At Sportsman’s Park, Walter Johnson tops Jack Coombs’ record of 53 consecutive scoreless innings when he stretches the mark to 56 innings. But after the Washington Senators back him with six runs, Johnson gives up a run in the 4th inning against the St. Louis Browns to end his streak of 56 scoreless innings. Ahead 9 – 1, Johnson is relieved by Joe Boehling and Washington wins, 10 – 5.

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At Sportsman’s Park, Walter Johnson tops Jack Coombs’ record of 53 consecutive scoreless innings when he stretches the mark to 56 innings. But after the Washington Senators back him with six runs, Johnson gives up a run in the 4th inning against the St. Louis Browns to end his streak of 56 scoreless innings. Ahead 9 – 1, Johnson is relieved by Joe Boehling and Washington wins, 10 – 5.

The Philadelphia Phillies defeat the visiting New York Giants for the third time in a row, a come-from-behind 3 – 2 victory. The Phillies tie the score at two apiece when Gavvy Cravath hits a two-run pinch-homer in the 8th inning off Christy Mathewson. After the first two batters are retired in the 9th, Philadelphia pushes across a run to win.

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The Philadelphia Phillies defeat the visiting New York Giants for the third time in a row, a come-from-behind 3 – 2 victory. The Phillies tie the score at two apiece when Gavvy Cravath hits a two-run pinch-homer in the 8th inning off Christy Mathewson. After the first two batters are retired in the 9th, Philadelphia pushes across a run to win.

In failing health, Giants president John T. Brush dies in his private car aboard a train en route to California. Harry Hempstead, his son-in-law, will take over the club.

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In failing health, Giants president John T. Brush dies in his private car aboard a train en route to California. Harry Hempstead, his son-in-law, will take over the club.

The Boston Red Sox defeat the Philadelphia Athletics, 3 – 0, for their 105th win of the season, an American League record until the 1927 Yankees reach 110.

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The Boston Red Sox defeat the Philadelphia Athletics, 3 – 0, for their 105th win of the season, an American League record until the 1927 Yankees reach 110.

In their last game at Washington Park, the Brooklyn Dodgers lose to the New York Giants, 1 – 0. Pat Ragan takes the loss before 10,000 fans. Brooklyn will open next season at Ebbets Field.

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In their last game at Washington Park, the Brooklyn Dodgers lose to the New York Giants, 1 – 0. Pat Ragan takes the loss before 10,000 fans. Brooklyn will open next season at Ebbets Field.

The New York Highlanders also play their last game at their field, Hilltop Park, beating the Washington Senators, 8 – 6, on the strength of Hal Chase’s three-run home run. Next year, the team will play at the Polo Grounds. Homer Thompson, in his only major league appearance, is the catcher for New York while pitching is his brother Tommy, becoming the first brother battery in American League history.

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The New York Highlanders also play their last game at their field, Hilltop Park, beating the Washington Senators, 8 – 6, on the strength of Hal Chase’s three-run home run. Next year, the team will play at the Polo Grounds. Homer Thompson, in his only major league appearance, is the catcher for New York while pitching is his brother Tommy, becoming the first brother battery in American League history.