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61-636: Memorial Stadium is named for Christy Mathewson , a Bucknell alumnus who went on to become a Hall of Fame pitcher for the New York Giants in the early 20th century. Mathewson was on the Walter Camp All-American football team as a kicker while a student at Bucknell. In 1990, the stadium hosted the first Patriot League men's soccer tournament final, when Fordham defeated Lafayette 1–0 on extra time to secure their first championship. On April 17, 2021, Memorial Stadium hosted

122-544: A National League record 373 career games, tying Grover Cleveland Alexander for the third-most career wins of all time. He led the Giants to the franchise's first World Series championship in 1905 by pitching a single World Series record three shutouts . He also holds the record for career shutouts in the World Series, with four. Mathewson never pitched on Sundays , owing to his Christian beliefs. Mathewson served in

183-528: A coal mining region, during the nineteenth century it was the starting point of the Delaware and Hudson Canal , which provided for transport of coal to Kingston, New York , and then down the Hudson River to New York City . In the 19th century, the expansion of railroads eventually superseded regular use of the canal. The discovery of anthracite coal in northeastern Pennsylvania in the early 1800s and

244-527: A .665 winning percentage. His career earned run average of 2.13 and 79 career shutouts are among the best all time for pitchers, and his 373 wins are still number one in the National League, tied with Grover Cleveland Alexander . He employed a good fastball, outstanding control, and, especially a new pitch he termed the "fadeaway" (later known in baseball as the " screwball "), which he learned from teammate Dave Williams in 1898. This reference

305-518: A Pinch, or Pitching from the Inside, which was admired by poet Marianne Moore and is still in print. Years later, Mathewson co-wrote a mildly successful play called The Girl and The Pennant , which was inspired by Helene Hathaway Britton 's ownership of the St. Louis Cardinals . Mathewson went on to pursue more literary endeavors ending in 1917 with a children's book called Second Base Sloan . One of

366-686: A berth in first World Series . Though no World Series was held in 1904, the Giants captured the pennant, prompting McGraw to proclaim them as the best team in the world. Mathewson strove even harder in 1905. After switching to catcher, Roger Bresnahan had begun collaborating with Mathewson, whose advanced memory of hitter weaknesses paved the way for a historic season. Pinpoint control guided Mathewson's pitches to Bresnahan's glove. In 338 innings, Mathewson walked only 64 batters. He shut out opposing teams eight times, pitching entire games in brief 90-minute sessions. Besides winning 31 games, Mathewson recorded an earned run average of 1.28 and 206 strikeouts. He led

427-554: A charm In the form of an extra brain in his arm. — Ogden Nash , Sport magazine (January 1949) Honesdale, Pennsylvania Honesdale is a borough in and the county seat of Wayne County, Pennsylvania , United States. The borough's population was 4,458 at the time of the 2020 census . Honesdale is located 32 miles (51 km) northeast of Scranton in a rural area that provides many recreational opportunities, such as boating, fishing, hiking, hunting, skiing, biking, skateboarding, and rafting. Located in

488-632: A full-scale replica of the Stourbridge Lion; the Society also displays many historical photographs, artifacts and other exhibits. The D&H Railroad Company built the replica using original blueprints for the 1933 Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago. The replica was relocated to Honesdale in 1941. Passenger excursions run seasonally from Honesdale to Hawley along the historic Stourbridge Line . The railroad runs twenty-five miles along

549-399: A lazy popup dropped by Fred Snodgrass in the eighth game (Game 2 was a tie), cost them the championship. The Giants also lost the 1913 World Series , a 101-win season cemented by Mathewson's final brilliant season on the mound: a league-leading 2.06 earned run average in over 300 innings pitched complemented by 0.6 bases on balls per nine innings pitched. For the remainder of his career with

