The Giants edge the Reds, 1 – 0, with Christy Mathewson winning this one. Jack Rowan takes the loss when Larry Doyle walks in the 1st, goes to third base on a ground out and scores on another grounder.

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The Giants edge the Reds, 1 – 0, with Christy Mathewson winning this one. Jack Rowan takes the loss when Larry Doyle walks in the 1st, goes to third base on a ground out and scores on another grounder.

Jack Taylor hurls two complete games in the Central League. On the mound for Grand Rapids, he shuts out Terre Haute on two hits to win, 4 – 0, in game one, then wins, 1 – 0, in 11 innings in game 2.

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Jack Taylor hurls two complete games in the Central League. On the mound for Grand Rapids, he shuts out Terre Haute on two hits to win, 4 – 0, in game one, then wins, 1 – 0, in 11 innings in game 2.

Red Murray’s spectacular grab of Dots Miller’s long drive becomes a truly electrifying catch

Red Murray’s spectacular grab of Dots Miller’s long drive becomes a truly electrifying catch

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New York and Pittsburgh play to a 2 – 2 tie, stopped after eight innings because of a drenching downpour. Off Christy Mathewson, Ham Hyatt hits his third pinch triple of the year, a record that won’t be matched till 1970. Outfielder Red Murray prevents a loss for Matty with one of the greatest catches ever seen at Forbes Field. With two outs and two on, Dots Miller belts a long line drive off Matty into the growing darkness. With everyone straining to follow the ball, a bolt of lightning flashes and Murray is seen making a bare-handed grab on the dead run to end the inning. Bill Klem then calls the game.

The A’s jump on Walter Johnson, scoring six runs in five innings, before relief comes in. Before exiting, Johnson hits his first major league homer, off Harry Krause, who will lead the AL in ERA with a sparkling 1.39.

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The A’s jump on Walter Johnson, scoring six runs in five innings, before relief comes in. Before exiting, Johnson hits his first major league homer, off Harry Krause, who will lead the AL in ERA with a sparkling 1.39.

In Chicago‚ the Giants sweep a doubleheader with the Cubs to inch closer to 2nd place. New York wins the opener‚ 5 – 2‚ then Christy Mathewson sets down the Cubs‚ 3 – 0‚ for his 18th win.

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In Chicago‚ the Giants sweep a doubleheader with the Cubs to inch closer to 2nd place. New York wins the opener‚ 5 – 2‚ then Christy Mathewson sets down the Cubs‚ 3 – 0‚ for his 18th win.

Umpire Tim Hurst is dropped by the American League following an investigation into the spitting incident in the August 3rd game between the Athletics and White Sox. His replacement is Mike Thompson, a former Georgetown University football player who has been a well-known football referee. Thompson tried to join the National Leagueumpiring staff last year but the roster was filled.

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Umpire Tim Hurst is dropped by the American League following an investigation into the spitting incident in the August 3rd game between the Athletics and White Sox. His replacement is Mike Thompson, a former Georgetown University football player who has been a well-known football referee. Thompson tried to join the National Leagueumpiring staff last year but the roster was filled.

1909 – In a 3 – 0 Giant win at St. Louis‚ outfielder Bill O’Hara swipes second base‚ third base‚ and home in the 8th inning.

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1909 – In a 3 – 0 Giant win at St. Louis‚ outfielder Bill O’Hara swipes second base‚ third base‚ and home in the 8th inning.

The Washington Nationals complete a marathon run of eight straight doubleheaders, a major-league record until the National League Braves top it in 1928.

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The Washington Nationals complete a marathon run of eight straight doubleheaders, a major-league record until the National League Braves top it in 1928.