Although the Kansan had two double-digit winning seasons with the Phillies before
he jumped to the Federal League in
1914, he is most often remembered for decking
Giant Manager John McGraw in a fistfight beneath the stands.
(JK)
FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»April 23, 1913: Christy Mathewson sets down the Phils 3–1, throwing just 67 pitches. He retires the side in the 6th on six pitches, and uses just five in the 9th inning. Ad Brennan takes the loss.
»June 30, 1913:
At Philadelphia, New York's thrilling 11–10 win over the Phils puts the Giants on top to stay. Hooks Wiltse pitches the first nine innings for New York before wilting, and Christy Mathewson relieves. In the 10th, Buck Herzog singles off Pete Alexander and Matty wins his 14th. The fireworks continue after the game when McGraw, walking to the clubhouse with several Phillies, is belted and then jumped by several Philley fans. McGraw is cut up and Phils P Ad Brennan is identified as the instigator of the fight. After investigating, National League Prexy Thomas Lynch will suspend both McGraw and Brennan for five days, with Brennan also fined $100.
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