1898 – At the Baker Bowl, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Bill Duggleby hits a grand slam in his first major league at-bat. In 1968, Bobby Bonds of the San Francisco Giants will hit one in his first game in his third at-bat, against the Dodgers, but Duggleby’s feat will not be matched until August 31, 2005, when Jeremy Hermida of the Florida Marlins goes yard with the bases full against the Cardinals.

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1898 – At the Baker Bowl, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Bill Duggleby hits a grand slam in his first major league at-bat. In 1968, Bobby Bonds of the San Francisco Giants will hit one in his first game in his third at-bat, against the Dodgers, but Duggleby’s feat will not be matched until August 31, 2005, when Jeremy Hermida of the Florida Marlins goes yard with the bases full against the Cardinals.

1898 – National League president Nick Young announces the more experienced umpire will stay behind the plate when the new two-umpire system is instituted. Previously, the single umpire would stand behind the pitcher only with men on base.

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1898 – National League president Nick Young announces the more experienced umpire will stay behind the plate when the new two-umpire system is instituted. Previously, the single umpire would stand behind the pitcher only with men on base.

Charles Ebbets

After the death of Charles H. Byrne Charles Ebbets replaces the one-third owner as president of the Bridegrooms (Dodgers)

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After the death of Charles H. Byrne, team secretary Charles Ebbets replaces the one-third owner as president of the Bridegrooms (Dodgers). The team’s former office boy and future owner will also manage the Brooklyn nine for the last 110 games of the season, finishing tenth in the 12-team National League circuit.

Frankie Frisch Stats & Facts
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Frankie Frisch Stats & Facts

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  Frankie Frisch Positions: Second Baseman and Third BasemanBats: Both  •  Throws: Right5-11, 165lb (180cm, 74kg)Born: September 9, 1897 in Bronx, NYDied: March 12, 1973  in Wilmington, DEBuried: Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, NYHigh School: Fordham Prep (Bronx, NY)School: Fordham University (New York, NY)Debut: June 17, 1919 ( 4,755th in MLB history)vs. CHC 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: August 5, 1937vs. BSN 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBHall…

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9/8/1897: In the second game of a doubleheader in Washington, Kip Selbach of the home team bounced a ball into the stands for a home run in the fourth inning. However, the game was forfeited by Cleveland to Washington in the top of the fifth inning and the statistics did not count for the contest. (See forfeits page for details.)

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9/8/1897: In the second game of a doubleheader in Washington, Kip Selbach of the home team bounced a ball into the stands for a home run in the fourth inning. However, the game was forfeited by Cleveland to Washington in the top of the fifth inning and the statistics did not count for the contest. (See forfeits page for details.)

Biz Mackey
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Biz Mackey Stats & Facts

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Biz Mackey Positions: Catcher, Shortstop and First Baseman Bats: Both  •  Throws: Right 6-1, 235lb (185cm, 106kg) Born: July 27, 1897 in Caldwell County, TX us Died: September 22, 1965 (Aged 68-057d) in Los Angeles, CA Buried: Evergreen Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA Debut: 1920 (4,834th in major league history) Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 2006. (Voted by Negro League Committee) View Biz Mackey’s Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos). Full Name: James Raleigh Mackey…

Louisville’s Tom McCreery hits three home runs, providing the difference in the Colonels’ 10-7 victory over the Phillies at the Baker Bowl. Each of the outfielder’s round-trippers is of the inside-the-park variety, and all are given up by Philadelphia right-hander Jack Taylor.

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Louisville’s Tom McCreery hits three home runs, providing the difference in the Colonels’ 10-7 victory over the Phillies at the Baker Bowl. Each of the outfielder’s round-trippers is of the inside-the-park variety, and all are given up by Philadelphia right-hander Jack Taylor.

The Chicago Colts (Cubs) of the National League establish the record for most runs scored in a game by one team when they clobber the Louisville Colonels, 36-7. The Cardinals will beat the Phillies 28-6 at Philadelphia’s Baker Bowl in 1929 to set the modern NL mark.

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The Chicago Colts (Cubs) of the National League establish the record for most runs scored in a game by one team when they clobber the Louisville Colonels, 36-7. The Cardinals will beat the Phillies 28-6 at Philadelphia’s Baker Bowl in 1929 to set the modern NL mark.