Rube Marquard shuts out the Cards on four hits

Giants establish a club mark, hitting four triples in one game

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At the Palace of the Fans in Cincinnati, the Giants establish a club mark, hitting four triples in one game. The plethora of three-baggers, including two-legged out by Hall of Fame hurler Rube Marquard as well as one each from Larry Doyle and Chief Meyers, and nine other hits enable New York to beat the Reds, 8-3.

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American League All-Stars play a benefit game for the family of Addie Joss.

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On July 24, 1911, a team of American League All-Stars plays the Cleveland Naps in a benefit game for the family of Addie Joss. The Naps’ pitcher died on April 14 from a rare form of meningitis. The game raises over $12,600 for Joss’ family. The All-Stars win, 5 – 3. Joe Wood and Walter…