The Athletics hold a special day to benefit the widow and children of Doc Powers, who died a year earlier from an intestinal condition while still active as a player. 12,000 persons come to Shibe Park to witness skills competitions followed by a friendly exhibition game between the A’s and stars from other American League teams, raising $8,000 for the cause.

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The Athletics hold a special day to benefit the widow and children of Doc Powers, who died a year earlier from an intestinal condition while still active as a player. 12,000 persons come to Shibe Park to witness skills competitions followed by a friendly exhibition game between the A’s and stars from other American League teams, raising $8,000 for the cause.

Christy Mathewson blowns save then hits a walk off single in the bottom of the 10th

Christy Mathewson blowns save then hits a walk off single in the bottom of the 10th

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At the Polo Grounds, Christy Mathewson relieves in the 9th with the Giants ahead of the Phils, 2 – 0. The Quakers rattle Matty for four hits and two runs to tie, but in the bottom of the 10th, Mathewson lines a single to score Fred Merkle with the game winner.

1910 Joe Tinker, Chicago Cubs, Vintage 1(b) Photo, Done in 1910 w/Copy Negative
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Joe Tinker became the first player to successfully steal home twice in a game

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On June 28, 1910, At Cincinnati’s Palace of the Fans, Joe Tinker steals home twice, becoming the first major leaguer to accomplish the feat in the same game. The Cubs shortstop’s thievery helps Chicago beat the Reds, 11-1. Tinker was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1946. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@

The White Sox play their last game at the 39th Street Grounds, losing to Cleveland, 7 – 2.

The White Sox play their last game at the 39th Street Grounds, losing to Cleveland, 7 – 2.

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On June 27, 1910 The White Sox play their last game at the 39th Street Grounds, losing to Cleveland, 7 – 2. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@

In eight innings in the field at Pittsburgh, Cubs 1B Solly Hofman sets a National League record with no putouts. His only assist opportunity is fumbled for an error as Chicago loses, 6 – 5.

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In eight innings in the field at Pittsburgh, Cubs 1B Solly Hofman sets a National League record with no putouts. His only assist opportunity is fumbled for an error as Chicago loses, 6 – 5.

1910 – Giants 3B Art Devlin and two teammates are jailed for attacking a Washington Park fan who had been verbally abusing them during an 8 – 2 triumph over the Superbas.

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1910 – Giants 3B Art Devlin and two teammates are jailed for attacking a Washington Park fan who had been verbally abusing them during an 8 – 2 triumph over the Superbas.

Congressman John K. Tener, former Chicago White Stockings and Pittsburgh Alleghenies pitcher, wins the Republican nomination for governor of Pennsylvania. He will be elected and will serve as president of the National League while governor.

Congressman John K. Tener, former Chicago White Stockings and Pittsburgh Alleghenies pitcher, wins the Republican nomination for governor of Pennsylvania. He will be elected and will serve as president of the National League while governor.

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Congressman John K. Tener, former Chicago White Stockings and Pittsburgh Alleghenies pitcher, wins the Republican nomination for governor of Pennsylvania. He will be elected and will serve as president of the National League while governor.

Behind Dixie Walker’s one-hitter‚ the Washington Nationals edge the White Sox‚ 1 – 0. Bob Unglaub’s 9th-inning single and steal of second base is key as Lena Blackburne’s errant throw allows him to score the winner. Doc White’s single is the lone Sox safety.

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On June 10, 1910 Behind Dixie Walker’s one-hitter‚ the Washington Nationals edge the White Sox‚ 1 – 0. Bob Unglaub’s 9th-inning single and steal of second base is key as Lena Blackburne’s errant throw allows him to score the winner. Doc White’s single is the lone Sox safety.

1910 – In his major league debut, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Eddie Stack stops the Chicago Cubs, 1 – 0 on three hits. The Cubs sold Stack to the Phillies on May 26. He will pitch three complete-game victories between the 14th and 22nd, but will end the year with a 6-7 record.

1910 – In his major league debut, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Eddie Stack stops the Chicago Cubs, 1 – 0 on three hits. The Cubs sold Stack to the Phillies on May 26. He will pitch three complete-game victories between the 14th and 22nd, but will end the year with a 6-7 record.

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1910 – In his major league debut, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Eddie Stack stops the Chicago Cubs, 1 – 0 on three hits. The Cubs sold Stack to the Phillies on May 26. He will pitch three complete-game victories between the 14th and 22nd, but will end the year with a 6-7 record.