610-463: Is challenged by Ken Burns documentary Baseball in which it is stated that Mathewson learned his "fadeaway" from Andrew "Rube" Foster when New York Giants manager John McGraw quietly hired Rube to show the Giants bullpen what he knew. Many baseball historians consider this story apocryphal. Mathewson recorded 2,507 career strikeouts against only 848 walks . He is famous for his 25 pitching duels with Mordecai "Three Finger" Brown , who won 13 of

671-472: Is known as the birthplace of the American Railroad. The Stourbridge Lion, owned by the Delaware & Hudson (D&H) Canal Company was regrettably considered too heavy for further use. D&H transported anthracite coal from mines near Carbondale to New York City via Honesdale and Kingston, New York . Coal was moved by a unique gravity-railroad from the mines to Honesdale where it

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732-488: Is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km ) (2.5%) is water of the Lackawaxen River , which flows through the heart of the town, and its confluence with Dyberry Creek. The waters contain fish and other aquatic life and attract hundreds of ducks, as well as eagles and other raptors. As of the census of 2010, there were 4,480 people, 2,086 households, and 1,147 families residing in the borough. The population density

793-654: Is set up along Court Street playing to festival goers in Central Park. Artists and food vendors are lined along the park. Several other stages are set up throughout the town offering music all day. The Cooperage Project is housed in a restored barrel making factory. In 2019 the Cooperage Project held 350 events, including 65 musical and theater performances. Educational programs are also provided for all ages. The Main Street Farmers' Market, run from

854-450: Is the heart of Wayne Memorial Health System, which serves 100,000 people across Wayne and Pike Counties. The clinical affiliate, Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers, operates primary care services around the county, dental services, women’s health and behavioral health centers. A $ 40 million dollar expansion of the hospital was completed in 2019. The 85,000 square foot tower houses 50 private patient rooms and technology designed to reduce

915-580: The Lackawaxen River . Excursions depart from the platform at the Wayne County Visitors Center. Honesdale is located at 41°34′27″N 75°15′21″W  /  41.57417°N 75.25583°W  / 41.57417; -75.25583 (41.574214, -75.255966). According to the United States Census Bureau , the borough has a total area of 4.0 square miles (10 km ), of which 3.9 square miles (10 km )

976-701: The New England League , where he finished with a record of 2–13. The next season, he moved on to play on the Norfolk Phenoms of the Virginia League . He finished that season with a 20–2 record. He continued to attend Bucknell during that time. In July 1900, the New York Giants purchased his contract from Norfolk for $ 1,500 (equivalent to $ 55,000 in 2023). Between July and September 1900, Mathewson appeared in six games for

1037-554: The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Washington Senators wore black armbands during the 1925 World Series . Mathewson had died on the day the series began, October 7. According to Baseball , some of Mathewson's last words were to his wife: "Now Jane, I want you to go outside and have yourself a good cry. Don't make it a long one; this can't be helped." ( compiled per IMDb ) M is for Matty, Who carried

1098-752: The United States Army 's Chemical Warfare Service in World War I, and was accidentally exposed to chemical weapons during training. His respiratory system was weakened from the exposure, causing him to contract tuberculosis , from which he died in Saranac Lake, New York , in 1925. Mathewson was born in Factoryville, Pennsylvania on August 12, 1880, and attended high school at Keystone Academy . He attended college at Bucknell University , where he served as class president and played on

1159-517: The poverty line , including 33.4% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over. The daily newspaper, The Wayne Independent , was established at Honesdale in 1878, and emphasizes local stories. As of October 2019, The Wayne Independent is now The Tri-County Independent , its publisher having forced its merger with four former newspapers it owned. The local radio stations are WDNH 95.3 FM and WPSN 104.3FM, 101.9FM and 1590am. In addition to local news, events, and weather, WPSN broadcasts

1220-473: The "11,000-dollar lemon" who turned around to win 26 games, 19 of them consecutively. In the 1912 World Series , the Giants faced the Boston Red Sox, the 1904 American League pennant winners who would have faced the Giants in the World Series that year had one been played. Though Mathewson threw three complete games and maintained an earned run average below 1.00, numerous errors by the Giants, including

