Henry Mathewson signs with the Giants, but the right-hander’s performance will not remind anyone of his more talented brother, Christy. The 19 year-old will appear in just two major league games over the next two seasons, compiling a 0-1 record along with an ERA of 4.91.

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Henry Mathewson signs with the Giants, but the right-hander’s performance will not remind anyone of his more talented brother, Christy. The 19 year-old will appear in just two major league games over the next two seasons, compiling a 0-1 record along with an ERA of 4.91.

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8/11/1905 – Brooklyn was visiting Chicago. Catcher Bill Bergin struck out to end the fifth inning but then came up again to start the sixth. He singled and eventually scored but the Cubs won, 3-2.

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8/11/1905 – Brooklyn was visiting Chicago. Catcher Bill Bergin struck out to end the fifth inning but then came up again to start the sixth. He singled and eventually scored but the Cubs won, 3-2.

Rube Waddell beats Cy Young and the Americans, 4-2, when the A’s score two runs in the 20th inning. Both of the future Hall of Fame hurlers go the distance in the Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds marathon.https://amzn.to/2lUkEmL

Rube Waddell beats Cy Young and the Americans, 4-2, when the A’s score two runs in the 20th inning. Both of the future Hall of Fame hurlers go the distance in the Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds marathon.https://amzn.to/2lUkEmL

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Rube Waddell beats Cy Young and the Americans, 4-2, when the A’s score two runs in the 20th inning. Both of the future Hall of Fame hurlers go the distance in the Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds marathon.https://amzn.to/2lUkEmL

White Sox P Frank Owen narrowly misses becoming the first to pitch a doubleheader shutout as the Browns score two runs off him in the two games. The Sox win, 3 – 2 and 3 – 0.

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White Sox P Frank Owen narrowly misses becoming the first to pitch a doubleheader shutout as the Browns score two runs off him in the two games. The Sox win, 3 – 2 and 3 – 0.

At New York, Eddie Plank is removed with no outs in the 9th inning and the A’s leading, 7 – 4. Rube Waddell comes in and retires the side to preserve the A’s victory.

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At New York, Eddie Plank is removed with no outs in the 9th inning and the A’s leading, 7 – 4. Rube Waddell comes in and retires the side to preserve the A’s victory.

Danny MacFayden Stats & Facts

Danny MacFayden Stats & Facts

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Danny MacFayden Essentials Positions: Bats: R Throws: R Height: 71 Weight: 170 Born: Saturday, June 10, 1905 in North Truro, MA USA Died: 8 26 1972 in Brunswick, ME USA Debut: 8/25/1926 Last Game: 9/13/1943 Full Name: Daniel Knowles MacFayden   Danny MacFayden Certainly, a pitcher, even in high school, who strikes out 32 batters…