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Nig Clarke reportedly hits eight home runs for Corsicana against Texarkana

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On June 15, 1902, in a minor league game, Nig Clarke reportedly hits eight home runs for Corsicana against Texarkana. Because Sunday games were not allowed in Corsicana, the game was played at a much smaller field in Ennis, TX, where Clarke launched his homers over a short fence. Corsicana hit 21 homers in the…

Connie Mack signs Rube Waddell‚ who was pitching in the Pacific Coast League. He will go 24-7 during the remainder of 1902.

Connie Mack signs Rube Waddell‚ who was pitching in the Pacific Coast League. He will go 24-7 during the remainder of 1902.

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Interested in exploring FRANCHISING? We will help you through your journey visit us @ www.franchisingconnection.com On June 11, 1902 Connie Mack signs Rube Waddell‚ who was pitching in the Pacific Coast League. He will go 24-7 during the remainder of 1902. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@

Bobby Wallace‚ slick-fielding St. Louis SS‚ handles an American League record 17 chances in a 9-inning game while losing 5 – 4 to Boston. Wallace‚ whose 25-year career will place him in the Hall of Fame‚ has 11 assists and 6 putouts‚ but makes 2 errors.

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On June 10, 1902 Bobby Wallace‚ slick-fielding St. Louis SS‚ handles an American League record 17 chances in a 9-inning game while losing 5 – 4 to Boston. Wallace‚ whose 25-year career will place him in the Hall of Fame‚ has 11 assists and 6 putouts‚ but makes 2 errors.

Led by Erve Beck‚ the Reds roll over Bill Duggleby and the Phillies‚ 10 – 1. Beck has 5 hits‚ including a pair of triples. Bob Ewing is the victor.

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On June 10, 1902 Led by Erve Beck‚ the Reds roll over Bill Duggleby and the Phillies‚ 10 – 1. Beck has 5 hits‚ including a pair of triples. Bob Ewing is the victor.

Baseball lifer Horace Fogel, also known for his career as a sportswriter, is fired as the manager of the Giants just 44 games into the season. The 51 year-old former skipper, who will go on to an administrative position with the Phillies, will be best remembered in New York for his attempt to turn future Hall of Fame hurler Christy Mathewson, a sophomore pitcher who won 20 games in his rookie year, into a position player.

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On June 10, 1902 Baseball lifer Horace Fogel, also known for his career as a sportswriter, is fired as the manager of the Giants just 44 games into the season. The 51 year-old former skipper, who will go on to an administrative position with the Phillies, will be best remembered in New York for his…

1902 – The Boston Americans buy two pitchers – George Prentiss and Bert Husting – from the Baltimore Orioles‚ and waste no time putting Prentiss to work. He starts today in a 4 – 3 loss to Cleveland. Prentiss played under the name “George Pepper Wilson” last year.

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1902 – The Boston Americans buy two pitchers – George Prentiss and Bert Husting – from the Baltimore Orioles‚ and waste no time putting Prentiss to work. He starts today in a 4 – 3 loss to Cleveland. Prentiss played under the name “George Pepper Wilson” last year.

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Mike O’Neill hits the first pinch grand slam ever in the majors, against the Boston Beaneaters. He also becomes the first pitcher in the National League to hit a grand slam in the 20th century. The hurler’s ninth-inning blast off Beaneater Togie Pittinger proves to be the difference in the Redbirds’ 11-9 victory over Boston at South End Grounds.

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St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Mike O’Neill hits the first pinch grand slam ever in the majors, against the Boston Beaneaters. He also becomes the first pitcher in the National League to hit a grand slam in the 20th century. The hurler’s ninth-inning blast off Beaneater Togie Pittinger proves to be the difference in the Redbirds’ 11-9 victory over Boston at South End Grounds.

Cleveland third baseman Bill Bradley becomes the first player in the American League to hit a home run in each of four consecutive games, a record not matched until Babe Ruth does it on June 25, 1918.

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Cleveland third baseman Bill Bradley becomes the first player in the American League to hit a home run in each of four consecutive games, a record not matched until Babe Ruth does it on June 25, 1918.

Charles Somers gives Nap Lajoie $28K

Charles Somers gives Nap Lajoie $28K

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Cleveland financier Charles Somers‚ who is also the president of the Boston club‚ meets with Nap Lajoie in Philadelphia and guarantees him a 4-year contract at $7‚000 per year no matter what the legal outcome of his case. Lajoie has played one game‚ then sat in the stands. In 1903‚ Cleveland fans will vote to rename the club the Naps in honor of Lajoie.