Christy Mathewson tosses his second straight shutout, stopping the visiting Pirates, 4 – 0, on four hits. Lefty Leifield takes the loss. First-place New York has now won 10 in a row and holds a slim lead over Chicago.

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Christy Mathewson tosses his second straight shutout, stopping the visiting Pirates, 4 – 0, on four hits. Lefty Leifield takes the loss. First-place New York has now won 10 in a row and holds a slim lead over Chicago.

Frank Pfeffer of the Boston Doves pitches a 6 – 0 no-hitter against the Reds. He will be known as “Big Jeff” until his younger, and bigger, brother Ed “Jeff” Pfeffer becomes a star hurler for Brooklyn in 1913.

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Frank Pfeffer of the Boston Doves pitches a 6 – 0 no-hitter against the Reds. He will be known as “Big Jeff” until his younger, and bigger, brother Ed “Jeff” Pfeffer becomes a star hurler for Brooklyn in 1913.

In St. Louis, the Cardinals defeat the Browns, 9 – 1, to take the City Series four games to three. The two teams will reprise the rivalry in the fall, and the Cardinals will also take that one, 5 games to 2.

In St. Louis, the Cardinals defeat the Browns, 9 – 1, to take the City Series four games to three. The two teams will reprise the rivalry in the fall, and the Cardinals will also take that one, 5 games to 2.

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In St. Louis, the Cardinals defeat the Browns, 9 – 1, to take the City Series four games to three. The two teams will reprise the rivalry in the fall, and the Cardinals will also take that one, 5 games to 2.

After yesterday’s vicious attack on the groundskeeper’s wife by his troubled outfielder, Tigers owner Frank Navin makes an all-out effort to trade Ty Cobb. Indian skipper Nap Lajoie turns down a straight swap for former league batting champ Elmer Flick, calling the ‘Georgia Peach’ a problem player, and Connie Mack of the A’s, given his already strong outfield, shows only a passing interest.

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After yesterday’s vicious attack on the groundskeeper’s wife by his troubled outfielder, Tigers owner Frank Navin makes an all-out effort to trade Ty Cobb. Indian skipper Nap Lajoie turns down a straight swap for former league batting champ Elmer Flick, calling the ‘Georgia Peach’ a problem player, and Connie Mack of the A’s, given his already strong outfield, shows only a passing interest.

Philadelphia Phillies owners A.J. Reach and John Rogers are acquitted of damages resulting from the 1903 Baker Bowl disaster. A balcony collapsed at the Broad Street and Lehigh Avenue ballpark, killing 12 and leaving 232 fans injured.

Philadelphia Phillies owners A.J. Reach and John Rogers are acquitted of damages resulting from the 1903 Baker Bowl disaster. A balcony collapsed at the Broad Street and Lehigh Avenue ballpark, killing 12 and leaving 232 fans injured.

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1907 – Philadelphia Phillies owners A.J. Reach and John Rogers are acquitted of damages resulting from the 1903 Baker Bowl disaster. A balcony collapsed at the Broad Street and Lehigh Avenue ballpark, killing 12 and leaving 232 fans injured.

1907 – A judgment of $52,000 is awarded to the Baltimore club from Brooklyn. When Baltimore left the National League in 1900, Brooklyn agreed to pay $40,000 for the franchise but never did. The award includes interest.

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1907 – A judgment of $52,000 is awarded to the Baltimore club from Brooklyn. When Baltimore left the National League in 1900, Brooklyn agreed to pay $40,000 for the franchise but never did. The award includes interest.

1907 – In an effort to reduce playing-date conflicts between their leagues, presidents Harry Pulliam of the National League and Ban Johnson of the American League meet to plan schedules. Conflicting dates are reduced to 27.

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1907 – In an effort to reduce playing-date conflicts between their leagues, presidents Harry Pulliam of the National League and Ban Johnson of the American League meet to plan schedules. Conflicting dates are reduced to 27.

The Athletics sell P Andy Coakley to Cincinnati. A 20-game winner in 1905, he slipped to 7-8 last season. He will be an effective but hard-luck pitcher for the next two years before starting a 37-year career as baseball coach at Columbia University.

The Athletics sell P Andy Coakley to Cincinnati. A 20-game winner in 1905, he slipped to 7-8 last season. He will be an effective but hard-luck pitcher for the next two years before starting a 37-year career as baseball coach at Columbia University.

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1906 – The Athletics sell P Andy Coakley to Cincinnati. A 20-game winner in 1905, he slipped to 7-8 last season. He will be an effective but hard-luck pitcher for the next two years before starting a 37-year career as baseball coach at Columbia University.