The A’s jump on Walter Johnson, scoring six runs in five innings, before relief comes in. Before exiting, Johnson hits his first major league homer, off Harry Krause, who will lead the AL in ERA with a sparkling 1.39.

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The A’s jump on Walter Johnson, scoring six runs in five innings, before relief comes in. Before exiting, Johnson hits his first major league homer, off Harry Krause, who will lead the AL in ERA with a sparkling 1.39.

In Chicago‚ the Giants sweep a doubleheader with the Cubs to inch closer to 2nd place. New York wins the opener‚ 5 – 2‚ then Christy Mathewson sets down the Cubs‚ 3 – 0‚ for his 18th win.

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In Chicago‚ the Giants sweep a doubleheader with the Cubs to inch closer to 2nd place. New York wins the opener‚ 5 – 2‚ then Christy Mathewson sets down the Cubs‚ 3 – 0‚ for his 18th win.

Umpire Tim Hurst is dropped by the American League following an investigation into the spitting incident in the August 3rd game between the Athletics and White Sox. His replacement is Mike Thompson, a former Georgetown University football player who has been a well-known football referee. Thompson tried to join the National Leagueumpiring staff last year but the roster was filled.

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Umpire Tim Hurst is dropped by the American League following an investigation into the spitting incident in the August 3rd game between the Athletics and White Sox. His replacement is Mike Thompson, a former Georgetown University football player who has been a well-known football referee. Thompson tried to join the National Leagueumpiring staff last year but the roster was filled.

1909 – In a 3 – 0 Giant win at St. Louis‚ outfielder Bill O’Hara swipes second base‚ third base‚ and home in the 8th inning.

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1909 – In a 3 – 0 Giant win at St. Louis‚ outfielder Bill O’Hara swipes second base‚ third base‚ and home in the 8th inning.

The Washington Nationals complete a marathon run of eight straight doubleheaders, a major-league record until the National League Braves top it in 1928.

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The Washington Nationals complete a marathon run of eight straight doubleheaders, a major-league record until the National League Braves top it in 1928.

Despite allowing 15 hits and six runs, Christy Mathewson tops the Reds 7 – 6 in 10 innings. The Giants bail Matty out by hammering Bob Spade and Billy Campbell.

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Despite allowing 15 hits and six runs, Christy Mathewson tops the Reds 7 – 6 in 10 innings. The Giants bail Matty out by hammering Bob Spade and Billy Campbell.

Harry Pulliam is buried in Louisville. For the first time in history, both National League and American League games are postponed in tribute. After the funeral, a special meeting of the Board of Directors appoints John Heydler to succeed Pulliam as president of the NL.

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Harry Pulliam is buried in Louisville. For the first time in history, both National League and American League games are postponed in tribute. After the funeral, a special meeting of the Board of Directors appoints John Heydler to succeed Pulliam as president of the NL.

For the second time in two years – the first was on May 25, 1908 – Bill Burns has a no-hitter broken up with two outs in the 9th, when Washington’s Otis Clymer singles. But Burns and the White Sox win, 1 – 0, besting Walter Johnson in the first of two games. Burns is the only pitcher to suffer this fate twice, until Dave Stieb of Toronto does on September 24 and 30, 1988.

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For the second time in two years – the first was on May 25, 1908 – Bill Burns has a no-hitter broken up with two outs in the 9th, when Washington’s Otis Clymer singles. But Burns and the White Sox win, 1 – 0, besting Walter Johnson in the first of two games. Burns is the only pitcher to suffer this fate twice, until Dave Stieb of Toronto does on September 24 and 30, 1988.

National League president Harry Pulliam

National League president Harry Pulliamdies after shooting himself in his room at the New York Athletic Club yesterday

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National League president Harry Pulliam, despondent over his inability to handle the problems and controversies of the league, dies after shooting himself in his room at the New York Athletic Club yesterday. Pulliam had been suffering from a nervous breakdown.