The Eastern League‚ struggling to stay alive‚ cuts all rosters to 15 players.
The Eastern League‚ struggling to stay alive‚ cuts all rosters to 15 players.
A 9th-inning scratch single by Brooklyn batter Fielder Jones breaks up a no-hit effort by Chick Fraser of Louisville, who wins, 3 – 0.
A 9th-inning scratch single by Brooklyn batter Fielder Jones breaks up a no-hit effort by Chick Fraser of Louisville, who wins, 3 – 0.
Amos Rusie of the Giants sets down Brooklyn on one hit and wins, 5 – 0.
Amos Rusie of the Giants sets down Brooklyn on one hit and wins, 5 – 0.
The Board of Discipline of the National Baseball League adopts a set of rules to suppress rowdy ball playing. John T. Brush will later say that the resolution, which he proposed, “has worked like a charm.”
The Board of Discipline of the National Baseball League adopts a set of rules to suppress rowdy ball playing. John T. Brush will later say that the resolution, which he proposed, “has worked like a charm.”
Pitcher Amos Rusie and OF Mike Tiernan of the Giants are on the sick list. The cold and wet weather while the team has been playing at Lakewood, NY‚ instead of Hot Springs‚ AR‚ is blamed.
Pitcher Amos Rusie and OF Mike Tiernan of the Giants are on the sick list. The cold and wet weather while the team has been playing at Lakewood, NY‚ instead of Hot Springs‚ AR‚ is blamed.
Although he gives up 14 runs on 17 hits, Dave Wright of the Chicago Colts (Cubs) wins his first and only major league game. The 21 year-old Dennison, Ohio native is the beneficiary of Chicago’s 11-run fifth inning when the club beats the Pirates, 15-14.
Although he gives up 14 runs on 17 hits, Dave Wright of the Chicago Colts (Cubs) wins his first and only major league game. The 21 year-old Dennison, Ohio native is the beneficiary of Chicago’s 11-run fifth inning when the club beats the Pirates, 15-14.
1897 – Baltimore regains 2nd place with an 11 – 7 victory over its favorite opponent‚ Philadelphia.
1897 – Baltimore regains 2nd place with an 11 – 7 victory over its favorite opponent‚ Philadelphia.
John Grimes, who appeared in only three games during his one-year career with the St. Louis Brown Stockings, establishes a major league record by hitting six batters in a nine-inning game. The post-1900 record is four hit batsmen, a dubious mark shared by many pitchers.
John Grimes, who appeared in only three games during his one-year career with the St. Louis Brown Stockings, establishes a major league record by hitting six batters in a nine-inning game. The post-1900 record is four hit batsmen, a dubious mark shared by many pitchers.
The Cincinnati Reds acquire Jake Beckley
The Cincinnati Reds acquire slick first baseman and good hitter Jake Beckley from the New York Giants.
A “shoot the chutes” waterslide opens at Sportsman’s Park in St. Louis. With the Browns in last place at 5-20‚ owner Chris Von der Ahe is trying to draw customers with a variety of amusement park attractions. It doesn’t help today as the Browns lose their 21st‚ 14 – 6‚ to Louisville.
A “shoot the chutes” waterslide opens at Sportsman’s Park in St. Louis. With the Browns in last place at 5-20‚ owner Chris Von der Ahe is trying to draw customers with a variety of amusement park attractions. It doesn’t help today as the Browns lose their 21st‚ 14 – 6‚ to Louisville.
