After winning 26 at Kansas City in the American Association, Gallia was bought by
Washington for pitcher Jim Vaughn, outfielder Clarence Walker, and cash. Starting
and relieving, he had seasons of 17-11 (1915) and 17-12 (1916). After the 1917 season
he was traded to the Browns wit
$15,000 for Burt Shotton and Doc Lavan.
(NLM)
FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»June 20, 1913: After New York wins the opener, 9–3, Washington starter Bert Gallia hits three of the first four batters he faces in the first inning of the nitecap. Three more New York batters are plunked, by relievers Joe Engel (2) and Tom Hughes (1), for a record six. The outcome is the same as New York wins again, 9–3. New York leadoff hitter Bert Daniels puts his name in the record book when he gets hit three times.
»July 27, 1915: The Senators score the games only run in the 1st when Clyde Milan swipes home against Cleveland pitcher Rip Hagerman. Hagerman allows just two hits in a losing effort, while Washington pitcher Bert Gallia gives up just one safety.
»August 7, 1916: At St. Louis, the Browns score two runs in the 7th against Nats starter Bert Gallia to tie the game. Ayers relieves and Walter Johnson pitches the last 1 1/3 innings, allowing a tally in the 10th for a 3–2 St. Louis win. The official scorer kindly gives the loss to Gallia.