MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SEASON RECAP 1897
Season Recap: 1897 League Champion:Ā Boston Beaneaters
Charles Ebbets gains a controlling 80 percent interest of the Brooklyn Dodgers
1897Ā ā At the age of 38,Ā Charles Ebbets, who āhas handled every dollarā entering theĀ Brooklyn DodgersĀ clubās treasury for the past 15 years, gains a controlling 80 percent interest in the team.
Cap Anson closes out a remarkable 27-year career
On October 3, 1897.00 1897 ā Cap Anson closes out a remarkable 27-year career that started in the National Association in 1871. He hits two home runs against St. Louis. At age 46, he becomes the oldest player to homer in the majors.
Although he gives up 14 runs on 17 hits, Dave Wright of the Chicago Colts (Cubs) wins his first and only major league game. The 21 year-old Dennison, Ohio native is the beneficiary of Chicagoās 11-run fifth inning when the club beats the Pirates, 15-14.
Although he gives up 14 runs on 17 hits, Dave Wright of the Chicago Colts (Cubs) wins his first and only major league game. The 21 year-old Dennison, Ohio native is the beneficiary of Chicagoās 11-run fifth inning when the club beats the Pirates, 15-14.
9/8/1897: In the second game of a doubleheader in Washington, Kip Selbach of the home team bounced a ball into the stands for a home run in the fourth inning. However, the game was forfeited by Cleveland to Washington in the top of the fifth inning and the statistics did not count for the contest.Ā (See forfeits page for details.)
9/8/1897: In the second game of a doubleheader in Washington, Kip Selbach of the home team bounced a ball into the stands for a home run in the fourth inning. However, the game was forfeited by Cleveland to Washington in the top of the fifth inning and the statistics did not count for the contest.Ā (See forfeits page for details.)
Washington Senator (NL) right-hander Roger Bresnahan makes his major league debut, shutting out the St. Louis Browns, 3-0, en route to posting a perfect 4-0 record along with a 3.95 ERA this season. The 18 year-oldās pitching time on the mound will be short-lived when the āThe Duke Of Traleeā switches to behind the plate to start a Hall of Fame career as a catcher.
Washington Senator (NL) right-hander Roger Bresnahan makes his major league debut, shutting out the St. Louis Browns, 3-0, en route to posting a perfect 4-0 record along with a 3.95 ERA this season. The 18 year-oldās pitching time on the mound will be short-lived when the āThe Duke Of Traleeā switches to behind the plate to start a Hall of Fame career as a catcher.
Philadelphia wins its tenth straight, defeating Pittsburgh, 13ā6. TheĀ PhilsĀ are led byĀ Sam ThompsonĀ who has a homer, triple and two singles.
Philadelphia wins its tenth straight, defeating Pittsburgh, 13ā6. TheĀ PhilsĀ are led byĀ Sam ThompsonĀ who has a homer, triple and two singles.
Today isĀ Bid McPheeĀ Day at Cincinnati. The Reds lose the gameā but the veteran 2Bā playing in his 16th seasonā receives a check for $1ā800.
Today isĀ Bid McPheeĀ Day at Cincinnati. The Reds lose the gameā but the veteran 2Bā playing in his 16th seasonā receives a check for $1ā800.
1897Ā āĀ BaltimoreĀ regains 2nd place with an 11 ā 7 victory over its favorite opponentāĀ Philadelphia.
1897Ā āĀ BaltimoreĀ regains 2nd place with an 11 ā 7 victory over its favorite opponentāĀ Philadelphia.
Tim Hurst fires a beer bottle back at the fans
In the 2nd inning of the second game of a doubleheader between theĀ PiratesĀ andĀ RedsĀ inĀ Cincinnati, OH, fans throw an empty beer bottle in the direction of umpireĀ Tim Hurst. Hurst picks it up and throws it right back in the crowd. He is arrested and fined $100 dollars on a charge of assault and battery when the bottle hits a spectator, causing a gash over his right eye.
