The Louisville Colonels lose their 11th straight game, to the Cincinnati Reds, 5 – 3.
The Louisville Colonels lose their 11th straight game, to the Cincinnati Reds, 5 – 3.
With an overflow crowd of 17,231 at West Side Grounds, the umpire rules that any ball hit into the crowd is a ground rule triple. The Chicago Colts take advantage and crack nine triples, including three by Bill Dahlen, to crush the St. Louis Browns, 16 – 7.
With an overflow crowd of 17,231 at West Side Grounds, the umpire rules that any ball hit into the crowd is a ground rule triple. The Chicago Colts take advantage and crack nine triples, including three by Bill Dahlen, to crush the St. Louis Browns, 16 – 7.
1896 – Western League president Ban Johnson asserts that “the Western League has passed the stage where it should be considered a minor league – it is a first-class organization, and should have the consideration that such an organization warrants.” Four years later Johnson will act upon this belief, taking the first steps toward moving the WL – renamed the American League in 1900 – to major league status.
1896 – Western League president Ban Johnson asserts that “the Western League has passed the stage where it should be considered a minor league – it is a first-class organization, and should have the consideration that such an organization warrants.” Four years later Johnson will act upon this belief, taking the first steps toward moving the WL – renamed the American League in 1900 – to major league status.
New York City Parks Commissioner Samuel McMillan announces a plan to cut a street through the Polo Grounds
1896 – New York City Parks Commissioner Samuel McMillan announces a plan to cut a street through the Polo Grounds leading to the Speedway, a new privately-constructed horse track. The street is never built.
1896 – The Louisville infield is being rebuilt with baselines of blue clay. In addition, blue semicircles will radiate out from first base and third base, joining at second base to form, along with the bottom half of the diamond, a heart.
1896 – The Louisville infield is being rebuilt with baselines of blue clay. In addition, blue semicircles will radiate out from first base and third base, joining at second base to form, along with the bottom half of the diamond, a heart.
1896 – A Chicago jury acquits Colts outfielder Walt Wilmot of charges of violating the Sabbath law by playing Sunday baseball last year. Charges against other players are subsequently dropped, and the way is cleared for future Sunday ball in Chicago.
1896 – A Chicago jury acquits Colts outfielder Walt Wilmot of charges of violating the Sabbath law by playing Sunday baseball last year. Charges against other players are subsequently dropped, and the way is cleared for future Sunday ball in Chicago.
Future Hall of Famer Cap Anson makes his stage debut in A Runaway Colt
1895 – Future Hall of Famer Cap Anson makes his stage debut in A Runaway Colt. Aside from forgetting a few lines, Anson does quite well.
9/4/1895 – John Dolan, the starting pitcher for the Chicago Colts (Cubs) in a game in Boston batted out of turn, most likely in the second inning, and an out was called. No further details are known.
9/4/1895 – John Dolan, the starting pitcher for the Chicago Colts (Cubs) in a game in Boston batted out of turn, most likely in the second inning, and an out was called. No further details are known.
1895 – Aaron B. Champion‚ president of the renowned 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings‚ the first professional team‚ dies in London, England.
1895 – Aaron B. Champion‚ president of the renowned 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings‚ the first professional team‚ dies in London, England.
1895 – Heavyweight boxing champion Jim Corbett‚ a good ballplayer and a great gate attraction‚ plays 1B for the Scranton team in an Eastern League victory over Buffalo. Corbett collects 2 singles and knocks in 2 runs. His brother Joe‚ who will become a major league pitcher‚ plays SS. The champ will appear another three dozen times in minor league games.
1895 – Heavyweight boxing champion Jim Corbett‚ a good ballplayer and a great gate attraction‚ plays 1B for the Scranton team in an Eastern League victory over Buffalo. Corbett collects 2 singles and knocks in 2 runs. His brother Joe‚ who will become a major league pitcher‚ plays SS. The champ will appear another three dozen times in minor league games.
