At the Polo Grounds, the Giants sweep a doubleheader from the Phils to run their win streak to 18 games. New York wins the opener, 4 – 1, behind Dummy Taylor then take the nitecap, 11 – 3, behind Christy Mathewson. Matty leaves after seven innings, leading 11 – 1. The streak of 18 games matches one rung up by the 1885 White Stockings and the 1894 Baltimore Orioles; the record is 20 games, held by the 1884 Providence Grays.

At the Polo Grounds, the Giants sweep a doubleheader from the Phils to run their win streak to 18 games. New York wins the opener, 4 – 1, behind Dummy Taylor then take the nitecap, 11 – 3, behind Christy Mathewson. Matty leaves after seven innings, leading 11 – 1. The streak of 18 games matches one rung up by the 1885 White Stockings and the 1894 Baltimore Orioles; the record is 20 games, held by the 1884 Providence Grays.

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At the Polo Grounds, the Giants sweep a doubleheader from the Phils to run their win streak to 18 games. New York wins the opener, 4 – 1, behind Dummy Taylor then take the nitecap, 11 – 3, behind Christy Mathewson. Matty leaves after seven innings, leading 11 – 1. The streak of 18 games matches one rung up by the 1885 White Stockings and the 1894 Baltimore Orioles; the record is 20 games, held by the 1884 Providence Grays.

In Pittsburgh, the Cubs and Pirates celebrate the holiday by racking up record nine triples in the afternoon end of a doubleheader. Pittsburgh has six of the triples and wins, 11 – 6. Chicago wins the morning game, 7 – 2.

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In Pittsburgh, the Cubs and Pirates celebrate the holiday by racking up record nine triples in the afternoon end of a doubleheader. Pittsburgh has six of the triples and wins, 11 – 6. Chicago wins the morning game, 7 – 2.

The Boston Americans send infielder Bill O’Neill and cash to Washington for 11-year veteran Kip Selbach. Selbach almost went to the Highlanders in early May, but the deal was nixed by then-new Washington manager Patsy Donovan.

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On July 2, 1904 The Boston Americans send infielder Bill O’Neill and cash to Washington for 11-year veteran Kip Selbach. Selbach almost went to the Highlanders in early May, but the deal was nixed by then-new Washington manager Patsy Donovan.   Source: Baseball Reference July 2

Highly-touted rookie Walter Clarkson, the top college (Harvard) pitcher and brother of two major leaguers, makes his major league debut.

Highly-touted rookie Walter Clarkson, the top college (Harvard) pitcher and brother of two major leaguers, makes his major league debut. He limits the Senators to eight hits, but the Highlanders manage just four hits and lose, 3 – 2, in the first of two.

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On July 2, 1904 Highly-touted rookie Walter Clarkson, the top college (Harvard) pitcher and brother of two major leaguers, makes his major league debut. He limits the Senators to eight hits, but the Highlanders manage just four hits and lose, 3 – 2, in the first of two.  

Patsy Dougherty has another three hits as the Highlander beats his old teammate Jesse Tannehill and Boston, 8 – 4.

Patsy Dougherty has another three hits as the Highlander beats his old teammate Jesse Tannehill and Boston, 8 – 4.

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On June 27, 1904 Patsy Dougherty has another three hits as the New York Highlander beats his old teammate Jesse Tannehill and Boston, 8 – 4. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@

George Diggins, the New England League Concord (NH) Marines’ nine year-old mascot, participates in their Class B game in Lowell when the team’s second baseman becomes ill and the ump ejects their center fielder. The youngest professional player in the history of the game doesn’t have an opportunity to field any balls playing right field and strikes out in his only at-bat in the contest played at Alumni Field, which was also known as Spalding Park.

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On June 25, 1904 George Diggins, the New England League Concord (NH) Marines’ nine year-old mascot, participates in their Class B game in Lowell when the team’s second baseman becomes ill and the ump ejects their center fielder. The youngest professional player in the history of the game doesn’t have an opportunity to field any…

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In Boston, the Highlanders’ Jack Chesbro wins his 12th straight

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On June 25, 1904 In Boston, the Highlanders’ Jack Chesbro wins his 12th straight, besting Cy Young, 5 – 3. Patsy Dougherty has three hits against his former teammates.   @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@

1904 – The first-place Giants run their win streak to eight games, beating Boston, 6 – 2. Christy Mathewson allows nine hits, strikes out 9, and drives in two runs with a 6th inning single.

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1904 – The first-place Giants run their win streak to eight games, beating Boston, 6 – 2. Christy Mathewson allows nine hits, strikes out 9, and drives in two runs with a 6th inning single.

New York coasts to a 12 – 4 win over Brooklyn Christy Mathewson picks up his 11th win

New York coasts to a 12 – 4 win over Brooklyn Christy Mathewson picks up his 11th win

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On June 20, 1904 – At the Polo Grounds the New York Giants coasts to a 12 – 4 win over Brooklyn, pounding out 13 hits to beat Bill Reidy. Christy Mathewson picks up his 11th win. Reidy’s cause is not helped by nine Brooklyn errors, including five by ex-Giant SS Charlie Babb. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Play by Play, Box Scores, News Paper Reports and other…