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At Swampoodle Grounds in Washington, D.C., James Francis Galvin of the Pittsburgh Alleghenys becomes baseball’s first pitcher to record his 300th victory when he defeats the hometown Senators, 5-1. The 31 year-old ‘Pud,’ a workhorse who will win 20 games 10 of the 14 seasons he plays in the big leagues, will end his career with 361 victories.

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At Swampoodle Grounds in Washington, D.C., James Francis Galvin of the Pittsburgh Alleghenys becomes baseball’s first pitcher to record his 300th victory when he defeats the hometown Senators, 5-1. The 31 year-old ‘Pud,’ a workhorse who will win 20 games 10 of the 14 seasons he plays in the big leagues, will end his career with 361 victories.

Tim Keefe’s nineteen game winning streak ends when Gus Krock and the White Stockings defeat the Giants at the Polo Grounds, 4-2. The future Hall of Fame right-hander, who will amass 342 career victories, will finish the season with a 35-12 record.

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Tim Keefe’s nineteen game winning streak ends when Gus Krock and the White Stockings defeat the Giants at the Polo Grounds, 4-2. The future Hall of Fame right-hander, who will amass 342 career victories, will finish the season with a 35-12 record.

1888 – St. Louis’s Charles “Silver” King posts his 30th win of the season‚ besting the Athletics with a 2 – 0 two-hitter. The game is marred by the collapse of an elevated walkway at Sportsman’s Park‚ but there are no serious injuries.

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1888 – St. Louis’s Charles “Silver” King posts his 30th win of the season‚ besting the Athletics with a 2 – 0 two-hitter. The game is marred by the collapse of an elevated walkway at Sportsman’s Park‚ but there are no serious injuries.

Hardie Richardson‚ Fred Dunlap’s replacement‚ breaks his ankle and is lost for the season.

Hardie Richardson‚ Fred Dunlap’s replacement‚ breaks his ankle and is lost for the season.

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With slugger Sam Thompson already sidelined with a sore arm‚ Detroit suffers another crippling injury when Hardie Richardson‚ Fred Dunlap’s replacement‚ breaks his ankle and is lost for the season. Detroit beats Washington today‚ 3-2.

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Future Hall of Fame first baseman Ben Taylor is born in Anderson, SC

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On July 1, 1888, future Hall of Fame first baseman Ben Taylor is born in Anderson, SC. Starring most notably for the Indianapolis ABCs, Taylor’s ability to dig balls out of the dirt was legendary, and he frequently batted above .300 in a career that spanned from 1908-1929. In 2006, he was elected to the…

Beaneaters release vets Ezra Sutton and Jack Burdock

Beaneaters release vets Ezra Sutton and Jack Burdock

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[adrotate banner=”42″] June 29, 1888 – The Boston Beaneaters release vets Ezra Sutton and Jack Burdock. Both players have been in the NL since its start in 1876 and had been with Boston for a decade. Baseball HOT ON EBAYCard Collections ENDING SOON ON EBAYMOST WANTED ROOKIE CARDSVINTAGE SPORTS TICKETSBaseball Hall of Famers More on…

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Tris Speaker Stats & Facts

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[adrotate banner=”42″]   Tris Speaker Essentials Position: CenterfielderBats: Left  •  Throws: Left5-11, 193lb (180cm, 87kg)Born: April 4, 1888 in Hubbard, TXDied: December 8, 1958 in Lake Whitney, TXBuried: Fairview Cemetery, Hubbard, TXHigh School: Hubbard HS (Hubbard, TX)School: Texas Wesleyan University (Fort Worth, TX)Debut: September 12, 1907vs. PHA 2 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: August 30, 1928vs. BOS 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBHall of Fame: Inducted as Player in…

1888 Chicago White Stockings baseball team
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1888 Chicago White Stockings baseball team

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1888 Chicago White Stockings baseball team Top row, left to right: Fred Pfeffer, Cap Anson, George Van Haltren Bottom row, left to right: Jimmy Ryan, Ned Williamson, Duke Farrell, Digby Bell (in white bowler with black band), Clarence Duval (mascot), DeWolf Hopper (in dark bowler), George Borchers, Tom Burns, Tom Daly DeWolfe Hopper is the…