1891 – Boston edges Chicago, 4 – 3, in 9 innings. The Colts now lead the Giants by 2 games and the Beans by 2 1/2.
1891 – Boston edges Chicago, 4 – 3, in 9 innings. The Colts now lead the Giants by 2 games and the Beans by 2 1/2.
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.
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.
Cleveland Spiders C Chief Zimmer makes 6 errors‚ and the opposing Brooklyns steal 10 bases. The Bridegrooms win by only 9 – 8 though.
On June 10, 1891 Cleveland Spiders C Chief Zimmer makes 6 errors‚ and the opposing Brooklyns steal 10 bases. The Bridegrooms win by only 9 – 8 though.
The International League changes its name to the Eastern Association because it no longer has any Canadian clubs.
The International League changes its name to the Eastern Association because it no longer has any Canadian clubs.
1890 – Brooklyn wins three games in one day‚ feasting on Pittsburgh 10 – 9‚ 3 – 2‚ and 8 – 4. In the first game, the losers are down 10 – 0 with 2 out in the 9th‚ then score 9 runs. The game ends as Doggie Miller hits a bases-loaded triple and is out trying to make it a game-tying homer. The three losses extend Pittsburgh’s losing streak to 22; it will reach 24 before they win again.
1890 – Brooklyn wins three games in one day‚ feasting on Pittsburgh 10 – 9‚ 3 – 2‚ and 8 – 4. In the first game, the losers are down 10 – 0 with 2 out in the 9th‚ then score 9 runs. The game ends as Doggie Miller hits a bases-loaded triple and is out trying to make it a game-tying homer. The three losses extend Pittsburgh’s losing streak to 22; it will reach 24 before they win again.
On Labor Day at Brooklyn’s Washington Park, the Bridegrooms, later to be known as the Dodgers, win all three games against Pittsburgh in the first tripleheader ever played. The home team sweeps the visiting Alleghenys, who will be renamed the Pirates next season, 10-9, 3-2, and 8-4.
On Labor Day at Brooklyn’s Washington Park, the Bridegrooms, later to be known as the Dodgers, win all three games against Pittsburgh in the first tripleheader ever played. The home team sweeps the visiting Alleghenys, who will be renamed the Pirates next season, 10-9, 3-2, and 8-4.
William “Farmer” Weaver of Louisville (AA) hits for the cycle‚ collecting 2 singles‚ a double‚ and two triples off Ezra Lincoln and Ed Mars of Syracuse. Weaver will go 4-for-5 tomorrow against Cannonball Titcomb of Syracuse.
William “Farmer” Weaver of Louisville (AA) hits for the cycle‚ collecting 2 singles‚ a double‚ and two triples off Ezra Lincoln and Ed Mars of Syracuse. Weaver will go 4-for-5 tomorrow against Cannonball Titcomb of Syracuse.
Charlie Bennett homers in the 12th inning off Philadelphia’s Phenomenal Smith to give Boston a 1 – 0 victory.
Charlie Bennett homers in the 12th inning off Philadelphia’s Phenomenal Smith to give Boston a 1 – 0 victory.
1890 – Chicago (Players League) romps over Cleveland‚ 18 – 4‚ with Jimmy Ryan leading the way. Ryan swipes 4 bases and hits a home run to pace the winners.
1890 – Chicago (Players League) romps over Cleveland‚ 18 – 4‚ with Jimmy Ryan leading the way. Ryan swipes 4 bases and hits a home run to pace the winners.
John Reilly becomes the first major leaguer to hit for the cycle in different leagues when the Reds, who moved to the National League this season, beat Pittsburgh at League Park, 16-3. The Cincinnati first baseman hit for two cycles in 1883, also a first, when the team played in the American Association and were known as the Red Stockings.
John Reilly becomes the first major leaguer to hit for the cycle in different leagues when the Reds, who moved to the National League this season, beat Pittsburgh at League Park, 16-3. The Cincinnati first baseman hit for two cycles in 1883, also a first, when the team played in the American Association and were known as the Red Stockings.
