McFarland was a consistent loser for the weak Cardinals of 1903-05. His best season was 14-17 in 1904. His older brother, Monte, pitched briefly for the Cubs in the 1890s. (BC)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » August 8, 1904: Christy Mathewson wins his 2nd in three days, beating St. Louis in relief, 4–3. Matty enters in the 9th, fans two of the three outs, and New York then tallies a run off Charles McFarland to win. » June 17, 1905: At Robison Field, Christy Mathewson wilts in the heat, but Hooks Wiltse relieves to preserve the Giants, 7-2, win over St. Louis. Charlie McFarland takes the loss. » June 21, 1906: At the Polo Grounds, umpire Bob Emslie tosses John McGraw in the 4th inning, but his fellow ump Hank O'Day goes one better, banishing Joe McGinnity and first sacker Dan McGann in the 5th. Down 4-2, Christy Mathewson relieves for the Giants and shuts out the Pirates over the last four innings. The Giants load the bases in the 9th and Chappie McFarland relieves a tired Sam Leever. A single scores one and with two outs, Doc Marshall singles to score the winning run. Mathewson wins, 5-4.