At the Polo Grounds, the Giants score four runs in the 1st off Orval Overall, but Overall tightens his belt and allows no more scoring. The Cubs come back with five runs off Christy Mathewson to win, 5 – 4.

At the Polo Grounds, the Giants score four runs in the 1st off Orval Overall, but Overall tightens his belt and allows no more scoring. The Cubs come back with five runs off Christy Mathewson to win, 5 – 4.

Cubs rookie King Cole pitches a seven-inning no-hitter for a 4 – 0 win over St. Louis. Cole will top the National League with a 20-4 record, but will have only one more winning season.

Cubs rookie King Cole pitches a seven-inning no-hitter for a 4 – 0 win over St. Louis. Cole will top the National League with a 20-4 record, but will have only one more winning season.

The “surprise of the year,” according to Ed Bang in Sporting Life, “came on July 30th when it was announced that the Naps had secured Joe Jackson from the New Orleans Pelicans for $5,000

The “surprise of the year,” according to Ed Bang in Sporting Life, “came on July 30th when it was announced that the Naps had secured Joe Jackson from the New Orleans Pelicans for $5,000

1910 – The “surprise of the year,” according to Ed Bang in Sporting Life, “came on July 30th when it was announced that the Naps had secured Joe Jackson from the New Orleans Pelicans for $5,000. It is believed that Connie Mack made the Naps the concession [as part of the Bris Lord-Morrie Rath trade] to allow them to purchase Jackson from New Orleans.” Jackson had been up with the A’s briefly in 1908 and 1909.

White Sox OF Patsy Dougherty breaks up Detroit’s Ed Summers’s no-hitter. It is the fourth time in his 10-year career that the .284 hitter has ruined someone’s no-hitter.

White Sox OF Patsy Dougherty breaks up Detroit’s Ed Summers’s no-hitter. It is the fourth time in his 10-year career that the .284 hitter has ruined someone’s no-hitter.

1910 – Bugs Raymond, talented but hard-drinking spitball pitcher, walks the winning run home in New York’s fourth straight loss to the Pirates. John McGraw suspends him for the rest of the season.

1910 – Bugs Raymond, talented but hard-drinking spitball pitcher, walks the winning run home in New York’s fourth straight loss to the Pirates. John McGraw suspends him for the rest of the season.

In eight innings in the field at Pittsburgh, Cubs 1B Solly Hofman sets a National League record with no putouts. His only assist opportunity is fumbled for an error as Chicago loses, 6 – 5.

In eight innings in the field at Pittsburgh, Cubs 1B Solly Hofman sets a National League record with no putouts. His only assist opportunity is fumbled for an error as Chicago loses, 6 – 5.

Congressman John K. Tener, former Chicago White Stockings and Pittsburgh Alleghenies pitcher, wins the Republican nomination for governor of Pennsylvania. He will be elected and will serve as president of the National League while governor.

Congressman John K. Tener, former Chicago White Stockings and Pittsburgh Alleghenies pitcher, wins the Republican nomination for governor of Pennsylvania. He will be elected and will serve as president of the National League while governor.

Congressman John K. Tener, former Chicago White Stockings and Pittsburgh Alleghenies pitcher, wins the Republican nomination for governor of Pennsylvania. He will be elected and will serve as president of the National League while governor.

Behind Dixie Walker’s one-hitter‚ the Washington Nationals edge the White Sox‚ 1 – 0. Bob Unglaub’s 9th-inning single and steal of second base is key as Lena Blackburne’s errant throw allows him to score the winner. Doc White’s single is the lone Sox safety.

On June 10, 1910 Behind Dixie Walker’s one-hitter‚ the Washington Nationals edge the White Sox‚ 1 – 0. Bob Unglaub’s 9th-inning single and steal of second base is key as Lena Blackburne’s errant throw allows him to score the winner. Doc White’s single is the lone Sox safety.

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.