On July 23, 1904 — 1904 – After losing, 3 – 1, to Boston in the opener, the Reds unload for a 15 – 1 win in the second game. Leading the offense is Cy Seymour, who goes 5 for 5, with two doubles and a triple.
The White Sox beat Washington, 7 – 6, snapping Walter Johnson’s five-game win streak. Johnson gives up two two-run home runs, one to Harry Lord in the 1st and another to Ping Bodie in the 5th. A Johnson fastball breaks the arm of 3B Lee Tannehill, an injury that will hamper the infielder’s throwing ability and end the career of the 10-year veteran. Sox starter Joe Benz leaves with an injury after pitching 1 1/3 inning. Ed Walsh pitches the next 5 2/3 innings, allowing three runs, and Frank Lange allows the same in his two innings.
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May 8, 1912