1281-512: The American and National Leagues, Mathewson and Browns owner Robert Lee Hedges tore up the contract. Hedges later said that ensuring the return of peace to the game was more important, even if it meant effectively giving up a pennant. From 1900 to 1904, Mathewson established himself as a premier pitcher. Posting low earned run averages and winning nearly 100 games, Mathewson helped lead the Giants to their first National League title in 1903, and

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1342-571: The Gentleman's Hurler ", was an American professional baseball pitcher who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball for the New York Giants . He stood 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) tall and weighed 195 pounds (88 kg). He was among the most dominant pitchers in baseball history, and ranks in the all-time top 10 in several key pitching categories, including wins , shutouts , and earned run average . In 1936, Mathewson

1403-540: The Giants, Mathewson began to struggle. Soon, the former champions fell into decline. In 1915, Mathewson's penultimate season in New York, the Giants were the worst team in the National League standings. Mathewson, who had expressed interest in serving as a manager, wound up with a three-year deal to manage the Cincinnati Reds effective July 21, 1916. On July 20, 1916, Mathewson's career came full circle when he

1464-586: The Giants. He started one of those games and compiled a 0–3 record. Displeased with his performance, the Giants returned him to Norfolk and demanded their money back. Later that month, the Cincinnati Reds picked up Mathewson off the Norfolk roster. On December 15, 1900, the Reds quickly traded Mathewson back to the Giants for Amos Rusie . During his 17-year career, Mathewson won 373 games and lost 188 for

1525-902: The Honesdale Hornets High School football games every Friday night during football season. The children's magazine Highlights for Children , a monthly magazine for children ages 6 to 12, was founded in Honesdale in 1946. The magazine features fiction stories, nonfiction articles, brainteasers, and puzzles, including Hidden Pictures puzzles. The publisher maintains its editorial headquarters on Church St. in Honesdale, while their business offices are in Columbus, Ohio . Highlights International's products are available in 40 countries and in 16 languages. Yoga International , based in Honesdale, publishes online content on yoga, meditation, and mindful living. In 2018 Yoga International

1586-546: The National League in all three categories, earning him the Triple Crown . Mathewson's Giants won the 1905 World Series over the Philadelphia Athletics . Mathewson was the starting pitcher in game one, and pitched a four-hit shutout for the victory. Three days later, with the series tied 1–1, he pitched another four-hit shutout. Then, two days later in game five, he threw a six-hit shutout to clinch

1647-421: The age of 18 living with them, 35.8% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45% were non-families. 39.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.88. In the borough the population was spread out, with 22.4% under

1708-402: The age of 18, 58.8% from 18 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. The median income for a household in the borough was $ 32,644, and the median income for a family was $ 42,088. Males had a median income of $ 33,553 versus $ 30,179 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 20,122. About 19.1% of families and 19.6% of the population were below

1769-516: The annual Wayne County Fair , starting on the first Friday in August and spans nine days. It features typical county-fair events, such as concession stands, harness racing, livestock contests, amusement rides, and concerts. Nearly 100,000 visitors attend the fair each year. The Honesdale Roots and Rhythm Music and Arts Festival is held throughout Honesdale on the third Saturday in June. The main stage

1830-434: The district was recognized for excellence in teaching, and has a long tradition of requiring standards of its graduates well beyond state regulations. The hospital serving Honesdale and the surrounding communities is Wayne Memorial Hospital . Wayne Memorial Hospital is a non-profit, community-controlled hospital based in Honesdale with inpatient and outpatient care in more than 30 medical specialties. Wayne Memorial Hospital

1891-436: The duels against Mathewson's 11, with one no-decision. Mathewson was a very good-hitting pitcher in his major league career, posting a .215 batting average (362-for-1687) with 151 runs , seven home runs , and 167 runs batted in . In 10 of his 17 years in the majors, he was in double figures in runs batted in, with a season-high of 20 in 1903. He batted .281 (9-for-32) in 11 World Series games. By 1903, Mathewson's stature

