1914 – Frank Leland, pioneer black ballplayer and founder of the Leland Giants, dies in Chicago after a brief illness. He was 45.

On November 1, 1914 — 1914 – Frank Leland, pioneer black ballplayer and founder of the Leland Giants, dies in Chicago after a brief illness. He was 45.

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The Giants score single runs in each of the last three innings to beat the Reds, 6 – 5. Giants Shanty Hogan is the first catcher to start three double plays (only one other catcher, Damian Miller in 1999) will match him). The three DPs ties a major-league record for catchers.

At Municipal Stadium, Paul Splittorff earns his first major league victory when Kansas City defeats the visiting Senators, 4-2. In 1969, the 23 year-old left-hander became the first player signed by the Royals to appear on the expansion team’s major-league roster.

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The Giants score single runs in each of the last three innings to beat the Reds, 6 – 5. Giants Shanty Hogan is the first catcher to start three double plays (only one other catcher, Damian Miller in 1999) will match him). The three DPs ties a major-league record for catchers.

At Municipal Stadium, Paul Splittorff earns his first major league victory when Kansas City defeats the visiting Senators, 4-2. In 1969, the 23 year-old left-hander became the first player signed by the Royals to appear on the expansion team’s major-league roster.

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