National League president Nick Young accedes to a protest regarding umpire Harry Colgan and allows the Giants and Pirates to officiate their own game in Pittsburgh. New York’s Charlie Buelow and Pirate Jack O’Connor call the game, won by the Bucs, 6 – 2.
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National League president Nick Young accedes to a protest regarding umpire Harry Colgan and allows the Giants and Pirates to officiate their own game in Pittsburgh. New York’s Charlie Buelow and Pirate Jack O’Connor call the game, won by the Bucs, 6 – 2.

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National League president Nick Young accedes to a protest regarding umpire Harry Colgan and allows the Giants and Pirates to officiate their own game in Pittsburgh. New York’s Charlie Buelow and Pirate Jack O’Connor call the game, won by the Bucs, 6 – 2.

Honus Wagner becomes the first 20th Century player to steal home twice in a single game

Pittsburgh’s Honus Wagner becomes the first 20th Century player to steal home twice in a single game

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On June 20, 1901 – At the Polo Grounds with 5,000 in attendance, Pittsburgh Pirate Shortstop Honus Wagner becomes the first 20th Century player to steal home twice in a single game, as Jack Chesbro blanks the New York Giants, 7 – 0. Wagner will top off the day by going three for five with…

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John W. Taylor goes the distance but takes the loss The right-hander’s start begins a remarkable streak of 187 consecutive complete games

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John W. Taylor goes the distance but takes the loss when the Beaneaters defeat the Orphans at Boston’s South End Grounds. The right-hander’s start begins a remarkable streak of 187 consecutive complete games that end in August of 1906, when he is relieved by another pitcher, after amassing an incredible 1,727 innings of work that includes finishing up 15 games in relief.

In Cincinnati‚ Boston’s Vic Willis is victorious over the Reds‚ 9 – 5. Willis hits his only career homer‚ off Doc Newton‚ to help his win. His batterymate Malachi Kittridge also homers. Noteworthy at the game is American League president Ban Johnson‚ who is the guest of Reds owner John Brush.

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On June 10, 1901 In Cincinnati‚ Boston’s Vic Willis is victorious over the Reds‚ 9 – 5. Willis hits his only career homer‚ off Doc Newton‚ to help his win. His batterymate Malachi Kittridge also homers. Noteworthy at the game is American League president Ban Johnson‚ who is the guest of Reds owner John Brush.

Jimmy Sheckard is called out at second base by umpire Bert Cunningham and curses him so vehemently that he is slapped with a $5 fine by the ump

Jimmy Sheckard is called out at second base by umpire Bert Cunningham and curses him so vehemently that he is slapped with a $5 fine by the ump

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1901 – In a 7 – 3 victory over the host Reds‚ Brooklyn’s Jimmy Sheckard is called out at second base by umpire Bert Cunningham – who is definitely having a bad week – and curses him so vehemently that he is slapped with a $5 fine by the ump. Cunningham returns to home plate and Sheckard follows‚ spitting in his face. Cunningham calls the cops and Sheckard is removed by the police. Cunningham later says‚ “I don’t know what kept me from pitching into Sheckard but if a player ever does that to me again I’ll pick up a bat and smash him. That’s the limit and the players can take warning.” Brooklyn’s win is helped by the pitching of the Reds’ Barney McFadden, who gives up 11 hits and 11 base on balls.

Behind the shutout pitching of Jack Powell, the St. Louis Cardinals defeat Christy Mathewson and the New York Giants, 1 – 0. For Mathewson, it is his first loss of the season. His lone base on balls, in the 2nd inning, results in the game’s only run.

Behind the shutout pitching of Jack Powell, the St. Louis Cardinals defeat Christy Mathewson and the New York Giants, 1 – 0. For Mathewson, it is his first loss of the season. His lone base on balls, in the 2nd inning, results in the game’s only run.

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Behind the shutout pitching of Jack Powell, the St. Louis Cardinals defeat Christy Mathewson and the New York Giants, 1 – 0. For Mathewson, it is his first loss of the season. His lone base on balls, in the 2nd inning, results in the game’s only run.

Nap Lajoie intentional walked with bases loaded
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Nap Lajoie intentional walked with bases loaded

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Nap Lajoie Intentionally Walked With Bases Loaded On May 23, 1901, Clark Griffith, the White Sox’s pitcher-manager, working in relief for his club, decides to walk Philadelphia’s Napoleon Lajoie with the bases loaded intentionally. The strategy proves to be successful when he induces the next three batters to ground out to complete the 11-9 victory…

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Cleveland Blues rally for nine runs with two outs in the ninth inning to post an amazing 14-13 victory over the Washington Senators

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On May 23, 1901, at Cleveland’s League Park, the Cleveland Blues(later to be known as the Indians) rally for nine runs with two outs in the ninth inning to post an amazing 14-13 victory over the Washington Senators. The Blues collect six singles, two doubles, a walk, and a hit batsman during the two out…

Cy Young Wins Home Opener for Boston Pilgrims
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Cy Young Wins Home Opener for Boston Pilgrims

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On May 8, 1901, In their long-delayed American League home opener, Boston defeats Philadelphia’s Bill Bernhard, 12 – 4, behind Cy Young, who has jumped from the St. Louis Cardinals. Boston is led by Buck Freeman, who has a single, triple and homer. Young complains that he does not like the rule against pitchers warming up, but he will still lead the AL with his 1.62…