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1952-485: The facility, allows farmers to sell directly to the community. The Himalayan Institute of Yoga Science and Philosophy is a non-profit organization providing yoga, meditation, and spiritual programs. The organization was founded in 1971 by Swami Rama , and its world headquarters are located in Honesdale. The Himalayan Institute has a number of humanitarian projects underway in Cameroon, India, and Mexico. In additional,

2013-509: The family lived in a duplex on the Upper West Side , at Columbus and 85th , alongside Mathewson's manager John McGraw and his wife Blanche. Mathewson and McGraw remained friends for the rest of their lives. In the 1909 offseason, Christy Mathewson's younger brother Nicholas Mathewson died by suicide in a neighbor's barn. Another brother, Henry Mathewson , pitched briefly for the Giants before dying of tuberculosis in 1917. Mathewson

2074-582: The first Patriot League Football Championship Game . Holy Cross beat Bucknell 33–10 for the Patriot League Football championship. 40°57′07″N 76°53′07″W  /  40.9518715°N 76.8854034°W  / 40.9518715; -76.8854034 Christy Mathewson As manager Christopher Mathewson (August 12, 1880 – October 7, 1925), nicknamed " Big Six ", " the Christian Gentleman ", " Matty ", and "

2135-461: The journalists to unmask the 1919 Black Sox , Hugh Fullerton , consulted Mathewson for information about baseball gambling. Fullerton trusted Mathewson for his writing intellect, as well as his unbiased standpoint. As a player and manager, Mathewson also had several seasons of experience playing alongside Hal Chase , a veteran major league player widely rumored to have been involved in several gambling incidents and attempts to fix games. Representing

2196-537: The league average of 2.62. His 1.271 walks plus hits per innings pitched , quite uncharacteristic of him, was due to an increased number of hits and walks. By 1908, Mathewson was back on top as the league's elite pitcher. Winning the most games of his career, 37, coupled with a 1.43 earned run average and 259 strikeouts, he claimed a second triple crown. He also led the league in starts, innings pitched, complete games, and shutouts, and held hitters to an exceptionally low 0.827 walks plus hits per innings pitched. He even led

2257-463: The league in saves, racking up 5 of them in 12 relief appearances. Unfortunately, the Giants were unable to take home the pennant due to what was ultimately known as Merkle's Boner , an incident that cost the Giants a crucial game against the Chicago Cubs, who eventually defeated the Giants in the standings by one game. Mathewson returned for an outstanding 1909 season; though not as dominant as

2318-525: The more religious New York fans and earned him the nickname "The Christian Gentleman". However, the impact of this practice on the Giants was minimized, since, in the eight-team National League, only the Chicago Cubs ( Illinois ), Cincinnati Reds ( Ohio ), and St. Louis Cardinals ( Missouri ) played home games in states that allowed professional sports on Sunday. In his free time, Mathewson enjoyed nature walks, reading, golf, and checkers, of which he

2379-516: The need to transport this valuable fuel to New York City gave birth to the Delaware and Hudson Canal, the American Railroad, and the Borough of Honesdale. Honesdale was named for Philip Hone , former mayor of New York and president of Honesdale's Delaware & Hudson (D&H) Canal Company . Honesdale, originally called "Dyberry Forks," was laid out as a village in 1826 when the D & H Canal

2440-413: The nickname, "Home Run". Mathewson, the team's "star pitcher", signed a three-year contract with the Giants in late 1910, for the upcoming 1911, 1912 and 1913 seasons, the first time he had signed a contract over a year in length. In 1912, Mathewson gave another stellar performance. Capturing the pennant, the Giants were fueled by the stolen-base game and a superior pitching staff capped by Rube Marquard,

2501-577: The only former ballplayer among the group of investigating journalists, Mathewson played a small role in Fullerton's exposure of the 1919 World Series scandal. Late in the 1918 season, Mathewson enlisted in the United States Army during World War I. His wife Jane was very much opposed to the decision, but Mathewson insisted on going. He served overseas as a captain in the newly formed Chemical Service along with Ty Cobb . When he arrived in France, he

