It’s a day for thievery as the Cubs steal home three times in a game at Boston, tying a major league mark. They waste no time, as Johnny Evers and Del Howard do it in the 1st inning, and Solly Hofman in the 2nd. Chicago wins, 11 – 6.

It’s a day for thievery as the Cubs steal home three times in a game at Boston, tying a major league mark. They waste no time, as Johnny Evers and Del Howard do it in the 1st inning, and Solly Hofman in the 2nd. Chicago wins, 11 – 6.

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It’s a day for thievery as the Cubs steal home three times in a game at Boston, tying a major league mark. They waste no time, as Johnny Evers and Del Howard do it in the 1st inning, and Solly Hofman in the 2nd. Chicago wins, 11 – 6.

In the first game of a doubleheader, Brooklyn swipes six bases in a 7 – 0 win over the Cards, who steal two bases. With lefthander Jim Pastorius pitching in the second game, Brooklyn C Bill Bergen then throws out six (erroneously listed as 7) of eight base-stealing Cardinals in a 9 – 1 St. Louis victory. Bergen’s mark is a 20th century high, twice tied in 1915.

In the first game of a doubleheader, Brooklyn swipes six bases in a 7 – 0 win over the Cards, who steal two bases. With lefthander Jim Pastorius pitching in the second game, Brooklyn C Bill Bergen then throws out six (erroneously listed as 7) of eight base-stealing Cardinals in a 9 – 1 St. Louis victory. Bergen’s mark is a 20th century high, twice tied in 1915.

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In the first game of a doubleheader, Brooklyn swipes six bases in a 7 – 0 win over the Cards, who steal two bases. With lefthander Jim Pastorius pitching in the second game, Brooklyn C Bill Bergen then throws out six (erroneously listed as 7) of eight base-stealing Cardinals in a 9 – 1 St. Louis victory. Bergen’s mark is a 20th century high, twice tied in 1915.

Deacon McGuire is named as Cleveland’s manager, replacing Nap Lajoie. The Deacon has previously managed Boston and Washington.

Deacon McGuire is named as Cleveland’s manager, replacing Nap Lajoie. The Deacon has previously managed Boston and Washington.

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1909 – Deacon McGuire is named as Cleveland’s manager, replacing Nap Lajoie. The Deacon has previously managed Boston and Washington.

Jack Taylor hurls two complete games in the Central League. On the mound for Grand Rapids, he shuts out Terre Haute on two hits to win, 4 – 0, in game one, then wins, 1 – 0, in 11 innings in game 2.

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Jack Taylor hurls two complete games in the Central League. On the mound for Grand Rapids, he shuts out Terre Haute on two hits to win, 4 – 0, in game one, then wins, 1 – 0, in 11 innings in game 2.

The Giants edge the Reds, 1 – 0, with Christy Mathewson winning this one. Jack Rowan takes the loss when Larry Doyle walks in the 1st, goes to third base on a ground out and scores on another grounder.

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The Giants edge the Reds, 1 – 0, with Christy Mathewson winning this one. Jack Rowan takes the loss when Larry Doyle walks in the 1st, goes to third base on a ground out and scores on another grounder.

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.

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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.

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.