The Reds sweep a twinbill from Boston by 7 – 2 scores‚ and set a Cincinnati club record by winning 12 in a row.
The Reds sweep a twinbill from Boston by 7 – 2 scores‚ and set a Cincinnati club record by winning 12 in a row.
Brickyard Kennedy triumphs over Bert Cunningham and Brooklyn beats Louisville, 1 – 0, on a hit batsman and a steal of home by Bill Dahlen in the 2nd inning.
Brickyard Kennedy triumphs over Bert Cunningham and Brooklyn beats Louisville, 1 – 0, on a hit batsman and a steal of home by Bill Dahlen in the 2nd inning.
8/7/1899 – The New York Giants were playing at the Brooklyn Superbas, and in the top of the second Pop Foster singled in a run. Brooklyn captain Joe Kelley protested to the umpire, John Gaffney, that Foster had batted out of order. In fact, Foster was not on the lineup card the umpires had because the Giants had mistakenly given him one from a previous game. That meant other Giants had also batted out of turn. After a considerable discussion about who was at fault and what should be done, Gaffney decided to call Foster out. At that point, the Giants captain, Kid Gleason, said he would pull his team off the field if that happened. Gafner relented, possibly due to unrest by the fans who wanted to see a game, and let the Giants bat in the order they wanted. Brooklyn protested the game, a 9-3 New York win. It likely would have been upheld, but Kelley withdrew it the following day feeling that enough bad will had been created and he did not want to increase it.
8/7/1899 – The New York Giants were playing at the Brooklyn Superbas, and in the top of the second Pop Foster singled in a run. Brooklyn captain Joe Kelley protested to the umpire, John Gaffney, that Foster had batted out of order. In fact, Foster was not on the lineup card the umpires had because the Giants had mistakenly given him one from a previous game. That meant other Giants had also batted out of turn. After a considerable discussion about who was at fault and what should be done, Gaffney decided to call Foster out. At that point, the Giants captain, Kid Gleason, said he would pull his team off the field if that happened. Gafner relented, possibly due to unrest by the fans who wanted to see a game, and let the Giants bat in the order they wanted. Brooklyn protested the game, a 9-3 New York win. It likely would have been upheld, but Kelley withdrew it the following day feeling that enough bad will had been created and he did not want to increase it.
John McGraw becomes the first major leaguer to achieve a stolen base cycle when he swipes second base, third base, then home plate all during the same inning of the same game. The 26 year-old Orioles (NL) third baseman accomplishes the feat in the fourth frame of the team’s 5-4 victory over the Boston Beaneaters at Baltimore’s Union Park.
John McGraw becomes the first major leaguer to achieve a stolen base cycle when he swipes second base, third base, then home plate all during the same inning of the same game. The 26 year-old Orioles (NL) third baseman accomplishes the feat in the fourth frame of the team’s 5-4 victory over the Boston Beaneaters at Baltimore’s Union Park.
1899 – Chicago 3B Harry Wolverton is badly injured in a collision with catcher Art Nichols in the 6th inning of a 2 – 1 win over St. Louis. He is expected to miss several weeks of play.
On June 11, 1899 1899 – Chicago 3B Harry Wolverton is badly injured in a collision with catcher Art Nichols in the 6th inning of a 2 – 1 win over St. Louis. He is expected to miss several weeks of play.
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie 3B Jimmy Williams’s batting streak stops at 26 games as Louisville’s Deacon Phillippe holds him in check. But the Pirates win‚ 6 – 1‚ in the opener‚ and then are victorious‚ 5 – 4, in game 2.
On June 10, 1899 Pittsburgh Pirates rookie 3B Jimmy Williams’s batting streak stops at 26 games as Louisville’s Deacon Phillippe holds him in check. But the Pirates win‚ 6 – 1‚ in the opener‚ and then are victorious‚ 5 – 4, in game 2.
Deacon Phillippe of the Louisville Colonels throws a no-hitter against the New York Giants, walking 2 and striking out 1 in a 7 – 0 win over Ed Doheny.
Deacon Phillippe of the Louisville Colonels throws a no-hitter against the New York Giants, walking 2 and striking out 1 in a 7 – 0 win over Ed Doheny.
5/25/1899 – St. Louis hosted Brooklyn with a batting order that was different than the usual one employed by the team. Cupid Childs hit fourth, making an out to end the first inning. It was Lou Criger’s spot, but nothing was said about the mistake. Bobby Wallace, the proper next batter, started the second with a hit and then it should have been Patsy Tebeau’s turn at the plate. However, Criger hit and singled. Criger was called out for hitting out of turn and Tebeau sent to the plate. Brooklyn beat St. Louis, 8-1, as the home team made five errors.
5/25/1899 – St. Louis hosted Brooklyn with a batting order that was different than the usual one employed by the team. Cupid Childs hit fourth, making an out to end the first inning. It was Lou Criger’s spot, but nothing was said about the mistake. Bobby Wallace, the proper next batter, started the second with a hit and then it should have been Patsy Tebeau’s turn at the plate. However, Criger hit and singled. Criger was called out for hitting out of turn and Tebeau sent to the plate. Brooklyn beat St. Louis, 8-1, as the home team made five errors.
In Cincinnati‚ Giants pitcher Cy Seymour hits two doubles and two singles‚ but his wildness costs him a win against the Reds. With the bases loaded in the 10th and score tied 6 – 6‚ Seymour hands out his 13th walk of the game to force in the winning run. Cy strikes out none.
In Cincinnati‚ Giants pitcher Cy Seymour hits two doubles and two singles‚ but his wildness costs him a win against the Reds. With the bases loaded in the 10th and score tied 6 – 6‚ Seymour hands out his 13th walk of the game to force in the winning run. Cy strikes out none.
Willie Keeler, one of the smallest players and best bunters, drives the ball past startled LF Ed Delahanty of the Phillies for an inside-the-park grand slam and an 8 – 5 victory for Brooklyn.
Willie Keeler, one of the smallest players and best bunters, drives the ball past startled LF Ed Delahanty of the Phillies for an inside-the-park grand slam and an 8 – 5 victory for Brooklyn.