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2562-649: The presidency to Fuchs after the season. After contracting tuberculosis, Mathewson moved to the frigid climate of Saranac Lake, New York , in the Adirondack Mountains , where he sought treatment from Edward Livingston Trudeau at his renowned Adirondack Cottage Sanitarium . He died in Saranac Lake of tuberculosis on October 7, 1925. Mathewson is buried at Lewisburg Cemetery in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania , adjacent to Bucknell University . Members of

2623-533: The previous year, he posted a better earned run average (1.14), and a record of 25–6. He repeated a strong performance in 1910 and then again in 1911, when the Giants captured their first pennant since 1905. The Giants ultimately lost the 1911 World Series to the Philadelphia Athletics, the same team they had defeated for the 1905 championship. Mathewson and Rube Marquard allowed two game-winning home runs to Hall of Famer Frank Baker , earning him

2684-497: The risk for infection, enhance communication and decrease noise levels. The Wayne County Arts Alliance is a non-profit organization of volunteers interested in the benefits of arts in the county. One of its initiatives is The Great Wall of Honesdale, a large public art display at the intersection of 4th Street and Main Street. In addition, there are several murals along Honesdale’s Main Street and in its vicinity. Honesdale hosts

2745-778: The school's football , basketball , and baseball teams. Mathewson was also a member of the fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta . His first experience of semi-professional baseball came in 1895, when he was just 14 years old. The manager of the Factoryville ball club asked Mathewson to pitch in a game with a rival team in Mill City, Pennsylvania. Mathewson helped his hometown team to a 19–17 victory, but with his batting rather than his pitching. He continued to play baseball during his years at Bucknell, pitching for minor league teams in Honesdale and Meridian , Pennsylvania. Mathewson

2806-412: The series for the Giants. In a span of only six days, Mathewson had pitched three complete games without allowing a run, while giving up only 14 hits. The next year, Mathewson lost much of his edge, owing to an early-season diagnosis of diphtheria . McGraw pulled over 260 innings from him, but these were plagued with struggle. Though he maintained a 22–12 record, his 2.97 earned run average was well above

2867-553: The team in the middle of the team's 1902 season . Some historians speculate that the Giants got word that their star pitcher was risking his baseball career for the Stars and ordered him to stop, while others feel that the Stars' coach, Willis Richardson , got rid of Mathewson because he felt that, since the fullback's punting skills were hardly used, he could replace him with a local player, Shirley Ellis. In 1899, Mathewson signed to play professional baseball with Taunton Herrings of

2928-559: The tuberculosis, initially at the Trudeau Sanitorium , and later in a house that he had built. In 1923, Mathewson returned to professional baseball when Giants attorney Emil Fuchs and he put together a syndicate that bought the Boston Braves . Although initial plans called for Mathewson to be principal owner and team president, his health had deteriorated so much that he could perform only nominal duties. He turned over

2989-449: Was 1,148.7 inhabitants per square mile (443.5/km ). There were 2,357 housing units at an average density of 604.4 per square mile (233.4/km ). The racial makeup of the borough was 96.8% White , 0.9% African American , 0.1% Native American , 0.4% Asian , 0.6% from other races , and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population. There were 2,086 households, out of which 26.2% had children under

3050-415: Was a renowned champion player. The combination of athletic skill and intellectual hobbies made him a favorite for many fans, even those opposed to the Giants. Sportswriters praised him, and in his prime every game he started began with deafening cheers. Sometimes, the distraction prompted him to walk out 10 minutes after his fielders took the field. Mathewson soon became the unspoken captain of the Giants. He

