At the Polo Grounds, the Pirates broadside Christy Mathewson for eight hits and eight runs in just three innings. Honus Wagner goes 4 for 5 on the afternoon with two hits off Matty: one a single and the other a three-run homer. The only time the Giants get Hans out is when a pitch hits his bat as he tries to get out of way and the ball rolls fair. The Giants make a game of it, but lose, 8 – 6.

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At the Polo Grounds, the Pirates broadside Christy Mathewson for eight hits and eight runs in just three innings. Honus Wagner goes 4 for 5 on the afternoon with two hits off Matty: one a single and the other a three-run homer. The only time the Giants get Hans out is when a pitch hits his bat as he tries to get out of way and the ball rolls fair. The Giants make a game of it, but lose, 8 – 6.

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In a great pickup, the Cubs send P Lew Richie to the Kansas City Blues for Hippo Vaughn.

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In a great pickup, the Cubs send P Lew Richie to the Kansas City Blues for Hippo Vaughn. Vaughn, who had pitched five years with little success in the American League with New York and Washington, will be a workhorse for Chicago. Tomorrow the Cubs will ship 33-year-old Ed Reulbach (1-3) to Brooklyn for P Eddie Stack and cash.

Pirates outfielder Max Carey scores five runs against the Phils without a hit

Pirates outfielder Max Carey scores five runs against the Phils without a hit

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At Philadelphia, Pirates outfielder Max Carey scores five runs against the Phils without a hit, reaching first on an error and four walks, as the Bucs win, 12 – 2. He also steals four bases and advances twice on wild pitches. A student at St. Louis Theological Seminary, he will lead the National League in runs this season; he’ll lead in stolen bases as well, the first of 10 such seasons.

In a game against the Superbas (Dodgers), Slim Sallee becomes the first pitcher in Cardinal history to steal home. In the third inning, the Redbird southpaw scores the first run in St. Louis’s 3-1 victory over Brooklyn at Ebbets Field.

In a game against the Superbas (Dodgers), Slim Sallee becomes the first pitcher in Cardinal history to steal home. In the third inning, the Redbird southpaw scores the first run in St. Louis’s 3-1 victory over Brooklyn at Ebbets Field.

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In a game against the Superbas (Dodgers), Slim Sallee becomes the first pitcher in Cardinal history to steal home. In the third inning, the Redbird southpaw scores the first run in St. Louis’s 3-1 victory over Brooklyn at Ebbets Field.

Christy Mathewson is the winner over Pat Ragan, scattering

The Giants win their 11th straight, beating Brooklyn, 3 – 2. Christy Mathewson the winner extends his walkless streak is at 47 innings.

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With manager John McGraw in the grandstand, the Giants win their 11th straight, beating Brooklyn, 3 – 2. Christy Mathewson is the winner over Pat Ragan, scattering 12 hits but walking none. His walkless streak is at 47 innings.

Washington’s Walter Johnson tops the A’s, 2 – 0, to start a 14-game winning streak. He won’t lose for another two months.

Washington’s Walter Johnson tops the A’s, 2 – 0, to start a 14-game winning streak. He won’t lose for another two months.

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On June 27, 1913 Washington’s Walter Johnson tops the A’s, 2 – 0, to start a 14-game winning streak. He won’t lose for another two months. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@

Nats catcher Eddie Ainsmith swipes second base, third base, and home

Nats catcher Eddie Ainsmith swipes second base, third base, and home

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At Washington’s Griffith Stadium the A’s doubleheader pasting of the Senators, 11 – 2 and 10 – 3, Nats catcher Eddie Ainsmith swipes second base, third base, and home in the opener. After safely reaching base on a single in the bottom of the ninth frame, the 23 year-old catcher’s thievery of second, third, and home proves to be of little consequence when Philadelphia routs the Nats.

Frank Baker, a nemesis for Walter Johnson, cracks a three-run homer in the 3rd inning to key  A’s victory

Frank Baker, a nemesis for Walter Johnson, cracks a three-run homer in the 3rd inning to key  A’s victory

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On June 25, 1913 In Washington, Frank Baker, a nemesis for Walter Johnson, cracks a three-run homer in the 3rd inning to key a 14 – 2 A’s victory over the Washington ace.   @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@

1913 – After New York wins the opener, 9 – 3, Washington starter Bert Gallia hits three of the first four batters he faces in the 1st inning of the nightcap. Three more New York batters are plunked, by relievers Joe Engel (2) and Tom Hughes (1), for a record six. The outcome is the same as New York wins again, 9 – 3. New York leadoff hitter Bert Daniels puts his name in the record book when he gets hit three times.

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On June 20, 1913 – After New York wins the opener, 9 – 3, Washington starter Bert Gallia hits three of the first four batters he faces in the 1st inning of the nightcap. Three more New York batters are plunked, by relievers Joe Engel (2) and Tom Hughes (1), for a record six. The outcome is the same as New York wins again, 9 – 3….