Jack Chesbro picks up first of 41 victories an American League Record
Jack Chesbro picks up first of 41 victories an American League Record
Jim Kennedy the youngest manager in baseball passes away
Sports promoter Jim Kennedy, priportedly just 23 years old when he managed the AA Brooklyn Gladiators in 1890, which would make him the youngest manager in ML history if true, dies of a heart attack aboard a commuter train in Brighton Beach, NY
The Brooklyn Superbas play their first Sunday game at home, beating the Boston Beaneaters, 9 – 0. To circumvent Sunday Blue Laws, no admission is charged, but fans must buy scorecards to enter the grandstand and box seats.
The Brooklyn Superbas play their first Sunday game at home, beating the Boston Beaneaters, 9 – 0. To circumvent Sunday Blue Laws, no admission is charged, but fans must buy scorecards to enter the grandstand and box seats.
Mobile, AL local judge issues a warrant for the arrest for New York Giants beating a local umpire unconscious during an exhibition game
1904 – New York Giants players leave Mobile, AL ahead of the law after a local judge issues a warrant for their arrest for beating a local umpire unconscious during an exhibition game. The players were goaded by manager John McGraw
1904 – William H. Yawkey, the 28-year-old heir to a lumber and mining fortune, buys the Detroit Tigers from S.F. Angus for $50,000. New money and Frank Navin’s shrewd management will bring three straight pennants to the franchise within a few years.
1904 – William H. Yawkey, the 28-year-old heir to a lumber and mining fortune, buys the Detroit Tigers from S.F. Angus for $50,000. New money and Frank Navin’s shrewd management will bring three straight pennants to the franchise within a few years.
The Highlanders announce plans to play their Sunday home games this season at Long Island’s Ridgewood Park.
The Highlanders (Yankees) announce plans to play their Sunday home games this season at Long Island’s Ridgewood Park. In March, the National Commission’s chairman August Herrman will announce he will not allow the club to play there due to the proximity of the ballpark to Brooklyn, the home of the National League’s Superbas.
