At Cleveland, Joe Wood gives up 13 hits in an 11-inning 5 – 4 win for Boston. He strikes out five in running his record to 23-4.

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At Cleveland, Joe Wood gives up 13 hits in an 11-inning 5 – 4 win for Boston. He strikes out five in running his record to 23-4.

Inspired in part by the Ty Cobb suspension and the Tigers’ brief strike in May, the formation of a “Players Fraternity” is announced, headed by attorney and former player Dave Fultz. Leading players include Cobb, Christy Mathewson, Mickey Doolan, and Jake Daubert. The goals are to oppose contract violations, rowdyism, and anything that may “impair a player’s ability.”

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Inspired in part by the Ty Cobb suspension and the Tigers’ brief strike in May, the formation of a “Players Fraternity” is announced, headed by attorney and former player Dave Fultz. Leading players include Cobb, Christy Mathewson, Mickey Doolan, and Jake Daubert. The goals are to oppose contract violations, rowdyism, and anything that may “impair a player’s ability.”