The Chicago White Sox win their third straight 1 – 0 game over the St. Louis Browns in three days.
1909 – The Chicago White Sox win their third straight 1 – 0 game over the St. Louis Browns in three days.
Red Ames of the New York Giants pitches a no-hitter for nine innings against the Brooklyn Superbas, loses no hitter and game in 10th
1909 – Before an Opening Day crowd of 30,000 at the Polo Grounds, Red Ames of the New York Giants pitches a no-hitter for nine innings against the Brooklyn Superbas, but surrenders a hit with one out in the 10th, then loses the game, 3 – 0, in the 13th. The Giants’ outfield has no putouts.
The 61-year history of Shibe Park begins with the A’s defeating the Red Sox, 8-1
The 61-year history of Shibe Park begins with the A’s defeating the Red Sox, 8-1. The Philadelphia stadium, which will be renamed to honor Connie Mack in 1953, is the first concrete and steel ballpark in major league history.
With Christy Mathewson sidelined with diphtheria, Red Ames pitches the opener for the New York Giants
1909 – With Christy Mathewson sidelined with diphtheria, Red Ames pitches the opener for the New York Giants, a 3 – 2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies at the Baker Bowl.
Hal Chase of the New York Highlanders contracts smallpox
While at spring training, Hal Chase of the New York Highlanders contracts smallpox. The entire team is vaccinated and quarantined while traveling north.
