Inspired in part by the Ty Cobb suspension and the Tigers’ brief strike in May, the formation of a “Players Fraternity” is announced, headed by attorney and former player Dave Fultz. Leading players include Cobb, Christy Mathewson, Mickey Doolan, and Jake Daubert. The goals are to oppose contract violations, rowdyism, and anything that may “impair a player’s ability.”

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Inspired in part by the Ty Cobb suspension and the Tigers’ brief strike in May, the formation of a “Players Fraternity” is announced, headed by attorney and former player Dave Fultz. Leading players include Cobb, Christy Mathewson, Mickey Doolan, and Jake Daubert. The goals are to oppose contract violations, rowdyism, and anything that may “impair a player’s ability.”

Christy Mathewson scatters 10 hits and walks none & Merkle homers

Christy Mathewson scatters 10 hits and walks none & Merkle homers

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At the Polo Grounds, the Giants score runs on two solo homers by Fred Merkle and one by Beals Becker, off Art Fromme, to beat the Reds, 3 – 2. In a typical game, Christy Mathewson scatters 10 hits and walks none for the win. Armando Marsans is 4 for 4 for the Reds.

Heinie Zimmerman has two hits in the Cubs’ win over Brooklyn to raise his average over .400. Bill Sweeney will briefly pass Zim in mid-August before the Cubs star regains the batting lead for good.

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Heinie Zimmerman has two hits in the Cubs’ win over Brooklyn to raise his average over .400. Bill Sweeney will briefly pass Zim in mid-August before the Cubs star regains the batting lead for good.

1912 – A day after the Braves went 14 innings to beat St. Louis, they go 19 innings with the Pirates. Lefty Otto Hess goes all the way for Boston. The Pirates score three in the 19th, and the Braves come back with 2, losing, 7 – 6. Honus Wagner, who earlier stole home, drives in the final run for Pittsburgh. Wagner, at 38, is the oldest player in the National League.

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1912 – A day after the Braves went 14 innings to beat St. Louis, they go 19 innings with the Pirates. Lefty Otto Hess goes all the way for Boston. The Pirates score three in the 19th, and the Braves come back with 2, losing, 7 – 6. Honus Wagner, who earlier stole home, drives in the final run for Pittsburgh. Wagner, at 38, is the oldest player in the National League.

Christy Mathewson

In an accommodation to the Wall Street crowd, the Giants open their home stand with a 3:45 game against the Cubs.

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In an accommodation to the Wall Street crowd, the Giants open their home stand with a 3:45 game against the Cubs. But the Cubs score three in the 8th off Christy Mathewson to win, 4 – 2.

Ty Cobb strokes seven hits in a doubleheader to give him a major-league record of 14 in two consecutive twin bills against the Athletics

Ty Cobb strokes seven hits in a doubleheader to give him a major-league record of 14 in two consecutive twin bills against the Athletics

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1912 – Ty Cobb strokes seven hits in a doubleheader to give him a major-league record of 14 in two consecutive twin bills against the Athletics. Bill White will tie Cobb in 1961. Cobb also pummeled the A’s for seven hits on the 17th on his way to collecting an incredible 68 hits for the month, a record.

Future Hall of Famer Rube Marquard wins his 20th game when the Giants beat St. Louis at the Polo Grounds, 6-3

Future Hall of Famer Rube Marquard wins his 20th game when the Giants beat St. Louis at the Polo Grounds, 6-3

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Future Hall of Famer Rube Marquard wins his 20th game when the Giants beat St. Louis at the Polo Grounds, 6-3. The 25 year-old right-hander, who will finish the season with a 26-11 record, reaches the coveted milestone quicker than any other hurler in history.

Gavvy Cravath swipes home in the 11th inning to give the Phils a 9 - 8 win

Gavvy Cravath swipes home in the 11th inning to give the Phils a 9 – 8 win over the Cubs

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1912 – Gavvy Cravath swipes home in the 11th inning to give the Phils a 9 – 8 win over the Cubs. Reliever Tom Seaton is the winner over Jimmy Lavender. Seaton also pitches the second game but loses, 4 – 2, to Ed Reulbach.