The Cubs beat Brooklyn‚ 8 – 3‚ as Frank Schulte hits a homer over the RF fence.
On June 11, 1906 The Cubs beat Brooklyn‚ 8 – 3‚ as Frank Schulte hits a homer over the RF fence.
The White Sox manage just one hit off Al Orth but still beat the visiting Highlanders‚ 1 – 0‚ on an unearned run. In the 3rd inning‚ 2 errors and a hit batsman score the run. Fielder Joneshas the lone hit‚ a 6th-inning single.
On June 10, 1906 The White Sox manage just one hit off Al Orth but still beat the visiting Highlanders‚ 1 – 0‚ on an unearned run. In the 3rd inning‚ 2 errors and a hit batsman score the run. Fielder Joneshas the lone hit‚ a 6th-inning single.
In Memphis, TN on a scouting trip‚ Connie Mack says that Christy Mathewson’s ineffectiveness can be traced back to a ligament sprain in his last game pitching against the A’s, in last year’s World Series. In the latter part of the game‚ Matty grasped his arm after unleashing a fastball. Mack said players on the coaching lines heard the snap of something resembling the crack of a toy pistol. Mack’s offer of $1700 to Memphis for SS Simon Nicholls was refused.
On June 10, 1906 In Memphis, TN on a scouting trip‚ Connie Mack says that Christy Mathewson’s ineffectiveness can be traced back to a ligament sprain in his last game pitching against the A’s, in last year’s World Series. In the latter part of the game‚ Matty grasped his arm after unleashing a fastball. Mack said players on the coaching lines heard the snap of…
Martin Dihigo is born in Matanzas, Cuba. Over the course of his career, Dihigo will make seamless transitions between all nine positions and play in several countries. As a hitter he will lead the Negro Leagues in home runs in 1926 and 1935; as a pitcher he will win more than 300 games and defeat Satchel Paige while touring Cuba. He will be elected to the American Hall of Fame in 1977, becoming the only player in history to be inducted to the American, Cuban, Dominican, Mexican and Venezuelan Halls of Fame. He will later add yet another honor as one of the inaugural inductees in the Latin American Baseball Hall of Fame in 2010.
Martin Dihigo is born in Matanzas, Cuba. Over the course of his career, Dihigo will make seamless transitions between all nine positions and play in several countries. As a hitter he will lead the Negro Leagues in home runs in 1926 and 1935; as a pitcher he will win more than 300 games and defeat Satchel Paige while touring Cuba. He will be elected to the American Hall of Fame in 1977, becoming the only player in history to be inducted to the American, Cuban, Dominican, Mexican and Venezuelan Halls of Fame. He will later add yet another honor as one of the inaugural inductees in the Latin American Baseball Hall of Fame in 2010.
The Cubs overcome a 5 – 2 Giants lead to tie the game at 5 – 5‚ but a Johnny Evers error in the 8th gives New York a 6 – 5 win. Christy Mathewson‚ who pitches just 2 and 1/3 innings is credited with the win‚ since he left the game with the Giants ahead. Hooks Wiltse pitches the last 7 1/3 innings. By taking three out of four in Chicago‚ the Giants increase their hold on first place.
The Cubs overcome a 5 – 2 Giants lead to tie the game at 5 – 5‚ but a Johnny Evers error in the 8th gives New York a 6 – 5 win. Christy Mathewson‚ who pitches just 2 and 1/3 innings is credited with the win‚ since he left the game with the Giants ahead. Hooks Wiltse pitches the last 7 1/3 innings. By taking three out of four in Chicago‚ the Giants increase their hold on first place.
With an off day‚ Chicago city officials close the gates at West Side Grounds in the middle of the series with the Giants. The reason is that city ordinances state that no fans are allowed to sit or stand in the aisles.
With an off day‚ Chicago city officials close the gates at West Side Grounds in the middle of the series with the Giants. The reason is that city ordinances state that no fans are allowed to sit or stand in the aisles.
In Oakland‚ the San Francisco Seals play the first Pacific Coast League game in the Bay Area since the earthquake‚ beating the Fresno Raisin Pickers‚ 4 – 3. A new ballpark will be ready for the Seals by the start of next season.
In Oakland‚ the San Francisco Seals play the first Pacific Coast League game in the Bay Area since the earthquake‚ beating the Fresno Raisin Pickers‚ 4 – 3. A new ballpark will be ready for the Seals by the start of next season.
In Chicago, the Giants’ Hooks Wiltse, with relief help from Christy Mathewson, stops the leading Cubs, 6 – 4. Mathewson allows one run in his four innings.
In Chicago, the Giants’ Hooks Wiltse, with relief help from Christy Mathewson, stops the leading Cubs, 6 – 4. Mathewson allows one run in his four innings.
An 11-game win streak by Philadelphia is stopped by Cleveland, 2 – 1, in 13 innings. The Athletics, Cleveland Naps, and New York Highlanders juggle the top spot in American League standings.
An 11-game win streak by Philadelphia is stopped by Cleveland, 2 – 1, in 13 innings. The Athletics, Cleveland Naps, and New York Highlanders juggle the top spot in American League standings.
Hooks Wiltse of the Giants becomes the first pitcher of the modern era to fan four batters in a single inning, striking out the side in the 5th inning after the first Cincinnatibatter, Jim Delahanty, reaches base on Roger Bresnahan’s third-strike error. Wiltse also fans the side in the 4th inning to total seven batters punched out in just two innings, the first time this happens. Hooks K’s 12 Reds overall en route to a 4 – 1 victory. However, the Giants suffer a major loss when Turkey Mike Donlin, breaks his leg sliding into second base after getting three hits.
Hooks Wiltse of the Giants becomes the first pitcher of the modern era to fan four batters in a single inning, striking out the side in the 5th inning after the first Cincinnatibatter, Jim Delahanty, reaches base on Roger Bresnahan’s third-strike error. Wiltse also fans the side in the 4th inning to total seven batters punched out in just two innings, the first time this happens. Hooks K’s 12 Reds overall en route to a 4 – 1 victory. However, the Giants suffer a major loss when Turkey Mike Donlin, breaks his leg sliding into second base after getting three hits.
