Chuck Klein hits safely in his 26th consecutive game, the second time this season he has run a streak to this length.

Chuck Klein hits safely in his 26th consecutive game, the second time this season he has run a streak to this length.

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In the first of two in a doubleheader sweep over the Braves, Chuck Klein hits safely in his 26th consecutive game, the second time this season he has run a streak to this length. He will hit safely in 135 of his team’s 156 games this season. Klein, who hit .434 in the stretch, is stopped in the second game of the doubleheader. The Phils win, 11 – 5 and 4 – 1.

At Washington, the Senators divide a pair with Boston, winning 11 – 2 and losing 7 – 1. Joe Judge manages the Nats with Walter Johnson in mourning, Senator players will act as pall bearers at Mrs. Johnson’s funeral tomorrow.

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At Washington, the Senators divide a pair with Boston, winning 11 – 2 and losing 7 – 1. Joe Judge manages the Nats with Walter Johnson in mourning, Senator players will act as pall bearers at Mrs. Johnson’s funeral tomorrow.

In the first night game ever played by a major league team, the American Association’s Indianapolis Indians defeat the Reds 17-5

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In the first night game ever played by a major league team, the American Association’s Indianapolis Indians defeat the Reds in an exhibition game, 17-5. The big floodlights used to illuminate West Washington Street Park make it difficult for the players to judge distances when fielding balls in play.

1930 – The Phillies’ Chuck Klein objects sharply to an 8th-inning strike call by umpire Lou Jorda and is banished for the first time in his career. Also ejected are manager Burt Shotton, captain Fresco Thompson and 1B Don Hurst. It is necessary to use 42-year-old Cy Williams in RF in the 9th, the only inning of play Klein will miss this season.

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1930 – The Phillies’ Chuck Klein objects sharply to an 8th-inning strike call by umpire Lou Jorda and is banished for the first time in his career. Also ejected are manager Burt Shotton, captain Fresco Thompson and 1B Don Hurst. It is necessary to use 42-year-old Cy Williams in RF in the 9th, the only inning of play Klein will miss this season.

1930 – Phillies P Phil Collins hits home runs in the 4th and 5th innings of an 11 – 5 win over the Pirates. He will hit just two more homers in his 8-year career.

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1930 – Phillies P Phil Collins hits home runs in the 4th and 5th innings of an 11 – 5 win over the Pirates. He will hit just two more homers in his 8-year career.

1930 – Chuck Klein’s consecutive-game hitting streak ends at 26. The Phillie outfielder is stopped by journeymen hurlers Al Grabowski and Jim Lindsey of the Cardinals.

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1930 – Chuck Klein’s consecutive-game hitting streak ends at 26. The Phillie outfielder is stopped by journeymen hurlers Al Grabowski and Jim Lindsey of the Cardinals.

The defending champs, the Philadelphia A’s, move into first place by beating the Browns, 12 – 1, and will remain in the lead the rest of the season.

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The defending champs, the Philadelphia A’s, move into first place by beating the Browns, 12 – 1, and will remain in the lead the rest of the season.

Chuck Klein

The Phillies come from behind in the last of the 9th to defeat the Giants, 5 – 4. Chuck Klein’s double off Carl Hubbell drives in Lefty O’Doulfrom second base.

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The Phillies come from behind in the last of the 9th to defeat the Giants, 5 – 4. Chuck Klein’s double off Carl Hubbell drives in Lefty O’Doulfrom second base.

The Phillies lose a doubleheader to the Braves to drop into the cellar for the rest of the season, despite a team batting average of .315. Two disclaimers should be noted – 1930 is the peak season for offense in the 20th Century, and the Phillies play in the high-octane Baker Bowl.

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The Phillies lose a doubleheader to the Braves to drop into the cellar for the rest of the season, despite a team batting average of .315. Two disclaimers should be noted – 1930 is the peak season for offense in the 20th Century, and the Phillies play in the high-octane Baker Bowl.