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Jack Coombs wins his third game of the World Series when he goes the distance to beat the Cubs at Chicago’s West Side Grounds, 7-2. The A’s right-hander, in addition to winning Game 5 to give Philadelphia the world championship, also had complete-game victories in Games 2 and 3 of the Fall Classic.

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Jack Coombs wins his third game of the World Series when he goes the distance to beat the Cubs at Chicago’s West Side Grounds, 7-2. The A’s right-hander, in addition to winning Game 5 to give Philadelphia the world championship, also had complete-game victories in Games 2 and 3 of the Fall Classic.

After three straight defeats and trailing the Philadelphia Athletics, 3 – 2, in the 9th inning of Game 5, the Chicago Cubs tie the score, then win, 4 – 3, in 10 innings for their only victory in the World Series. Three Finger Brown, in relief, is the winning pitcher over Chief Bender, who throws a complete game.

After three straight defeats and trailing the Philadelphia Athletics, 3 – 2, in the 9th inning of Game 5, the Chicago Cubs tie the score, then win, 4 – 3, in 10 innings for their only victory in the World Series. Three Finger Brown, in relief, is the winning pitcher over Chief Bender, who throws a complete game.

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1910 – After three straight defeats and trailing the Philadelphia Athletics, 3 – 2, in the 9th inning of Game 5, the Chicago Cubs tie the score, then win, 4 – 3, in 10 innings for their only victory in the World Series. Three Finger Brown, in relief, is the winning pitcher over Chief Bender, who throws a complete game.

The New York Giants win the City Series against the Highlanders in the sixth game, as Christy Mathewson is victorious over Jack Warhop, 6 – 3. Larry Doyle’s 3rd-inning three-run home run is the big blow.

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The New York Giants win the City Series against the Highlanders in the sixth game, as Christy Mathewson is victorious over Jack Warhop, 6 – 3. Larry Doyle’s 3rd-inning three-run home run is the big blow.

Ban Johnson declares Tigers’ outfielder Ty Cobb the league’s batting champ

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October 16, 1910 American League president Ban Johnson declares Tigers’ outfielder Ty Cobb the league’s batting champ after questioning Nap Lajoie’s suspicious multi-hit performance in a season-ending doubleheader against the Browns. With the Georgia Peach sitting out the last two games of the season, hoping to hold onto his thin lead, the Cleveland second baseman,…

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American League president Ban Johnson declares Tigers outfielder Ty Cobb the league’s batting champ after questioning Nap Lajoie’s suspicious multi-hit performance in a season-ending doubleheader against the Browns. With the Georgia Peach sitting out the last two games of the season, hoping to hold onto his thin lead, the Cleveland second baseman, with the St. Louis shortstop playing deeper than usual, collected eight hits, six of which were bunts.

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American League president Ban Johnson declares Tigers outfielder Ty Cobb the league’s batting champ after questioning Nap Lajoie’s suspicious multi-hit performance in a season-ending doubleheader against the Browns. With the Georgia Peach sitting out the last two games of the season, hoping to hold onto his thin lead, the Cleveland second baseman, with the St. Louis shortstop playing deeper than usual, collected eight hits, six of which were bunts.

Nap Lajoie despite 8-8 can not dethrone Ty Cobb

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  On October 9, 1910, Napoleon Lajoie, the player-manager of the Cleveland Naps, goes 8-8 with six bogus hits on the last day thanks to St. Louis third baseman Red Corriden who plays back while Lajoie bunts safely six times in their attempt to dethrone the Georgia Peach with their defensive indifference. Ty Cobb had…