The Curse of Wrigley Field

June 16, 1908 at the Baker Bowl
Phillies 2, Cubs 1  (30-17)

After winning three straight and seven of eight, the Cubs latest run ended in a controversial game.  Back in this day, there was only one umpire and in this game, he missed several calls for the simple reason that he couldn’t be everywhere at everytime.  There had been a call to have to umpires at every game but to date, nothing had been done about it.

Jack Pfiester took the loss although he hardly deserved.  He gave up two runs on three hits and five walks with a strikeout.

Solly Hofman singled twice and he scored the lone Cubs run.  On a bad note, it was his error that led to the Phillies game winning run in the fourth inning.