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.

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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.

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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.

In a shootout at the Polo Grounds, Beals Becker hits a pinch inside-the-park grand slam as the Giants outslug Brooklyn, 17 – 8. It is the second such pinch slam in ML history; Mike O’Neill hit the first.

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In a shootout at the Polo Grounds, Beals Becker hits a pinch inside-the-park grand slam as the Giants outslug Brooklyn, 17 – 8. It is the second such pinch slam in ML history; Mike O’Neill hit the first.

1910 – George Stallings, convinced that Hal Chase tried to throw a game, but unable to make the charge stick, is replaced by his charismatic first sacker as manager of the 2nd-place Highlanders for the season’s final 11 games. On his own, Prince Hal will lead the New Yorkers downhill to 6th place in 1911.

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1910 – George Stallings, convinced that Hal Chase tried to throw a game, but unable to make the charge stick, is replaced by his charismatic first sacker as manager of the 2nd-place Highlanders for the season’s final 11 games. On his own, Prince Hal will lead the New Yorkers downhill to 6th place in 1911.

1910 – At Atlanta, Mobile and Atlanta break the “world’s time record” for a 9-inning game, completing the match in 32 minutes. Mobile wins, 2 – 1. Both teams run in after each inning, hitters usually swing at the first pitch, though there is one walk and four stolen bases in the game.

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1910 – At Atlanta, Mobile and Atlanta break the “world’s time record” for a 9-inning game, completing the match in 32 minutes. Mobile wins, 2 – 1. Both teams run in after each inning, hitters usually swing at the first pitch, though there is one walk and four stolen bases in the game.

A game between Mobile and Atlanta (Southern Association) takes only 32 minutes to complete. The game is conducted as an experiment with batters coming to the plate “on the run” and swinging at any good pitch and both teams taking little time between innings. It is the final game of the season for both clubs. Mobile wins, 2 – 1. Many sources cite this game as the fastest in professional baseball history, but it will be bettered by one minute by a game between Asheville and Winston-Salem on August 30, 1916.

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A game between Mobile and Atlanta (Southern Association) takes only 32 minutes to complete. The game is conducted as an experiment with batters coming to the plate “on the run” and swinging at any good pitch and both teams taking little time between innings. It is the final game of the season for both clubs. Mobile wins, 2 – 1. Many sources cite this game as the fastest in professional baseball history, but it will be bettered by one minute by a game between Asheville and Winston-Salem on August 30, 1916.

 Cleveland tops Washington, 3 – 0, Fred Blanding beats Walter Johnson  in his major league debut.

 Cleveland tops Washington, 3 – 0, Fred Blanding beats Walter Johnson  in his major league debut.

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1910 – Cleveland tops Washington, 3 – 0, with Walter Johnson losing to the Naps after four straight wins against them. The victory goes to Fred Blanding in his major league debut. Nap Lajoie scores a run but is 0 for 3.

1910 – Detroit rookie Dave Skeels, just 17 years old, make his first and only ML appearance, surrendering eight runs on nine hits and four walks in six innings, but comes away with a win. He finishes the day and his ML career with an ERA of 12.00.

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1910 – Detroit rookie Dave Skeels, just 17 years old, make his first and only ML appearance, surrendering eight runs on nine hits and four walks in six innings, but comes away with a win. He finishes the day and his ML career with an ERA of 12.00.

The Giants beat Babe Adams and the Pirates, 5 – 2, to sweep the 3-game series with Pittsburgh. The Bucs batter Christy Mathewson for 12 hits, but he wins his 22nd.

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The Giants beat Babe Adams and the Pirates, 5 – 2, to sweep the 3-game series with Pittsburgh. The Bucs batter Christy Mathewson for 12 hits, but he wins his 22nd.