Christy Mathewson of the New York Giants scatters 10 hits and defeats the Philadelphia Phillies, 3 – 2, at the Baker Bowl. Fred Snodgrass hits a two-run double off Jim Moroney in the 5th inning to give the Giants the edge.

Christy Mathewson of the New York Giants scatters 10 hits and defeats the Philadelphia Phillies, 3 – 2, at the Baker Bowl. Fred Snodgrass hits a two-run double off Jim Moroney in the 5th inning to give the Giants the edge.

Cy Young wins the 500th game of his career as the Cleveland Naps beat the Washington Senators, 5 – 4, in 11 innings. He is the only pitcher in major league history to ever reach this milestone.

Cy Young wins the 500th game of his career as the Cleveland Naps beat the Washington Senators, 5 – 4, in 11 innings. He is the only pitcher in major league history to ever reach this milestone.

The Boston Doves and Philadelphia Phillies combine for a major-league record fewest at-bats by two teams in a nine-inning game: 48 (25 for the Doves, 23 for the Phils). Boston wins, 3 – 0. The mark will be tied next year and topped in the American League in 1964.

The Boston Doves and Philadelphia Phillies combine for a major-league record fewest at-bats by two teams in a nine-inning game: 48 (25 for the Doves, 23 for the Phils). Boston wins, 3 – 0. The mark will be tied next year and topped in the American League in 1964.

1909 – George Mullin of the Detroit Tigers outlasts three Pittsburgh Pirates pitchers for a 5 – 4 victory that sends the World Series to a seventh game in Detroit. This is the first World Series to go the limit.

1909 – George Mullin of the Detroit Tigers outlasts three Pittsburgh Pirates pitchers for a 5 – 4 victory that sends the World Series to a seventh game in Detroit. This is the first World Series to go the limit.

Ty Cobb’s steal of home is the highlight of the Tigers’ 7-2 victory over the Pirates, that knots the World Series at one game apiece. The ‘Georgia Peach’ swipes home plate 54 times during his career, a major league record.

Ty Cobb’s steal of home is the highlight of the Tigers’ 7-2 victory over the Pirates, that knots the World Series at one game apiece. The ‘Georgia Peach’ swipes home plate 54 times during his career, a major league record.

1909 – The first-place Pirates set a National League record with their 16th victory in a row, before the Giants stop them, 8 – 7, in the 2nd game of a doubleheader.

1909 – The first-place Pirates set a National League record with their 16th victory in a row, before the Giants stop them, 8 – 7, in the 2nd game of a doubleheader.

1909 – Washington rookie Bob Groom loses his 15th consecutive game, an American League record that will be surpassed by Jack Nabors (in 1916) and Mike Parrott (in 1980). He will lead the AL with 26 losses.

1909 – Washington rookie Bob Groom loses his 15th consecutive game, an American League record that will be surpassed by Jack Nabors (in 1916) and Mike Parrott (in 1980). He will lead the AL with 26 losses.

1909 – Rest seems to have cured Walter Johnson’s sore arm, as the Nats’ ace shuts out Detroit, 2 – 0, in his first appearance since August 29th. He will finish the season at 13-25, 10 of the losses coming in shutouts. Five of the shutout losses are to the White Sox.

1909 – Rest seems to have cured Walter Johnson’s sore arm, as the Nats’ ace shuts out Detroit, 2 – 0, in his first appearance since August 29th. He will finish the season at 13-25, 10 of the losses coming in shutouts. Five of the shutout losses are to the White Sox.

Chief bender

Before 35,409, the largest paid baseball attendance ever, Chief Bender beats Bill Donovan and the Tigers, 2 – 0, at Philadelphia to keep the A’s in the pennant race. The A’s are 14-8 against Detroit this year, setting an American League record for most wins against the pennant winner. Ty Cobb is the Triple Crown winner with a .377 BA, nine home runs (all inside-the-park), and 107 RBI. He also will lead the American League with 216 hits, 116 runs, and 296 total bases. His 76 stolen bases make him the only player ever to win a “quadruple crown”.

Before 35,409, the largest paid baseball attendance ever, Chief Bender beats Bill Donovan and the Tigers, 2 – 0, at Philadelphia to keep the A’s in the pennant race. The A’s are 14-8 against Detroit this year, setting an American League record for most wins against the pennant winner. Ty Cobb is the Triple Crown winner with a .377 BA, nine home runs (all inside-the-park), and 107 RBI. He also will lead the American League with 216 hits, 116 runs, and 296 total bases. His 76 stolen bases make him the only player ever to win a “quadruple crown”.