1915 – The Washington Senators steal eight bases in one inning off Cleveland catcher Steve O’Neill. The 1st-inning thievery establishes a major league record for stolen bases in one frame. There are three thefts by Danny Moeller including second base, third base and home, two each by Clyde Milan and Eddie Ainsmith, and one by George McBride in the 11 – 4 Washington win. Walter Johnson allows just two hits in six innings before taking the afternoon off. Reliever Nick Altrock gives up the Cleveland scores.

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1915 – The Washington Senators steal eight bases in one inning off Cleveland catcher Steve O’Neill. The 1st-inning thievery establishes a major league record for stolen bases in one frame. There are three thefts by Danny Moeller including second base, third base and home, two each by Clyde Milan and Eddie Ainsmith, and one by George McBride in the 11 – 4 Washington win. Walter Johnson allows just two hits in six innings before taking the afternoon off. Reliever Nick Altrock gives up the Cleveland scores.

The Cubs end Grover Cleveland Alexander’s 9-game win streak, 4 – 0. Chicago and Philadelphia are deadlocked for the National Leaguelead.

The Cubs end Grover Cleveland Alexander’s 9-game win streak, 4 – 0. Chicago and Philadelphia are deadlocked for the National Leaguelead.

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The Cubs end Grover Cleveland Alexander’s 9-game win streak, 4 – 0. Chicago and Philadelphia are deadlocked for the National Leaguelead.

Chicago White Sox P Red Faber steals three bases in the 4th inning against the Philadelphia A’s

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Chicago White Sox P Red Faber steals three bases in the 4th inning against the Philadelphia A’s. With the White Sox leading 4 – 2 in the 4th and rain threatening, the A’s try to delay the game. Joe Bush purposely hits Faber with a pitch, and Faber, trying to speed up the game, tries to get thrown out by stealing. Little effort is made to retire him, and he scores Chicago’s 5th run. His “steal” of home turns out to be the winning run, as rain never materializes, and Chicago wins, 6 – 4.

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Red Faber steals 2nd, 3rd and home in one game

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On July 13, 1915, Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Red Faber uses his legs to help his cause in a game against the St. Louis Browns, when he collects a hit and steals second, third and home. Despite his efforts, he loses, 3-1. The three steals are nearly half of the career total of seven…

Pete Alexander wins his 9th in a row for the Phils, shutting out the visiting Cardinals, 8 – 0

Pete Alexander wins his 9th in a row for the Phils, shutting out the visiting Cardinals, 8 – 0

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Pete Alexander wins his 9th in a row for the Phils, shutting out the visiting Cardinals, 8 – 0. The Phils move into first place in the National League with the victory, and will remain there for the rest of the season, winning the franchise’ first-ever NL Pennant.

In the 7th inning of game 1, Cards LF Cozy Dolan’s single hits his own glove in the grass behind third base. Buc LF Max Carey hustles in and throws Dolan out trying for a double. Pittsburgh wins the opener, 8 – 6, and the Cards rebound in the nitecap, 6 – 4.

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In the 7th inning of game 1, Cards LF Cozy Dolan’s single hits his own glove in the grass behind third base. Buc LF Max Carey hustles in and throws Dolan out trying for a double. Pittsburgh wins the opener, 8 – 6, and the Cards rebound in the nitecap, 6 – 4.

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Negro League Star Willard “Homerun” Brown is born in Shreveport, Louisiana

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On June 26, 1915, one of the greatest hitters in the history of the Negro leagues is born. Willard Brown is born in Shreveport, Louisiana. Brown, given the nickname “Home Run” by Josh Gibson, won two triple crowns and batted over .400 twice in a career that spanned the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. He was…