Harry Wolverton’s bases-loaded home run in the bottom of the 9th gives the Chicago Orphans an 8 – 7 victory over Cleveland.
Harry Wolverton’s bases-loaded home run in the bottom of the 9th gives the Chicago Orphans an 8 – 7 victory over Cleveland.
Jack McCarthy of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits a game-winning three-run home run in the bottom of the 9th inning when his drive into the corner goes through a door that a fan then shuts before the fielder can reach it. The National League will eventually order this game to be replayed.
Jack McCarthy of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits a game-winning three-run home run in the bottom of the 9th inning when his drive into the corner goes through a door that a fan then shuts before the fielder can reach it. The National League will eventually order this game to be replayed.
Tom O’Brien of the New York Giants receives perhaps the first intentional walk in major league history. In the 8th inning, with runners on second and third bases with one out, Ed Delahanty of the Philadelphia Phillies tells teammate pitcher Jack Fifield to walk O’Brien, who has hit well all day. Then next batter, Fred Hartman, hits into a double play.
Tom O’Brien of the New York Giants receives perhaps the first intentional walk in major league history. In the 8th inning, with runners on second and third bases with one out, Ed Delahanty of the Philadelphia Phillies tells teammate pitcher Jack Fifield to walk O’Brien, who has hit well all day. Then next batter, Fred Hartman, hits into a double play.
1899 – At the National League meeting in New York, an attempt to expel the St. Louis Browns, who had a 39-111 record in 1898, fails by a 7-4 margin. It is also decided that no club may hold more than 18 players on its reserve list. St. Louis will play as the “Perfectos” in the upcoming season.
1899 – At the National League meeting in New York, an attempt to expel the St. Louis Browns, who had a 39-111 record in 1898, fails by a 7-4 margin. It is also decided that no club may hold more than 18 players on its reserve list. St. Louis will play as the “Perfectos” in the upcoming season.
Hughie Jennings will not go south with the Brooklyn team but will get in shape as baseball coach for Cornell University.
1899 – Hughie Jennings will not go south with the Brooklyn team but will get in shape as baseball coach for Cornell University.
John Day is named as the Giants manager. New York’s new skipper will be replaced by Fred Hoey after just 66 games next season when the team gets off to a 29-35 start.
John Day is named as the Giants manager. New York’s new skipper will be replaced by Fred Hoey after just 66 games next season when the team gets off to a 29-35 start.
1898 – Roy Thomas‚ University of Pennsylvania outfielder‚ is signed by the Phillies for next season. Sporting Life calls him the “greatest amateur player of this generation.”
1898 – Roy Thomas‚ University of Pennsylvania outfielder‚ is signed by the Phillies for next season. Sporting Life calls him the “greatest amateur player of this generation.”
Baltimore manager Ned Hanlon‚ not unexpectedly‚ speaks out against the Brush resolution to curb rowdyism‚ cited by some as resulting in less interest and smaller crowds. “This past season I saw none that ought to scare anyone.”
1898 – Baltimore manager Ned Hanlon‚ not unexpectedly‚ speaks out against the Brush resolution to curb rowdyism‚ cited by some as resulting in less interest and smaller crowds. “This past season I saw none that ought to scare anyone.”
1898 – New York Giants president Andrew Freedman renews his team’s lease on the Polo Grounds for the next 10 years.
1898 – New York Giants president Andrew Freedman renews his team’s lease on the Polo Grounds for the next 10 years.
Reds first baseman Jake Beckley handles a record 22 chances, making 21 put outs and one assist, without committing any errors. The Cincinnati infielder’s defensive acumen contributes to the home team’s 9-2 victory over the Cleveland Spiders League Park.
Reds first baseman Jake Beckley handles a record 22 chances, making 21 put outs and one assist, without committing any errors. The Cincinnati infielder’s defensive acumen contributes to the home team’s 9-2 victory over the Cleveland Spiders League Park.
