Ty Cobb swipes home in the 5th inning to help the Tigers edge the Senators, 6 – 5.
Ty Cobb swipes home in the 5th inning to help the Tigers edge the Senators, 6 – 5.
Carl Weilman becomes the first major leaguer to strike out six consecutive times in a single game. The Browns hurler accomplishes the dubious feat as the losing pitcher in a 3-0 defeat to the A’s at Sportsman’s Park.
Carl Weilman becomes the first major leaguer to strike out six consecutive times in a single game. The Browns hurler accomplishes the dubious feat as the losing pitcher in a 3-0 defeat to the A’s at Sportsman’s Park.
1913 – In Chicago, Walter Johnson wins his 14th straight, a 2 – 1 decision over the White Sox. Johnson fans the side in the 8th inning, then with two on and two out in the 9th, strikes out Eddie Collins.
1913 – In Chicago, Walter Johnson wins his 14th straight, a 2 – 1 decision over the White Sox. Johnson fans the side in the 8th inning, then with two on and two out in the 9th, strikes out Eddie Collins.
The Giants increase their National League lead to 10 games by smoking Eddie Stack and the Cubs, 8 – 2. Christy Mathewson rolls to his 22nd win, allowing eight hits. Johnny Evers collects three hits, including a homer in the 5th.
1913 – The Giants increase their National League lead to 10 games by smoking Eddie Stack and the Cubs, 8 – 2. Christy Mathewson rolls to his 22nd win, allowing eight hits. Johnny Evers collects three hits, including a homer in the 5th.
The Cubs stroke nine straight hits, that includes six singles, two doubles, and a home run, off reliever Erskine Mayer in the top of the ninth inning at the Baker Bowl. Chicago’s late offensive barrage produces six runs, helping the team to coast to an easy 10-4 victory over the Phillies. (Many sites erroneously list this game as being played on August 19, with Grover Alexander giving up the big inning.)
The Cubs stroke nine straight hits, that includes six singles, two doubles, and a home run, off reliever Erskine Mayer in the top of the ninth inning at the Baker Bowl. Chicago’s late offensive barrage produces six runs, helping the team to coast to an easy 10-4 victory over the Phillies. (Many sites erroneously list this game as being played on August 19, with Grover Alexander giving up the big inning.)
1913 – The A’s break another attendance record in Cleveland, drawing 25,017 to watch the home team’s 6 – 2 win.
1913 – The A’s break another attendance record in Cleveland, drawing 25,017 to watch the home team’s 6 – 2 win.
Bob Fisher hits 2 inside the park homeruns, he is 2nd Dodger in two weeks to do it
1913 – For the second time in two weeks, a Brooklyn player hits two inside-the-park homers. This time it is Bob Fisher in a nitecap 14 – 5 win at St. Louis. Brooklyn also beats the Cards in the opener, 1 – 0.
At the Polo Grounds, the Pirates broadside Christy Mathewson for eight hits and eight runs in just three innings. Honus Wagner goes 4 for 5 on the afternoon with two hits off Matty: one a single and the other a three-run homer. The only time the Giants get Hans out is when a pitch hits his bat as he tries to get out of way and the ball rolls fair. The Giants make a game of it, but lose, 8 – 6.
At the Polo Grounds, the Pirates broadside Christy Mathewson for eight hits and eight runs in just three innings. Honus Wagner goes 4 for 5 on the afternoon with two hits off Matty: one a single and the other a three-run homer. The only time the Giants get Hans out is when a pitch hits his bat as he tries to get out of way and the ball rolls fair. The Giants make a game of it, but lose, 8 – 6.
William H. Locke, who bought the 2nd-place Phils earlier this year, dies. His cousin William Baker will succeed him.
William H. Locke, who bought the 2nd-place Phils earlier this year, dies. His cousin William Baker will succeed him.
Doc Crandall is rescued from the basement: John McGraw buys him back from the Cards 12 days after trading him. According to historian Merritt Clifton, Doc has a sore arm and is sent back as damaged goods. He will pitch for Brattleboro to get his arm in shape before rejoining the Giants for the stretch drive.
Doc Crandall is rescued from the basement: John McGraw buys him back from the Cards 12 days after trading him. According to historian Merritt Clifton, Doc has a sore arm and is sent back as damaged goods. He will pitch for Brattleboro to get his arm in shape before rejoining the Giants for the stretch drive.
