Christy Mathewson and the visiting Giants top the Reds, 3 – 1, beating Noodles Hahn. Matty drives in one of the three runs scored in the 8th with a single and improves his record to 28-9.

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Christy Mathewson and the visiting Giants top the Reds, 3 – 1, beating Noodles Hahn. Matty drives in one of the three runs scored in the 8th with a single and improves his record to 28-9.

1904 – At Robison Field, the Giants score seven runs in three innings off Jack Taylor and Christy Mathewson eases to a 9 – 3 win over the Cards.

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1904 – At Robison Field, the Giants score seven runs in three innings off Jack Taylor and Christy Mathewson eases to a 9 – 3 win over the Cards.

New York Highlander outfielder “Wee Willie” Keeler hit two inside-the-park home runs in a 9-1 victory over the St. Louis Browns

New York Highlander outfielder “Wee Willie” Keeler hit two inside-the-park home runs in a 9-1 victory over the St. Louis Browns

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On August 24, 1904, New York Highlander outfielder “Wee Willie” Keeler hit two inside-the-park home runs in a 9-1 victory over the St. Louis Browns at New York’s Hilltop Park. Keeler batted .341 in his Hall of Fame career, and 30 of his 33 career homers were of the inside-the-park variety. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the…

In Chicago, Christy Mathewson blanks the Cubs on three hits and the Giants defeat Buttons Briggs, 3 – 0. The second game is called after 10 innings with the score 2 – 2. Chicago fans show their feelings towards the Giants by tossing bottles onto the field. RF George Browne is hit on the leg and is almost hit in the head while chasing a fly ball. John McGraw tells ump Bob Emslie that he will not allow his team to continue play until all the broken glass is cleared, and by the time that occurs it is too dark to continue play.

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In Chicago, Christy Mathewson blanks the Cubs on three hits and the Giants defeat Buttons Briggs, 3 – 0. The second game is called after 10 innings with the score 2 – 2. Chicago fans show their feelings towards the Giants by tossing bottles onto the field. RF George Browne is hit on the leg and is almost hit in the head while chasing a fly ball. John McGraw tells ump Bob Emslie that he will not allow his team to continue play until all the broken glass is cleared, and by the time that occurs it is too dark to continue play.

The Bucs jump on Christy Mathewson for five runs in two innings of the opener in game 1 of a double header

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1904 – The Pirates disappoint 23,000 at the Polo Grounds by sweeping two from the Giants, 7 – 2 and 4 – 1. The Bucs jump on Christy Mathewson for five runs in two innings of the opener. It’s the first doubleheader loss for New York this year.

1904 – Jack Chesbro is knocked out by the White Sox after pitching 30 complete games in a row. For the year he will win 41 games, pitching 48 complete games out of 51 starts for the Highlanders. All are post-1900 records. His 455 innings pitched will be topped only by Ed Walsh’s 464 in 1908.

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1904 – Jack Chesbro is knocked out by the White Sox after pitching 30 complete games in a row. For the year he will win 41 games, pitching 48 complete games out of 51 starts for the Highlanders. All are post-1900 records. His 455 innings pitched will be topped only by Ed Walsh’s 464 in 1908.

In Cleveland‚ with the Naps ahead of New York‚ 7 – 1 in the 4th‚ Dave Fultz and manager Clark Griffith argue a strike call with umpire Silk O’Loughlin. When they refuse to go the bench‚ Silk orders a policeman to escort them off the field. Tomorrow‚ Silk will throw out pitcher Jack Powell and have the police escort Jimmy Williams off the field. Griffith and Williams will receive suspensions from the American League‚ and Highlander owner Frank Farrell vows O’Loughlin will not be allowed to enter Hilltop Park again. To no avail.

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In Cleveland‚ with the Naps ahead of New York‚ 7 – 1 in the 4th‚ Dave Fultz and manager Clark Griffith argue a strike call with umpire Silk O’Loughlin. When they refuse to go the bench‚ Silk orders a policeman to escort them off the field. Tomorrow‚ Silk will throw out pitcher Jack Powell and have the police escort Jimmy Williams off the field. Griffith and Williams will receive suspensions from the American League‚ and Highlander owner Frank Farrell vows O’Loughlin will not be allowed to enter Hilltop Park again. To no avail.