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

After managing for five games, Honus Wagner resigns as manager. Czech born Hugo Bezdek is named as his replacement, his qualifications include being the football coach at Penn State.

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On July 3, 1917 After managing for five games, Honus Wagner resigns as manager. Czech born Hugo Bezdek is named as his replacement, his qualifications include being the football coach at Penn State.   @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@

Despite a state law banning Sunday baseball, the Robins play their first Sunday game in Brooklyn, charging regular admission and beating the Phils, 3 – 2. Charles Ebbetsannounces that the admission will benefit the Militia of Mercy, a wartime charity, and is for a pregame band concert and military drill exhibition before the game. When the band concert ends ticket sales stop to conform with the Sunday baseball laws. More than 12,000 attend. Despite the maneuver, Ebbets and manager Wilbert Robinson are arrested, and will pay a small fine.

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Despite a state law banning Sunday baseball, the Robins play their first Sunday game in Brooklyn, charging regular admission and beating the Phils, 3 – 2. Charles Ebbetsannounces that the admission will benefit the Militia of Mercy, a wartime charity, and is for a pregame band concert and military drill exhibition before the game. When the band concert ends ticket sales stop to conform with the Sunday baseball laws. More than 12,000 attend. Despite the maneuver, Ebbets and manager Wilbert Robinson are arrested, and will pay a small fine.

Honus Wagner replaces Pirates manager Nixey Callahan after they go 20-40

Honus Wagner replaces Pirates manager Nixey Callahan after they go 20-40

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Pirates manager Nixey Callahan is fired after his team goes 20-40. Popular star Honus Wagner is named field manager with Hugo Bezdek to take over the team’s business affairs. As his first order of business, Wagner guides to Bucs to a 5 – 4 win over the Reds, contributing a 2-run double as well.

The Tigers split with the host Browns, losing the opener before winning, 5 – 3. Ty Cobb warms up in the first game with two hits, then clocks an opposite field grand slam and a triple in the second game. The slam clears the LF bleachers.

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The Tigers split with the host Browns, losing the opener before winning, 5 – 3. Ty Cobb warms up in the first game with two hits, then clocks an opposite field grand slam and a triple in the second game. The slam clears the LF bleachers.

Cincinnati splits a pair with the Cardinals, losing 4 – 2 before winning 15 – 4. The Reds’ Fred Toney is caught stealing three times in one game, tying a National Leaguerecord. A Cards catcher will do the same to Hy Myers in two months.

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Cincinnati splits a pair with the Cardinals, losing 4 – 2 before winning 15 – 4. The Reds’ Fred Toney is caught stealing three times in one game, tying a National Leaguerecord. A Cards catcher will do the same to Hy Myers in two months.

In a game against Salt Lake City, Red McKee of the San Francisco Seals (Pacific Coast League), forgets the bases are loaded and attempts to steal third base. His inadvertent ploy works as the startled pitcher is called for a balk.

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On June 21, 1917 In a game against Salt Lake City, Red McKee of the San Francisco Seals (Pacific Coast League), forgets the bases are loaded and attempts to steal third base. His inadvertent ploy works as the startled pitcher is called for a balk.