplyDeleteplus: a bonus pedro baseball card bookmark!
more food commercials from heidi.
ReplyDeleteI guess people are concerned if sushi sold at fenway is fresh. Heidi must have said fresh 7 times.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of Pedro, I forgot to tell everyone...(I emailed Allan but forgot to post it.)...when my husband and I were in DC a few weeks ago, we went to the National Portrait Gallery. The painting of Pedro is impressive. In person, it is obvious that it is the Boston B on the hat. It is also positioned as the last painting you encounter on your way out.
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FKR - 200 000 1
FLA - 100 200
His foot was off the bag anyway.
ReplyDeletepie tin double.
ReplyDeleteThat's enough now.
ReplyDeleteWow, Salty!
ReplyDeleteSALTALA!!!!
ReplyDeleteSALTY ... INTO THE NIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleterock salt
ReplyDeleteOne hit is not enough for Lyndon
ReplyDeleteWhat a strange game! After all those low scoring games in the rain, this just feels sort of silly.
ReplyDeleteawwwww - don't leave yet, mr. maine.
ReplyDeleteAnother pitcher down. Next rag arm, pls.
ReplyDeleteThere are the double digits, and more to come, I'm sure
ReplyDelete10 runs in a game
ReplyDeleteYAY!
ReplyDeleteOur pitching is not so sharp tonight, so all these silly runs are very welcome.
ReplyDeleteanother cubs right fielder making an error!
ReplyDeleteHold the line, Mets!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to move into first this weekend, please.
ReplyDeleteNot complaining, believe me! Just a strange contrast.
ReplyDeleteThat was cool slo-mo on Youk.
ReplyDeleteOo first... can't wait. Then once we're there, stay for the rest of the season.
ReplyDeleteRed Sox have scored more runs tonight (10) than they did in the six games of the 1918 WS (9):
ReplyDeleteBOS
1-0
1-3
2-1
3-2
0-3
2-1
I say let's bring back the deadball era.
ReplyDeleteTwo leagues, no divisions. Train travel only. Tear down all the scoreboards and PA systems. And my personal favourite, wool uniforms that weigh 10 lbs. And no air-conditioning in the clubhouses!
ReplyDeleteIt sure must have been a very different game to play and to watch.
ReplyDeletebut we'll let the blacks play -- because we're progressive like that!
ReplyDeleteflorida breaks the tie in the eighth vs TB. We could be a half game back tonight!
ReplyDeleteBottom 8: Marlins beating FKR 4-3
ReplyDeleteBut we would understand it. The essence was the same. The world was very different! More so than the game, I think.
ReplyDeleteMarlins lead the Rays 4-3, bot 8
ReplyDeletei'd rather not have to wear a suit and tie and a hat to the park, though.
ReplyDeleteLet's see if the Mets can get the 6-7-8 hitters to close out the Yanks. Since the Mets are involved, I'm not holding my breath.
ReplyDeletebut we'll let the blacks play -- because we're progressive like that!
ReplyDeleteOh duh, I should have said that. A multicultural deadball game.
We should find some great women players, too. Especially in a deadball game, we can integrate women.
Fish 5-3.
ReplyDeleteLast call for the MFY.
atchison
ReplyDeleteNo suits and ties. I mean, women will still have the vote. It's not turn back the clock on the whole damn country.
ReplyDelete2 quick out for the Mets!
ReplyDeletemore from the good old days:
ReplyDeletesevere bench jockeying, players punching umps, fans throwing glass bottles at players on the field!
METS WIN!
ReplyDeleteand Rays lose. hold this 5 run lead and we're in second place, .5 games out
ReplyDeleteRays lose. Yanks lose. With a win, we move on up!
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Red Sox have scored more runs tonight (10) than they did in the six games of the 1918 WS (9):
ReplyDeleteAnd I bet by the end of this series, the total game time for these 3 games will be longer than those 6.
I love the old Cubs logo with the white bear standing up with the bat!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely bring back the good old days of fan decorum and player integrity. Massive gambling, cheating, game-throwing - fans punching umps - players punching fans - the works.
ReplyDeletePlus players can do whatever they want off the field and the media will never report on it.
Half-game out, here we come. Awesome!!!
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1:58
1:57
1:50
1:42
1:46
10:43 total
And I bet by the end of this series, the total game time for these 3 games will be longer than those 6.
ReplyDeleteAnd how could I forget? NO ADS!!!!!!
Ads in the park, no problem, but no commercials between innings.
Of course, it will be hard to see the game on TV, since it hadn't been invented yet...
I wonder if any of these visiting Cubs fans are staying at the Buckminster, which figures in to the Series fix, IIRC.
ReplyDeletenice play SorryAsshole
ReplyDeleteSALTALA again
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FKR 25 20 ---
BOS 23 20 1.0
MFY 23 20 1.0
Don squeaking as they make fun of Remy's dyed hair
ReplyDeletegiggle time!
ReplyDeleteyou think there's a family with dogs named Tala, Sal, and Macchia? And a cat named Jarrod?
ReplyDeleteJerry admitting he looked "like an idiot" and Don completely cracking up. I think I heard a snort or two in there.
ReplyDeleteIt's a giggle-fest
ReplyDeleteI think Jerry did a little PBP b/c Don was laughing too hard.
ReplyDeleteextensive remdawge time
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