The Browns beat Walter Johnson and the Senators again, 11 – 2. Brownie star George Sisler is 1 for 5 with a run scored.
The Browns beat Walter Johnson and the Senators again, 11 – 2. Brownie star George Sisler is 1 for 5 with a run scored.
In Pittsburgh, trailing, 7 – 6, the Pirates load the bases with two outs before Walter Schmidt drives a ball to deep left center. Giants LF Casey Stengel makes a dramatic catch on the dead run to preserve the New York win.
In Pittsburgh, trailing, 7 – 6, the Pirates load the bases with two outs before Walter Schmidt drives a ball to deep left center. Giants LF Casey Stengel makes a dramatic catch on the dead run to preserve the New York win.
In a game between Chicago and Boston, 35 singles are hit – 21 by the White Sox, 14 by the Red Sox – an American League record. Chicago wins the hit parade, 19 – 11.
1922 – In a game between Chicago and Boston, 35 singles are hit – 21 by the White Sox, 14 by the Red Sox – an American League record. Chicago wins the hit parade, 19 – 11.
1922 – Lizzie Murphy of the Providence all-stars plays 1B for an American League all-star team in an exhibition game against the Boston Red Sox, making her the first female to play for a major-league team. Other all-stars are Chick Shorten, Tilly Walker, Frank Bruggy, Bootnose Hofmann, Jim Bagby, Nick Altrock and Donie Bush. The all-stars win, 3 – 2, when Doc Johnston triples home Pep Young in the 10th. The proceeds benefit the family of former Sox player and manager Tommy McCarthy. The future Hall of Famer passed away August 5th.
1922 – Lizzie Murphy of the Providence all-stars plays 1B for an American League all-star team in an exhibition game against the Boston Red Sox, making her the first female to play for a major-league team. Other all-stars are Chick Shorten, Tilly Walker, Frank Bruggy, Bootnose Hofmann, Jim Bagby, Nick Altrock and Donie Bush. The all-stars win, 3 – 2, when Doc Johnston triples home Pep Young in the 10th. The proceeds benefit the family of former Sox player and manager Tommy McCarthy. The future Hall of Famer passed away August 5th.
exhibition game was played to benefit the family of Tommy McCarthy
exhibition game was played to benefit the family of Tommy McCarthy
The New York Yankees’ Everett Scott nears 1,000 consecutive games played, but it takes an extra effort to keep the streak alive. He spends $40 to hire a car to get to Chicago in time for the game after a train he is on is wrecked.
The New York Yankees’ Everett Scott nears 1,000 consecutive games played, but it takes an extra effort to keep the streak alive. He spends $40 to hire a car to get to Chicago in time for the game after a train he is on is wrecked.
Led by SS Charlie Hollocher’s three triples, the Cubs cook the Cardinals, 16 – 5. Hollocher is in the middle of his best season, and will hit .340 while leading the loop in fielding for the second straight year.
Led by SS Charlie Hollocher’s three triples, the Cubs cook the Cardinals, 16 – 5. Hollocher is in the middle of his best season, and will hit .340 while leading the loop in fielding for the second straight year.
1922 – The Wichita Falls Spudders (Texas League)‚ winners of 24 games in a row‚ face a tough opponent in grandfathered Dallas spitballer Snipe Conley. Halfway through the game‚ Conley complains of a burning sensation on his lips and mouth‚ limiting his ability to throw his specialty. The Spudders eventually win‚ 4 – 3‚ but when the ball is examined later it is revealed that a creosote compound was rubbed into the seams‚ Dallas protests the game. League president J. Doak Roberts upholds the protest‚ ending the Spudders’ streak at 24‚ 3 short of the record.
1922 – The Wichita Falls Spudders (Texas League)‚ winners of 24 games in a row‚ face a tough opponent in grandfathered Dallas spitballer Snipe Conley. Halfway through the game‚ Conley complains of a burning sensation on his lips and mouth‚ limiting his ability to throw his specialty. The Spudders eventually win‚ 4 – 3‚ but when the ball is examined later it is revealed that a creosote compound was rubbed into the seams‚ Dallas protests the game. League president J. Doak Roberts upholds the protest‚ ending the Spudders’ streak at 24‚ 3 short of the record.
1922 – The Pirates continue their hot hitting, crushing the Phils, 12 – 4, on 16 hits. Today’s hitting stars are LF Carson Bigbee with five hits, and starter Hal Carlson, who lofts his first major-league homer. The remarkable team effort results in the fifth game in a row in which every Pirate in the lineup collects a hit. The Bucs have now won 11 straight and their team average is .309. The Bucs will win two more to run their streaks to 13 games, good enough for third place behind the Giants.
1922 – The Pirates continue their hot hitting, crushing the Phils, 12 – 4, on 16 hits. Today’s hitting stars are LF Carson Bigbee with five hits, and starter Hal Carlson, who lofts his first major-league homer. The remarkable team effort results in the fifth game in a row in which every Pirate in the lineup collects a hit. The Bucs have now won 11 straight and their team average is .309. The Bucs will win two more to run their streaks to 13 games, good enough for third place behind the Giants.
1922 – With the score even at six apiece, the Browns score two in the 7th off reliever Walter Johnson to beat the Senators, 8 – 6. The Browns finish an 11-5 home stand.
1922 – With the score even at six apiece, the Browns score two in the 7th off reliever Walter Johnson to beat the Senators, 8 – 6. The Browns finish an 11-5 home stand.
