1912 – Detroit Tigers infielder Red Corriden is sold to the Cincinnati Reds.
1912 – Detroit Tigers infielder Red Corriden is sold to the Cincinnati Reds.
In failing health, Giants president John T. Brush dies in his private car aboard a train en route to California. Harry Hempstead, his son-in-law, will take over the club.
In failing health, Giants president John T. Brush dies in his private car aboard a train en route to California. Harry Hempstead, his son-in-law, will take over the club.
Frank Chance is sold by the Chicago Cubs to the Cincinnati Reds
1912 – Frank Chance is sold by the Chicago Cubs to the Cincinnati Reds. When all National League clubs waive claims to him in December, the Reds free Chance to manage the Yankees.
1912 – Miller Huggins is named manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, beginning his 17-year career as a skipper.
1912 – Miller Huggins is named manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, beginning his 17-year career as a skipper.
The Boston Red Sox defeat the Philadelphia Athletics, 3 – 0, for their 105th win of the season, an American League record until the 1927 Yankees reach 110.
The Boston Red Sox defeat the Philadelphia Athletics, 3 – 0, for their 105th win of the season, an American League record until the 1927 Yankees reach 110.
In their last game at Washington Park, the Brooklyn Dodgers lose to the New York Giants, 1 – 0. Pat Ragan takes the loss before 10,000 fans. Brooklyn will open next season at Ebbets Field.
In their last game at Washington Park, the Brooklyn Dodgers lose to the New York Giants, 1 – 0. Pat Ragan takes the loss before 10,000 fans. Brooklyn will open next season at Ebbets Field.
The New York Highlanders also play their last game at their field, Hilltop Park, beating the Washington Senators, 8 – 6, on the strength of Hal Chase’s three-run home run. Next year, the team will play at the Polo Grounds. Homer Thompson, in his only major league appearance, is the catcher for New York while pitching is his brother Tommy, becoming the first brother battery in American League history.
The New York Highlanders also play their last game at their field, Hilltop Park, beating the Washington Senators, 8 – 6, on the strength of Hal Chase’s three-run home run. Next year, the team will play at the Polo Grounds. Homer Thompson, in his only major league appearance, is the catcher for New York while pitching is his brother Tommy, becoming the first brother battery in American League history.
1912 – The Giants foil Grover Cleveland Alexander’s bid for a 20th victory, beating the Phils, 4 – 2. King Bader, making his first start, is the winner.
1912 – The Giants foil Grover Cleveland Alexander’s bid for a 20th victory, beating the Phils, 4 – 2. King Bader, making his first start, is the winner.
1912 – Eddie Plank goes 19 innings for the A’s against Bob Groom and Walter Johnson of the Nationals, and takes a 5 – 4 loss when Eddie Collins’ wild throw lets the winning run score. Johnson relieves Bob Groom at the end of the 9th, and pitches 10 innings of scoreless relief.
1912 – Eddie Plank goes 19 innings for the A’s against Bob Groom and Walter Johnson of the Nationals, and takes a 5 – 4 loss when Eddie Collins’ wild throw lets the winning run score. Johnson relieves Bob Groom at the end of the 9th, and pitches 10 innings of scoreless relief.
The Giants clinch the National League flag with a sweep of the Braves, winning, 8 – 3 and 4 – 0. Christy Mathewson coasts to his 23rd win in the opener and Al Demaree, recently called up from Mobile where he was 25-10, shuts out the Braves on seven hits in the nitecap. Demaree strikes out 9 in his first major league start.
The Giants clinch the National League flag with a sweep of the Braves, winning, 8 – 3 and 4 – 0. Christy Mathewson coasts to his 23rd win in the opener and Al Demaree, recently called up from Mobile where he was 25-10, shuts out the Braves on seven hits in the nitecap. Demaree strikes out 9 in his first major league start.
