On May 29, 1905, Brooklyn Robins right-hander Elmer Stricklett throws a “mystery pitch” – believed to be a spitball – in a game against the New York Giants. Some historians regard the five-foot, six-inch Stricklett as the first pitcher to throw a spitball in a major league game.
Paced by Bill Dahlen’s two home runs‚ the Giants scrub Orval Overall for a 7 – 0 win over the Reds. Christy Mathewson strikes out 8 and allows just 3 singles for the win.
Waseda University of Tokyo defeats Los Angeles High School, 5 – 3, in the first game of an American tour. It is the first baseball game ever played by Japanese outside Japan. Waseda started a powerhouse tradition at Japan’s Big Six universities that continues to this day.
Red Ames stops Chicago, 4 – 0, the third shutout in a row over Chicago by the Giants.
Dummy Taylor and the Giants edge the Chicago Cubs, 1 – 0, the first of three straight collars by Giants pitchers.
Pitching for the Waco Tigers, John Lower gives up a hit in the 1st inning, then allows no hits over the last 14 innings of the game.
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