Tom Hughes

In an unpopular trade in Boston, the Americans send Long Tom Hughes to the Highlanders for lefty Jesse Tannehill. Hughes, 20-7 for the champs, had jumped to the American League from the National League Chicago team in 1902. Hughes will come up short in New York and be shipped to Washington in July, while Tannehill will win 20 for the Hubmen.

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In an unpopular trade in Boston, the Americans send Long Tom Hughes to the Highlanders for lefty Jesse Tannehill. Hughes, 20-7 for the champs, had jumped to the American League from the National League Chicago team in 1902. Hughes will come up short in New York and be shipped to Washington in July, while Tannehill will win 20 for the Hubmen.

After a two-year absence from the majors, pitcher Kid Nichols signs as player-manager of the Cardinals. He will win 21 himself, but the team will finish 4th.

After a two-year absence from the majors, pitcher Kid Nichols signs as player-manager of the Cardinals. He will win 21 himself, but the team will finish 4th.

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After a two-year absence from the majors, pitcher Kid Nichols signs as player-manager of the Cardinals. He will win 21 himself, but the team will finish 4th.

First World Series Game 1903 Pittsburgh Pirates defeat Boston 7-3

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Boston’s 28-game winner Cy Young took the mound, and promptly surrendered four runs in the top of the first. Only three of the seven runs were earned, but Deacon Phillippe and the Pirates got the 7-3 win. Phillippe had won 25 games in the regular season. But were gambling interests involved? Gambling on games was…

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9/24/1903: The first game of the day lasted 11 innings and 2:25. In the top of the sixth of game two, the White Sox scored two runs on a Ducky Holmes homer to tie the game at 7 each. Four batters later, umpire Harry Adams called the game because of darkness with two out and two strikes on Lee Tannehill. The game reverted to the end of the fifth, giving the Athletics a win, 7-5.

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9/24/1903: The first game of the day lasted 11 innings and 2:25. In the top of the sixth of game two, the White Sox scored two runs on a Ducky Holmes homer to tie the game at 7 each. Four batters later, umpire Harry Adams called the game because of darkness with two out and two strikes on Lee Tannehill. The game reverted to the end of the fifth, giving the Athletics a win, 7-5.

Cy Young drives in the contest’s lone run when he blanks the White Sox 1- 0 for his 4th consecutive shutout in 9 days
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Cy Young drives in the contest’s lone run when he blanks the White Sox 1- 0 for his 4th consecutive shutout in 9 days

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Cy Young drives in the contest’s lone run when he blanks the Pale Hose at Chicago’s South Side Park, 1-0. The shutout, his fourth consecutive complete game without allowing a run, is the Boston American right-hander’s third 1-0 victory in a span of nine days.

Boston starter Nick Altrock for eight runs in the 1st inning, Chicago must like what they see: they purchase Altrock on July 2nd.

Boston starter Nick Altrock for eight runs in the 1st inning, Chicago must like what they see: they purchase Altrock on July 2nd.

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At Chicago, the White Sox jump on Boston starter Nick Altrock for eight runs in the 1st inning. Chicago has seven hits and three walks. Altrock finishes the game, a 10 – 3 Chicago win, for his only complete game in a Boston uniform. Chicago must like what they see: they purchase Altrock on July 2nd.

1903 – The Boston Americans take – and hold – the American League lead. They will finish 14 1/2 games ahead of the Philadelphia Athletics.

1903 – The Boston Americans take – and hold – the American League lead. They will finish 14 1/2 games ahead of the Philadelphia Athletics.

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1903 – The Boston Americans take – and hold – the American League lead. They will finish 14 1/2 games ahead of the Philadelphia Athletics.

Lou Gehrig Stats & Facts
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Lou Gehrig Stats & Facts

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Lou Gehrig Essentials Positions: FirstbaseBats: L Throws: LWeight: 200Born: June 19, 1903 in New York, NY USADied: June 2, 1941 in Bronx, NY USADebut: June 15, 1923Last Game: April 30, 1939Hall of Fame: Inducted as a Player in 1939 by Special ElectionFull Name: Henry Louis Gehrig   Notable Events and Chronology for Lou Gehrig Career…

Against Boston‚ Pittsburgh’s Kaiser Wilhelm throws a 5 – 0 shutout‚ allowing five hits and walking none. Manager Fred Clarke goes 2 for 4 in his return to the lineup and Honus Wagner scores a run after going from first to third on a sacrifice bunt.

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Against Boston‚ Pittsburgh’s Kaiser Wilhelm throws a 5 – 0 shutout‚ allowing five hits and walking none. Manager Fred Clarke goes 2 for 4 in his return to the lineup and Honus Wagner scores a run after going from first to third on a sacrifice bunt.

At West Side Grounds‚ the Giants shell Carl Lundgren for 11 hits in beating Chicago‚ 9 – 1. Christy Mathewson allows 4 hits in winning easily. The Giants will win the next three with Chicago to move into first place.

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At West Side Grounds‚ the Giants shell Carl Lundgren for 11 hits in beating Chicago‚ 9 – 1. Christy Mathewson allows 4 hits in winning easily. The Giants will win the next three with Chicago to move into first place.