3111-612: Was a win for Mathewson's Reds over Brown's Cubs, 10–8. Mathewson retired as a player after the season and managed the Reds for the entire 1917 season and the first 118 games of 1918, compiling a total record of 164–176 as a manager. Mathewson married Jane Stoughton (1880–1967) in 1903. Their only son, Christopher Jr., was born shortly after. Christy Mathewson Jr. served in World War II, and died in an explosion at his home in Texas on August 16, 1950. During Mathewson's playing years,

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3172-517: Was accidentally gassed during a chemical training exercise and subsequently developed tuberculosis , which more easily infects lungs that have been damaged by chemical gases. Mathewson served with the American Expeditionary Forces until February 1919 and was discharged later that month. Although he returned to serve as a coach for the Giants from 1919 to 1921, he spent a good portion of that time in Saranac Lake fighting

3233-767: Was created. It was incorporated as a borough on January 28, 1831. The Honesdale Residential Historic District and the D&;H Canal are listed on the National Register of Historic Places . Honesdale is home to the first commercial steam locomotive run on rails in the United States, the Stourbridge Lion . On August 8, 1829, the Stourbridge Lion started in Honesdale, ran three miles to Seelyville, and returned; Honesdale, therefore,

3294-483: Was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame as one of its first five members. Mathewson grew up in Factoryville, Pennsylvania , and began playing semiprofessional baseball when he was 14 years old. He played in the minor leagues in 1899, recording a record of 21 wins and two losses. He pitched for the Giants the next season, but was sent back to the minors. He eventually returned to the Giants and went on to win

3355-506: Was highly regarded in the baseball world during his lifetime. As he was a clean-cut, intellectual collegiate, his rise to fame brought a better name to the typical ballplayer, who usually spent his time gambling, boozing, or womanizing. As noted in The National League Story (1961) by Lee Allen , Mathewson was a devout Christian and never pitched on Sunday, a promise he made to his mother that brought him popularity among

3416-752: Was recognized as the 122nd fastest growing private companies in the United States on Inc.'s 500|5000 list. The school district is the Wayne Highlands School District . Honesdale High School is a public, four-year, regional high school serving grades 9-12 in Honesdale, as a part of the Wayne Highlands School District. The district includes four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. Stourbridge Primary Center and Lakeside Elementary School serves children from Honesdale, and Wayne Highlands Middle School serve grades 6-8 in Honesdale. In 2006,

3477-655: Was selected to the Walter Camp All-American football team in 1900. He was a drop-kicker . Mathewson played football at Keystone Academy from 1895 to 1897. He turned pro in 1898, appearing as a fullback with the Greensburg Athletic Association . While a member of the New York Giants, Mathewson played fullback for the Pittsburgh Stars of the first National Football League . However, Mathewson disappeared from

3538-518: Was such that when he briefly signed a contract with the St. Louis Browns of the American League, he was thought to be the spark the Browns needed to win the pennant. The Browns had finished a strong second in 1902, five games behind the Philadelphia Athletics . They offered him four times what he was making with the Giants. However, as part of the settlement that ended the two-year war between

3599-422: Was the only player to whom John McGraw ever gave full discretion. McGraw told many younger players to watch and listen to his wisdom. Mathewson garnered respect throughout the baseball world as a pitcher of great sportsmanship. He was often asked to write columns concerning upcoming games. In 1912, with the editing and ghostwriting aid of sportswriter John Wheeler, Mathewson published his classic memoir Pitching in

3660-411: Was traded to the Cincinnati Reds along with Edd Roush . He was immediately named as the Reds' player-manager . However, for all intents and purposes, his playing career was over. He appeared in only one game as a pitcher for the Reds, on September 4, 1916. He faced Brown in the second half of a doubleheader, which was billed as the final meeting between the two old baseball warriors. The high-scoring game

3721-663: Was transferred to barges and transported via a 108-mile canal to Kingston, New York, then shipped by river barges down the Hudson River to New York City. What remained of the Stourbridge Lion passed into many hands over the coming years and was eventually acquired by the Smithsonian Institution in 1890. The main boiler is currently on loan at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum in Baltimore, Maryland. The Wayne County Historical Society Museum contains

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