Bingham Bulletin | 1929-06-06 | Page 3 | Big Jim Mccormack Was Early at Record Marks

Big Jim McCormack Was i Early at Record Marks One of the early record makers was "Big Jim" McCormack. He had a "submarine" delivery like that of Carl Mays although it was known as an underhand delivery In those days. He pitched for Chicago In 1885 and 1886. In 1805 he had a run of 14 consecutive consecu-tive victories and in 1886 he won the opening game and did not lose one until July, scoring 10 straight Before Joining Chicago he pitched for the Cincinnati Unions and be won 14 In a row for them In 1884. Amos Rusie, one of the very best pitchers of all time, was never able to win more than 14 In a row. Rusle had this string in 1S94. Kd Iteulhath, who helped Chicago beat Detroit for the world's championship, champion-ship, won 14 In a row in 1909, the year that Pittsburgh took the pennant from Chicago after the Cubs had beaten the Tigers In the world series of 1008. ' The best record In either league since 1012 was made- by "Dazzy" Vance of Brooklyn. Vance wod 15 games consecutively In 1024. Consecutive victories are hurder to achieve each season, it appears, Tho pitcher who breaks the present record will have to have a great amount of luck besides considerable pitching skill.