The White Sox edge the Senators, 1 – 0, in 11 innings, handing Walter Johnson his second straight 1 – 0 loss on his way to a 20th century record ten losses by shutouts. For the Nationals, it is their third straight 1 – 0 loss, tying a mark set by the Browns two weeks ago.

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The White Sox edge the Senators, 1 – 0, in 11 innings, handing Walter Johnson his second straight 1 – 0 loss on his way to a 20th century record ten losses by shutouts. For the Nationals, it is their third straight 1 – 0 loss, tying a mark set by the Browns two weeks ago.

The St. Louis Cardinals take out a $50,000 life insurance policy on manager Roger Bresnahan for reasons having to do more with publicity than concerns about his health.

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The St. Louis Cardinals take out a $50,000 life insurance policy on manager Roger Bresnahan for reasons having to do more with publicity than concerns about his health.

1908 – In the first game between a Japanese and an American professional team, the Reach All-Americans defeat Waseda University in Tokyo, 5 – 0.

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1908 – In the first game between a Japanese and an American professional team, the Reach All-Americans defeat Waseda University in Tokyo, 5 – 0.

Cuban pitcher Jose Mendez throws a no-hitter for 8 2/3 innings in an exhibition game against the Cincinnati Reds

Cuban pitcher Jose Mendez throws a no-hitter for 8 2/3 innings in an exhibition game against the Cincinnati Reds

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Cuban pitcher Jose Mendez one-hits the visiting Reds, 1-0. During the remainder of the 14-game barnstorming trip, the 21 year-old Almendares right-hander will throw another seven shutout innings in relief in two weeks, and then four days after that tosses a second complete-game shutout, recording an amazing 25 consecutive scoreless innings against the first major league club to ever play on the island.

A major league All-Star team leaves San Francisco for a tour of Japan, China, Hawaii, and the Philippines. It will play 40 games before returning on February 15, 1909.

A major league All-Star team leaves San Francisco for a tour of Japan, China, Hawaii, and the Philippines. It will play 40 games before returning on February 15, 1909.

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1908 – A major league All-Star team leaves San Francisco for a tour of Japan, China, Hawaii, and the Philippines. It will play 40 games before returning on February 15, 1909.

Baseball’s anthem, Take Me Out to the Ballgame, is introduced by Bill Murray. The songwriting team of Albert Von Tilzer (music) and Jack Norworth (words), who created the immortal tune, has never seen a game.

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Baseball’s anthem, Take Me Out to the Ballgame, is introduced by Bill Murray. The songwriting team of Albert Von Tilzer (music) and Jack Norworth (words), who created the immortal tune, has never seen a game.

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Pittsburgh Pirates, behind the complete-game shutout thrown by Rookie Babe Adams, beat the Tigers, 8-0 to capture the Title

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On October 16, 1908 At Bennet Park in Detriot, Game 7 of the 1908 World World Series, the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates, behind the complete-game shutout thrown by Rookie Babe Adams, beat the Tigers, 8-0, in the seventh and deciding game of the World Series. Adams won 3 games in the series, Honus Wagner tripled in the 6th to…