Jim Jones, Giants LF, throws three baserunners out at home in an 8 – 0 loss to Boston. His three assists at home ties the major league record set by Dummy Hoy on June 19, 1889. It will be tied again in 1905.

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Jim Jones, Giants LF, throws three baserunners out at home in an 8 – 0 loss to Boston. His three assists at home ties the major league record set by Dummy Hoy on June 19, 1889. It will be tied again in 1905.

Cleveland is the first American League team to hit three consecutive home runs in one inning

Cleveland is the first American League team to hit three consecutive home runs in one inning

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Cleveland is the first American League team to hit three consecutive home runs in one inning as Nap Lajoie, Piano Legs Hickman and Bill Bradley connect in the 6th off St. Louis, with all the hits ending in the LF bleachers at St. Louis. The last two come on the first pitch thrown. Jack Harper tees up the gopher balls in the 17 – 2 loss. The feat was last done on May 10, 1894.

The Phillies beat New York and Christy Mathewson, 3 – 1. The Quakers SS Rudy Hulswitt kills a New York rally in the 8th inning by picking off Steve Brodie with a hidden ball trick.

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On June 25, 1902 The Phillies beat New York and Christy Mathewson, 3 – 1. The Quakers SS Rudy Hulswitt kills a New York rally in the 8th inning by picking off Steve Brodie with a hidden ball trick.   Source Baseball Reference June 25

A federal court judge rules that Brooklyn has no claim on C Deacon McGuire

A federal court judge rules that Brooklyn has no claim on C Deacon McGuire

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On June 25, 1902 A federal court judge rules that Brooklyn has no claim on C Deacon McGuire, who jumped to Detroit. Two weeks later, another U.S. judge denies jurisdiction to stop Nap Lajoie from playing for Cleveland, thus ending the Phillies’ chances of regaining him legally.     @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@

Cleveland plays its third straight Sunday game in a minor league park, this time in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Cleveland beats Washington, 6 – 4, behind Addie Joss.

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Cleveland plays its third straight Sunday game in a minor league park, this time in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Cleveland beats Washington, 6 – 4, behind Addie Joss.

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Nig Clarke reportedly hits eight home runs for Corsicana against Texarkana

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On June 15, 1902, in a minor league game, Nig Clarke reportedly hits eight home runs for Corsicana against Texarkana. Because Sunday games were not allowed in Corsicana, the game was played at a much smaller field in Ennis, TX, where Clarke launched his homers over a short fence. Corsicana hit 21 homers in the


Connie Mack signs Rube Waddell‚ who was pitching in the Pacific Coast League. He will go 24-7 during the remainder of 1902.

Connie Mack signs Rube Waddell‚ who was pitching in the Pacific Coast League. He will go 24-7 during the remainder of 1902.

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Interested in exploring FRANCHISING? We will help you through your journey visit us @ www.franchisingconnection.com On June 11, 1902 Connie Mack signs Rube Waddell‚ who was pitching in the Pacific Coast League. He will go 24-7 during the remainder of 1902. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@

Baseball lifer Horace Fogel, also known for his career as a sportswriter, is fired as the manager of the Giants just 44 games into the season. The 51 year-old former skipper, who will go on to an administrative position with the Phillies, will be best remembered in New York for his attempt to turn future Hall of Fame hurler Christy Mathewson, a sophomore pitcher who won 20 games in his rookie year, into a position player.

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On June 10, 1902 Baseball lifer Horace Fogel, also known for his career as a sportswriter, is fired as the manager of the Giants just 44 games into the season. The 51 year-old former skipper, who will go on to an administrative position with the Phillies, will be best remembered in New York for his


Led by Erve Beck‚ the Reds roll over Bill Duggleby and the Phillies‚ 10 – 1. Beck has 5 hits‚ including a pair of triples. Bob Ewing is the victor.

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On June 10, 1902 Led by Erve Beck‚ the Reds roll over Bill Duggleby and the Phillies‚ 10 – 1. Beck has 5 hits‚ including a pair of triples. Bob Ewing is the victor.