home plate umpire is Bill Dinneen becomes the only person in big league history to both throw a no-hitter and call one as an umpire

home plate umpire is Bill Dinneen becomes the only person in big league history to both throw a no-hitter and call one as an umpire

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Issuing just one walk, which spoils his bid for a perfect game, A’s right-hander Chief Bender, who is part Chippewa, throws a 4-0 no-hitter at Shibe Park against the Cleveland Naps (Indians). The home plate umpire is Bill Dinneen, who tossed a no-hit game against the White Sox playing with the Pilgrims (Red Sox) in 1905, making him the only person in big league history to both throw a no-hitter and call one as an umpire.

Walter Johnson

Walter Johnson drops to 2-5 and the Washington Post suggests that the Nats “trade this phenom for a couple of good fielders.”

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The White Sox tally seven runs in five innings against Walter Johnson to coast to a 10 – 3 win. Johnson’s record is now 2 – 5, and the Washington Post suggests that the Nats “trade this phenom for a couple of good fielders.”

The Cubs’ Heinie Zimmerman makes four errors and collects four hits in a 9 – 5 win over the Giants. Red Ames, in relief of Christy Mathewson, is hammered for the loss.

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The Cubs’ Heinie Zimmerman makes four errors and collects four hits in a 9 – 5 win over the Giants. Red Ames, in relief of Christy Mathewson, is hammered for the loss.

President William Howard Taft attends two games in one day

President William Howard Taft attends two games in one day

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On May 4, 1910, President William Howard Taft attends two games in one day. After watching part of a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds at Sportsman’s Park, with the Cardinals are routing the Reds, he travels cross-town to watch the remainder of the game between the hometown Browns and the Cleveland Spiders…

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Boston Red Sox centerfielder Tris Speaker pulls off his second unassisted double play

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At Huntington Avenue Grounds, Boston Red Sox centerfielder Tris Speaker pulls off his second unassisted double play, the gem occurring in the 2nd inning against the Philadelphia Athletics. Speaker snares a low line drive and beats baserunner Harry Davis back to second base. The game goes 11 innings with the Athletics prevailing, 5 – 3. Eddie Plank is the starter and winner over Eddie Cicotte.

William Howard Taft becomes the first U.S. President to throw out a ceremonial first ball on Opening Day
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William Howard Taft becomes the first U.S. President to throw out a ceremonial first pitch on Opening Day

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William Howard Taft becomes the first U.S. President to throw out a ceremonial first pitch on Opening Day. Attending the game in Washington, D.C., President Taft tosses the first ball to future Hall of Famer Walter Johnson, who pitches the first of his 14 Opening Day Washington games, striking out nine, en route to a 3 – 0 one-hit shutout against Eddie Plank and the Philadelphia Athletics. A double by Home Run Baker – caused by right fielder Doc Gessler tripping over a fan who had spilled out of overflow seating – spoils Johnson’s chance at an opening day no-hitter. Gabby Street is the Senators’ catcher, the only opener in which he catches for Johnson.

In the season opener before 25,000 at New York's Hilltop Park, the Boston Red Sox sport laced collars

In the season opener before 25,000 at New York’s Hilltop Park, the Boston Red Sox sport laced collars, the last major league team to wear a collar

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In the season opener before 25,000 at New York’s Hilltop Park, the Boston Red Sox sport laced collars, the last major league team to wear a collar. Boston sends the New York Highlanders into extra innings before the game is called at the end of 14 innings with the score, 4 – 4. Ed Cicotte starts for Boston, with Joe Wood relieving in the 8th inning. Hippo Vaughn goes all the way for New York, retiring Boston batters in the 4th and 12th innings on four pitches. He needs just three pitches in the 10th.

Paddy O’Connor at spring training in Hot Springs, Arkansas – 1910.

Paddy O’Connor at spring training in Hot Springs, Arkansas – 1910.

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