Although Babe Ruth’s blast over the fence in Fenway Park scores Amos Strunk, as the Red Sox win 1 – 0 over Cleveland, prevailing rules reduce Babe’s home run to a triple. He will tie for the American League title with 11 homers, even though he plays just 95 games.

Although Babe Ruth’s blast over the fence in Fenway Park scores Amos Strunk, as the Red Sox win 1 – 0 over Cleveland, prevailing rules reduce Babe’s home run to a triple. He will tie for the American League title with 11 homers, even though he plays just 95 games.

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Although Babe Ruth’s blast over the fence in Fenway Park scores Amos Strunk, as the Red Sox win 1 – 0 over Cleveland, prevailing rules reduce Babe’s home run to a triple. He will tie for the American League title with 11 homers, even though he plays just 95 games.

The Reds’ Pete Schneider takes a 10 – 0 one-hitter versus the Phils into the ninth, but walks the first 6 batters. Two relievers later, the Phils have scored 9 runs, but lose, 10 – 9.

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The Reds’ Pete Schneider takes a 10 – 0 one-hitter versus the Phils into the ninth, but walks the first 6 batters. Two relievers later, the Phils have scored 9 runs, but lose, 10 – 9.

It’s a hot day in New York, and umpires George Hildebrand and Billy Evans don’t show up, so Giants coach Mike Donlin and Browns trainer Bits Bierhalter take their places. The game takes 15 innings to reach an inconclusive 4 – 4 tie.

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It’s a hot day in New York, and umpires George Hildebrand and Billy Evans don’t show up, so Giants coach Mike Donlin and Browns trainer Bits Bierhalter take their places. The game takes 15 innings to reach an inconclusive 4 – 4 tie.

The franchise owners in the Southern League vote to suspend operations on June 28. Transportation difficulties‚ increasing rail rates‚ and lack of interest in some cities are the reasons cited. In 9 days, the 6-team Texas League will vote not to add New Orleans and Beaumont for the remainder of the year. The stumbling block is New Orleans‚ which wants the right to pull out for next year in case the Southern League reorganizes.

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On June 11, 1918 The franchise owners in the Southern League vote to suspend operations on June 28. Transportation difficulties‚ increasing rail rates‚ and lack of interest in some cities are the reasons cited. In 9 days, the 6-team Texas League will vote not to add New Orleans and Beaumont for the remainder of the year. The stumbling block is New Orleans‚ which wants…

Lefty Tyler allows 2 hits but the Giants win‚ 1 – 0‚ on a fluke homer in the 1st inning by George Burns. He hits a line single to Max Flack who falls down and the ball skips by for an inside-the-park homer. The Cubs’ 9-game win streak ends.

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On June 11, 1918 Lefty Tyler allows 2 hits but the Giants win‚ 1 – 0‚ on a fluke homer in the 1st inning by George Burns. He hits a line single to Max Flack who falls down and the ball skips by for an inside-the-park homer. The Cubs’ 9-game win streak ends.

The Pirates’ Roy Sanders and Boston’s Bunny Hearn battle for 16 innings before the Bucs win‚ 3 – 2‚ on a bases-loaded squeeze play. Sanders allows one hit over the last 8 innings.

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On June 11, 1918 The Pirates’ Roy Sanders and Boston’s Bunny Hearn battle for 16 innings before the Bucs win‚ 3 – 2‚ on a bases-loaded squeeze play. Sanders allows one hit over the last 8 innings.

The Giants win, 6 – 4, in St. Louis‚ no thanks to outfielder Benny Kauff who strikes out 5 times. The 5 K’s ties the major league record.

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The Giants win, 6 – 4, in St. Louis‚ no thanks to outfielder Benny Kauff who strikes out 5 times. The 5 K’s ties the major league record.