A State Supreme Court judge rules that, despite “voluntary contributions” instead of paid admissions, Brooklyn is conducting a business enterprise and thus violating the law prohibiting Sunday baseball in New York. Sunday baseball in Brooklyn will not be legal until 1919.

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A State Supreme Court judge rules that, despite “voluntary contributions” instead of paid admissions, Brooklyn is conducting a business enterprise and thus violating the law prohibiting Sunday baseball in New York. Sunday baseball in Brooklyn will not be legal until 1919.

New York Giants jump on Cincy’s Bob Wicker, lighting him up for 17 hits to win, 9 – 1

New York Giants jump on Cincy’s Bob Wicker, lighting him up for 17 hits to win, 9 – 1

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At the Polo Grounds, the New York Giants jump on Cincy’s Bob Wicker, lighting him up for 17 hits to win, 9 – 1. Christy Mathewson and Cy Seymour each have three hits, with Matty exiting the game after six innings. The umps call the game after eight innings on account of darkness.