For the second time in eight days, Cubs’ P Ed Reulbach wins his 16th consecutive game from an opponent, this time beating the Reds. His streak against Cincinnati started on April 15, 1906.

ByThis Day in Baseball August 18, 1909September 6, 2022

For the second time in eight days, Cubs’ P Ed Reulbach wins his 16th consecutive game from an opponent, this time beating the Reds. His streak against Cincinnati started on April 15, 1906.

On August 18, 1909, the Giants’ Arlie Latham became the oldest player to steal a base in MLB at 50 years, 5 months old

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Giants player-coach Arlie Latham, at 50, he is the oldest player to swipe a base

ByThis Day in Baseball August 18, 1909August 19, 2022

Giants player-coach Arlie Latham steals second base in the Giants’ 14 – 1 laugher over the Phillies. At 50, he is the oldest player to swipe a base.

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Day: August 18, 1909

For the second time in eight days, Cubs’ P Ed Reulbach wins his 16th consecutive game from an opponent, this time beating the Reds. His streak against Cincinnati started on April 15, 1906.

Giants player-coach Arlie Latham, at 50, he is the oldest player to swipe a base

Start Listieng to Classic Baseball Broadcasts (1934 - 1973)

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