Brooklyn makes good use of its 14 hits in a 24 – 4 rout of the Washington Senators. Oyster Burns typifies his club’s attack by scoring 4 runs without the benefit of a hit.

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Brooklyn makes good use of its 14 hits in a 24 – 4 rout of the Washington Senators. Oyster Burns typifies his club’s attack by scoring 4 runs without the benefit of a hit.

George “Hub” Collins, 28-year-old Brooklyn OF and leadoff batter, dies of typhoid fever after a brief illness. He had led the American Association in doubles in 1888 and the National League in runs in 1890.

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George “Hub” Collins, 28-year-old Brooklyn OF and leadoff batter, dies of typhoid fever after a brief illness. He had led the American Association in doubles in 1888 and the National League in runs in 1890.

Sadie McMahon loses a no-hitter, and the game, when Denny Lyons of the New York Giants singles in the only run in the Baltimore Orioles’ 1 – 0 loss.

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Sadie McMahon loses a no-hitter, and the game, when Denny Lyons of the New York Giants singles in the only run in the Baltimore Orioles’ 1 – 0 loss.

A Supreme Court decision permitting the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to give reduced rates to groups of 10 or more is a boon to Major League baseball teams, who can expect to save 25 percent on transportation costs.

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A Supreme Court decision permitting the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to give reduced rates to groups of 10 or more is a boon to Major League baseball teams, who can expect to save 25 percent on transportation costs.

1891 – The Louisville Colonels club is sold at auction to satisfy a $6,359.40 mortgage. The new ownership is headed by Dr. T. Hunt Stuckey.

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1891 – The Louisville Colonels club is sold at auction to satisfy a $6,359.40 mortgage. The new ownership is headed by Dr. T. Hunt Stuckey.

1891 – Charlie Comiskey, having had enough of St. Louis Browns owner Chris Von der Ahe, signs as the manager and team captain of the National League’s Cincinnati Reds.

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1891 – Charlie Comiskey, having had enough of St. Louis Browns owner Chris Von der Ahe, signs as the manager and team captain of the National League’s Cincinnati Reds.

1891 – Herman Long goes 6 for 6 with 4 runs scored as the Boston Beaneaters climb back over .500 with a 14 – 6 rout of the Chicago Colts.

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On June 11, 1891 1891 – Herman Long goes 6 for 6 with 4 runs scored as the Boston Beaneaters climb back over .500 with a 14 – 6 rout of the Chicago Colts.