In a doubleheader at Cincinnati, Pittsburgh’s Owen Wilson hits two triples in the opener, including one in the 10th with a man on, then hits another in the nitecap. It’s his fifth straight game with a three-bagger. Wilson will hit an incredible 36 triples this season, a major league record.

In a doubleheader at Cincinnati, Pittsburgh’s Owen Wilson hits two triples in the opener, including one in the 10th with a man on, then hits another in the nitecap. It’s his fifth straight game with a three-bagger. Wilson will hit an incredible 36 triples this season, a major league record.

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On June 20 1912, In a doubleheader at Cincinnati, Pittsburgh’s Owen Wilson hits two triples in the opener, including one in the 10th with a man on, then hits another in the nitecap. It’s his fifth straight game with a three-bagger. Wilson will hit an incredible 36 triples this season, a major league record.

With no hint that a record is about to be set, the Giants coast to a 14 – 2 lead through eight innings at Boston, then score seven more in the 9th for a 21 – 2 lead. The Braves rally for 10 in the last of the 9th, but lose 21 – 12. The 17 runs are the NL post-1900 record scored by two teams in the 9th. Another 20th century mark set is the 11 stolen bases by the Giants – four by Josh Devore, including two in the 9th – and 14 swipes by both clubs. Thirteen Giants score runs, tying the major league record. The Giants’ Ernie Shoremakes his debut in this game and surrenders eight hits, a walk, and 10 runs (3 earned) in one inning, the 9th, of relief work, but is credited with a save for Hooks Wiltse. It is his only appearance in the NL. Buster Brown takes the loss.

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On June 20, With no hint that a record is about to be set, the Giants coast to a 14 – 2 lead through eight innings at Boston, then score seven more in the 9th for a 21 – 2 lead. The Braves rally for 10 in the last of the 9th, but lose 21 – 12. The…

19 Tigers go on strike in protest of Cobb suspension – Tigers Field Replacement team

19 Tigers go on strike in protest of Cobb suspension – Tigers Field Replacement team

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On May 18, 1912 — As a replacement player, Allan Travers, a St. Joseph’s College pitcher, takes the mound for the Tigers, who are fielding an amateur team, as 19 players went on strike to protest and refused to play the A’s in support of suspended teammate Ty Cobb. Hughie Jennings recruited the semi-pro and…

Due to his assault on Claude Lucker, a handicapped fan and a regular heckler, Ty Cobb is suspended.

Due to his assault on Claude Lucker, a handicapped fan and a regular heckler, Ty Cobb is suspended.

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Due to his assault on Claude Lucker, a handicapped fan and a regular heckler, Ty Cobb is suspended. Although today’s game is rained out, the Tigers meet in Philadelphia, voting to boycott if the ‘Georgia Peach’ is not allowed to play.