On March 21, 1988 — 1988 – Edd Roush dies in Bradenton, Florida, at the age of 94. A two-time National League batting champion and a .323 hitter over an 18-year career, Roush entered the Hall of Fame in 1962.

The Reds acquire three future Hall of Famers when Christy Mathewson is traded to Cincinnati

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The Reds acquire three future Hall of Famers when Christy Mathewson is traded to Cincinnati with Giants CF Edd Roush and 3B Bill McKechnie for former Giants Buck Herzogand Red Killefer. McKechnie will make it to Cooperstown as a manager, not as a player, but the 23-year-old Roush is a steal for the Reds. A longtime nemesis of the Reds, Mathewson will pitch one game and then manage, and a new team nickname will be coined: “Matties.” The Reds lose today, managing just two hits off Pete Alexander, who contributes two doubles himself to the Phils offense.

In Chicago, with the score tied 4 – 4 in the 10th, umpire Bill “Lord” Byron forfeits a game to Brooklyn when Hippo Vaughn, protesting alleged sign stealing by baserunners, refuses to pitch.

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In Chicago, with the score tied 4 – 4 in the 10th, umpire Bill “Lord” Byron forfeits a game to Brooklyn when Hippo Vaughn, protesting alleged sign stealing by baserunners, refuses to pitch.

Babe Ruth pitches and bowls over St. Louis C Hank Severeid and knocking him unconscious

Babe Ruth pitches and bowls over St. Louis C Hank Severeid and knocking him unconscious

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At Boston, Babe Ruth pitches the Red Sox to a 4 – 3 win over the Browns. In the 3rd, Ruth triples and then scores on a infield grounder, bowling over St. Louis C Hank Severeidand knocking him unconscious. Grover Hartley replaces the injured Severeid.

For the second time this season, White Sox pitchers toss shutouts in a doubleheader, this time against the Red Sox.

For the second time this season, White Sox pitchers toss shutouts in a doubleheader, this time against the Red Sox.

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For the second time this season, White Sox pitchers toss shutouts in a doubleheader, this time against the Red Sox. Lefty Williams wins, 4 – 0, then Reb Russell follows with a 3 – 0 victory. With the temperature at Fenway Park in the 90s, this is the first of three consecutive doubleheaders for the two Sox.

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Honus Wagner of the Pittsburgh Pirates becomes the oldest player to hit an inside-the-park home run

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On July 1, 1916, future Hall of Famer Honus Wagner of the Pittsburgh Pirates becomes the oldest player to hit an inside-the-park home run. The 42-year-old Wagner circles the bases in the fourth inning of a game at Crosley Field in Cincinnati. Baseball HOT ON EBAY Card Collections ENDING SOON ON EBAY MOST WANTED ROOKIE…

Boston’s Babe Ruth beat the A’s, 7 – 2 but Lee Magee will be caught three times by the A’s

Boston’s Babe Ruth beat the A’s, 7 – 2 but Lee Magee will be caught three times by the A’s

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On June 27, 1916 Boston’s Babe Ruth allows two runs in the first inning, but settles down to beat the A’s, 7 – 2, while striking out 10. Red Sox infielder Larry Gardner is caught stealing three times, the second time this year that A’s catchers have caught a baserunner three times (the other was New York’s Fritz Maisel, on April 26). On June…

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Cleveland Indians take the field wearing numbers on their uniform sleeves

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On June 26, 1916 at Cleveland’s League Park Cleveland players, in a game with the White Sox, wear large numbers pinned to their sleeves, marking the first time players are identified by numbers corresponding to those on the scorecard. Jack Graney, leading off for the Tribe, is the first batter to wear a number in…

The Red Sox sweep two from the A’s, winning 3 – 2 and taking the night cap, 7 – 3 behind Carl Mays. Mays also saves the opener for Dutch Leonard.

The Red Sox sweep two from the A’s, winning 3 – 2 and taking the night cap, 7 – 3 behind Carl Mays. Mays also saves the opener for Dutch Leonard.

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The Red Sox sweep two from the A’s, winning 3 – 2 and taking the night cap, 7 – 3 behind Carl Mays. Mays also saves the opener for Dutch Leonard.

Brownie 1B George Sisler makes his final mound appearance of the year, a complete game 2 – 0 loss to White Sox starter Reb Russell, himself a future position player.

Brownie 1B George Sisler makes his final mound appearance of the year, a complete game 2 – 0 loss to White Sox starter Reb Russell, himself a future position player.

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Brownie 1B George Sisler makes his final mound appearance of the year, a complete game 2 – 0 loss to White Sox starter Reb Russell, himself a future position player.