Chicago’s versatile Nixey Callahan wears his pitching hat in an 8 – 5 victory at Washington. Nixey will be 12-9 this year‚ while hitting .292 in 94 games as an IF/OF as well as a pitcher.

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Chicago’s versatile Nixey Callahan wears his pitching hat in an 8 – 5 victory at Washington. Nixey will be 12-9 this year‚ while hitting .292 in 94 games as an IF/OF as well as a pitcher.

For the second time in four days‚ manager Patsy Donovan’s aggressive tactics cost the Pirates a game by forfeit. With the weather threatening in the 4th inning‚ the Pirates stall egregiously hoping for a rainout‚ until umpire Jim McDonald declares a forfeit.

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For the second time in four days‚ manager Patsy Donovan’s aggressive tactics cost the Pirates a game by forfeit. With the weather threatening in the 4th inning‚ the Pirates stall egregiously hoping for a rainout‚ until umpire Jim McDonald declares a forfeit.

1897 – Cleveland Spiders president Frank DeHaas Robison proposes that National League clubs chip in to pay the 1896 salary of New York Giants stellar pitcher Amos Rusie, who refused to play due to a contract dispute. Robison and other NL officials want to avoid Rusie’s lawsuit, in which he seeks free agency. Although New York president Andrew Freedman vehemently opposes the plan, the $3,000 payment is made and Rusie rejoins the Giants.

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1897 – Cleveland Spiders president Frank DeHaas Robison proposes that National League clubs chip in to pay the 1896 salary of New York Giants stellar pitcher Amos Rusie, who refused to play due to a contract dispute. Robison and other NL officials want to avoid Rusie’s lawsuit, in which he seeks free agency. Although New York president Andrew Freedman vehemently opposes the plan, the $3,000 payment is made and Rusie rejoins the Giants.

Lefty O’Doul Stats & Facts

Lefty O’Doul Stats & Facts

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Lefty O’Doul Positions: Leftfielder and Pitcher Bats: Left  •  Throws: Left 6-0, 180lb (183cm, 81kg) Born: March 4, 1897 in San Francisco, CA Died: December 7, 1969 in San Francisco, CA Buried: Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Colma, CA High School: Bay View HS (San Francisco, CA) Debut: April 29, 1919 (4,735th in MLB history) vs. PHA 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB Last Game: September 30, 1934 vs. BRO 0 AB,…

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Charley Radbourn dies in Bloomington, Illinois, at age of 42

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1897 – Pitcher Charley Radbourn dies in Bloomington, Illinois, at age of 42. In an 11-season career, Radbourn played for the Providence Grays, Boston Beaneaters, Boston Reds and Cincinnati Reds, compiling a 309-195 record with 1830 strikeouts and a 2.67 ERA. He posted at least 20 wins in nine seasons, including 59 in 1884 and 48 a year before. Affectionately nicknamed “Old Hoss”, Radburn will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1939.

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Oscar Charleston Stats & Facts

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  Oscar Charleston Positions: Centerfielder and First BasemanBats: Left  •  Throws: Left5-8, 185lb (173cm, 83kg)Born: October 14, 1896 in Indianapolis, INDied: October 5, 1954  in Philadelphia, PABuried: Floral Park Cemetery, Indianapolis, INDebut: 1920 (4,834th in major league history)Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1976. (Voted by Negro League Committee)View Oscar Charleston’s Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1920 seasonFull Name: Oscar McKinley CharlestonView Player Info from the B-R BullpenView…

The first-place Orioles (NL) sweep a tripleheader against the cellar-dwelling Colonels, 4-3, 9-8, and 12-1. Baltimore will establish the record for most games won in two consecutive days with five when they take both ends of tomorrow’s twin bill with Louisville.

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The first-place Orioles (NL) sweep a tripleheader against the cellar-dwelling Colonels, 4-3, 9-8, and 12-1. Baltimore will establish the record for most games won in two consecutive days with five when they take both ends of tomorrow’s twin bill with Louisville.