The Cubs end Grover Cleveland Alexander’s 9-game win streak, 4 – 0. Chicago and Philadelphia are deadlocked for the National Leaguelead.

The Cubs end Grover Cleveland Alexander’s 9-game win streak, 4 – 0. Chicago and Philadelphia are deadlocked for the National Leaguelead.

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The Cubs end Grover Cleveland Alexander’s 9-game win streak, 4 – 0. Chicago and Philadelphia are deadlocked for the National Leaguelead.

Pete Alexander wins his 9th in a row for the Phils, shutting out the visiting Cardinals, 8 – 0

Pete Alexander wins his 9th in a row for the Phils, shutting out the visiting Cardinals, 8 – 0

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Pete Alexander wins his 9th in a row for the Phils, shutting out the visiting Cardinals, 8 – 0. The Phils move into first place in the National League with the victory, and will remain there for the rest of the season, winning the franchise’ first-ever NL Pennant.

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.

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Giants southpaw Rube Marquard’s consecutive winning streak is stopped at 19

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At Chicago’s West Side Grounds, Giants southpaw Rube Marquard’s consecutive winning streak is stopped at 19 when the Cubs defeat New York, 7-2. The future Hall of Famer will finish the season with a league-leading 26 victories for the eventual NL champs.

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New York Giants pitcher Rube Marquard sets a modern day record by winning his 19th consecutive game

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On July 3, 1912 The Giants’ Rube Marquard nips Nap Rucker, 2 – 1, to capture his 19th straight game this season. With two end-of-year wins in 1911, he has 21 in a row in regular season play. Both marks are records. On the 8th, the Cubs will beat him, but he will ultimately compile a league-leading 26 victories against 11 defeats. Today’s…

Chicago White Sox stop A’s ace Jack Coombs’ string of shutout innings at 53 with a run in the 7th

Chicago White Sox stop A’s ace Jack Coombs’ string of shutout innings at 53 with a run in the 7th

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In the first game of a doubleheader at Philadelphia, the Chicago White Sox stop A’s ace Jack Coombs’ string of shutout innings at 53 with a run in the 7th. But Coombs beats Ed Walsh, 3 – 1, in 14 innings. The Sox win the nitecap, 5 – 2.

For the second time in eight days, Cubs’ P Ed Reulbach wins his 16th consecutive game from an opponent, this time beating the Reds. His streak against Cincinnati started on April 15, 1906.

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For the second time in eight days, Cubs’ P Ed Reulbach wins his 16th consecutive game from an opponent, this time beating the Reds. His streak against Cincinnati started on April 15, 1906.