Ring Lardner writes, “They are using a new ball this year. It’s livelier and that means more hitting, and more hitting means longer games, and that’s the devil. It appears to be impossible to finish a game in less than two hours.”

Ring Lardner writes, “They are using a new ball this year. It’s livelier and that means more hitting, and more hitting means longer games, and that’s the devil. It appears to be impossible to finish a game in less than two hours.”

With the score tied in the 10th inning, Boston’s Smokey Joe Wood intentionally walks Ty Cobb, issuing one of two free passes the star will receive all season. Two batters later, Jim Delahanty drives in Cobb for Detroit’s 5 – 4 win. With two safeties today, Cobb starts a 40-game hitting streak.

With the score tied in the 10th inning, Boston’s Smokey Joe Wood intentionally walks Ty Cobb, issuing one of two free passes the star will receive all season. Two batters later, Jim Delahanty drives in Cobb for Detroit’s 5 – 4 win. With two safeties today, Cobb starts a 40-game hitting streak.

1911 – The Detroit Tigers lose their first home game of the year, 6 – 2, as New York hands George Mullin his first loss. The Tigers have a 21 – 2 record and will lead the pack until July 4th.

1911 – The Detroit Tigers lose their first home game of the year, 6 – 2, as New York hands George Mullin his first loss. The Tigers have a 21 – 2 record and will lead the pack until July 4th.

The Phillies’ Grover Cleveland Alexander records his first shutout, stopping Brooklyn, 5 – 0, on three hits. Alex fans nine to run his record to 3-1.

The Phillies’ Grover Cleveland Alexander records his first shutout, stopping Brooklyn, 5 – 0, on three hits. Alex fans nine to run his record to 3-1.

The New York Giants pick up four stolen bases in a 3 – 1 victory against the Brooklyn Dodgers, the start of a post-1900 record 347 steals for the year

The New York Giants pick up four stolen bases in a 3 – 1 victory against the Brooklyn Dodgers, the start of a post-1900 record 347 steals for the year

The New York Giants pick up four stolen bases in a 3 – 1 victory against the Brooklyn Dodgers, the start of a post-1900 record 347 steals for the year. Eight Giants will steal 19 bases or better, topped by Josh Devore’s 61 and Larry Doyle’s 38.

The New York Giants win the City Series against the Highlanders in the sixth game, as Christy Mathewson is victorious over Jack Warhop, 6 – 3. Larry Doyle’s 3rd-inning three-run home run is the big blow.

The New York Giants win the City Series against the Highlanders in the sixth game, as Christy Mathewson is victorious over Jack Warhop, 6 – 3. Larry Doyle’s 3rd-inning three-run home run is the big blow.

Browns 3B Ray Jansen gets four hits in five at-bats in his ML debut, the only game he will play in the majors. Speeding his exit are his three errors at the hot corner.

Browns 3B Ray Jansen gets four hits in five at-bats in his ML debut, the only game he will play in the majors. Speeding his exit are his three errors at the hot corner.