100 Years Ago Today 4/23/1920: Brooklyn Robins Even Series With Phillies

From the desk of: FINGERPRINTS OF THE BUMS

100th Anniversary

BROOKLYN ROBINS

1920 National League Champions

Game #7: Friday, April 23, 1920 - BR
Brooklyn Robins vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Baker Bowl

Uncle Robbie's Moves Pay Instant Dividends; Clarence Mitchell Answers Manager's Call With Stellar Effort

All goes according to Wilbert Robinson's plan who tasks journeyman Clarence Mitchell with Friday's spot start at Philadelphia.  The 29-year old southpaw does not disappoint.  Mitchell limits the Phillies to just one run on ten scattered hits and no walks with three strikeouts in a complete nine inning performance.  For their part Philadelphia manufactures their lone run in the sixth when catcher Frank Winthrow scores on shortstop Dave Bancroft's sacrifice fly.  After starting Chuck Ward at shortstop through the season's first six games manager Robinson turns to 27-year old Pete Kilduff (acquired last June from the Cubs).  To accommodate Kilduff at second base, Ivy Olson shifts over to shortstop replacing Ward.  With Uncle Robbie's changes in place the infield commits no errors and convert three double-plays in support of Clarence Mitchell.  Meanwhile Brooklyn musters single runs in the second, third, and eighth innings for a 3-1 final margin of victory.  Kilduff in his first start of the season goes 2 for 4; Big Ed Konetchy drives in his fifth run of the season; Bernie Neis is 2 for 4 with a run batted in; and center fielder Hi Myers is 3 for 4 with one run batted in.  Zack Wheat extends his hit streak to seven with a single along with a walk and a run scored in three trips to the plate.

• RECORD: 5-2 (.714)
• 1st place; tied