Grover Cleveland Alexander wins for the second day in a row, hooking up with Brooklyn’s Doc Scanlan for a 15-inning operation, won by the Phils, 2 – 1.

Grover Cleveland Alexander wins for the second day in a row, hooking up with Brooklyn’s Doc Scanlan for a 15-inning operation, won by the Phils, 2 – 1.

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On June 21, 1911 Grover Cleveland Alexander wins for the second day in a row, hooking up with Brooklyn’s Doc Scanlan for a 15-inning operation, won by the Phils, 2 – 1. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@

In the sixth inning in Detroit, the White Sox lead the Tigers, 13-1, and after eight innings, the Pale Hose still are still ahead 15-7. The Tigers, however, use five singles and two walks to narrow Chicago’s lead to 15-13 in the eighth, and then complete their incredible comeback in the final frame when Ty Cobb strokes a two-run single, his fifth hit of the day, and then scores on Sam Crawford’s double to win the Navin Field contest, 16-15.

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In the sixth inning in Detroit, the White Sox lead the Tigers, 13-1, and after eight innings, the Pale Hose still are still ahead 15-7. The Tigers, however, use five singles and two walks to narrow Chicago’s lead to 15-13 in the eighth, and then complete their incredible comeback in the final frame when Ty Cobb strokes a two-run single, his fifth hit of the day, and then scores on Sam Crawford’s double to win the Navin Field contest, 16-15.

At theWest Side Grounds‚ the Cubs crush lowly Boston‚ 20 – 2. Chicago is led by the slugging of Heinie Zimmerman, who drives home a club-record 9 runs on two three-run homers‚ a 2-run triple‚ and a single. Jimmy Sheckard scores 5 runs. Sammy Sosa will tie his record in 2002.

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On June 11, 1911 At theWest Side Grounds‚ the Cubs crush lowly Boston‚ 20 – 2. Chicago is led by the slugging of Heinie Zimmerman, who drives home a club-record 9 runs on two three-run homers‚ a 2-run triple‚ and a single. Jimmy Sheckard scores 5 runs. Sammy Sosa will tie his record in 2002.

At Pittsburgh‚ the Bucs’ Bobby Byrne steals second base‚ third base‚ and home in the same inning against Brooklyn. His swipe of second is on the back end of a double steal with Fred Clarke scoring on a contested play. When Brooklyn C Bill Bergen and pitcher Doc Scanlan argue the call with Bill Klem‚ Byrne sneaks to third. Scanlan gets tossed by umpire Klem and the remaining 8 runs are rung up against reliever George Bell. After Dots Miller walks‚ he and Byrne pull of another double steal. Up 8 – 0 in the 8th‚ Pittsburgh tries a triple steal‚ and scores a run on a throwing error. But no steals are handed out on the play. The final score is 9 – 0.

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On June 10, 1911 At Pittsburgh‚ the Bucs’ Bobby Byrne steals second base‚ third base‚ and home in the same inning against Brooklyn. His swipe of second is on the back end of a double steal with Fred Clarke scoring on a contested play. When Brooklyn C Bill Bergen and pitcher Doc Scanlan argue the call with Bill Klem‚ Byrne sneaks to third. Scanlan gets tossed by umpire Klem and…

Washington rolls by the White Sox‚ 18 – 7. Ewart Walker‚ father of Dixie and Harry Walker‚ collects a single‚ double‚ and triple in the win.

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On June 10, 1911 Washington rolls by the White Sox‚ 18 – 7. Ewart Walker‚ father of Dixie and Harry Walker‚ collects a single‚ double‚ and triple in the win.

The Cubs trade C Johnny Kling‚ P Orlie Weaver‚ P Hank Griffin‚ and OF Al Kaiser to the Boston Rustlers for C Peaches Graham‚ P Cliff Curtis‚ Wilbur “Lefty” Good‚ and OF Bill Collins. Curtis (1-8)‚ who began the year with 5 straight losses after ending last season with 18 straight defeats‚ will be swapped to the Phillies in August.

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On June 10, 1911 The Cubs trade C Johnny Kling‚ P Orlie Weaver‚ P Hank Griffin‚ and OF Al Kaiser to the Boston Rustlers for C Peaches Graham‚ P Cliff Curtis‚ Wilbur “Lefty” Good‚ and OF Bill Collins. Curtis (1-8)‚ who began the year with 5 straight losses after ending last season with 18 straight defeats‚ will be swapped to the Phillies in August.

In the 7th inning against the Brooklyn Dodgers, Heinie Zimmerman and Al Kaiser of the Chicago Cubs both steal home – the only time in major league history the Cubs have pulled off the feat. Chicago will swipe home a National League-record 17 times this year.

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In the 7th inning against the Brooklyn Dodgers, Heinie Zimmerman and Al Kaiser of the Chicago Cubs both steal home – the only time in major league history the Cubs have pulled off the feat. Chicago will swipe home a National League-record 17 times this year.

In one of the few games in which both pitch, Christy Mathewson and Grover Cleveland Alexander appear as relievers in a 5 – 3 victory for the New York Giants over the Philadelphia Phillies.

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In one of the few games in which both pitch, Christy Mathewson and Grover Cleveland Alexander appear as relievers in a 5 – 3 victory for the New York Giants over the Philadelphia Phillies.