1891 – A series for the championship of the Pacific Coast begins between the champions of the California League (the San Jose Dukes) and the Pacific Northwest League pennant winners (the Portland Webfeet). San Jose wins the opener, 8 – 6. The series will last until January 10, 1892, with San Jose winning, 10 games to 9. All the games are in played in San Jose, CA.

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1891 – A series for the championship of the Pacific Coast begins between the champions of the California League (the San Jose Dukes) and the Pacific Northwest League pennant winners (the Portland Webfeet). San Jose wins the opener, 8 – 6. The series will last until January 10, 1892, with San Jose winning, 10 games to 9. All the games are in played in San Jose, CA.

1891 – The Louisville Colonels club is sold at auction to satisfy a $6,359.40 mortgage. The new ownership is headed by Dr. T. Hunt Stuckey.

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1891 – The Louisville Colonels club is sold at auction to satisfy a $6,359.40 mortgage. The new ownership is headed by Dr. T. Hunt Stuckey.

Carl Mays Stats & Facts

Carl Mays Stats & Facts

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    Carl Mays Position: PitcherBats: Left  •  Throws: Right5-11, 195lb (180cm, 88kg)Born: November 12, 1891 in Liberty, KYDied: April 4, 1971 in El Cajon, CABuried: Riverview Cemetery, Portland, ORDebut: April 15, 1915 (4,302nd in major league history)vs. PHA 3.0 IP, 1 H, 1 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER, WLast Game: September 24, 1929vs. BSN 7.0 IP, 9 H, 2 SO, 0 BB, 1 ERFull Name: Carl William MaysNicknames: SubView Player Info from the B-R BullpenView Player Bio from the SABR BioProjectRelatives:…

Responding to Chicago’s protest that Eastern teams helped Boston capture the circuit’s championship

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Responding to Chicago’s protest that Eastern teams helped Boston capture the circuit’s championship, the National League rules the title still belongs to the Beaneaters. The pennant winners won 23 of their last 30 games, including 18 in a row.

1891 – Charlie Comiskey, having had enough of St. Louis Browns owner Chris Von der Ahe, signs as the manager and team captain of the National League’s Cincinnati Reds.

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1891 – Charlie Comiskey, having had enough of St. Louis Browns owner Chris Von der Ahe, signs as the manager and team captain of the National League’s Cincinnati Reds.