At New York, the Boston Doves blow Christy Mathewson out of the game after four innings with 10 runs on eight hits. But the Giants claw back to win, 11 – 10, in 12 innings.

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At New York, the Boston Doves blow Christy Mathewson out of the game after four innings with 10 runs on eight hits. But the Giants claw back to win, 11 – 10, in 12 innings.

johnny Kling with a bat

The Cubs top the Cardinals, 2 – 0, C Johnny Kling throws out all four would-be St. Louis base stealers

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[adrotate banner=”41″] On June 21, 1907 At the West Side Grounds, roughly 2,000 fans seen the Chicago Cubs top the St Louis Cardinals, 2 – 0, as C Johnny Kling throws out four would-be St. Louis base stealers. Three-Finger Brown wins his 10th straight game, Johnny Lush takes the loss dropping to (3-7) @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@

Eight different Highlanders commit a total of eleven errors en route to a 16-4 loss to Detroit. Shortstop Kid Elberfeld commits four of the fielding miscues in the contest played in New York’s American League Park.

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Eight different Highlanders commit a total of eleven errors en route to a 16-4 loss to Detroit. Shortstop Kid Elberfeld commits four of the fielding miscues in the contest played in New York’s American League Park.

Eight different Highlanders commit a total of eleven errors en route to a 16-4 loss to Detroit. Shortstop Kid Elberfeld commits four of the fielding miscues in the contest played in New York’s American League Park.

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On June 12 1907, Eight different Highlanders commit a total of eleven errors en route to a 16-4 loss to Detroit. Shortstop Kid Elberfeld commits four of the fielding miscues in the contest played in New York’s American League Park.

At St. Louis‚ the Giants use three pitchers to beat Stoney McGlynn‚ 8 – 7. Christy Mathewson‚ the third pitcher‚ picks up the victory. Ex-Card Spike Shannon provides a key triple to give New York the win.

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On June 11, 1907 At St. Louis‚ the Giants use three pitchers to beat Stoney McGlynn‚ 8 – 7. Christy Mathewson‚ the third pitcher‚ picks up the victory. Ex-Card Spike Shannon provides a key triple to give New York the win.

1907 – The Boston Red Sox send former player-manager Jimmy Collins to the Philadelphia Athletics for infielder John Knight. Collins guided the Red Sox to two American League pennants and the 1903 World Series title. Boston then buys 43-year-old Deacon McGuire from the New York Highlanders and makes him manager. He will have a 98-123 record this year and in 1908.

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1907 – The Boston Red Sox send former player-manager Jimmy Collins to the Philadelphia Athletics for infielder John Knight. Collins guided the Red Sox to two American League pennants and the 1903 World Series title. Boston then buys 43-year-old Deacon McGuire from the New York Highlanders and makes him manager. He will have a 98-123 record this year and in 1908.

Bill Dickey punches and breaks Carl Reynolds's jaw
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Bill Dickey Stats & Facts

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[adrotate banner=”42″]   Bill Dickey Position: CatcherBats: Left  •  Throws: Right6-1, 185lb (185cm, 83kg)Born: June 6, 1907 in Bastrop, LA usDied: November 12, 1993 in Little Rock, ARBuried: Roselawn Memorial Park, Little Rock, ARHigh School: Searcy HS (Searcy, AR)Debut: August 15, 1928 (6,767th in major league history)vs. CHW 2 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: September 8, 1946 vs. WSH 1 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBHall of Fame: Inducted as…

Stoney McGlynn
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Stoney McGlynn of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches both games in a doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds, winning a 1 – 0 five-hitter in the opener. The Reds win the nitecap, 5 – 1.

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Stoney McGlynn of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches both games in a doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds, winning a 1 – 0 five-hitter in the opener. The Reds win the nitecap, 5 – 1.