Harry Pulliam is reelected president of the National League at a salary of $10,000.
Harry Pulliam is reelected president of the National League at a salary of $10,000.
Pitcher John McCloskey, who had a 3-2 record for the Phillies, has better luck off the field. An investment in the Cripple Creek, Colorado, mine pays off with a rich gold strike.
1906 – Pitcher John McCloskey, who had a 3-2 record for the Phillies, has better luck off the field. An investment in the Cripple Creek, Colorado, mine pays off with a rich gold strike.
The Chicago Cubs win their 116th game of 152 played for a winning percentage (.763) that has not been matched since.
1906 – The Chicago Cubs win their 116th game of 152 played for a winning percentage (.763) that has not been matched since.
1906 – Boston American pitcher Rube Kroh shuts out the Browns, 2 – 0, in his first ML start.
1906 – Boston American pitcher Rube Kroh shuts out the Browns, 2 – 0, in his first ML start.
After setting a major league record of being shut out for 48 consecutive innings, the A’s finally score a run thanks to Harry Davis’ two-run double. The Mackmen, however, still lose to the Cleveland Naps, 5 – 3.
After setting a major league record of being shut out for 48 consecutive innings, the A’s finally score a run thanks to Harry Davis’ two-run double. The Mackmen, however, still lose to the Cleveland Naps, 5 – 3.
In the second shortened no-hitter in three days, Lefty Leifield of Pittsburgh hurls a 6-inning no-hitter against Philadelphia, winning, 8 – 0. Pittsburgh wins by a shutout in the first game as well.
In the second shortened no-hitter in three days, Lefty Leifield of Pittsburgh hurls a 6-inning no-hitter against Philadelphia, winning, 8 – 0. Pittsburgh wins by a shutout in the first game as well.
Rookie OF Jack Cameron of Boston, after one relief appearance, gets a starting assignment against the Cardinals. Leadoff batter Tom O’Hara beats out an infield single. Al Burch’s line drive hits Cameron in the head, and caroms back on a fly to C Jack O’Neill, who throws to Fred Tenney at 1B, doubling off O’Hara. Cameron retires with one assist and a headache. This is his last major league game.
Rookie OF Jack Cameron of Boston, after one relief appearance, gets a starting assignment against the Cardinals. Leadoff batter Tom O’Hara beats out an infield single. Al Burch’s line drive hits Cameron in the head, and caroms back on a fly to C Jack O’Neill, who throws to Fred Tenney at 1B, doubling off O’Hara. Cameron retires with one assist and a headache. This is his last major league game.
After setting a major league record of being shutout for 48 consecutive innings, the A’s finally score a run thanks to Harry Davis’ two-run double. The Mackmen, however, still lose to the Cleveland Naps, 5-3.
After setting a major league record of being shutout for 48 consecutive innings, the A’s finally score a run thanks to Harry Davis’ two-run double. The Mackmen, however, still lose to the Cleveland Naps, 5-3.
The Cubs pound the Giants jumping on Christy Mathewson for 16 hits and 10 runs
The Cubs pound the Giants twice to complete a three-game sweep in New York. Chicago wins the opener, 6 – 2, then jumps on Christy Mathewson for 16 hits and 10 runs to win, 10 – 5, in eight innings. Jimmy Sheckard has four hits off Matty.
Cardinals hurler Stoney McGlynn tosses a 7-inning no-hitter against Brooklyn
In the second game of a doubleheader, Cardinals hurler Stoney McGlynn tosses a 7-inning no-hitter against Brooklyn. The game ends in a 1 – 1 tie.
