In an exhibition game in Buffalo, the Bisons (International League) humiliate the Boston Braves, 10 – 2.
In an exhibition game in Buffalo, the Bisons (International League) humiliate the Boston Braves, 10 – 2.
The A’s sell pitcher Boardwalk Brown, 17 – 13 last year, to the Yankees. New York also brings back Birdie Cree by sending Bill Holden and cash to Baltimore (IL) in exchange. Birdie hit .348 in 1911 and .332 next season before injuring his leg. He slumped to .272 last year and was sold to Baltimore, but he will hit .309 in 77 games this year.
The A’s sell pitcher Boardwalk Brown, 17 – 13 last year, to the Yankees. New York also brings back Birdie Cree by sending Bill Holden and cash to Baltimore (IL) in exchange. Birdie hit .348 in 1911 and .332 next season before injuring his leg. He slumped to .272 last year and was sold to Baltimore, but he will hit .309 in 77 games this year.
At Washington, it is a battle of the Johnsons – Boston’s Rankin Johnson vs. the Nats’ Walter Johnson. George McBride’s steal of home in the 4th inning is the only score, and Walter wins the 16th 1 – 0 game of his career.
At Washington, it is a battle of the Johnsons – Boston’s Rankin Johnson vs. the Nats’ Walter Johnson. George McBride’s steal of home in the 4th inning is the only score, and Walter wins the 16th 1 – 0 game of his career.
Big Ed Walsh makes his first start since straining his right arm in spring training in 1913
Big Ed Walsh makes his first start since straining his right arm in spring training in 1913. He lasts seven innings in a White Sox win over Cleveland, 6 – 3.
At the Polo Grounds, the Giants sweep an A.M.-P.M. twinbill from the Phils, winning 5 – 4 and 3 – 0. Christy Mathewson, in winning the shutout, records his 350th victory.
At the Polo Grounds, the Giants sweep an A.M.-P.M. twinbill from the Phils, winning 5 – 4 and 3 – 0. Christy Mathewson, in winning the shutout, records his 350th victory.
Turnabout is fair play. The Pittfeds sweep a pair from Baltimore, winning 5 – 1 and 8 – 7. In the 8th inning of the opener, Pitt SS Ed Holly nabs Harvey Russell with the hidden ball trick. Baltimore’s Otto Knabe pulled it against Pittsburgh five weeks ago.
Turnabout is fair play. The Pittfeds sweep a pair from Baltimore, winning 5 – 1 and 8 – 7. In the 8th inning of the opener, Pitt SS Ed Holly nabs Harvey Russell with the hidden ball trick. Baltimore’s Otto Knabe pulled it against Pittsburgh five weeks ago.
Chief Bender and Bob Shawkey whitewash the Yankees, 2 – 0 and 1 – 0, for an A’s sweep.
On July 3, 1914 Chief Bender and Bob Shawkey white wash the Yankees, 2 – 0 and 1 – 0, for an A’s sweep. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@
The Braves make their second trade in four days, acquiring OF Josh Devore from the Phils for IF Jack Martin.
On July 3, 1914 The Braves make their second trade in four days, acquiring OF Josh Devore from the Phils for IF Jack Martin. Source Baseball Reference July 3
The Reds’ Pete Schneider makes his debut with a nifty 1 – 0 shutout over the Pirates. He will finish the year with a 5-13 mark.
The Reds’ Pete Schneider makes his debut with a nifty 1 – 0 shutout over the Pirates. He will finish the year with a 5-13 mark.
1914 – In Boston, the Giants hammer the Braves for 27 hits, winning 8 – 4 and 10 – 4, and put Boston back in the cellar. Boston had moved into 7th place with yesterday’s win over New York. Christy Mathewson wins the opener over Lefty Tyler, and Art Fromme wraps up the nitecap.
1914 – In Boston, the Giants hammer the Braves for 27 hits, winning 8 – 4 and 10 – 4, and put Boston back in the cellar. Boston had moved into 7th place with yesterday’s win over New York. Christy Mathewson wins the opener over Lefty Tyler, and Art Fromme wraps up the nitecap.
