1903 – The New York Highlanders win their home opener at Hilltop Park, 6 – 2, over the Washington Senators.
1903 – The New York Highlanders win their home opener at Hilltop Park, 6 – 2, over the Washington Senators.
At American League Park, the New York Highlanders lose their first game to the Washington Senators, 3 – 1, before 11,950 fans. Washington elects to bat first, but the New Yorkers score in the bottom of the opening inning to take a 1 – 0 lead. Each starter gives up six hits with Jack Chesbro, the National League’s top winner last year (28-6) taking the loss. Al Orth, in his second season with Washington, is the winner.
At American League Park, the New York Highlanders lose their first game to the Washington Senators, 3 – 1, before 11,950 fans. Washington elects to bat first, but the New Yorkers score in the bottom of the opening inning to take a 1 – 0 lead. Each starter gives up six hits with Jack Chesbro, the National League’s top winner last year (28-6) taking the loss. Al Orth, in his second season with Washington, is the winner.
Rube Waddell bests Bill Dineen as AL President Ban Johnson presents the 1902 AL Championship pennant to the Athletics.
The American League formal Opening Day is played at Columbia Park, with the Philadelphia Athletics winning over the Boston Americans, 6 – 1, before 13,578. Rube Waddellbests Bill Dineen as AL President Ban Johnson presents the 1902 AL Championship pennant to the Athletics.
On Opening Day, before 8,376 fans at Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds, the Boston Americans defeat the Philadelphia Athletics in the morning game of a Patriots’ Day twin bill
1903 – On Opening Day, before 8,376 fans at Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds, the Boston Americans defeat the Philadelphia Athletics in the morning game of a Patriots’ Day twin bill, 9 – 4. Connie Mack’s Athletics win the matinee match-up featuring two future Hall of Fame pitchers, 10 – 7, as 27,658 spectators enjoy watching starters Eddie Plank and Cy Young oppose one another.
Ed Delahanty, one of five major league brothers, and the greatest natural hitter of his time, rejoins the Washington Nationals in accordance with the baseball peace terms
1903 – Ed Delahanty, one of five major league brothers, and the greatest natural hitter of his time, rejoins the Washington Nationals in accordance with the baseball peace terms. A three-year contract with the New York Giants at $8,000 a season, signed during the winter, is canceled. The Nationals reimburse the Giants for the $3,000 advanced to Delahanty.
Mickey Cochrane is born in Bridgewater MA
On April 6, 1903 “Mickey” Cochrane was born on April 6, 1903 in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. The son of Northern Irish immigrant John Cochrane and Scottish immigrant Sadie Campbell, Gordon Stanley After graduating from Bridgewater High School, Cochrane attended Boston University, where he played five sports. Cochrane exhibited his outstanding athleticism and leadership skills on the…
Mickey Cochrane Stats & Facts
Mickey Cochrane Position: CatcherBats: Left • Throws: Right5-10, 180lb (178cm, 81kg)Born: April 6, 1903 in Bridgewater, MADied: June 28, 1962 in Lake Forest, ILBuried: CrematedHigh School: Bridgewater HS (Bridgewater, MA)School: Boston University (Boston, MA)Debut: April 14, 1925 (6,154th in major league history)vs. BOS 2 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: May 25, 1937vs. NYY 2 AB, 1 H, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SBHall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1947. (Voted by…
