Nap Lajoie resigns as Cleveland manager

Nap Lajoie resigns as the manager of the faltering Cleveland club.

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Nap Lajoie resigns as the manager of the faltering Cleveland club. The fans still show their support for the popular skipper when a response to a newspaper poll indicates the overwhelming choice is to keep the team name as the Naps instead of choosing a new one, which will not happen until they become the Indians following the 1914 season.

Walter Johnson gives up four hits in topping the A’s Chief Bender in 12 innings.

Walter Johnson gives up four hits in topping the A’s Chief Bender in 12 innings.

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Walter Johnson gives up four hits in topping the A’s Chief Bender in 12 innings. The Nats win, 1 – 0, but the overwork will take its toll on the young ace. He will develop a sore arm and in his next two outings he will give up 27 hits.