Bob Wicker of the Chicago Cubs pitches 9 1/3 hitless innings before Sam Mertes of the Giants singles. Wicker will win, 1 – 0, with a 12-inning one-hitter. This is the second time that Mertes has broken up an extra-inning no-hitter. Iron Joe McGinnity pitches 9 innings of scoreless ball for New York. Chicago wins it in the 12th‚ 1 – 0‚ when Johnny Evers’ 2-out single off McGinnity scores Frank Chance. It is Iron Joe’s first loss after 14 straight wins. Wicker is near flawless‚ striking out 10. Light-hitting outfielder Sam Mertes, for the second time in his career, breaks up an extra-inning no-hitter, having also spoiled Indians right-hander Earl Moore’s 1901 bid for a no-no when he started the game-winning rally for the White Sox with a one-out single in the top inning.

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On June 11, 1904 Bob Wicker of the Chicago Cubs pitches 9 1/3 hitless innings before Sam Mertes of the Giants singles. Wicker will win, 1 – 0, with a 12-inning one-hitter. This is the second time that Mertes has broken up an extra-inning no-hitter. Iron Joe McGinnity pitches 9 innings of scoreless ball for New York. Chicago wins it in the 12th‚ 1 –…

At Detroit‚ the Tigers beat the Senators‚ 8 – 3‚ behind Wild Bill Donovan. Donovan‚ batting 8th‚ hits a two-run homer‚ while his teammate Ed Gremminger clubs his only homer of the year‚ reportedly the first homer in 7 years to be hit over the fence.

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On June 11, 1904 At Detroit‚ the Tigers beat the Senators‚ 8 – 3‚ behind Wild Bill Donovan. Donovan‚ batting 8th‚ hits a two-run homer‚ while his teammate Ed Gremminger clubs his only homer of the year‚ reportedly the first homer in 7 years to be hit over the fence.

In the opener of the battle for first place at the Polo Grounds‚ Christy Mathewson pitches a brilliant one-hitter to beat Chicago‚ 5 – 0. The lone hit is Johnny Kling’s 4th-inning single. The other action is provided by umpire Charlie Zimmer‚ who ejects Sam Mertes on a strike call. He also thumbs John McGraw‚ coaching at third base‚ to the bench‚ and sends Dummy Taylor‚ the first base coach‚ to the clubhouse. One wag said later that Taylor was making too much noise.

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On June 10, 1904 In the opener of the battle for first place at the Polo Grounds‚ Christy Mathewson pitches a brilliant one-hitter to beat Chicago‚ 5 – 0. The lone hit is Johnny Kling’s 4th-inning single. The other action is provided by umpire Charlie Zimmer‚ who ejects Sam Mertes on a strike call. He also thumbs John McGraw‚ coaching at third base‚ to the bench‚…

At Brooklyn‚ the Superbas jump on Joe McGinnity for a 3 – 0 lead after 2 innings‚ but the Giants tie it in the 3rd and go on to a 5 – 3 win. Iron Joe is now 11-0.

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At Brooklyn‚ the Superbas jump on Joe McGinnity for a 3 – 0 lead after 2 innings‚ but the Giants tie it in the 3rd and go on to a 5 – 3 win. Iron Joe is now 11-0.

Chicago’s Jake Weimer and Christy Mathewson duel for 11 innings before the game is a called a 1 – 1 tie. Umpire Bob Emslie calls the game at the West Side Grounds so the Giants can catch a train for New York. Matty allows 6 hits‚ one less than Weimer.

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Chicago’s Jake Weimer and Christy Mathewson duel for 11 innings before the game is a called a 1 – 1 tie. Umpire Bob Emslie calls the game at the West Side Grounds so the Giants can catch a train for New York. Matty allows 6 hits‚ one less than Weimer.

Boston Americans SS Bill O’Neill puts himself in the record books by committing six errors in a 13-inning, 5 – 3 loss to the Browns

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1904 – Boston Americans SS Bill O’Neill puts himself in the record books by committing six errors in a 13-inning, 5 – 3 loss to the Browns. O’Neill makes errors in the 1st inning on the first three balls hit to him, and a fourth straight error with a misplay in the 2nd frame. His final error is on an easy grounder in the 13th inning and allows two runs to score. O’Neill is the only 20th century player to record six errors.

The Cards beat up Christy Mathewson, scoring five runs and knocking him out after the first inning. St. Louis continues the shelling to win, 14 – 1. Matty, now 4-2, will not lose to St. Louis in his next 24 decisions.

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The Cards beat up Christy Mathewson, scoring five runs and knocking him out after the first inning. St. Louis continues the shelling to win, 14 – 1. Matty, now 4-2, will not lose to St. Louis in his next 24 decisions.

New York’s Joe McGinnity wins his second game in three days against the Cardinals, beating St. Louis, 5 – 1. Iron Joe is now 7-0 on the year.

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New York’s Joe McGinnity wins his second game in three days against the Cardinals, beating St. Louis, 5 – 1. Iron Joe is now 7-0 on the year.