On June 13, 1905,. New York Giants hurler Christy Mathewson, who, in 1901, became the first rookie in the modern era to throw a no-no, pitches his second career no-hitter, beating the Orphans at Chicago’s West Side Grounds, 1-0. Matty and Mordecai Brown match hitless innings until the top of the ninth, when New York…
On June 8, 1905, Alice Rosoevelt, the daughter of the President, watched the Reds defeat the Dodgers 11-2 from a box seat at the Palace of the Fans. Dubbed “Princess Alice” in the press, the 20-year-old beauty was probably the most popular person in the country at the time. The public couldn’t get enough of the…
On May 29, 1905, Brooklyn Robins right-hander Elmer Stricklett throws a “mystery pitch” – believed to be a spitball – in a game against the New York Giants. Some historians regard the five-foot, six-inch Stricklett as the first pitcher to throw a spitball in a major league game.
On April 26, 1905, Chicago Cubs outfielder Jack McCarthy throws out three runners at home plate, each time completing a double play, during a 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. McCarthy becomes only the second outfielder in major league history to record three double plays in a single game.
On March 21 , 1905 Brooklyn Dodgers cut disgruntled manager and stockholder Ned Hanlon’s salary from $12,000.00 to 6000.00 but after a compromise is arranged he signs for 8000.00 for 1905.
1905 – The Chicago Cubs go to Santa Monica, California for spring training, while most clubs go south or stay close to home.
1905 – Accused of throwing games, St. Louis Cardinals righthander Jack Taylor is acquitted by the National League Board of Directors in New York, but he is found guilty of bad conduct and fined $300.
1904 STANDINGS National League New York Giants 106 47 .693 — Chicago Cubs 93 60 .608 13 Cincinnati Reds 88 65 .575 18 Pittsburgh Pirates 87 66 .569 19 St. Louis Cardinals 75 79 .487 31.5 Brooklyn Superbas 56 97 .366 50 Boston Beaneaters 55 98 .359 51 Philadelphia Phillies 52 100 .342…
Virgil Davis Name Note: Name presented as Spud Davis in some sourcesPosition: CatcherBats: Right • Throws: Right6-1, 197lb (185cm, 89kg)Born: December 20, 1904 in Birmingham, ALDied: August 14, 1984 in Birmingham, ALBuried: Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, ALHigh School: Gulf Coast Military Academy (Gulfport, MS)Debut: April 30, 1928 (6,733rd in major league history)vs. CIN 2 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: September 5, 1945vs. BRO 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0…
There was no World Series in 1904 because John T. Brush, president of the National League champion New York Giants, refused to allow his team to compete against Boston, the representative of the “inferior” American League. At least, that’s the official reason. However, the fact that the teams did not meet probably had to do…
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