Lot # 2370: 1916 Philadelphia Phillies (vs. New York Giants) Program with Grover Cleveland Alexander and Christy Mathewson

1916 Philadelphia Phillies regular-season program issued for a game against the New York Giants. The attractive cover features a portrait image of Philadelphia Phillies manager Pat Moran. The preprinted lineups include Bancroft, Cravath, and Paskert for Philadelphia, and Kauff, Kelly, and Roush for New York. Grover Alexander, Chief Bender, and Eppa Rixey are listed among the pitchers for Philadelphia, and Mathewson is listed as a pitcher for New York. Neatly scored in pencil to record a 2-0 New York win. Research indicates that this game took place on April 13, the second home game of the season. Two pencil marks are visible on the top portion of the front cover. The 16-page program (6-1/8 x 9-1/4 inches) has a moderate vertical fold and light creasing. In Good condition overall.