The Tigers split with the host Browns, losing the opener before winning, 5 – 3. Ty Cobb warms up in the first game with two hits, then clocks an opposite field grand slam and a triple in the second game. The slam clears the LF bleachers.

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The Tigers split with the host Browns, losing the opener before winning, 5 – 3. Ty Cobb warms up in the first game with two hits, then clocks an opposite field grand slam and a triple in the second game. The slam clears the LF bleachers.

Honus Wagner replaces Pirates manager Nixey Callahan after they go 20-40

Honus Wagner replaces Pirates manager Nixey Callahan after they go 20-40

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Pirates manager Nixey Callahan is fired after his team goes 20-40. Popular star Honus Wagner is named field manager with Hugo Bezdek to take over the team’s business affairs. As his first order of business, Wagner guides to Bucs to a 5 – 4 win over the Reds, contributing a 2-run double as well.

Boston Braves catcher Hank Gowdy becomes the first major leaguer to enlist in the military during World War I

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On June 27, 1917, Boston Braves catcher Hank Gowdy becomes the first major leaguer to enlist in the military during World War I. Gowdy will also serve in World War II, making him the only major leaguer to serve in both wars.

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6/26/1917: In the first game of a doubleheader with the Cubs in St. Louis, Walton Cruise of the Cardinals lost a home run in the fifth inning when he neglected to touch second base and was called out. The Redbirds won the game, 6-5, without that run.

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6/26/1917: In the first game of a doubleheader with the Cubs in St. Louis, Walton Cruise of the Cardinals lost a home run in the fifth inning when he neglected to touch second base and was called out. The Redbirds won the game, 6-5, without that run.

The Reds salvage a split with the Cards by pounding out 25 hits in the second game of a doubleheader to win 15 – 4. The Cards win the opener, 4 – 2, with SS Rogers Hornsby making 10 assists.

The Reds salvage a split with the Cards by pounding out 25 hits in the second game of a doubleheader to win 15 – 4. The Cards win the opener, 4 – 2, with SS Rogers Hornsby making 10 assists.

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[adrotate banner=”41″] On June 25, 1917 The Cincinnati Reds salvage a split with the St Louis Cardinals by pounding out 25 hits in the second game of a doubleheader to win 15 – 4. The Cards win the opener, 4 – 2, with Shortstop Rogers Hornsby making 10 assists.   @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@

Cincinnati splits a pair with the Cardinals, losing 4 – 2 before winning 15 – 4. The Reds’ Fred Toney is caught stealing three times in one game, tying a National Leaguerecord. A Cards catcher will do the same to Hy Myers in two months.

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Cincinnati splits a pair with the Cardinals, losing 4 – 2 before winning 15 – 4. The Reds’ Fred Toney is caught stealing three times in one game, tying a National Leaguerecord. A Cards catcher will do the same to Hy Myers in two months.

Ernie Shore no hitter on June 23
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Ernie Shore no hitter in relief but some historians consider a perfect game

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  Ernie Shore No Hitter or Perfect Game? on June 23, 1917, the Washington Senators in the first game of a doubleheader at Fenway Park. Babe Ruth started the game, walking the first batter, Ray Morgan. As newspaper accounts of the time relate, the short-fused Ruth then engaged in a heated argument with apparently equally…

In a game against Salt Lake City, Red McKee of the San Francisco Seals (Pacific Coast League), forgets the bases are loaded and attempts to steal third base. His inadvertent ploy works as the startled pitcher is called for a balk.

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On June 21, 1917 In a game against Salt Lake City, Red McKee of the San Francisco Seals (Pacific Coast League), forgets the bases are loaded and attempts to steal third base. His inadvertent ploy works as the startled pitcher is called for a balk.